For anyone who has a hot tub at the top of their backyard ideas list, here’s a trend you definitely want to check out: outdoor tubs. It’s exactly what it sounds like—a bathtub in your backyard. Used at spas and luxury hotels around the world, you can create this relaxing outdoor soak in the comfort of your own backyard. Some use the same idea as a stock tank pool—just on a smaller scale. Others are outfitted with hot and cold water, so you can enjoy the tub almost year-round! We’ve rounded up some of our favorites, including rustic tubs placed in the backyard of a cabin, as well as tubs with romantic views, overlooking the desert. From woodsy retreats to wine country getaways, we’re confident that any occasion can be improved with a relaxing soak in nature.
Once you take a look at these dreamy tubs, you’ll think twice about ways to update your porch and patio. The thought of unwinding on a cool summer night with an outdoor soak is enough to send you on a hunt for a claw-foot tub ASAP. In the meantime, you can live vicariously through these images of gorgeous outdoor tubs.
Bill Oxford//Getty ImagesOutdoor Tub Surrounded by Ferns
This outdoor hideaway is surrounded by lush ferns, making it the perfect spot for a quiet soak.
Orange Outdoor Tub
This cabin, just five minutes from Joshua Tree National Park, is available as an Airbnb rental. The patio features an outdoor clawfoot tub with hot and cold water, along with a hammock, making it the perfect spot for relaxing. For more details, visit We Are in Our Element.
