The Nest by Thursday Pools brings modern simplicity to life in a compact inground fiberglass pool designed for relaxation and versatility. Thursday Pools sums it up well: big charm in a minimalist frame makes the Nest a compact crowd-pleaser. At 16′ x 8’4″ with a flat-bottom 4’8″ standing depth and full-width entry steps, the Nest delivers clean lines and an uncluttered look in a footprint that fits where a full-size pool cannot. This is the pool for the homeowner who wants something beautiful, simple, and genuinely usable right in their own backyard.
The Nest Thursday Pool
Big Charm in a Minimalist Frame
What Is the Nest Pool?
The Nest is a rectangular fiberglass pool available in one size: outside dimensions of 16′ x 8’4″, inside dimensions of 15′ x 7’4″, with a flat-bottom standing depth of 4’8″ throughout.
What defines the Nest is its clean, minimalist design paired with real usability. The flat-bottom 4’8″ depth is a comfortable standing depth for most adults, so the entire pool works for cooling off, relaxing, and socializing rather than serving as a decorative feature. Full-width entry steps span the width of the pool, giving an easy, open walk-in entry and a natural spot to sit on the top step with your feet in the water. The non-skid gel coat finish provides sure footing on the steps and across the floor. The Nest is also auto-cover ready, which suits its clean rectangular lines perfectly.
What the Nest Pool Is Not
The Nest is not a lap pool or a sport pool. At 16 feet long, it is not built for swimming laps end to end or for full-court pool games. That is by design. The Nest is meant to be a compact, elegant, everyday pool, and it delivers that in a footprint a full-size pool could never fit.
The Nest is also not a variable-depth pool. There is no deep end and no shallow-to-deep grade. Its uniform 4’8″ flat-bottom depth keeps the whole pool at a comfortable standing depth. If your household wants a full-size swim area with room for laps and games, Thursday Pools’ Spirit or Big Bob is the better fit. If what you want is a clean, minimalist, low-footprint pool that still feels like a real retreat, the Nest was designed for exactly that.
Why Thursday Pools?
Thursday Pools is the only fiberglass pool manufacturer in the United States that holds ISO 9001 certification, the internationally recognized, independently audited standard for quality management systems. That designation governs how Thursday Pools designs, produces, and tests every pool that leaves their Fortville, Indiana, facility, and no other fiberglass pool manufacturer in the country holds it.
On the Nest specifically, patented Thursday Pools innovations are available:
- Geo-Anchor Pool Wall® (U.S. Patent No. 9593455): A fiberglass pool anchoring system engineered to reinforce the pool wall structure. For Ohio homeowners, where freeze-thaw cycles put consistent seasonal pressure on underground installations, this added structural layer is a meaningful upgrade over standard construction.
- Lucky 7 Skimmer®: The first skimmer in the fiberglass pool industry designed specifically for fiberglass pools. Its 7-degree angle and custom mounting plate improve skimming function, optimize water level management, and produce a cleaner finished look at the pool wall compared to adapting standard skimmer hardware to a fiberglass shell.
The gel coat finish on the Nest, standard across all Thursday Pools designs, is non-skid and impervious to algae. On a compact pool meant for easy, low-fuss enjoyment, that low-maintenance surface means less scrubbing, fewer chemicals, and a pool that stays ready whenever you are.
Why Fiberglass, and Why the Nest?
Fiberglass pools are faster to install, have lower long-term maintenance costs, and are easier to care for than concrete or vinyl-liner pools. They do not require resurfacing the way concrete does. They do not carry the recurring expense of liner replacement the way vinyl does. Thursday Pools estimates installation cost at approximately $1,800 per linear foot as a ballpark figure, and the Nest’s 16-foot length makes it one of the more accessible entry points into pool ownership.
The case for the Nest specifically is about pairing a clean, modern look with a footprint that actually fits. Many Northeast Ohio yards cannot accommodate a full-size pool, and the Nest answers that with a compact shell and minimalist lines that leave room for decking, landscaping, and the rest of your outdoor living space. Its flat-bottom 4’8″ depth and full-width entry steps mean it is a genuinely usable pool, not a token water feature, sized for the way a lot of people really use their backyard.
Ready to Settle Into the Nest?
Your backyard is ready for this. The Nest pool by Thursday Pools is how you make it happen. At Ohio Paradise Pools, we have spent over 32 years building pools for Northeast Ohio families, and we bring that full depth of experience to every project, from the largest rectangle to a compact minimalist pool. We are family-owned and full-service, which means we handle everything from initial design through excavation, shell installation, plumbing, electrical, and decking, and we stay in communication with you at every step. We offer FaceTime check-ins throughout the build so you can see real progress on your project even when you are not on-site.
When installation is complete, we close out every project with our pool school, a two-visit, hands-on orientation that walks you through your filtration system, water chemistry, and seasonal routines so you go into year one fully confident.
Call us today at (440) 610-5484 or schedule a free consultation to start planning your Nest pool installation in Edison Park and the surrounding Ohio communities.
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Nest Pool FAQs
What is the Nest, and how is it used day to day?
The Nest is a compact in-ground pool, sometimes called a plunge pool, designed for relaxing, cooling off, and socializing rather than swimming laps or playing full-size pool games. At 16′ x 8’4″ with a flat-bottom 4’8″ depth, the Nest is built for everyday use. On a hot Ohio afternoon, it is somewhere to step in and cool down. In the evening, it is a clean, quiet spot to relax with the water at a comfortable level. For fitness-minded owners, the compact size pairs well with a swim jet for stationary swimming in place. The Nest is the pool you use a little bit every day rather than only on the weekends you host a crowd.
Will the Nest fit in a small backyard?
Yes, that is exactly what the Nest is designed for. At an outside footprint of just 16′ x 8’4″, it fits yards where a full-size pool is not an option, including compact suburban lots and smaller urban spaces. Its minimalist rectangular shape leaves clean room for decking, landscaping, and outdoor living around it rather than taking over the entire yard. Ohio Paradise Pools will map the Nest’s footprint to your actual yard during a site visit so you can see exactly how it fits and what space remains for the rest of your plans.
How is the Nest different from the Drift and the Nook?
The Nest, the Drift, and the Nook are all compact plunge pools that share the same 16′ x 8’4″ footprint and 4’8″ flat-bottom depth, so all three fit the same tight spaces. The difference is in seating, steps, and design intent. The Nest is the minimalist option, with full-width entry steps and the cleanest, most uncluttered lines. The Drift emphasizes extended full-length bench seating for lounging and conversation. The Nook pairs entry steps with an integrated bench for a cozy, tucked-in feel. All three deliver the same compact pool experience, and the right choice comes down to the seating layout and look that fits your space best. Ohio Paradise Pools can walk you through all three side by side.
Is the Nest deep enough for adults to enjoy?
Yes. The Nest’s 4’8″ flat-bottom depth is a comfortable standing depth for most adults, which is what separates a real compact pool from a shallow decorative water feature. You can stand throughout the pool, cool off fully, and sit on the full-width entry steps with the water at a relaxing level. The uniform depth also means there is no shallow-to-deep transition, so the entire pool surface is usable the same way from end to end.
Is the Nest auto-cover ready, and why does that matter in Ohio?
Yes. The Nest is auto-cover ready, and its clean rectangular shape makes an automatic cover an especially natural fit. An auto cover covers the entire pool surface and keeps the water inaccessible without your knowledge, which is a meaningful safety layer for households with young children or pets. In Ohio, where the swim season typically runs from mid-May through September, a covered pool also loses far less water to evaporation, collects less debris, and holds its chemistry far better through the long offseason. Because the Nest is compact, the cost and effort of covering it are proportionally small, which makes an auto cover one of the easiest upgrades to justify on this model.
How long does it take to install a Nest pool?
Because the Nest is a one-piece fiberglass shell, it installs significantly faster than concrete or vinyl liner alternatives, and its compact size can make site work more straightforward. Most fiberglass pool installations are completed in approximately 2 to 3 weeks from excavation through shell placement, plumbing, electrical, and initial finishing work. The actual timeline for your project depends on local permitting, site accessibility, weather, and the scope of the decking and landscaping included. At Ohio Paradise Pools, we manage the entire process, provide regular updates, and offer FaceTime walk-throughs on days you are not on-site. When installation is complete, we conduct two dedicated pool school visits before we consider the job finished.
What warranty does the Nest pool carry?
Thursday Pools backs the Nest with a lifetime structural warranty on the fiberglass shell and a 15-year surface warranty on the gel coat finish. The structural warranty covers the shell against defects in materials and workmanship over the life of the pool. The surface warranty covers the gel coat against delamination, blistering, and structural coating failure for 15 years. When you work with Ohio Paradise Pools, those manufacturer warranties are supported by a local team that has been in business for over 32 years, holds a BBB A+ rating, and has been recognized as Cleveland’s swimming pool contractor of the year in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
What does maintenance look like on a compact pool like the Nest?
The Nest’s small water volume and non-skid, algae-resistant gel coat surface make it one of the lower-maintenance pools you can own. There is no resurfacing as with concrete and no liner to replace as with vinyl. Routine care involves testing and adjusting water chemistry, running the filtration system, and occasionally skimming or vacuuming the floor, and the compact size means all of that takes less time and less product than a full-size pool. The flat-bottom design also makes vacuuming simple because there are no depth transitions to navigate. Ohio Paradise Pools includes our two-visit pool school with every installation so you know your pool and its routine before we leave.