A support mechanism for supporting a cover of a hot tub, according to the
present invention, including a first cradle bracket for fixedly securing
proximate an upper surface of the hot tub; and a second cradle bracket
for fixedly securing proximate the upper surface of the hot tub at a
location spaced from the first cradle bracket, wherein each of the first
and second cradle brackets includes a substantially L-shaped recess for
receiving and holding the cover when removed from across the top of the
hot tub.