I have had snowbirds in both a larger and smaller property. The only concerns I have ever had was whether or not I would be barraged with calls for minor items, like replacing light bulbs, but, you can pretty much get a feel for the renters based on a phone conversation. So far, so good.
I like having a snowbird, even with the much reduced rates, because I can't frequent the house during those leaner, cooler months, and it's nice to have someone there to watch things, like plumbing issues, keeping the water running, etc. I haven't found any issues with wear and tear, but you do need to be prepared to do a deep clean after they leave and if you can't do it yourself, factor in the cost of a housekeeper. I found that some did not clean the house frequently enough and it really needed a much deeper clean than I had expected, mainly the baths and kitchen.
But yes, the Winter months are much harder especially if your property is not gulf front, which is why you need to just factor those months out of your yearly budget. If you get renters, then it is just gravy.
Snowbirds tend to go to those properties first and the ones that have a greater concentration of snowbirds to socialize with.