Pool: Pros/Cons

[Aki]

Thank you all for responding. $50k "minimum" is indeed a sobering number. Growing up in SoCal, a pool was not a huge luxury item and we used one all the time as kids. The cost/kw in HA is far higher than where we live in Vancouver, British Columbia. Here, it's less than 7 cents/kw but the weather doesn't justify a pool, so I have no experience maintaining one as an adult. Guess getting the pool in place is just the start, then it's monthly electricity costs, chemicals and pool cleaning/maintenance. What about a hot tub built in within surrounding decking - is that a more practical option?

Mahalo for the replies.

Laura