Vacation homes often do create a sense of community

We recently rented our Vacation home to the captain and some crew members of the Viking Ship currently at the Mystic Seaport Museum. Ours was not the only home in Mystic that the crew rented. They came from overseas and stayed for three weeks, riding rental bikes to the Seaport each day, and working long hours. They came home tired and hungry and happy to be able to relax and cook at a home, together; not sequestered to their own individual hotel rooms with no access to a kitchen. They were excited and proud of the work they were doing and were looking forward to eventually sailing her again. We were happy to be able to provide this opportunity for them and for the Seaport Museum, an integral part of our community. I’ve never felt a greater sense of community than I did during this time.
And this is just one example. Thanksgiving family gatherings, Christmas visits with relatives, and family reunions all help to create a sense of community. I prefer this anytime over a house next door bought by an out of towner that is occupied only on select weekends throughout the summer.
Vacation homes add great value to this area. It would be a disappointment to see them go.