Top 5 Pool Features Florida Homeowners Love (That Also Add Value

Top Pool Features That Add Value in Florida | Vista Mar Pools

Discover the most popular pool features in Southwest Florida that boost comfort, style, and home value. From spas to sun shelves, find your perfect upgrades.

Top 5 Pool Features Florida Homeowners Love (That Also Add Value)

If you’re building a new pool in Florida, why not go beyond the basics?

The right features can transform your backyard into a resort-style escape — while also boosting your property value and long-term enjoyment.

At Vista Mar Pools, we’ve installed hundreds of custom pools across Lee and Charlotte County. These are the top 5 features Florida homeowners are loving right now.

1. Integrated Spa for Relaxation & Luxury

Adding a raised or spillover spa to your pool gives you year-round comfort and visual appeal. Heated spas also offer therapeutic benefits like stress relief, better circulation, and joint recovery.

✅ Spa jets and bench seating

✅ Heat pump or gas heating options

✅ Raised spillover design = instant upgrade in looks

📸 Alt Text: “Inground pool with raised spa and waterfall spill in Cape Coral”

💡 Value Tip: A pool + spa combo adds more resale value than either alone — especially in Florida’s luxury market.

2. Sun Shelf (Tanning Ledge) for All Ages

A sun shelf is a shallow ledge inside the pool, perfect for lounging in a chair, wading with little kids, or cooling off with a drink in hand.

✅ Safe zone for toddlers or pets

✅ Great for tanning & relaxation

✅ Can include bubblers or umbrella holders

📸 Alt Text: “Tanning ledge with umbrella and lounge chairs in Fort Myers pool”

💡 Value Tip: Sun shelves are in high demand and make your pool look larger while staying functional.

H2: 3. Screened Lanai for Comfort & Cleanliness

Florida pools benefit enormously from a screened enclosure or lanai — and buyers look for them when purchasing homes.

✅ Keeps out insects, leaves, and debris✅ Protects your pool finish from UV rays✅ Required in many local areas for safety

📸 Alt Text: “Screened pool lanai in Port Charlotte with paver deck and ceiling fan”

💡 Value Tip: A screened pool requires less maintenance, which future homeowners love.

H2: 4. LED Lighting for Nighttime Ambience

LED pool lights are more than just functional — they turn your pool into a stunning nighttime centerpiece.

✅ Energy-efficient color-changing lights✅ Highlight steps, spas, and water features✅ Set the mood for entertaining

📸 Alt Text: “Color LED pool lights at night in a Punta Gorda backyard”

💡 Value Tip: Lighting improves safety and allows for more year-round, evening pool use.

5. Water Features That Move & Wow

Flowing water creates sound, movement, and a luxury feel. Popular features include:

• Sheer descent waterfalls

• Deck jets or laminar arcs

• Bubblers on tanning ledges

📸 Alt Text: “Sheer descent waterfall in inground pool with raised wall and LED lighting”

💡 Value Tip: Adding a small water feature is one of the most affordable upgrades with a high-end look.

Customize Your Pool for Florida Living

Every yard is different — and so is every homeowner. At Vista Mar Pools, we help you select features that:

✅ Fit your lifestyle

✅ Maximize comfort and usability

✅ Increase your home’s long-term value

We handle design, permits, site prep, construction, pavers, and screens — everything, start to finish.

Ready to Design Your Dream Pool?

From spa jets to sun shelves, we build pools that feel like paradise.

📍 Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte & nearby areas.

👉 Get a free pool design consult today Let’s turn your backyard into your favorite place on Earth.