Cedar hot tubs are not standard in many households, making them a luxury for most people. However, cedar is a great natural material for building a hot tub, offering natural hydrotherapy benefits, wood-fired heating options, and off-grid compatibility. Cedar hot tubs come in different designs and sizes to suit various Airbnb properties.
On the other hand, a barrel sauna is a different design that can perform as a luxury spa resort right in your backyard. If you haven't seen a barrel sauna, it looks exactly how you'd imagine it: a big barrel with a door on one end, two benches, and a heat source inside.
The Advantages of Having a Cedar Hot Tub or a Barrel Sauna
Installing a cedar hot tub or a barrel sauna in your Airbnb listing adds the following benefits for your clients.
- Stress Relief
A nice soak in a hot tub has been known to ease body tension, relieving stress. Airbnb clients usually seek a place to unwind, so a nice soak would be the best way to rest their muscles.
- Pain Relief
Hot water improves circulation, relieving inflammation and pain. Soaking in a tub is very similar to a good massage or physiotherapy session.
- Better Cardiovascular Health
Relaxing in a sauna or hot tub increases your heart rate and lowers your blood pressure. Studies have shown that immersing the body in heated water positively affects people with high blood pressure.
- Skin Benefits
Spending time in a hot tub or a barrel sauna opens up clogged pores that could cause blemishes to form on the skin. Your clients can expect to leave your Airbnb with soft, blemish-free skin.
- Barrel Saunas Are Super Easy to Construct
An added advantage of the barrel sauna is that it is easy to build. Barrel saunas are usually sold as DIY kits for the buyer to assemble at the preferred location. You can get the unit set up yourself with minimum carpentry skills.
- Barrel Saunas Are Cheaper to Construct
Constructing a barrel sauna requires fewer materials, so you don't have to pay much to set up the structure. Once installed, it adds an aesthetic quality to your backyard. Before installation, it's worth reading our guide on Building a Strong Sauna & Hot Tub Foundation to ensure your unit is placed on a solid, level base from day one.
Always advise your clients on who can use the hot tub or barrel sauna to avoid any accidents. Anyone with heart disease and pregnant women should avoid using the tub. Anyone with a skin injury should not go into a hot tub or sauna to avoid risking an infection. For more on what to expect from the soaking tub ownership experience, see Are Wood-Fired Hot Tubs Worth The Work? — a useful read before committing to either unit.
Conclusion
Whichever design you choose, a barrel sauna or a cedar hot tub, your guests will love the benefits of utilizing the added features. You can list the extra utility on Airbnb, subsequently increasing the value of your listing. There is no need to limit yourself; you can have both units installed to get a higher rating for your Airbnb listing. There are thousands of listings on Airbnb, and you want yours to stand out. There is no better way to achieve an added advantage against your competition than by adding a stylish barrel sauna or a cedar hot tub for your clients. For answers to common ownership questions before you buy, visit our Cedar Hot Tub FAQ.