I love short term rentals especially in places where the demand of vacationers is high. 

I agree with you sharing the backyard/pool is not healthy for vacationers renting a home.  

What are the main draws for vacationers?

I am calling this "off topic" since it is really basically me asking: Since the big STR platforms charge vacationers so darned much for cleaning, service fees, pets, host fees, etc. etc. etc. etc., where could one go to find a low-add-on-fee vacation rental that didn't come too close to Craigslist or a venue that has no Q.A.?

It's a great market in an uptrend with lots of vacationers and also telecommuters from Denver.

Vacationers may pay $200 a night or $6,000 a month for the same home.However, you have to factor in all the expenses: furnishings, consumables (tp, coffee, soap, etc.), marketing, taxes (8% in Atlanta), utilities including WiFi, landscaping, reservation fees, and more.

@Bryan Metz @Robert FinnNavarre, Mary Esther, Fort Walton Beach and Niceville are great markets to invest into since we are surrounded by various military bases, government personal (contractors and special operations command) and have access to the beach which has a strong market for outside buyers and vacationers. 

Because it was on a lake, we were able to enjoy it while we rehabbed it and also pulled in some revenue by renting it to vacationers.

IF more people use long term furnished rentals as a primary housing solution, THEN people don't have the traditional "Community" anchored in neighborhood friendships, therefore the furnished rentals that have multiple units or shared common spaces where interaction with other "digital nomads" / "slow vacationers" will be able to get a premium price.  3.

The property attracts vacationers and off-peak season fishing trip-type stays.