The hot tub debate goes on in my head

The hot tub debate goes on in my head

GA · Member since 2023 · 22 posts · 6 votes

I understand it is a draw, but multiple posts here have said to skip it if on a well(which I am). Is that because well water is generally harder on the filter mechanics?

My other thought was to do an outdoor barrel sauna, and/or a stock tank pool for the hotter months. My place is a cabin in the mountains so a stock tank pool would fit the vibe. But if those have to be dumped every week like a hot tub, maybe not.   

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Investor · Greenville, SC · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
2y

I have a hot tub at two different well properties.  They are drained and cleaned after every guest.  Hasn't been a problem.  We have sediment filters at both properties and then one has an iron filter and softener as well.

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  • CO · Member since 2022 · 590 posts · 428 votes
    2y

    It is true it is harsher when on well, but in my experience with proper maintenance its not as bad as people say. I have also seen the barrel saunas do well from an occupancy perspective, but they haven't noticeably increased ADRs from my perspective. 

  • Investor · Greenville, SC · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    I have a hot tub at two different well properties.  They are drained and cleaned after every guest.  Hasn't been a problem.  We have sediment filters at both properties and then one has an iron filter and softener as well.

  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
    2y

    I have a hot tub on a well.

    I have 3 filters inline on my water.

    My water does not smell like Sulphur either.

  • Andrew SteffensBusiness Member
    Tampa, FL · Member since 2022 · 4k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    2y

    I am not the expert as I do not own a cabin but as a guest (I go once a year usually) I will not rent without a hot tub (or a view).  I imagine you will lose a lot of potential booking without one and it seems from the comments above that any negatives can be mitigated.

  • Collin HaysBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Gatlinburg, TN · Member since 2020 · 3k+ posts · 4k+ votes
    2y

    I have hot tubs on well water. Never had an issue.

  • Sarah KensingerPro Member
    Real Estate Consultant · OH · Member since 2023 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    2y

    Avoiding a hot tub on a well is a new one for me! I know of hundreds of hot tubs on wells with no problem. Unless you're in the south during the summer...which no one uses a hot tub there during the summer away....it shouldn't be an issue unless the well is bad to begin with. For a cabin in the mountains, you'll probably have to get a hot tub, otherwise you just gave you STR a nail in the coffin. Every time a potential guest looks at your property, it'll be passed up for another with a hot tub. You'll also receive a lower ranking on Airbnb and other listing sites because you don't offer an amenity that everyone else in the area has.

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