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Pool Cabana Ideas
What is a pool cabana?
A pool cabana is a permanent or temporary covered structure located beside or near a swimming pool. Providing shelter from the sun, privacy to change clothes or a place to hang out and relax, pool cabanas generally have floor-to-ceiling side curtains or solid panels on three sides, with or without windows or screens. The front of the cabana faces poolside.
Often confused with other outdoor structures, here’s what a pool cabana isn’t:
- A pool house, which is a permanent structure with walls on all four sides;
- A pergola or arbor, which have trellis roofs that allow the sun to stream through;
- A gazebo. Sure, there’s a roof for shade, but no walls for privacy.
Things to consider when shopping for a pool cabana:
- How much yard or pool deck space is available?
- What is your cabana budget?
- Do you use the pool year-round or only seasonally?
- Choose a cabana suitably constructed for your climate. Do you live where the sun is scorching hot, or windy conditions are the norm?
Let’s look at some pool cabana and cabana-inspired choices.
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Instant Pool Cabana
Carve out a place in the sun. The Qipi Beach Cabana ($95) has plenty of room for shady relaxation by the pool.
With only two main parts — an umbrella and an extension pole — it’s easy to set up and take down. Clever inside pockets at the corners hold sunscreen, phones, water bottles or other small items, and a detachable wall cover of waterproof fabric provides extra shade and a wind block. Five summery patterns help set a cheerful mood.
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