The Arctic Spa with cover folded back against the wall by using the lifter. The tub is partially reset about 18-inches below the redwood deck. This makes it easier to access and less obtrussive. Ample lighting is provided by a sensor activated atrium spotlight that has a switch on the carport side of the atrium door and an internal light in the tub. Indirect lighting is provided by a walkway light that is also sensor activated. With sensor lights it is not necessary to remember to turn them off, and it also serves as a warning at night if anyone enters the atrium. However, if you turn off the atrium light or lie still, you can view the stars above on a clear night.