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Hi looking for your thoughts and experiences- I think I may have found a villa we all like- it has the lake view I wanted and - 2 master US king size suites- but discovered last night on speaking to the owner that its not South facing at the back- I think must be pretty much North as she says gets sun from early morning until late afternoon-
So my question is as we are going in July is this going to be a big deal? Its the one thing putting me off- am I just being daft?
caroline
11-01-2012, 11:05
It's really difficult to answer this without knowing the exact pool in question, SOME north facing pools will have plenty of sun and SOME will have next to none - you need to factor in how far the pool is from the house, ie will the shadow from the house mean that the pool is in shade, if sunbathing is important to you is there enough deck area away from the house so that you're not laying in the shade.
During July the sun will be high so a North facing pool will definitely be at its sunniest at this time of the year.
The owner told me it has an extended deck
mary and colin
11-01-2012, 11:33
I don't think you are being daft at all but if you have spoken to the owner and they say you get sun from early morning until late afternoon would that not be enough in July? It could get to hot to stay in unless the villa has some shade.
Our pool is South West facing and we still swim in the pool in the evenings no problem in fact we welcome the shade when it gets really hot. In May when we go i sit with my feet in the pool first thing in the morning and that is still warm even though the sun is not directly on the pool at 8 o'clock.
It would be a shame to not have this villa if that amount of time with sunshine would be enough. Just my thoughts hope you don't mind me saying.
Mary
Andy & Arlene
11-01-2012, 11:36
If it's a south facing pool in your wish list, then dont spoil your holiday by going for a north facing pool. Although some may be ok in the summer, I know that others hardly get any sun. even at this time of year
thornton
11-01-2012, 12:23
I took a particular note when we were out in May one year how much sun the north side of our house got. It is a two storey and the sun was on that side for nearly all the day. As it is so high there will be little difference at that time of the year. Our pool is south west/west facing and gets the sun from about 10am.
The home we used to own had a North East facing pool and I can honestly say that it still got the sun for the majority of the day, especially in July. It was a single storey home and the deck was a large one which did help. The owner is likely to be telling the truth as in the long run owners do not want complaints from guests and if you got there and found there was no sun on the deck I am sure you would complain. If it ticks all your other boxes I would think you should be fine.
CERICROWLEY
11-01-2012, 12:33
I have a west,north west and south west facing pool, The west facing pool gets sun, from mid morning til sunset, and the south west gets if from around 9.30 til sunset, And this is the same approx all year round give or take an hour. With not any backyard factors to consider we do not get shadows from any homes on our west facing pool, they are too far away, when the shadows are at the longest, our south west pool on the left side comes into play late evening, but we also have an extended deck and it gets the sun the longest than any of our neighbours. There are other factors to consider than it is just not south facing.
florida4sun
11-01-2012, 14:05
With an extended deck you will get sun all day, areas close to the house will have shade, or there will be a canopy for shade. It is extremely hot in July and you will appreciate some shade.
Sandra M
11-01-2012, 15:27
With an extended deck younwill get sun all day, areas close to the house will have shade, or there will be an canopy for shade. It is extremely hot in Julynand you will appreciate some shade.
I completely agree with what Martin has said, it is so hot that you will be glad of some shade that the lanai offers.
The sun is so high in the sky that even north facing get lots of sun, ours is single story and we get sun from 8.30am right through to around 6.30 in the summer months
Sandra
We have a north facing pool and in the summer months we actually prefer it to a south facing pool. Because we have an extended deck the first little bit is in the shade and the pool itself and a large area of decking is in the sun and this gives a choice to everyone as some don't like to lie in the direct sun. I personally would hate to have a south facing pool in the summer without any sort of Lanai or shade . . . . but saying that I would love a South facing pool in December/January.
Many thanks guys for your thoughts -much appreciated as always - I looked up google maps as I kmow exactly where the house is and the pool is almost exactly East facing.
Our north facing pool gets the sun most of the day, particularly in the summer months when the sun is very high in the sky. We have only a single storey home and there are no two-storey homes around so the pool is not in shadow. We have a lanai and so many of our guests have said that they have been grateful for the shade that they can get under that during the hot months, it also has a fan so helps them cool off.
We are usually there March- mid May and October - mid-December and get more than enough sun during those months.
Andrena
tony2000
12-01-2012, 20:29
The last time we were at our south facing pool villa in November we were enjoying ourselves sunbathing on floating sunbeds in the pool and I thought this weather is perfect, I will have to take some photos, So as soon as I opened the front door to grab the camara from the car at the front of the house, I could'nt believe what a change in temperture there was, had to put a jumper on, the neighbours were glad I did, because its never a pretty sight, just me in my speedos!! ;)
[beer]
Tony
grayster
13-01-2012, 08:01
As an owner of a North-facing pool on a single storey villa, I can concur with many of the points made earlier. During the high summer, the sun is so high in the sky, the pool and deck get full sun from 9am to 6pm. The covered lanai is shaded which is perfect on 90 degree sunny days and is often a good escape for drinks under the fan; something the south-facers on the community don't have. However, come the winter months the deck on the villa side of the pool gets very little, if any sun, most of the day. We have added deck on the other side of the pool to guarantee all-year sun bathing but it was a problem before this change. So in the summer months I can see a benefit to having a north-facing pool. In the winter, south-facers have the obvious advantages.
However, I agree that all properties are different and you should always check with the owners.
Newhomebuyer
13-01-2012, 10:45
We have a pool with an easterly aspect. In summer it is just right as we have breakfast watching the sunrise and by the time it is hot in the afternoon we have cool shade. However, in the winter it would not suit everyone so we had a deck built on to the garden side which is south facing and has the sun throughout the day every day at any time of the year. With a large home, we find that even within one group you get guests who have a different tolence for the sun so like many home owners we try to cater for a wide group of guests as possible.
Thanks Angela -So with an extended deck what time do you think we would get sun until.
I am not really bothered for myself but my cousin loves to sunbath and can see her getting annoyed if the sum disappears at 2 pm!!
If its there until 4 ish then I think that would be ok
Many thanks guys for your thoughts -much appreciated as always - I looked up google maps as I kmow exactly where the house is and the pool is almost exactly East facing.
We rented a home with an East facing pool one January and the sun was gone by 3pm. In summer I would expect this to be later as the sun is higher in the sky.
In July you will be so glad of a little if not a lot of shade
Val