Hi, I just moved to Seacrest, and we have a screened in pool and love it. I don't know how much not having a screen would limit your use, but I can't imagine that you would regret having it screened. In addition to bugs not bothering you outside, they also don't get in your house every time you open the door. It really extends the use of your outdoor space. An added bonus for us is that our cats can go safely outside.