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Backyard Discovery 4-6 Person Cedar Outdoor Barrel Sauna with Electric Heater & Glass Door
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Aug 29, 2026
Reviewer name: Toasty
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great sauna

We love our sauna! It took about 8 hours for two people to assemble. It fits perfectly under our deck. Two drawbacks- the heater kicks and turns off when it heats up too fast, we have to set it in the 150s then turn it up if we want it higher. It is a safety feature I guess but it is frustrating. The second drawback is that there are a couple of places that are drafty, which could be fixed with some caulk so it really isn’t that big of a deal or we would’ve already fixed it. Overall we are very happy with this sauna. Knowing what we know now, we still would’ve bought it!

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Aug 28, 2026
Reviewer name: sherry
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Nice for our family of 3.

we purchased this sauna about 4 months ago and have used it several times a week. The only issue we've had is getting it to connect to the wifi so we can use our phone to turn it on and off which isn't a problem now but will be once the weather is cold and having to go out to turn it on to start warming up.

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Aug 31, 2026
Reviewer name: Darin
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Always in the sauna

It was relatively easy to put together. About 9 hours. another 3 hours to wire. I like that the product came with a building apt put together and specialize drill attachment to make the job easier. The only criticism is outside control were difficult to use. No detailed instructions; however, the phone apt controls were easy to use. No need to use the outside controls. I have not tried to calibrate the inside thermometer and the humidity meter. to busy using the sauna. All in all a good buy for the price.

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Sep 1, 2026
Reviewer name: Customer
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Wish I could use it!

Wish I could love it, or even use it for that matter, but seems we have a faulty product. Called customer service, and replaced parts but still won’t turn on. Our electrician has double checked his work, and all is set up correctly. The app won’t connect and the control panel wont start the heater. It’s been a frustrating process. Hoping the company will make it right. So far they just keep sending troubleshooting emails and replacement parts, but no direct help.

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We're sorry to hear about the experience and the issues you're getting with your sauna. We want to assist you further for anything else you may need. You may reach out to us by calling our hotline, 1-800-856-4445 (open everyday from 8AM to 6PM Central Time), or by sending us an email to customerserv@backyarddiscovery.com. Please have your order details (order number, name on the order, phone number) ready upon contacting us. We look forward to assisting you.

Aug 15, 2026
Reviewer name: Matt
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great product

This is a really well engineered product with well written and illustrated instructions. We’re very happy with the customer support team who we’re always available to answer questions and support the delivery and build. Excellent product backed by an awesome team.

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Aug 28, 2026
Reviewer name: Bulldog
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great product

We bought this late spring. I recomend at least two people to put it together. Make sure you have power for the unit. The light that came with it runs off of 110v, so you will need to add an outlet close by if you intend to use it. So far we love using it. It was well worth it at the price.

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Jul 18, 2026
Reviewer name: Yuri the Bee keeper
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Met Expectations

DIY here. Assembly instructions were straight forward. A couple of the boards were warped but I managed to straighten them out with a bit of force. The sauna heated up quicker than I thought (in the Spring). I would have given this a five-star rating however the control panel is a bit clunky to use. There's definitely room for improvement with the functionality within the control panel. I highly recommend using the app to bypass the control panel all together.

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Aug 14, 2026
Reviewer name: KLS
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

IKEA and Amazon Could Learn a Lot From Backyard Discovery

IKEA should hire the guys from Backyard Discovery to write their furniture instructions, and Amazon should hire them to teach their warehouses how to pack a box that doesn’t arrive looking like it survived a demolition derby. This was easier to put together than most LEGO sets. I was able to complete everything by myself except for dropping the front and back walls into the base. I needed a helper for that step, but it was simple—the walls stayed perfectly straight once they were seated in the base. Kudos to this company for creating such a well-thought-out kit. The hardest part was squeezing the final two slats into place at the top of the sauna, but even that worked out in the end.

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Jul 23, 2026
Reviewer name: NorCal Dreaming
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Everything I’d hoped

This sauna is everything I’d hoped it would be. Looks beautiful, heats up quickly and very comfortable inside. Instructions and assembly were straightforward and fairly easy to carry out. So relaxing at the end of the day, it’s helping me sleep better!

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Apr 14, 2026
Reviewer name: WKG77
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very nice

My wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed this sauna. It provides good health benefits but has also given us quality time together while visiting. We have had it for about two and a half months. Everything is working well. The value for the money is outstanding. Thank you Backyard Discovery!

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