A Private Saltwater Pool and Spa
The private pool at this Champions Gate villa is a west-facing saltwater pool with a spillover spa, and it is the feature that sets the villa apart from most Champions Gate rentals.
The back of the villa faces open green space with no rear neighbors, so sitting in the pool or out on the lanai as the sun sets is an experience in itself.
The entire lanai and pool deck sit inside a screened enclosure that keeps the pesky Florida bugs out, and privacy hedges wrap the whole space for extra seclusion and greenery. It is where most groups end up spending their time, so every part of it was built for relaxing after a day at the parks.
The Pool
The pool is saltwater, converted from chlorine, so the water feels soft with no chemical smell and no sticky residue.
It faces west and holds the sun from about 11 in the morning until sunset. The heat is complimentary year round and kept around 88 degrees, with no extra charge in any season.
The Spa
The spillover spa cascades into the pool like a small waterfall, seats four to six people, and has four jets. It runs on the same saltwater system as the pool and stays around 104 degrees.
The timer sits right by the lanai, so it is easy to switch on whenever a warm soak sounds good.
Outdoor Dining
The lanai has an outdoor dining table that seats 8, with pull-across curtains for shade and ceiling fans overhead, so poolside meals stay cool and comfortable even at midday.
Outdoor Seating
An 8-seat outdoor sectional with a cocktail table gives the whole group a comfortable place to relax and take in the sunset once the plates are cleared.
Lounge Chairs
Six padded lounge chairs line the pool deck for sunbathing and lazy afternoon reading.
With privacy hedges and no rear neighbors, the whole deck feels secluded.
Pool After Dark
As the sun goes down, solar lighting around the screen enclosure gives the pool a soft glow, so an evening swim or a late soak in the spa feels just as inviting as the middle of the day.
Removable Pool Safety Fence
A removable child safety fence goes around the pool, so the little ones can only reach the water when they should, and you can leave it up for the whole stay.
One thing that is intentional: there is no door sensor on the sliding door. Guests kept asking about it over the years, not because they wanted one but because they did not. They found the constant chiming annoying, and honestly we agree, so we never installed one.
The safety fence keeps the little ones safe without a sensor going off every time the door opens.
Pool and Spa FAQ
How warm are the pool and spa? The pool is kept around 88 degrees and the spa around 104 degrees.
Is there a charge to heat the pool and spa? No, pool and spa heat are complimentary year round, at no extra charge in any season.
How deep is the pool? The pool ranges from 3 feet at the shallowest to 5 feet at the deepest.
Is the pool private? Yes, it is private to your group, fully screened, with privacy bushes on the sides and has no rear neighbors.
Is the pool saltwater? Yes, both the pool and the spa run on a saltwater system, so the water feels soft with no chlorine smell.
The pool and spa are just one way to unwind here. When the group is ready to head indoors, the movie theater and the game room are two more ways to relax without leaving the villa.
