Most short-term rental owners think a hot tub is an easy win… until it turns into a $20,000 mistake, bad reviews, and constant maintenance headaches.

In this episode of Short-Term Rental Problems and Solutions, Jeremiah Noll breaks down exactly how to choose the right hot tub for your Airbnb or vacation rental, and more importantly, how to avoid turning a high-return amenity into a liability.

With over a decade of hands-on experience managing short-term rentals in the Poconos, Jeremiah walks through the real-world decisions most owners get wrong, including voltage, placement, size, and whether buying used actually saves money. This is not generic hot tub advice. This is built specifically for short-term rental operators who need reliability, efficiency, and strong ROI.

If you’re setting up a new STR or upgrading an existing property, this episode will help you think through the operational side most investors overlook.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The difference between a hot tub that makes money vs. one that costs you bookings
• 110v vs 220v hot tubs, what actually matters for STR performance
• Why draining and refilling is a bigger factor in Airbnb use than personal use
• The hidden costs of poor placement, bad insulation, and weak filtration
• How guest behavior impacts maintenance, energy use, and reviews
• When buying used makes sense, and when it creates long-term problems
• The ideal hot tub size based on your guest avatar and property type
• How to design your outdoor layout to maximize bookings and marketing appeal
• Real examples of high-performing hot tub setups that drive revenue

A hot tub can outperform your property in ROI, or quietly drain your profits if you get it wrong. This episode shows you how to make the right call from the start.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a hot tub is worth it, or how to do it right, this is one of those decisions that will directly impact your returns.

Share this episode with another host who’s trying to figure it out, and follow along for more real-world STR strategies that actually work.

Topics discussed: short-term rental investing, Airbnb hot tub setup, vacation rental amenities, STR property management, Airbnb ROI, hot tub placement and installation, 110 vs 220 hot tub, Poconos short-term rentals