pool assistance, part II

[shrike]

You know, I think we found a good builder. He is working up a design that will work well with our yard...something I cant do.

Anyway, I really need to do this now, if for nothing else than my own health. IT would be a great workout that I would enjoy with the kids.

Anyway, what features do you think are important, would spend extra t have, and what are not worth it now that you have it?

Plain plaster vs diamond brite? (not that crazy about pebble tech...think I would rathar spend that $$$ on other things....or am I wrong?)

Saltwater system...

Waterfall?

Hot tub?

(the builder says he would rather me spend a few grand more $$ and get a hot tub than have a unheated pool with a waterfall...I always thought a spa would be more attractive to a buyer, than a nice but unheated pool....my budget will not allow both...nice for the builder to suggest somthing I had thought in the back of my mind... the other builders were wanting me to spend more making a fancier pool with more features, but without a hot tub or heater)

I am also wanting:

diving rock and 8.5' deep end

tanning ledge with water bubbler....thought it would be kind of like a kiddy pool....

pool cleaner like Polaris?


Sorry for all the questions!

PJ