All Forum Posts by: Kyle Smith

So, I’ve heard you must empty and refill the hot tub on every changeout for renters in Sevier county. Have you guys heard this? If one owns a 6 person hot tub you’re talking about 375 to 425 gallons of water. It seems like my water bill would be outrageous. 6-8 changeouts translates into 2400+ gallons of water a month.

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Quote from @Leora Merrell:

For our cabins that sleep 10, we do a 6 person hot tub. Like Ken said earlier, that size will most likely fit 4 comfortably.

Have any issues with deck supports? I’m 25ft in the air and I’m a little concerned with the 6200lbs with people in there. My engineer is beefing it up but I’m concern over a huge change order. I need 140 ft/lbs per square foot.

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Thanks so much for all the help!

Question, so I went ahead and bought a 6 person hot tub that is 86x86x36 (weighs 5700lbs full of water😳). My only issue right now is space on my deck. When I place this hot tub I have about 2’-6” egress between the cabin wall and the hot tub on one side. It is my main egress. Is there a requirement for hot tub egress the inspector could possibly flag? See pic.

One last question, I would like to be able to see the view from the hot tub. How far from the deck railing does the hot tub have to be to keep from having to put in louvers? Also, what louver options are there so you can see the mountain view if I can’t position far enough away from railing?

Thanks

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Is a 4 person hot tub big enough for a cabin that sleeps 10? Thanks

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Quote from @Paul Sandhu:

Use a 350 gallon feed trough and fabricate your own wood fired heater. I did it with a 110 gallon trough, a water tank, black pipe, hoses and a water pump. I might be a redneck.

Haha yep. I was doing research online for best hot tubs for STRs and several of them had inflatable hot tubs as an option. I’m thinking nope. LOL

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Quote from @Ken Boone:

@Kyle Smith Try this place. Google Dr Wellness Hot Tub. There is a place in Johnson City. That is where my most recent hot tub came and a buddy of mine just got one recently from there as well. If you want to PM I can send you a link.

I’ll check with them as well thanks.

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Quote from @Leslie Anne Morris:

I just had one delivered yesterday from Outdoor Spas. Have you tried them?

I think so. I know a few of them are in stock around the $10k mark several places. I’ll check with them Tuesday. Thanks!

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Hello everyone, well it appears that hot tubs in the $6000 range are out of stock and have 4-6 month lead times in Sevier County. So, I’m looking to buying one here in Houston at the Spa expo this weekend. Does anyone have any suggestions on brands, type, amenities for a moderately priced hot tub for my new rental cabin? I’m looking at a 5-7 person but leaning toward a 5 person.

Thanks in advance…

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Quote from @Ken Boone:

They definitely did some kind of stucco over my last 2 builds. That stuff is hard. If you stucco you don't need to do the 1x3 trim I would think unless you just wanted to do that. But I think if you stucco it you are pretty much sealing it up. So the problem that I see with the stucco is that it seals it up tight. Which in one sense you want that, to keep moisture out of the rest of the cabin, however, there is a flip side to that. One of my pool cabins was not done that way. I have an exhaust fan and 70 liter dehumidifier going in that place and that place is ALWAYS comfortable and not humid. Always. The other two with the stucco finish, I think it is sealed up so tight, the room can't breathe. It is harder to maintain humidity levels and comfort levels in the later two though. The first one is over 10 years old and isn't sealed up so tight. So I dunno man. I much prefer the feel of the older cabin pool room that is not sealed up so tight, But the stucco route will definitely get it sealed up.

Great insight. Thanks Ken

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Most of these theater rooms are gimmicky rooms with a 65” TV. I can’t see why that’s an appeal since they have a flat screen in every room. I would most definitely put the largest projection screen you can fit on the wall and add a surround sound system with a subwoofer. The theater chairs would be a nice touch. I honestly think these flat screen TV rooms have very little impact on the occupancy but that’s me. They aren’t really theaters. And think about it, people willing to spend $300-500/night on a cabin probably have a 65-75” screen or theater at their own home, and it’s all about giving people experiences they don’t get at home. My 2 cents

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