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Backyard Discovery 2-4 Person Cedar Outdoor Barrel Sauna with Electric Heater & Porch
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Jan 26, 2026
Bandit
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features!

AMAZING! The barrel sauna is so beautifully crafted and rich looking. The details in this product are so good, each piece is of the highest quality. We love the way it looks from the outside to the inside of the barrel. The connection to our devices to heat it up from inside the house is such a nice touch. We are incredibly happy with our purchase. Highly recommend.

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Jan 22, 2026
Kevin
5 out of 5 stars review

Love our Sauna

We love our Outdoor Barrel Sauna! The delivery was easy, the installation was a process but it had clear instructions and was fun to build, and the finished sauna looks great. Since installing it, we have used it just about every day and absolutely love it, it's made us intentionally disconnect from electronics and have a dedicated time and space to connect.

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Feb 10, 2026
Dragon
3 out of 5 stars review

Good Sauna, some missed opportunities

Overall a good sauna. The only caveats are the wifi/Bluetooth module is inside a farday cage metal box on the outside of the unit. Couldn't get it to work at all more than 5ft away from it. And the LED light, you can't hardwire to the main board even though it has an option for light terminals. You need to install an outlet next to it to use the light. This is an extreme annoyance and overlooked completely by the engineering team. Seems rushed to market in a way.

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Dec 17, 2025
Clark5
5 out of 5 stars review

Great upgrade!

As someone who researches everything before buying, I can confidently say this sauna stands out. The build feels premium, and you can tell they use better materials than most competitors. The thicker wood helps keep the heat consistent, and it definitely heats up faster than the last outdoor sauna I owned. It's been worth every penny.

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Dec 31, 2025
Living our best lives
5 out of 5 stars review

This is the answer

A couple years ago, we purchased a sauna online in effort to help survive the long midwest winters. It seemed like a great idea but then it arrived. The roof did not properly sit on the walls, the heater took way too long to get hot, and then the door would let all the heat out anyway. Then we had to go through the hassle of returning the thing. Fast forward a couple of years and we began to be interested in trying to find a sauna again. We were recommended the Paxton by a couple we knew, and following an exhausting amount of research, we took the leap and purchased the Paxton. We have never been happier and will never look back. The sauna is ready in minutes and stays warm despite the sub zero temperatures that we have. I can turn the sauna on from my phone which means we only have to brave the short walk outside. The construction is high quality, sturdy, and is going strong despite near daily use. Our family is feeling healthier, happier, and now making the best of the winter with this sauna. We give it all the stars and then some!

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Jan 19, 2026
EP Texas
5 out of 5 stars review

Couldn't Be More Happier!

What a nice product. I purchased an outdoor kitchen, 2 carports, and a Paxton barrel sauna (still assembling) all from Backyard Discovery. Tried the outdoor kitchen first and liked it so much we just kept going. The installation instructions made it a cinch. Sealed with linseed oil and sauna oil which brought out the beautiful color.

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Jan 19, 2026
Nick D
5 out of 5 stars review

Best sauna for the price!

Bought this for my wife and I for Christmas. The instructions on setting it up were very good and we had no issues getting it together! heats up fast even in our 20 degree weather. Was well worth the money and has a great warranty. The quality is great also

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Dec 23, 2025
Vinn
5 out of 5 stars review

Great quality!

I am very impressed with this sauna I did a lot of research on other brands and this one stood out in terms of price and the extras you get with in. Really love the roof and also the floor panel in the bottom. The quality of everything seems super nice. The directions were very easy to follow. It took me about one day at the most to build this. I am so excited to start using it! I’ll leave another review after a few uses

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Apr 24, 2026
Mamajd
4 out of 5 stars review

Love it but…

It does not get as hot as advertised. And the control panel doesn't always work nor does the Tuya app However I do love the sauna

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Mar 3, 2026
AimeeAnt
5 out of 5 stars review

POLAR BEAROLL

I love my barrel, sauna it gets very hot and it is definitely a sanctuary tucked into the corner of my yard and when the weather warms up, I’m looking forward to beautifying the space around it with plants and some new furniture and outdoor rug

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