by MiSTRA | Aug 5, 2025 | Features, News
In Michigan, opening our doors to travelers is nothing new. Families have been renting out lake homes, cabins, and cottages to out-of-town guests for generations. It’s part of our culture—and part of what has long fueled our local economies and small businesses. But...
by MiSTRA | Jun 17, 2025 | Alliance News, News
MiSTRA Updates Why Local STR Advocacy Matters in Michigan Michigan’s “home rule” structure means every town sets its own rules for short-term rentals, creating both a challenge and an opportunity for local voices to shape fair regulation. That’s why MiSTRA is building...
by MiSTRA | Jun 16, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
In Michigan, we live in a home rule state—which means that all 1,773 municipalities have the authority to regulate land use and short-term rentals as they see fit. There is no single, statewide rulebook. Instead, short-term rental owners and operators must navigate a...
by MiSTRA | May 30, 2025 | Alliance News, Member Updates
MiSTRA Updates 🎉Welcome New Members!🎉We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan.Your support strengthens our community, and we’re so glad to...
by MiSTRA | Mar 17, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, Member Updates, News
March marks the one-year anniversary of MiSTRA, and with it, a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and where we’re headed. This past month, our Board gathered in person for the first time, bringing together a diverse group of industry advocates, business owners,...
by MiSTRA | Feb 21, 2025 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
🎉Welcome New Members!🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan. Your support makes our community stronger, and we’re so glad to have...
by MiSTRA | Oct 28, 2024 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
October 2024 Newsletter MiSTRA Updates Welcome Our Newest MiSTRA Members! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest members. Thank you for supporting Michigan STRs! Maureen Hatfield Jami Osterman Sue Torgerson Carmen Veurink Kori Steigerwald Cody Zahn...
by MiSTRA | Sep 19, 2024 | Alliance News, Member Updates, News
Last evening, members and guests of the Michigan Short-Term Rental Association (MiSTRA) gathered at the picturesque Parkside Farm in Byron Center for a special event that highlighted the burgeoning field of agritourism. The event, co-sponsored by the Kent County Farm...
by Esmond Fountain | Sep 17, 2024
This Saturday, join fellow short-term rental (STR) owners, operators, and managers for an impromptu get-together at Mundo’s 305. Sip on your favorite brew and enjoy relaxed conversations with some of the MiSTRA Board members as we dive into all things STR! Whether...
