After a long day of walking Broadway or a night on your feet at a show, the best part of the trip might be the soak when you get home. If you are searching for a Nashville rental with a hot tub, a pool or a sauna, this guide walks through what those words mean on a listing and which of our homes have them.

Hot Tub, Cowboy Pool or Sauna: What You Are Actually Booking

Rental listings use these terms loosely, so here is how we think about them.

• Hot tub. A heated, jetted tub built for a few people to sit and relax. It is the go to for chilly evenings and sore feet.
• Cowboy pool. A round, stock tank style plunge pool. It is smaller than a backyard swimming pool and is made for cooling off and hanging out, not swimming laps. Some are heated and cooled, so check the listing.
• Sauna. A small room with dry heat. A few minutes in the sauna followed by a cold plunge is a popular combo, and it is a nice reset the morning after a late night.

When you compare homes, look at the amenity list on each property page, not just the photos. That list tells you what is actually there.

Cowboy Cottage: Hot Tub, Sauna and Cowboy Pool

Cowboy Cottage is the home to look at if you want all three. The fully turfed backyard has a hot tub, a cedar sauna and a cowboy pool that the listing describes as heated and cooled, plus a deck with lounge seating. Inside there are 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths for up to 12 guests, including a bunk room with two queen over queen bunks that sleep adults comfortably.

Right across the street is the Trevecca Urban Farm. Guests can say hello to the goats, and we leave crackers so you can feed them. It is a funny, sweet surprise in the middle of the city. To be upfront, the farm has working dogs that guard the animals and there are train tracks nearby, so you may hear barking or a passing train. The listing puts downtown about a 5 to 7 minute Uber away, so you are close to Broadway without being in the noise.

Whiskey and Wildflowers: Hot Tub, Cowboy Pool and Sauna Near Broadway

Whiskey & Wildflowers has all three too, in a size that fits a smaller group. Out back there is a hot tub, a cowboy pool and a sauna, and high fences keep the yard private. Inside there are 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths for up to 8 guests, a bar cart for a nightcap and a full kitchen. The listing puts it about 5 minutes from Broadway, so a quick Uber gets you downtown and back to the water at the end of the night.

Revival on Villa: Cowboy Pool and Sauna for Smaller Groups

For two couples, a small family or a few friends, Revival on Villa keeps the spa feel in a smaller package. It is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home that sleeps 6, with a cowboy pool, a sauna, a fireplace and free parking. It sits close to Music Row, which makes it an easy base for the studios, the songwriter history and a short ride downtown.

Green Harbor Retreat: Private Hot Tub With Room to Spread Out

If your group would rather trade a few extra minutes in the car for more space and quiet, Green Harbor Retreat in Green Hill is about 20 minutes from downtown Nashville. It has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths for up to 10 guests, a private hot tub, an outdoor fire pit and a fully equipped kitchen. It works well for families and friend groups who want to cook in, sit by the fire and drive into the city for the big plans.

When a Hot Tub or Pool Makes the Most Sense in Nashville

A hot tub earns its keep year round, but it really shines on cool fall and winter nights. In the warm months, a cowboy pool is the better pick for cooling off between afternoon plans and a night out. If you are still deciding when to come, our guide to the best time to visit Nashville breaks down each season.

One tip from experience: when you plan your days, leave a gap in the late afternoon. That hour back at the house, in the water or the sauna, is what keeps a group going through a long Saturday night.

Hot Tub and Sauna Tips From Your Hosts

These are simple, but they keep everyone safe and keep the equipment working for the next guest.

• Rinse off first. Lotion, makeup and spray tan all end up in the water. A quick shower before you get in keeps it clean.
• No glass near the water. Use plastic cups outside. Broken glass in or around a hot tub is a real problem to clean up.
• Do not add bubble bath or soap. It foams up and can damage the system.
• Drink water. Heat and alcohol together dehydrate you fast. Keep water bottles out by the tub and the sauna.
• Keep sauna sessions short. A few minutes at a time is plenty, especially if you are not used to it.
• Watch the kids. Children should always have an adult with them in or near a hot tub or pool.
• Put the cover back on. It keeps the water warm and clean for your next soak.

If anything seems off with the water or the heat, message us. A local team member can come take a look.

Things to Do Near Our Spa Homes

Cowboy Cottage is a short drive from Wedgewood-Houston, a neighborhood a few blocks south of downtown known for art galleries, studios, restaurants and breweries in old warehouse buildings. Geodis Park, home of Nashville SC, is also nearby. From Revival on Villa, Music Row is right in the neighborhood, and Centennial Park is a short drive for an easy walk around the Parthenon. From Green Harbor Retreat, you are well placed to head into the city for dinner and come back to a quiet night by the fire.

For more ideas, our list of Nashville attractions covers dining spots, live music and the big sights.

Book a Nashville Rental With a Hot Tub or Pool

See every home on our Nashville vacation rentals page, and check each listing's amenities to find the setup that fits your group. Questions about a hot tub, pool or sauna before you book? Reach out to our team and we will give you a straight answer.