Condition of property we're buying

[Ryan2322]

Greetings all.  Long time real estate investor; however, I'm new to short-term rentals.  I have a duplex in contract that's located in a small coastal community in Northern California (Capitola).  The property is not currently on AirBnB, but has historically been used as a short-term rental and is currently managed by a local property management company.  We've decided to let the local management company continue with the existing bookings through August 15.  We will host the property thereafter.

Here's the issue.  The property is dated and needs a little TLC (flooring/paint/furnishings/etc.).  The plan is to renovate the property over a two to three week period in the off-season and it will show MUCH better once complete.  Any ideas on how to prevent the properties condition over the near-term (prior to renovation) from impacting our ratings over the long-term?  Should we just list it "as is" and not worry about it?

[Ryan2322]

FYI... below is a link showing the property.  It's not bad... just needs some sprucing up.

https://beach-houserentals.com/capitola-vacation-rental/Colorful-Capitola-Village-Cottage-a/