Do you have a hot tub in your listing?

[Bhumika]

Hello everyone, 

We've often noticed hosts ask in our community, if it's a good idea to have a hot tub in the listing and whether having one attracts guests. While many hosts have said it's an additional amenity that's attractive to guests, some have debated the cleaning and maintenance aspect of it.

So I am curious to know—do you have a hot tub at your property? 🛁 If so, how has it impacted your bookings?

Do you find it a game-changer for attracting more reservations or just a nice extra?

I look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences!

Regards,

Bhumika

[Andrea6232]

Ciao @Bhumika ,

yes I have a hot tub in Venice! The most difficult (and expensive) thing was transporting it to my house's garden, in Venice all transport takes place on water, also my garden is surrounded by walls and the hot tub obviously didn't fit through the door 😂 I think mine is one of the few houses (if not the only one) in Venice with a hot tub in the garden!

Delivering and installing our Jacuzzi spa into our garden was truly an engineering feat! The Jacuzzi first needed to be transported to the house from the mainland by a special barge.

they had to build a special hoist just to lift the Jacuzzi over the wall of our garden!

Maintenance was also a bit difficult at the beginning, but I have to say that once you get the hang of it it's not that difficult.

evening in our Jacuzzi hot tub!

Full moon in Venice from our hot tub!

My guests, especially those who come from the USA, love the hot tub, so I have to say it was definitely worth it!

Andrea

[Bhumika]

Hi @Andrea6232 , thanks for driving us through this wonderful journey through pictures. I can only imagine what a mammoth of a task it must have been!

Do you find the hot tub is a major factor in getting bookings, or do most guests discover and love it once they arrive? 

[Andrea6232]

Ciao @Bhumika 

both of these factors: some guests told me that they did book because of the hot tub, some they told me that they appreciate it very much after their long walks in Venice 😉

Andrea

[Frank2147]

Hello

Incorporating a hot tub in your property listing can enhance its appeal, attracting guests seeking a luxurious and relaxing experience. Many hosts have found that it positively impacts bookings, especially for vacation stays. However, the key challenge is managing the additional maintenance and cleaning efforts it requires. Overall, it can be a strong booking enhancer, but it’s important to assess whether the benefits outweigh the upkeep involved.

[Jonas438]

Hello, my apartment is in Gothenburg, Sweden and while a bath can be nice and warming in the wintertime my small bathroom space does not allow for it. However in my renovations I installed a large rain shower and that one has been commented and appreciated by some of the guests. 

Kind regards 

Jonas 

[Jonas438]

Trying to post a pic from it, but it exceeds the file size allowed and no options of making it smaller as I can see on the iPhone. 

[Joe2862]

We do not have a hot tub. It would require draining and cleaning after every guest use, which becomes too much of a maintenance issue. 

[Lori3289]

Our listing does not have a hot tub!  Wish  we did!

[Lia42]

Aloha,

All of our vacation rentals are located in high rise buildings in Waikiki.  There is one building with a hot tub that is maintained by the building staff so that makes it easier for us.

We have guests asking about amenities like pools, hot tubs and gyms.  I think that some guests prefer to book places with those amenities but I don't think it's a deal breaker if we don't have a hot tub.  In our case, proximity to the ocean is more of a factor.

[Jim2476]

We do not have a hot tub. I will read to see how much it helps to get people to choose us

[Marcela904]

We don't have a hot tub. My apartment is located in the best neighborhood in Santiago de Chile, but it is small and there is no room for a jacuzzi.

[Jim2452]

No hot tub

[Kendall-And-TJ0]

We do not have one and are happy with the amount of booking we get. We do not feel that having one would increase our bookings enough to justify the additional insurance, maintenance and cleaning costs it would involve. 

[Lisa6515]

Hello! Currently, we do not have a hot tub but it has been a huge topic of discussion and something that we are strongly considering adding to the property asap. This is such a great way to gain knowledge and become better hosts. I'm extremely appreciative and love participating and helping in any way that I can. 

Thank you!!!