The cost to maintain a house is enorm if you are just using it 3-4 months in a year and it is a waste to spend money on maintenance.
Investing in property should prepare fund for the maintenance. That is a normal. I agree with you if a house is only for having a short time to stay, renting will save more money.
By the way, from the photos, it looks like a comfortable place for long holiday. You can go to the beach every morning and walk around to have fresh air.
Indeed, it is good to just walk around but too cold to swim in the water. Of course, we know all the maintenance , that is normal. Yaeh we have invested in the property and the value appreciates in time.. The thing is we already spent long years here and we want something warmer so maybe we will sell in the future. Thanks or dropping-by and for your comments.