Should I Put a Pool in My Airbnb?

A swimming pool can be an expensive additional amenity. So before making this huge investment, you should consider a number of factors:

1. Is Your Market Right? 

Check if your market is appropriate for a pool amenity. Oftentimes, these markets have a warm climate in most parts of the year or are near popular beach destinations.  

2. Is the Seasonal Demand Stable?

Assess the popularity of a pool in your area all year round. If your market’s peak season is during the warmer months, a pool is definitely a competitive advantage. However, it may lose its appeal during a seasonal decline in tourism during the colder months, which may not help you maximize your return on investment.

3. Does Your Property Have Enough Space?

Assess if your property has enough room for a pool amenity. If you’re unsure, you may consult with a landscape architect, and you’ll be surprised by how they can work on a limited space by being creative with the layout. 

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

If you have no problems with the first three, it’s now best to consider the cost to add pool. Swimming pools have a hefty price tag for construction. And you’ll continue to spend money on insurance, regular maintenance, and future repairs.

5. Have You Done a Competitive Analysis?

In any other line of business, a competitive analysis ensures success. You can 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 pools listed may trigger you to consider other amenities to differentiate your Airbnb unit. But if you’ve already decided to put a pool in Airbnb 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.

What Is The Cost Of Adding A Pool To A House?

The cost of adding a pool to your Airbnb can vary depending on your location and preferred material, dimensions, and style. But below are the rough estimates of the cost:

• The average cost of adding pool to house is $35,000
• The average maintenance cost is $180 monthly
• Your home insurance premium may increase by $50 annually

How Much Value Does a Pool Add To an Airbnb?

While there is an undeniable cost of adding a swimming pool to an Airbnb, this can be a worthwhile investment that can reap rewards in the long run. We’ll give you an idea of what a swimming pool can do to several key Airbnb metrics. We will use data from the 5 US cities that have a strong demand for pool amenities.  

Please take note that the following figures are from “Entire House” Airbnb listings. This excludes apartment, condo, and private & shared room listings to better guide Airbnb hosts who consider adding a pool to their properties.