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Vacation Rental Interior Design
& Staging for Short-Term Rentals

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Short-Term Rental Design Portfolio

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our fees are competitive and performance-aligned, we earn more when you do. Contact us for a custom quote.

  • We use professional dynamic pricing software with daily rate updates based on real market data — consistently outperforming static or platform-default pricing.

  • No. Airbnb is our primary channel, but we can expand to other platforms based on your property and market.

  • We have vetted local vendors in every market and respond to urgent issues the same day. Our cleaning teams flag items at every turnover.

  • Reach out and we'll schedule a call, learn about your property, and give you an honest picture of what we think it can earn.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Check-in is at 4 pm and check-out is 10 am.

  • Firm: Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that.

STR Design
Built to Book, Designed to Wow

Most interior designers make spaces look beautiful. We make spaces that perform. There's a difference. At 3 Putt Properties, design decisions are driven by data, what amenities guests filter for, what features drive five-star reviews, what layouts photograph well, and what investments actually move the revenue needle. Whether you're starting with an empty lot or a property that's underperforming its potential, we bring operator-level expertise to every design decision.

What's Included

Great short-term rental design means more than creating a beautiful space. It means designing with guest behavior, market demand, and operational efficiency in mind. Every design decision is guided by what drives stronger bookings, better reviews, and higher revenue potential.

Our Short-Term Rental Design includes:

  • Building a short-term rental from scratch is a rare opportunity, and most owners underutilize it. When everything is on the table, the right design decisions at the start can permanently separate your property from the competition. We work with owners early in the build process to make sure those decisions are informed by what actually works in the STR market, not just what looks good in a magazine.
     

    • STR-informed floor plan consultation, layouts that maximize guest capacity, flow, and photography angles

    • Amenity planning baked in from the start: hot tubs, game rooms, bunk rooms, outdoor kitchens, fire pits

    • Material and finish selections chosen for durability, aesthetics, and replaceability

    • Furniture and decor sourcing with an eye toward longevity and listing appeal

    • Outdoor space design that adds bookable value, not just curb appeal

    • Guidance on high-ROI investments that guests actually search and filter for

    • Final walkthrough and photography-ready staging before go-live

  • You don't need a new build to compete at the top of your market. The right refresh, new furniture, a design-forward theme, a few strategic amenity additions, can transform an average listing into a standout one. We've seen it drive meaningful increases in both nightly rate and occupancy. We assess what you have, identify the gaps, and prioritize improvements that pay for themselves.
     

    • Property audit identifying the highest-impact changes relative to your budget

    • Full or partial furniture replacement with cohesive, guest-tested selections

    • Design theme development that creates a memorable, bookable identity

    • Amenity upgrades targeted at your specific market and guest profile

    • Accent, lighting, and art curation that translates beautifully in photography

    • Outdoor enhancements, seating, fire features, lighting, that drive review mentions

    • Pre-photography staging to maximize how the space reads on Airbnb

  • We manage 18+ properties across multiple markets. We know which amenities guests search for, which ones generate five-star review mentions, and which ones sound good on paper but don't move the needle. Amenity strategy isn't about adding everything, it's about adding the right things for your property, your market, and your price point.
     

    • Hot tubs, pools, and water features, ROI analysis by market

    • Game rooms, arcade setups, and entertainment spaces that appeal to group bookings

    • Bunk rooms and kid-friendly features that unlock the family travel segment

    • Outdoor kitchens and alfresco dining that photograph and review exceptionally well

    • Workspace setups that capture the remote worker and business travel market

    • Pet-friendly additions that expand your eligible guest pool

    • Smart home features (keyless entry, thermostats, noise monitors) that protect the property

  • Great design and great photography are inseparable in the STR world. A property can be beautifully furnished and still photograph poorly, wrong angles, cluttered surfaces, flat lighting, no sense of scale or story. We stage every property with the listing photos in mind, because those photos are your first impression with every potential guest.
     

    • Room-by-room staging optimized for Airbnb listing photo sequencing

    • Hero shot strategy, identifying and staging your property's single strongest selling image

    • Styling details that read well on screen: texture, color, layering, and depth

    • Decluttering and prop sourcing to make spaces feel elevated without feeling staged

    • Coordination with professional photographers who understand STR listing standards

    • Post-shoot review to ensure the final photos reflect the property at its best

  • Not every project needs a full engagement. Sometimes you need an expert eye on a specific problem, a space that isn't coming together, an amenity decision you're not sure about, or a second opinion before a major purchase. We offer focused consultation for owners who want operator-level input without a full design project.
     

    • Single-session or ongoing advisory for owners mid-project

    • Virtual or on-site consultation depending on location and scope

    • Honest assessment of what's worth investing in and what isn't

    • Pricing and ROI framing on design and amenity decisions

    • Available as a standalone service or as a precursor to a full design engagement

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