Pool and Jacuzzi / SPA

Pool

Measuring 27' by 14' (approx.) the pool varies from under 3' deep at the spa end to around 5' deep at the other end where a "swim-out" provides a convenient underwater seat. We chose to have the pool heated by an electric heat pump to ensure it is nice and warm every day of the year. Solar heated pools can cool off rapidly during cool nights. An outdoor (hot) shower is useful for a quick pre and post swim rinse.

In a cool (by Florida standards) week in February when some of these photos were taken, and when the Gulf was 70 degrees, night temperatures around 50 degrees and daytime highs around 70 degrees, our pool stayed at 84 degrees. Generally, pool heating either by heat pump or solar panels is turned off by the pool maintenance company between mid June and mid September. In June with lows in the 70's and highs around 90, the pool stays at 84 with no help or with heat is around 88. This proved to be warm enough for a 4 year old to both learn to swim and refuse to come out!

Spa/Jacuzzi

Our outdoor hot tub seats 8 and has a powerful pump and a very powerful 11.5kw water heater - again for use every day of the year, and any time. Accessible from the master and 2nd bedrooms for that decadent late night moment, you can enjoy our bubbles under the stars with a glass of bubbly. You will need to allow around an hour to reach a "steamy" temperature - so plan ahead!