I would switch out the vanity because it doesn't go with the rest of the room, paint, and put up the shower curtains and other decorating items.

Decor is nice, finishes look good.

Yes, and we've had a ton of people asking if our places are decorated this year.

I have all stainless appliances, leather furnishings, antiques, unique (and expensive) decor, game tables or arcades, large, smart TVs, wifi, and hot tubs.  

Although STR can seem sexy and the potential to make more than a long term rental, you also have to consider the start up costs...furnishing, linens, plateware, small appliances, washer/dryer, baby gear, decor, pictures, curtains, televisions, games, routers, professional photos etc etc.Hope this helps a bit, not trying to talk you out of it, just food for thought.

They wanted me to give them the Cash to fix up, decorate, furnish with all new furniture, set up a barbeque in the back with bigger patio etc. as they saw fit. 

I bought the furniture, appliances, decor, kitchen utensils, etc... from my friend as a separate deal, used it to airbnb without much effort, took great care of the property for the duration of my ownership.

As mentioned there are foreclosures available, as well as home that need renovations (i. e. some have 1970 decorations, and look like 1970 inside appliance and all).I'd say decide on your main criteria and your strategy, that'll help you focus on a market.

I was extremely anal; often having issues of "letting go" and things weren't going to be exactly the way I want them whether it was how the toilet paper was folded decoratively or a welcome sign with guests' names and snacks laid out in the goody box. 

Running a successful STR comes down to 3 Ps: pics, people & pricing.1) Decorate your house nicely & pay a professional photographer to take some amazing pics2) Hire amazing people - cleaners, handyman, recruit some neighbors to help fill in the gaps, & self-manage or hire an offshore VA to manage the property if you'd rather make yourself rich instead of making a local property manager rich (more on that here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/... )3) Price fiercely to maximize profits not occupancy (they're not the same thing).