I know there are lots of luxury houses are up for sale in DR however, I have noticed why they built the pool so small for example like this picture: (These photos are just for examples). I never understand why pools are so small. I rather a large size because if the property is selling, say $350,000, I expect the pool should be twice of the size. Just saying.
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Pools in DR
Many people do not like the amount of upkeep/cost a pool has. Some go smaller for that reason.
I disagree. The cost to build these homes, and the inherent maintenance of the structure itself far far outweighs the cost of maintaining a simple 40 ft pool. I feel the 80/20 rule applies here. The Dominicans put the pool there for pride but don't know how to architect the proper pool - the same way they cant architect a proper home. You need to bring in a Swiss or German architect to get the job done. A Dominican "Maestro" is a joke
My pool is only 5000 gallons. I've had big pools in the past and for me they were a waste of water, chemicals and time cleaning it. Now, it takes me 15 minutes to vacuum and scrub the walls and about 300 pesos a month for chemicals. My property is 1/2 an acre so property size wasn't the issue. Most people only go in to cool off and now to swim laps. If you have kids, I would say a bigger pool is better for them.
Usually because the backyard is tiny. Few houses are on a property that actually occupy two or more lots, usually to make the backyard (or sideyards in some cases) bigger than normal.
The really small one in the first photo is not a pool, but a jacuzzi.
The really small one in the first photo is not a pool, but a jacuzzi.
That's the size I had. 8 person jacuzzi and never had more than 3 persons in it, and it was a giant PITA to maintain it. Frogs especially loved it.
Big pools are a magnet for unwanted family, friends... to stop by unannounced. Both groups towing additional unknown uninvited guests.
Guess who hosts and then cleans up after them if they are allowed in? Small pools say stay away.
Regards,
PJT
Guess who hosts and then cleans up after them if they are allowed in? Small pools say stay away.
Regards,
PJT
From personal experience the pool was a pain. Cleaning it, maintaining it, as some else said "guests" who show up to use the pool, worrying about younger family members around the pool. As the kids got older, they did not want to use it as much. When we sold the property the one thing, I was happy to be rid of was the pool. I know a lot of people that have had pools built and many regret it. I do agree with you about building the proper pool. I have seen some that just by looking at it you knew there were short cuts taken.
Where was this here in DR? When I was a kid we had a 19k gallon. It was a fun pool. Just need a backwash and some shock every now and then we had a Polaris that vacuumed. It didn't seem like much work. In DR a gardener type usually knows pool maintenance they don't cost much for a few hours per week, but I'm sure you know the costs. We had the family mooches also, who wanted to come over and use it lol
Ah, guests…. Friends of ours (Dominican) have a home about 1/4 mile down the road from us. Gorgeous grounds, beautiful pool. Every weekend they had a mob of people there, swimming, dancing, food, beer, rum, etc. Mostly from Santo Domingo, some like us were local.
They bought land another 1/4-1/2 mile further inland, atop a hill, with amazing views of the Caribbean. Built a big 2-story house, large outdoor gazebo with a bar, big Tv, BBQ, etc. Decided to move there and Air BnB the other house. No pool. Well, their “friends” weren’t happy, and they stopped visiting them. Some had the nerve to call and ask if the first house was rented that weekend, and if not could they go use the pool. They were being used for their pool.
They bought land another 1/4-1/2 mile further inland, atop a hill, with amazing views of the Caribbean. Built a big 2-story house, large outdoor gazebo with a bar, big Tv, BBQ, etc. Decided to move there and Air BnB the other house. No pool. Well, their “friends” weren’t happy, and they stopped visiting them. Some had the nerve to call and ask if the first house was rented that weekend, and if not could they go use the pool. They were being used for their pool.
They got it right the second time. Nothing like a great view with a good cigar and a comfortable chair.
It was outside the Capital. I grew up with a pool, so I thought why not here... I just found that over time we did not use it as much. I keep hearing about "plunge pools".