YES! .. but first let me state my bias. My family and I enjoyed one for almost 17 years and if I can handle a pool most any one can. ( OK me, a helpful neighbour and the "teenage kids!)
I recently listed a property house with the pool and compared the "costs" of running a pool with a house without one. Personal usage will of course dictate the actual cost of operating a pool, but it is not a large some of money. Utility costs compare about 8 percent higher and the ongoing costs of replacing liners ( about every 15 years) pool heaters ( about every 12 years) pool pumps ( about every 10 years) and solar blanket (about every 3 years).....over the 17 years I enjoyed a pool it was less money than renting a decent cottage for a week.. and we had months of enjoyment.
"Stay"cations come in and out of style.. but spending time with your kids, grand kids...family and friends is always in style. Many nights we sat with our feet in the pool just hanging out poolside.. or maybe dinner overlooking the pool. It is an expensive undertaking to put in a pool.. tens of thousands and I am not saying it isn't worth it for those who choose to install one. BUT to buy a property where one already there, very affordable....truly enjoyable and I am grateful for the previous owners who did where we bought!
Not for every one for sure but if you thinks it's too much work for most it is NOT. Automated chlorinators, creepy crawlers and barracudas ( brand name for automatic pool cleaners) and competent pool companies for opening and closings if you aren't handy... make pool ownership a wonderful thing.
I am just sayin...
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