When any property sells there is a always a tale to tell about the motivations of the buyer and the seller. With a story vacation home the stories seem to frequently be a lot more personal.
The seller has often enjoyed the property for a several years but finds that the property is no longer a "fit";e.g., it is not being used enough to validate the cost of ownership. Whatever the root cause that results in the decision to sell it is fairly certain that the seller is highly motivated. Highly motivated sellers in a depressed real estate market create incredible buying opportunities. If you (or anyone you know) has a dream of days at the beach or on the golf course or evenings at the clubhouse now is the tiem to grab the dream. It's on sale.