Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking, Marriott Homes & Villas, and Hopper are few of the many examples of short-term rental agencies cashing in on visitors that want more than just a hotel room while they are travelling. Those providing these short-term rentals are realizing the value of adding a hot tub to their homestays, as they have noticed consumers are willing to pay more for the listing.
Listings with a hot tub average almost $50 USD or more per night than listings without a hot tub. When travellers are deciding where to stay, they will use website filters such as “beachfront,” “lakeside,” “pool,” and “hot tub” to narrow down their search.
Rental owners are aware that adding a hot tub is an easy and cost-effective way to get their property to appear at the top of the search list—they also see it as a salespoint to demand a higher price than competitors. However, once visitors book the unit, hot tub water maintenance and cleanliness becomes a priority.
It is for this reason many hot tub retailers and service professionals are reporting a surge in demand for short-term rental hot tub maintenance. Apart from having a cleaning service between renters, these short-term rental businesses also need to keep those hot tubs in working order and ensure the water is clean. This is where spa retailers and service professionals are leaning toward automation to help keep hot tub water sanitized, clean, and clear—even if they cannot visit the hot tubs between renters.
Salt chlorine generators
Salt chlorine generators benefit spa and hot tub owners because they make water maintenance much easier between service visits. In most cases, a saltwater hot tub can be maintained with just salt for sanitation, white vinegar for pH control, and a phosphate remover. Service professionals installing salt chlorine generators on spas will find their maintenance visits will run smoother, and the spa itself can be left unattended for much longer between service visits. The system will ensure the water remains clear for weeks with little to no attention.
Kevin Brakebill of KNS hot tubs in Bend, Oregon, has been in the hot tub industry for more than 25 years. His company sells, installs, and maintains hot tubs. Brakebill reports there has been a surge in short-term rentals in his market, and most of them have been adding hot tubs at a rapid rate. As a result, his service business for hot tub cleaning and maintenance has grown dramatically.
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