Are the pools private?
Yes. The pool and backyard are reserved for the guests staying at the property. Backyards are enclosed for privacy, although the precise fencing, landscaping, and sightlines vary by home.
Pool-service professionals require periodic access, generally twice per week. They may enter the backyard briefly to clean and maintain the pool, even when guests are staying at the home. Whenever practical, service is scheduled when it will cause the least disruption.
Do the pools have safety fences?
Our pool homes are equipped with safety barriers as required by our policies and applicable rules. A safety fence may not appear in marketing photographs if it was temporarily removed for photography.
Guests may not remove, alter, or disable a pool safety fence or barrier. If the pool safety fence is removed, the guest will be charged a $200 fine. Children must be supervised around pools, hot tubs, canals, and all outdoor water features at all times.
Are the pools heated?
Unless otherwise stated on the property page, our pools are heated daily from morning until night, for approximately 10–12 hours.
Pool temperature can be affected by outdoor temperature, wind, rain, equipment limitations, and other weather conditions, so a specific water temperature cannot be guaranteed. Twenty-four-hour pool heating is not available.
What is the difference between an attached pool spa and a separate hot tub?
A separate hot tub has its own heating and circulation system. It can generally reach a higher temperature more quickly and typically includes molded seating and massage jets.
An attached pool spa usually shares equipment and water with the swimming pool. It may include bench seating and air jets, but it may operate at or near the pool’s temperature unless the property description specifically states otherwise.
Features and operating instructions vary by property. Please review the listing and the villa guide for the home you reserve.