I would try the rug oriented the other way.

Do you already have a dining space? Seems perfect for a table & chairs to dine & enjoy the view. Craft table/puzzle/card table with comfy parsons chairs with floor lamps?

I'd orient the rug the other way, as peppapoodle suggests and then I'd move the couch so it faces out toward the view and move the chair so it's kind of on the corner of the rug, angled toward the couch. I'd hope someone on vacation would rather look at the view than fully face the tv, but maybe I'm in the minority? Then, if you add a table and chairs to the bare corner, people sitting there could interact with folks on the couch, etc.

If you don't want a table there, what about 2 benches, chaises or something like daybeds, so people could sit or lounge and read and look out the windows? Could also (if daybeds) add sleeping space if you need it for a vacation rental.

Game table would be perfect.

From the pics you can't tell there is a wall right behind the second chair by the glass table which actually makes that space too short for the rug to be turned there. Across from the empty corner is the dining room and kitchen, all open as I knocked out lots of walls. I do have a renter who will live there this summer, might do vacation rentals later so I am orienting it for more residential living right now. I think a comfy chair maybe with a side table, it is just being surrounded by the windows in that corner that makes it hard.

and here is another look at the corner, before reno and you can see how you are surrounded by windows there, on busy street too. Do have sheer shadings blinds in all those windows now.

Good idea Ida! I like it! Maybe a few tall plants here and there would warm things up and give some life and color.

thanks for that visual. And for all comments. I need to learn to photoshop! :)

I'd hope someone on vacation would rather look at the view than fully face the tv,

That was my first thought, too. Why on earth ignore that view?

What is the view? It looks like one window could overlook water, but I just can't tell for sure. The OP mentions the windows looking out onto a busy street. Is there a water view beyond that?

This is old pic looking at water from living room. It doesn't quite do justice to the view. The street on the left is the busy street, which is where the empty corner is. We pretty much all have a view here, but surprisingly we still watch tv too. LOL

Oh, that's very pretty! I think those big windows must be very nice to look out, even with the busy street.

Even if you can't reorient the rug, I'd still try the sofa facing the windows. I think you could see the TV and have better enjoyment of the view :-)

I like IdaClaire's picture. You could probable rotate the chair to take advantage of the view, or put two swivel chairs for private conversation and TV/view-viewing.

I don't know how it would fit but a couple of comfy chairs facing the view, with a little table, so you could sit and look out the window and have a cup of coffee or a drink, would be nice.

I lucked out with a secondhand recliner in great shape and I quickly painted a little end table to use next to it.

That will be a nice place to enjoy the view!