Give guests something to look forward to
Build a setting for family time, relaxing weekends and memorable getaways.
MORE THAN A PLACE TO STAY
Make your backyard
the reason
they book.And increase your rental revenue.
Extraordinary stays start outside. Create a space guests remember—and explore what it could mean for your rental income.
THE IDEALZONE COLLECTION
Soak. Gather. Unwind.
AI concept illustration
FOR VACATION RENTAL OWNERSCal Spas / Cal Flame / Cal Saunas
YOUR PROPERTY. THEIR FAVORITE ESCAPE.
A better stay.
A stronger reason to book.
A relaxing soak after a day outdoors. Dinner under the stars. A quiet sauna session. Turn unused space into experiences your guests can picture themselves enjoying. Then run the numbers before you invest.
Explore the business case
Compare potential nightly income with the real cost of owning and maintaining your amenities.
Bring the right people together
Choose products, discuss site requirements and confirm local installation and ongoing care.
FROM UNUSED SPACE TO UNFORGETTABLE STAY
Same backyard.
A whole new possibility.
See it. Love it. Make it yours.
Hover over an item for its name and sample price.
SHOP THE LOOK14 catalog items
0102030405050607070808091011111112121314Illustrative scene · Generic sample prices
A private soak, fireside conversations and the little details that make a retreat feel complete.
Hover or focus an item to see its price. Click or tap to open the product page.
A complete look, linked to the catalog.All added products are represented in the sample catalog below. Repeated items share a product number; sets list what is included. The existing house and garden are the backdrop. Exact models, specifications and stock need approval before real purchases or personalized renderings.
EVERY DETAIL, READY TO EXPLORE
Shop everything in this scene
Luxurious retreat · 14 sample products
THE BACKYARD DESIGN STUDIO
Picture your own IdealZone.
Choose exactly what belongs in your backyard. Your products and stay style travel together in one saved design request.
Add specific furniture, lights or accessories
Only checked items may be added. The stay style never adds décor automatically.
Maximum 10 catalog items per request. Necessary accessories must be selected too.
JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 5 MB. No sign-in required. Your upload stays private.
Open to every visitor. No account needed to design your backyard.
Your selections set the boundaries.
Unchecked products stay out. The chosen style influences atmosphere and placement, while the selected products keep their approved shape, color and details.
Personalized rendering needs approved product references and a connected AI service. These sample catalog items are ready for planning; they are not approved references.
MAKE ROOM FOR THE NUMBERS
What could your
backyard earn?
Use your rental numbers. Compare scenarios.
See the costs alongside the opportunity.
YOUR ANNUAL SCENARIO
Potential additional gross rental revenue+$7,150
14.3% nightly rate change · no additional nights assumed
Current nightly rate$250
Scenario nightly rate$286
Current gross revenue$50,000
Scenario gross revenue$57,150
Less fees on change in revenue$1,073
Less added annual operating costs$1,800
Added annual operating contribution+$4,278
Simple project payback4.2 years
Operating contribution is before financing, income taxes, depreciation and unmodeled costs. No guaranteed return. Payback assumes this annual result repeats.
Where the percentages come from—and how the calculator works
AirDNA’s amenity analysis (updated January 5, 2026) reports national average daily rate associations of 14.3% for hot tubs, 5.9% for saunas and 3.6% for firepits. These are category-level observations, not measured effects of Cal-branded products or guarantees of an increase for your property.
For a bundle, this tool uses the highest available selected-category benchmark once; it does not add or compound percentages. This is a scenario convention, not a validated bundle estimate. BBQ islands and swim spas have no verified standalone percentage in this model, so they add no automatic rate lift. They still add cost. A fireplace is not treated as a firepit.
Current gross = nightly rate × booked nights. Scenario gross = nightly rate × (1 + rate change) × adjusted booked nights. Added operating contribution = change in gross × (1 − fee rate) − added annual operating costs. Simple payback = project budget ÷ positive annual operating contribution. No positive contribution means no payback in this scenario.
Occupancy is unchanged by default. Cost allowances are illustrative: hot tub $18,000 / $150 monthly; BBQ island $10,000 / $40; sauna $9,000 / $50; firepit $4,000 / $25; swim spa $32,000 / $250. These are editable planning figures, not Cal Spas prices. Verify local comparisons, actual quotes and rental-use eligibility before deciding.
THREE BRANDS. ONE GREAT OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE.
Build the stay
they’ll remember.
Discover the products behind your vision.
Final models and rental eligibility need dealer review.
THE SOAK ZONE
CAL SPAS
Make time stand still.
Hot tubs for quiet evenings and swim spas for active escapes. Explore the right size, access and care needs for your property.
Explore Cal Spas
THE GATHER ZONE
CAL FLAME
Good food. Great company.
Outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands and fire features create a natural place to cook, connect and enjoy the evening.
Explore Cal Flame
THE UNWIND ZONE
CAL SAUNAS
A little room to reset.
A warm, quiet retreat to complete the guest experience. Confirm the specific model’s outdoor and rental-use approval.
Explore Cal SaunasImages are illustrative environments, not exact product photographs. Follow the official collection links for current models and specifications.
A GREAT STAY NEEDS A GREAT SUPPORT PLAN
From the first idea
to the next check-in.
Plan the care as carefully as the backyard. These are the services to confirm with your local dealer and qualified providers before purchase.
Discuss your project with Cal SpasProperty & product review
Confirm intended rental use, access, dimensions, suitable models, written warranty terms and budget.
Installation coordination
Agree on delivery, site preparation, electrical or gas work, required approvals and responsibility for each step.
Guest-ready handover
Arrange commissioning, owner training, clear guest instructions and the maintenance plan.
Care between stays
Confirm local cleaning, water care, repairs, response hours and pricing. IdealZone’s service network is proposed and not yet contracted.
A VACATION FEELING. A THOUGHTFUL INVESTMENT.
Your best feature
could be right outside.
Create my IdealZone plan
A few good questions.
Will adding amenities guarantee more bookings or income?
No. Local demand, pricing, seasonality, property quality and operating costs all matter. Use the calculator to compare assumptions, including the no-increase scenario, and review similar local properties before committing.
Can this version redesign my own photo?
You can upload a backyard photo, select exact products and a stay style, and save your request and prompt. Personalized rendering requires an enabled AI provider and approved product references. Each candidate must pass product and image review before it becomes a shoppable design.
Can I order products or book service here?
The Shop lets you try a cart, demo checkout and order history. Demo orders take no payment and do not enter fulfillment. Product suitability, real pricing, installation and service coverage still need provider confirmation.
Are these products covered for vacation rental use?
Do not assume residential warranty coverage applies to a rental. Request written confirmation for the exact model and intended use. Published Cal Spas materials exclude commercial use, and the Solara-Outdoor web page contains conflicting outdoor and warranty language that needs manufacturer clarification.
THE HOST LIFE
Better ideas.
Shared experiences.
Learn something for your next stay.
Starting out, thoughtful design and the numbers behind a better rental.
02 / HOST COMMUNITYSee what other hosts are creating.
Project stories, honest lessons and spaces worth sharing.