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Temecula, CA · Ranch or acreage

Vineyard farmhouse pool on acreage in Temecula

A big freeform with a raised hot tub, a rock waterfall and rows of vines to look at while you swim.

One photo of your yard is all it needs.

Suits: modern farmhouse houses on a ranch or acreage in Southern California.

Drawn for a white modern farmhouse with a standing-seam metal roof, black windows and a long covered porch, with rolling acreage with grape vines in neat rows, old oaks, rosemary and decomposed granite paths.

Planning cost, CA
$115,000 to $295,000
A range from published prices, not a quote
Build time
3 to 6 months
Contract to first swim
Size
40 × 20 ft
3.5 to 6 ft deep
Water
about 16,900 gal
Water surface
640 sq ft
Hot tub
7 ft round
about 850 gal

Quick answers about this design

Worked out from this design's own model, so they differ from page to page.

How much water does this pool hold?
About 16,900 gallons. It is 40 by 20 ft with about 640 sq ft of water, 3.5 ft deep at the steps and 6 ft at the deep end. The gallons come from adding up the depth over the real floor, steps and shelf included.
How big a yard does it need?
Plan on a clear area of about 67 by 38 ft for the pool, the tub, 4 ft of deck around the water and 5 ft to the fence line. The deck as drawn here is about 69 by 40 ft.
What does this design cost?
A planning range for CA is $115,000 to $295,000 all in: the pool, deck, coping, fence and features listed on this page. Permits and engineering are not in it. It is a range built from published prices, not a quote, and real jobs usually land inside it rather than on its edges.
How long does it take to build?
Plan on about 3 to 6 months from a signed contract to the first swim. Permits take from a few days to several months, depending on the town, before work starts.

Chapter 1 of 4

The design

What is in this pool, and how it turns in 3D.

The design, spelled out

Every choice in this pool, what it is, and why it suits this house and this part of the country.

Depth profile

The floor is 3.5 ft deep at the steps and stays level for about 11 ft, slopes over about 14 ft, then runs level at 6 ft for the last 15 ft. A sun shelf sits at the other end.

3.5 ft6 ftwater line40 ft long

Design notes

Written with AI tools from this design's own measurements and sources, not by a pool builder. How we write

Why it works here

Rows of vines and old oaks stay where they are, so the pool is a big freeform that follows the open land. The raised hot tub at the right end and the rock waterfall give the water some height, while the pergola and outdoor kitchen keep dining close to the shelf and bench.

What to watch

Open acreage brings dust, oak leaves and rosemary into the water. A big pool with a raised tub, a waterfall and a kitchen is also a long list of parts to plan, and no fence is shown, so ask the town what it needs.

How it reads

Tan pebble and a grey stone waterline give the water a warm, stony green that suits the farmhouse and the oaks. Flagstone coping and stamped concrete keep the deck earthy and low. The raised tub and the rock waterfall add height at the right end. At golden hour the vine rows turn gold and the water holds the color, while the pergola throws long stripes across the kitchen.

Through the year

Summers are hot and dry, winters are mild and wet, and the vines mark the year with leaf, fruit and bare stems. Harvest and windy days bring dust and bees to the water. Turn the rock waterfall off in strong wind, and keep the outdoor kitchen covered when the pool is not in use.

Every choice, row by row (15)
ShapeFreeform

A pool with natural, flowing curves. Curves relax a yard and work with planting, a rock feature or a tub, at the cost of a more complicated cover.

Size40 × 20 ft

A pool about 20 ft wide and 40 ft long. A big pool for swimming and entertaining, which needs a generous lot and a strong filtration plan. That is about 640 sq ft of water and about 16,900 gallons.

StepsSteps and a bench

Steps with a bench along one wall. Gives adults a place to sit and talk in the water while the kids play. The steps lead into water 3.5 ft deep.

Sun shelfWith loungers

A sun shelf sized for chairs in the water. Lets you sit in the cool water in the sun with a drink, which is why it works well in a hot climate.

Hot tubRaised, spills over, 7 ft round

A hot tub raised on a wall and spilling over into the pool. The raised wall gives a seat-height edge and a small waterfall, at the price of extra masonry. The tub holds about 850 gallons.

Pool finishPebble

An exposed pebble aggregate finish, in the Pebble Tec style. Durable and textured, which hides small marks, but rougher on bare feet.

Finish colorTan finish, sandy turquoise water

A tan interior. Gives a green-blue lagoon look.

Waterline tileGrey stone

Grey stone-look porcelain at the waterline. A quiet, natural band that goes with concrete and wood. It runs about 98 linear ft around this pool.

CopingFlagstone

Natural flagstone with irregular edges. Gives a natural, informal look that blends with planting and rock. It runs about 98 linear ft around this pool.

DeckStamped concrete

Tan stamped concrete with a stone pattern. An affordable deck poured in one piece. It needs a sealer and a grit additive so it is not slippery when wet. The deck is about 1,970 sq ft here.

PlantingKeep what's there

The planting already in the yard. Keeps mature trees and shade in place and saves disruption.

Water featuresRock waterfall

Rock waterfall: A natural rock waterfall. Gives a lagoon look and a strong sound, and uses more space than a wall feature.

Add to the yardPergola, Outdoor kitchen
  • Pergola: A pergola over part of the deck. Gives shade and a room feeling. It may need a permit and engineering where it is windy or snowy.
  • Outdoor kitchen: An outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill and counter. Keeps the cook near the pool. It needs gas or power, water and a drain, and usually a permit.
FurnitureLoungers, Dining table, Outdoor sofa
  • Loungers: A pair of chaise loungers. The first thing people want on a pool deck.
  • Dining table: An outdoor dining table and chairs. Turns the pool into the place where meals happen.
  • Outdoor sofa: An outdoor sofa and lounge chairs. Makes the deck feel like a living room outside.
LightGolden hour

Shown in golden-hour light. Low sun is when the finish, the tile and the planting look their best.

Coping
98 linear ft
Deck
1,970 sq ft

Why it fits the ranch or acreage

The yard: rolling acreage with grape vines in neat rows, old oaks, rosemary and decomposed granite paths. On acreage there is room to spread out, so the pool can be sized for the whole family and for entertaining. Space lets you place the pool for the best light and keep it away from trees. A well, a septic field and an easement can still limit where it goes, so locate them first.

Why it fits the modern farmhouse house

The house is a white modern farmhouse with a standing-seam metal roof, black windows and a long covered porch. A modern farmhouse asks for clean lines with a warm, relaxed finish. Crisp rectangles, soft grey water and honed stone or pavers sit well beside white siding and dark window frames. Keep the planting simple and the furniture casual.

Turn this design around in 3D

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The same choices as the picture, as a model you can turn.

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In your yard

How would this swimming pool look on your home?

See this exact design as a photorealistic video, filmed in your own yard, from one photo.

You pick the film, add one photo, and see the picture before you decide anything.

A sample yard photo

A frame from an example film

A sample yard photo on the left, and on the right a frame from an example AI film of a pool in a backyard.

Chapter 2 of 4

Will it work for you

Your yard, your climate, and what the pool asks of you after the build.

Will this fit your yard?

A planning estimate, built from the model's own dimensions. Your town's setbacks decide the real answer.

Clear area to plan on

67 × 38 ft

About 2,546 sq ft. The pool and tub alone is 48.5 × 20 ft.

Plan on a clear area of about 67 by 38 ft for the pool, the tub, 4 ft of deck around the water and 5 ft to the fence line. The deck as drawn here is about 69 by 40 ft.

The 4 ft walkway and 5 ft setback are our planning allowances, not code. Towns set their own distances from the water to the lot line and the house, so ask yours before you commit to a layout.

Will it fit your yard?

Enter the clear area, from the house to the back fence and side to side.

Southern California: what the climate asks of this pool

Southern California pools are an outdoor room, so the design is about the view, the shade and the way the yard flows.

  • The season is long and the winters are mild, so lighting, fire and seating matter as much as the water.
  • Lots are often small or sloped. Retaining walls, raised spas and vanishing edges show up a lot, and each one brings engineering and a permit.
  • Water rules and drought restrictions can affect filling, covers and water features. Ask what your water district allows.
  • Near the coast, marine air is hard on metal and fades finishes. Pick fittings and fences made for it.

Keeping it up

What this pool asks of its owner, by finish, climate, deck and feature.

  • Pebble in this climate

    Pebble suits a dry, sunny region, but check your tap water: hard water scales any finish.

  • When it is resurfaced

    Pebble is usually redone every 15 to 20 or more years, depending on the water and the builder (Shasta Pools, plaster versus pebble and Pebble Technology, support). On this pool that is about 990 sq ft of interior.

  • Stamped concrete deck

    Reseal the stamped concrete every few years with a non-slip additive, or it fades and gets slippery when wet.

  • Rock waterfall

    A rock waterfall collects algae and leaves in the crevices. Plan on a spring clean and a check of the pump.

  • The hot tub

    A hot tub is a second body of water with its own chemistry. Keep it covered between uses and drain and clean it on the maker's schedule.

  • Dry season

    A long dry season means steady evaporation and dust. Top up on a schedule and keep the filter clean.

  • Yearly running cost

    Owners commonly budget $3,000 to $5,000 a year for chemicals, power, service and repairs (HomeAdvisor, in-ground pool cost, 2026).

Chapter 3 of 4

Cost and timeline

A sourced range to plan with, and how long it takes.

What this design costs: a planning range

Built line by line from this design's own measurements and published prices. It is a range to plan with, not a quote.

Planning range, CA

$115,000 to $295,000

Everything on this page, built: the pool, the deck, the coping, the fence and the features. It is a range, not a quote. Every line is at its lowest published price for the low end and its highest for the high end, so a real job lands inside it rather than on an edge.

Prices are scaled for CA by a damped regional factor of 1.05 (the state's cost of living is 110.7 against 100 for the US, and we use half the gap). Land clearing, landscaping beyond what is listed, a pool house's interior and financing are not in it.

Where the range comes from

The pool
$61,000 to $168,000
639 sq ft of water at $90 to $250 a square foot (shell, excavation, plumbing, equipment, plaster). Steps and the sun shelf are part of the shell.
Pebble interior
$6,000 to $6,000
985 sq ft of shell at $6 a square foot above plaster. Pebble is $10 a square foot against $4 for plaster in both sources.
Coping
$4,000 to $5,500
98 linear ft at $40 to $55 a foot.
Deck
$25,000 to $41,000
1,967 sq ft at $12 to $20 a square foot installed. HomeAdvisor's installed figure, labor included. Fixr's $15 to $30 is materials only.
Hot tub
$6,500 to $19,000
A spa added to a new pool.
Raised tub wall
$2,000 to $8,500
The raised wall, where there is none.
Rock waterfall
$4,000 to $11,000
A medium rock waterfall. A grotto costs more.
Pergola
$2,000 to $7,000
A 10 by 12 ft pergola. The one source is dated 2022.
Outdoor kitchen
$6,500 to $28,000
A built-in outdoor kitchen.
How we built this range, and the sources

We measure this design in the 3D model (water area, shell area, coping, deck, tub, what stands on the deck), multiply each quantity by a published price range per unit, add the lines and scale them for the state. The prices are from the pages below, collected in October 2026. Where two sources disagree the range spans both, and the line says so.

The method is written out, with every rate, at docs/POOL-IDEAS-COST-MODEL.md in our repository, and one file holds the rates, so a change of price changes every page at once.

  • HomeAdvisor's installed figure, labor included. Fixr's $15 to $30 is materials only.

How to get a number you can trust

Ask two or three local builders to quote the same scope in writing: the pool, the deck, the fence, the electrical, the permits and the landscaping, each on its own line. Then compare the lines, not the totals. Share this page with them: the size, the choices and the 3D model give a builder a starting point. To see how the published prices are built up and where they disagree, read inground pool cost, line by line.

How long it takes to build

From a signed contract to the first swim, before the yard additions.

Contract to first swim

3 to 6 months

Permits take from a few days to several months, depending on the town, before work starts. Weather, inspections and the builder's schedule move every date.

  • The yard additions are usually built after the pool is finished, so they add weeks that are not in this range.
  • The hot tub is built with the pool, so it adds days of plumbing and tile rather than weeks.

What it is made of

The materials list for this design, with its own quantities from the model.

The materials list (8 lines)
InteriorPebble, tanabout 990 sq ft of shell
Small stones set in cement. It is textured, hides wear and holds color well, and it is rougher on bare feet than the other finishes.
Waterline tileGrey stoneabout 98 linear ft, 10 in. band
A stone-look porcelain: matte, calm and forgiving of fingerprints and water spots.
CopingFlagstoneabout 98 linear ft
Natural, irregular stone. It looks like it was always there and needs its joints watched for movement.
DeckStamped concreteabout 1,970 sq ft
Poured concrete pressed with a stone pattern. It should be sealed with a non-slip additive and resealed on a schedule, or it fades and gets slick.
Water featureRock waterfall
A natural stone waterfall. It needs space, a strong base and a pump sized for the flow, and it is the feature that most changes how the yard looks.
Yard additionPergola
A shade structure over part of the deck. It has to be anchored for local wind and snow loads.
Yard additionOutdoor kitchen
A built-in grill and counter. It needs gas, power and drainage run to it, and a spot away from the water.
Hot tubRaised, spills over, roundabout 850 gal
Built with the pool, with its own jets, heater share and cover. Tile and coping match the pool.

Chapter 4 of 4

Talk to a builder

What to ask before you sign, and how to bring this design to them.

Questions to ask a builder about this design

Specific to what is in this pool. Ask them before you sign.

  1. 01What soil and slope engineering does this lot need, and what does your water district say about filling a new pool?
  2. 02How will the builder run utilities to the outdoor kitchen and the raised tub across open ground without cutting into the oak roots?
  3. 03Do the pool and the tub share a heater, and can the tub run alone in cold weather?
  4. 04How deep is the sun shelf, and can a chair sit on it without tipping?
  5. 05Does the pergola need a permit or engineering for wind or snow, and who builds it?

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