There is a huge overlap between the above detailed “staging to sell” and the process of preparing a property to become a desirable vacation home or rental property. Afterall, the goal is more or less the same: to make a property appealing to either buyers, or, as in this case, vacation guests and renters. You will want to consider the increased wear and tear when selecting materials and furniture. It is possible to make a property look good, all while still being resilient to potential “mistreatment”.
Depending on the condition your current property is in, you may "get away" with simply changing out the flooring, adding some decor and painting the walls. Or maybe the time has come to tackle the kitchen and the bathrooms from the 80’s.