Amenity ROI debate

[Max Smetiouk]

Hello BP Community,

I am designing contemporary mountain 2 bedroom / 2 bath cabin in Ohio with a lot of tourists interest year round and four season weather.

Here's some amenities that are going to be in the cabin:

hot tub on 2nd floor with walk out from each bedroom;

wood burning fire place in great room;

nice fire pit outside;

debating: is putting soaking tub with electric fireplace will be a good investment? I don't see similar features in existing cabins and my gut tells me that it might be nice draw when weather transitions from summer to colder temps. 

What's your take?

Thank you,

Max

[Lauren Kormylo]

I'm questioning the wood burning fireplace in the great room when it comes to a rental.  Gas or electric would be a much better option, safety wise, from a house fire standpoint, CO danger, or danger to children or pets from the open flames.  Most people don't know how to use a wood burning fireplace correctly - operating the damper, not closing the damper until the fire is completely out, going to sleep with the fire or coals still burning.  Then you'll have to supply a lot of expensive wood for that fireplace and the outside fire pit.  And your cleaners will need to clean out the fireplace ashes each time, make sure the damper is closed, bring wood in or have a pile near the door, whatever.