I think it depends how close to the beach/ocean you are. We had a beautiful pool in Juan Dolio. Not used that often by me, more by the kids and all Dominican visitors. Expensive to maintain, both in terms of chemicals and electricity. Time consuming to keep clean (unless you have 'staff') and unusable for half of the year as is too bloody cold. Also it is off putting to those who have children from a safety aspect.
Personally I would not have a pool again, but that is just me - maybe depends on the potential purchaser.
Matilda
We are close to the beach.
Lot of friends have pools we could use but never do.
I have had pools in the past and hoped to never own one again, even for a short time.
I agree with you completely.
They need constant cleaning, constant chemicals, regular maintenance and from time to time leak.
I have a friend in the Keys who got rich running a pool maintenance business.
Two things I hope to never do again is live on a salt water beach or own a swimming pool.