Haha - yes, one time when I was in Canada... And when I was in the Philippines years ago (3 trips, 6 +weeks total), at least in the areas I was in, both rural and urban, there were few insects. I think I saw one mosquito the whole time. I assume all the chickens (not to mention geckos on the ceiling of an average home) must get a lot of ‘em.
The Northern Gulf coast sounds nice. But I’ll never be able to afford a $100k place, much less what you are describing. Caring for my parents is pretty much destroying what modest future I thought I had. Retiring to Bohol* (Philippines) at around age 80, if I last that long, may be the only choice left... :-(
*I’ve never seen it, but it looks nice. At least we might be able to get a place near the water (through a relative of my wife.)
Medical care in the Philippines is AWFUL, be very careful before retiring there !!!! We have had a couple of freepers retire there and have passed away from seemingly simple illnesses!!!! They were much younger than 80 years old!!! Be VERY CAREFUL about leaving our country when it comes to medical care in your senior years!!!!