[wdfifteen]

Good information all. The two big issues in my mind are the distance (it's 6-7 hours to that area from here) and maintenance.
I know myself. I'll spend my time down there fixing, cleaning, and painting instead of relaxing and pursuing my hobbies. I have a bad case of "I can do this myself so why pay someone else" disorder. What I like about renting is I can't do any maintenance and I spend all my time there living a different lifestyle than I do at home. It's a real vacation.
Mrs. WD had a great comment this morning. "After we're fully retired and we can go stay for two weeks at a time it would make more sense." I might be able to live with that. I like the idea of having an entire bedroom that is locked away from renters.