Greetings - I am back after a long absence. I came very close to buying a tub awhile back but became ill / the economy tanked and the project was put on hold. We're moving ahead again and I am planning the area of our spa (not yet selected).
We will have a paved covered area of about 15' x15' and some additional paved surface for outdoor dining, grilling, small parties, etc. Also in the area of paving, with a simple trellis above, open to the sky, will be a hot tub. We live in Seattle and spend a lot of time outdoors.
One thing that we are not sure of is an outdoor shower. I can design one in, but it will mean running hot and cold water out from the house - not too big of a deal, running a drain - not too big of a deal, finding a sensible location - not too big of a deal and some additional cost. At times I think that it would be great to come back from a bike ride or a trip to the beach a few blocks away, rinse off and hop in the tub. Other times I wonder if it is worth it. kids will be out of the house in a couple of years.
Do many of you or your clients have an outdoor shower near the tub? Would this be a really great thing to have or do you think it wouln't be worth the hassle, winterizing issues etc.?