While on vacation I'm also willing to sacrifice some space on a temporary basis if I get walkability, views and a great recreational and cultural experience in return. 

It's just an offer.If you think it's harmless and recreational, a one time issue, you may make a different choice to just let it ride.

Climate, population, stress level, schools, recreation opportunities should all be considered.

Do you need rooms that act as a "think tank" or "mastermind" area, or do you need rooms that promote relaxation or some recreation that a family home might not otherwise have? 

Even if there were contracts place, you can be sure they'd be in violation of those some how, some way (it is that bad).These will be super newbie questions, I hope you don't mind.If there were contracts in place with the former owner, would these follow to the new owner or are we allowed to re-create what we want for now our property.Since there are no contracts (unless something appears out of the blue in the next few weeks), does this allow us the freedom to write up our own contract, submit to the tenants and if they don't sign (which I'm sure they won't), how long before they must leave?

The buyer loved the hose so much he went bought the same furniture we had to recreate how it was when we showed it. 

Michigan has tons of outdoor recreation in the winter and summer.

My STR is in the Minocqua area, but thankfully it's zoned recreational, so I'm not restricted as much as the rest of Oneida and Vilas Counties.

Do we recreate the old lease based on the others and ask him to sign it as a replacement?   

beautiful 5 bed 3.5 bath with amazing views of the north cascades close to skiing, wine, orchards, and tons of outdoor recreation.