The best location for a hot tub is in the backyard, close to a back entrance. This makes it convenient to get to and from the tub, especially when carrying drinks and towels. You’ll also find you soak more often during the winter if you don’t have a freezing cross-yard trek to the hot tub. Put your hot tub close enough to the house to access a garden hose and a door, but not so close that it gets in the way or creates a situation where water and steam will affect your home’s cladding and windows. Think about views from inside your home, too—don’t put your hot tub in a place where it will negatively impact what you see from your windows.