Unheated pools

[Gamedude]

Not having been to Florida before June/July, I was wondering whether the water in the pool of the villa would warm nicely. Pool heating is expensive so didn't want to pay if no need.

If I don't have the pool heated will it limit the time I can use the pool. Sorry if this sounds a stupid question, just not sure what to expect.

[Ruth]

In June/July many people will choose not to have pool heat but it is purely down to personal preferences. We like the pool heated even in August when we go as we don't like the water to feel cold, however many are quite happy to have a refreshing pool to cool down in[msnwink]

[becbecs]

I would agree with Ruth, its purly down to preference, but you may have reasons like very young children.

Its very refreshing to get into an unheated pool but there again not many people like the shock of cold water hitting their bodies in one go [msnoo].

Tough decisions good luck [msnwink]

[E. Cosgrove]

Personally I would not need the pool heated in July/August. Apart from the fact that I find it warm enough to swim without the heat, like Ruth says, it is actually nice to use the pool to cool down.
We once visited in August and I found the sea too warm[msneek]It just wasn't refreshing enough.
Each to their own eh?
Speak to your villa owner, it may be possible to have the heat switched on after you arrive if the water is not warm enough, but there may be a cost implication for this and also you will have to arrange to make the payment possibly direct to the MC.

[LiesaAnna]

but what about the evenings? is it still warm enough then?
i can imagine it being lovely and warm during the day, without having pool heated!
not sure what i would expect during the evening????

[daxon]

We also like to have the pool heat on whatever time of year we are there - the water feels cool when the air temperature is so hot. If you dont have the heat on, sometimes by the evening the water has heated up and feels very pleasant compared to the evening air. Just depends whether you like a cool shock or not!

[KarenScott]

I must admit I would want the heat on no matter what time of year it is but as previous responses have stated it is down to personal preference.
I think if you are unsure then I would ask the villa owner if you can say no for now but have the option to have it turned on if you feel it necessary once you arrive.

[pbensur]

I've never had a guest ask for pool heat in June, July, August or September as the weather gets so hot! If you get there and find you really want the pool heated, you can always order it up after arrival. The MC will be happy to come and turn it on for you I'm sure.

I don't think you'll find your swimming time limited as the temperatures don't go down too much in the evening during the summer.

[Jules]

Before we owned a villa we never had pool heat when we went to Florida in the summer months but even in August my husband has refused to get in the pool because the water was too cold. I think as some of the others have said it is all to do with the air temperature.
As I like to swim rather than just play about in the pool I prefer to have the water on the cool side otherwise you end up feeling exhausted. If on the other hand I had young children or I just wanted to play with the kids in the pool with the pool toys I would like the water to be warmer.As people have already said it is all a matter of personal preference.

[andrew01]

My husband and I spend our lives arguing about heat. I turn the heating thermostat up he turns it down. It's just the same with the pool, depends on who gets there first[msnwink]

Margaret



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