If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Home Improvement Ideas Outdoor Structures Did You Know You Can Buy a Whole Pergola—with a Retractable Canopy—on Amazon for Less Than $500? It’ll provide much-needed shade this summer. By Lauren Taylor Lauren Taylor Lauren Taylor is a Shopping Writer for Better Homes & Gardens. She has been writing shopping content for over two years and focuses on trends, sales, and product launches. She frequently covers home decor, furniture, organization, and kitchen topics. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on May 31, 2024 10:55AM EDT Photo: Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon If you have a large outdoor space, a patio umbrella might not be able to keep the entire area shady in the summer heat. Instead of having to constantly move your chair to stay out of the sun, you might want to consider something that can cover a bigger space, like a pergola. And yes, you can buy one on Amazon—for less than $500. The Purple Leaf option we named our “Best Overall” pick starts at just $410. Made of powder-coated aluminum, the frame is rust resistant and sturdy enough to stand up to wind and rain. And you can further secure the frame, thanks to the pre-drilled holes on the base of each pole. “We had a large thunderstorm with high winds the day after we put it up, [and] it didn't move at all,” said one shopper. Another person who lives in a “super windy” area noted, “My gazebo still looks brand new, and I left it up all year in extreme heat and snow storms.” If you’re concerned about the wind, though, you can also place sandbags or bricks on the base to weigh it down even more. The pergola comes in multiple sizes, ranging from 9.5 by 13 feet to 12 by 18 feet, to fit different sized yards. Purple Leaf Outdoor Retractable Pergola Amazon $410 at Amazon The canopy is made with a polyester material that’s UV and fade resistant and water repellent, and it’s retractable, so you can pull it back if you want to get a little bit of sun. Just grab the loop handle on the edge to pull it open or closed. There’s also a clip at the edge of the roof where you can snap the fully opened canopy in place to prevent it from blowing off. While the canopy provides shade and looks fully opaque, it still allows some sunlight to filter through so it doesn’t feel too dark, according to customers. You can choose from neutral beige or gray shades to blend into your outdoor space, as well as turquoise or red to bring some color to your yard. These Sturdy Storage Sheds From Amazon Will Protect Your Lawn Supplies in Any Weather Shoppers have also hung curtains on the sides of the pergola for privacy and additional protection from sun and wind, too. And you can easily decorate the structure with string lights, ivy vines, or hanging plants. “We added solar bistro lights (with zip ties), and the pergola looks fabulous at night in our rustic little place,” one reviewer said. Another person shared that they added mosquito netting to the sides to combat bugs, too. “Our outdoor rock patio area was lovely but was lacking usability with either the scorching sun on us or getting wet from the rain,” one shopper commented. “Now with this pergola, we’re able to use the area comfortably nearly every day, rain or shine!” You’ll want to spend all summer in your yard relaxing under this pergola, and you can shop it now starting at $410. Check out even more pergolas from Amazon below. Backyard Discovery Cedar Pergola Amazon Orig. $1,299 $1,219 at Amazon Erommy Aluminum Pergola with Black Retractable Canopy Amazon $500 at Amazon Backyard Discovery Hillsdale Traditional Steel Cabana Pergola Amazon $1,999 at Amazon Backyard Discovery Beaumont Cedar Wooden Pergola Amazon Orig. $1,999 $1,799 at Amazon Luckyberry Outdoor Retractable Pergola Amazon $330 at Amazon Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit More Must-Shop Products Our BHG Collection of Comfy Patio Chairs Is Deeply Discounted During Walmart’s Huge Sale Our Editor Swears By This Mosquito-Repelling Device—Plus 6 More Summer Products We’re Loving 10 Clothing Items Under $50 That Won't Wrinkle When Packed in a Suitcase or Thrown on the Floor