We don't do a lot of swimming but it adds a beautiful finish to your backyard. We do float around and drink alcohol which is fun.
Pool Maintenance? I spend maybe 5 minutes 2 days a week on maintenance which is checking the chemistry and hitting button on my phone if something is off. Maybe once a week I empty out the skimmers and vacuum basket. The vacuum is also initiated by a button on my phone.
Twice a year I change out the DE in the filter. My pool builder will do it for $130 but I normally do it myself. I did it yesterday and it took about 2.5 hours. I got out of my house cleaning duties since I had to to that so I broke even.
Now in October/Nov, I hate having a pool as I am pulling leafs twice a day unto the trees are bare.