We were also situated near houses that were featured on magazines for their architecture and holiday decorations.

The business is the hospitality side and how well the vacation rental is decorated and managed.

I find the houses and do the designing/ decorating and financial stuff, he does the majority of the labor. 

-Add Decorative Elements: Small touches like a charming birdhouse, a unique garden sculpture, or a stylish outdoor rug can add personality and charm to your home's exterior.

I have a strict no pets policy on my 3BR fully furnished mid term rental because it is nicely furnished and decorated with soft furnishings, linens, etc, has a carpeted, finished basement, and a tiny but fully landscaped backyard.

As mentioned above you can get a designer to decorate. 

Didn't have to except decorations and a fire pit in the backyard.

@Jacob Munson Make sure you include costs to furnish the place, kitchen stuff, linens, supplies, nice looking decorations etcI'd be curious what others have spent but my guess for a 3 bedroom house with a pool is between 30-40K from bare house to ready to rent.

Then, spruce up your place with stylish furnishings, decorations, and must-have conveniences.

I would suggest Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, Floor and Decor, other flooring distributors in your area, etc....