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From my side, I imagine it might depend on who exactly is owning and operating the property? If it's a short-term rental conglomerate that's just buying the homes to make a profit, perhaps I'm not so pro. But if it's a passionate owner who wants to share the home with other architecture fans while also raising money for conservation, I'm pretty pro. But, in any event, the homes are being conserved and preserved into the future, which I think is a win for everyone.
If the net outcome in either case is a restored and maintained residence capable of supporting its original intended use---the shelter and the pleasure of its occupants---then I see little difference in the means other than an ideology independent of the motivation. I see nothing wrong with ownership that seeks to profit from its investment. Covenants and easements aside, it is mainly the good will of those involved that must be depended upon for the healthy survival of these architectural treasures ?
We need to remind ourselves of the unique and vital role that the Conservancy plays in the realization of the goal to preserve, maintain, and ensure the survival of the works of Frank Lloyd Wright. How many of the currently available Wright stay-overs benefitted from the services the Conservancy provides ?
Curious, what is WrightChat's opinion on Frank Lloyd Wright homes that have been converted to short-term vacation rentals? See 10 Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Houses You Can Stay In (Architectural Digest, 2018).