• There are various considerations to help you decide if you can add a hot tub to your Airbnb property – from having enough space, knowing the costs, and doing a competitive analysis.
• In the right market, a hot tub for a vacation rental is definitely worth it considering its significant impact on occupancy rate, nightly rate, and annual revenue without sacrificing your Airbnb value pricing. 

Introduction

A hot tub for Airbnb is a discussion often talked about on online forums. Should you add one or not? Does a hot tub really make your property stand out? And how much should you spend on it and how much do they give in return?

In this article, we’ll help you answer this question starting with the considerations of whether you should get one, and the breakdown of the hot tub costs. Finally, we’ll delve into the impact of a hot tub on your occupancy, nightly rate, and annual revenue using easy-to-understand short-term rental analytics. So keep reading this article to help you navigate the bubbling waters of the decision-making process of hot tubs in Airbnb!

Should I Put a Hot Tub in My Airbnb?

To help you answer this question, here are some more specific considerations regarding adding a hot tub to your Airbnb: 

1. Does Your Property Have Enough Space?

Assess if your property has enough room for a hot tub amenity. Ideally, an outdoor hot tub should be at least 5 feet away from your house. For indoor tubs, sufficient airflow is a must for good ventilation. In both cases, you must consider proper drainage for the inevitable overflow.  

2. Are You Ready to Spend on Maintenance and Other Costs?

If you have no problems with the first one, it’s now best to consider the cost to add a hot tub. Hot tubs have a hefty price tag for construction. And you’ll continue to spend more on insurance, regular maintenance, and future repairs.

3. Have You Done a Competitive Analysis?

In any other line of business, a competitive analysis ensures success. You can also use this in short-term rentals to see the performance of Airbnb listings in your area.

Seeing that there are already quite a few properties with hot tub amenities may trigger you to consider other amenities to differentiate your Airbnb unit. But if you’ve already decided to put a hot tub regardless of the competition, you might as well use short-term rental data analytics. Compete with other listings that have the same amenities by enhancing your nightly rate with the help of easy-to-use data.

If you decide to add a hot tub to your investment property, you can post the Airbnb hot tub rules in the area. These rules can vary depending on the specifications of your unit, but they will inform the guests on how to properly use your hot tub during their stay.