Design & DIY 10 alluring outdoor hot tubs we’d love to take a soak in By Sara Laux Published: January 22, 2015 Updated: June 16, 2022 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Rocky relaxation This clever tub mimics the look of real rock, making it a seamless part of the outdoors. Light some candles and hang some lanterns, and you’ll feel like civilization is a million miles away. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Log cabin luxury One tip for installing a year-round hot tub? Place it as close to a door to inside as possible. Building onto the side of a rustic log cabin doesn’t hurt either. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Tree-top tubbing This hot tub features seating outside, so bathers can duck out if they’re feeling overheated. Plus, overhanging eaves help keep debris out of the tub, while still maintaining a glorious view of the trees. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Blending in Rather than a big, bulky appliance taking up room on the deck, consider what architect Olle Lundberg did with his Sonoma retreat: he sank the tub below the deck, leaving an unobstructed view of the trees beyond. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Fire and water What’s better than an outdoor hot tub made of naturally textured stone? One that’s right next to a dramatic outdoor fireplace, of course. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Dappled sunlight If you have your hot tub situated in a sunny spot (and you like to use it during the day) consider installing an arbour over top to filter the bright light and add a little shady ambience. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Hot springs hot tub This tub, surrounded by rock and stone, looks like a naturally occurring hot spring. This is a great look if you’re trying to keep your cottage decor as close to nature as possible. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Falling water This stone-surrounded hot tub is made even more luxurious by the soothing waterfall and smooth shelf for stargazing. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Pond-like hot tub Keep the emphasis on your gorgeous garden with a hot tub that could be a decorative pond. Plus, a stone shelf all the way around the edge is a handy place to set drinks. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Wood-fired hot tub Keep your hot tub all-natural with a cedar finish and a wood-burning stove. Best of all? With the right kit, this can be a DIY project. View in Fullscreen Related galleries This family’s barn-inspired bunkie is the ultimate teen hangout spot—and it sleeps 16 This cottager’s fishing-themed privy is aqua-tacular Check out this cottager’s amazing beach bar project 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 alluring outdoor hot tubs we’d love to take a soak in It’s winter. It’s cold. It’s slushy. It’s icy. It’s enough to make you curl up under your blankets until May. Catch a little vicarious warmth by imagining yourself soaking in one of these gorgeous outdoor hot tubs.