I have a beautiful location in the mountains with a spot that would be perfect for a firepit (and it is in a safe area). The primary reason I don't have one is that I have a wooded lot and after guests picked up every piece of wood that was laying on the ground, they would then begin breaking branches off my trees to burn in the firepit.
I have two other properties that are in a vacation resort communities and I have firepits on the back concrete patios of both of those homes. Guests love them and because it is a vacation resort community the majority of the houses nearby are also occupied by guests so usually no complaints.
Just like everything in real estate: location, location, location! 🙂