When the kids get college age or close, there is no real need to have a house so far away.
Yeah, this is the problem I have with summer places here, even though the distances might be smaller. If we did buy, it would be in the proverbial sticks, meaning that we couldn't go for an overnight stay, but would still have high maintenance costs and a lot of work come summer. If I could afford a cottage closer, then it might be doable. However, for the price of the cottage, that is a family trip abroad for the next two decades also. Not a great investment, but far less work! :D
Investing in relationships is like superglue!
It was in the sticks on one of the Great Lakes. It has been great since they were 3,2 and a newborn. My entire family came - we worked out s great time for all, the 9 brothers and sisters, some stayed longer... it was worth it!
I needed a place so we could all bond - I was always living somewhere far from everyone!
But for you to be able to go back home or abroad? Absolutely priceless.