access / letter retrieval. Another thing people don't realize is that two key considerations for hot tub location is the 1) the view, and 2) optimizing social opportunities. 1) If you put it in too close to your house, you will see less of the landscape, including oncoming traffic, which leads me to 2) oncoming traffic is a key opportunity to socialize while enjoying your hot tub. People will be more inclined to stop and talk with you if you are sitting in your curbside hot tub waving them down as they drive by.