I also had issues with recreational drug use inside the units.   

Replacement Cost – While not nearly as popular as the Comparable Sales method, another way of determining the value of a property is by estimating what it would cost to re-create the same property in the same area.

Wife and I are looking at retirement/recreational property we won't occupy full-time for 10+ years.

In addition there's recreational, amusement, sports and musical venues, entertainment, zoos, gofl, boating, anything you can imagine, is here!

All the other times I have had either a partial history or I recreated myself.

I was the only broker OPEN on Sunday I killed it on Sunday .... many of our buyers were from SAN FRANCISCO in for just the day..in fact I sold the most expensive home to ever sell in my county from a walk in on a Sunday.Of course Walk ins  floor time all that jazz is passee"   but in recreational and tourist cities its still a good way to get business.

With several large cities within driving distance 6+ hours - the demand for recreational activities I believe is a safe play without the requirement for airfare. 

The city has moved our way and we are selling it to move to Austin/Hill country to be near our daughters and re-create our business.

If you were starting from scratch and designing a house for a vacation rental, close to an outdoor recreation hub, what would be the priorities for layout, to include as amenities, etc.? 

I am all for it though in tourist recreation areas for sure ..