This custom freeform pool and spa has a custom grotto with a cave to house the spa for privacy. At the base of the grotto are two fire bowls adding to this pool's tropical vibe.

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Large grotto slide

Here you can see the tube slide exit, the grotto swim in entry, and the vanishing edge Photography by Paul Ladd
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Using tropical plantings to soften all the hardscape. Dwarf Palms, bromeliads and ground cover ferns. Even the smallest planters can make large impacts. Landscape designed and installed by Construction Landscape, Jennifer Bevins 772-492-8382.

Tropical rock salt water pool and spa. In pool seating. Wadding pool above grotto. Energy efficient multi variable speed pump made by Pentair with minimal water loss.

This 450 square foot lagoon-style pool was built by All Aqua Pools in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. It features a grotto area where the owners and other users of the pool can get out of the sun and enjoy a little extra privacy even within their own backyard paradise. The pool features handmade rock work and artificial rock coping to create a natural environment. Stamped concrete decking and blue granite pebble sheen add to the illusion of a natural tropical swimming area.

In this pirates themed backyard there is so much to do for kids of all ages! Details include a rope swing from an artificial tree, large slide that takes you underground before you enter the pool, an enormous grotto to stay cool under, a rope bridge over the pool, spa and tanning ledge. For those less adventurous, there are two covered deck area as well as a large covered outdoor living area. Photography: Daniel Driensky

This photo shows a view looking into the mouth of the grotto. The waterfall above the grotto is not on and shows additional details. The "lighthouse" holds a fern in the foreground.

As night begins to fall, lights within the swimming pool illuminate the sun shelf and swim-up bar, as well as the waterfall and grotto.
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Large Concrete Grotto 19' feet wide by 13' feet deep. This Grotto is dressed in large limestone boulders and 4-6 inch river jack stone. The grotto is accompanied with a fiberglass slide.

A glass of wine and a prime view of this project, from the roof top garden of the pool grotto Photography by Paul Ladd
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Aquatic Artists crafted the ultimate grotto cave in Moorestown, NJ. We created a large waterfall grotto that is 6.5′ high and cascades into the gunite pool. We also built a side entrance to this grotto cave that has a waterfall cascading over it. We designed the inside of the cave to have a portion wet near the front opening and dry towards the rear. Also, we installed cedar wood logs into the ceiling inside the cave to enhance its natural look.

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Beautiful Natural freeform pool with Moss Rock Boulders with grotto and waterfalls. Large tanning ledge for relaxing enjoyment. Designed by Mike Farley.