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Originally Posted by Mishoga
WOW, so it really cost 50K? Hmmmmm, that is something to consider but I guess you can pick the exact style pool/spa you want, which is nice
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It depends on the size of the pool plus the size of the birdcage.
We've been given lowball estimates of $20,000 for a pool and $15,000 for a two story birdcage......but again, that was just via email to one of the pool guys who does The Villages.......$35,000 seemed low for a total.
But we were really surprised at the low price for a two story birdcage..........and I was even more surprised a week or so ago when I read on TOTV that insurance companies do NOT cover the screens in the birdcage (if a tornado blows through)????
Again, I'll bet $50,000 is probably for a very very nice set up of pool and birdcage. I think we were given a low figure; then once one gets into actually ordering, the price always rises.
As far as the higher electric bills, Florida is way cheaper than up north's electric bills......and at least there are no oil heating bills down there.
One would also save money on gasoline by having the pool on your own property..........plus as an earlier poster said, the snacks, pool stuff, etc. are all handy. If one person wants to go in for a while, the others can stay outdoors by the pool or in the pool. If babies or children need a NAP, the bedroom is right off the pool.........plus bathrooms.
It's the beauty of it plus the convenience of it.
The pools in TV are not hard to maintain. I just printed out all the info on the salt system....for my husband to read. We like to think ahead and plan ahead; it's too much to decide all at once.....when the time comes.