Almost Heaven Salem 2 Person Barrel Sauna review
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 6, 2026 · 
Scores 8.75/10, tied for 19th of the 25 outdoor saunas we track. At $4,036.50 it works out to $2,018.25 per seat, which is 1.6 times the median of $1,297.50 per seat for barrel saunas. No max temperature or heat-up time is published for it; 4 of the 25 outdoor saunas state a max temperature. It carries a lifetime warranty, against the 5-year median for barrel saunas.
You might send it back: returns carry a restocking fee of 25%, while 16 of the 25 outdoor saunas charge none
- Price
- $4,036.50
- Heat
- Electric heater
- Seats
- 2
- Max temp
- Not stated
- Warranty
- Lifetime (limited)
- Returns
- 30 days
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 6, 2026 · all from almostheaven.comHeat and power
Build
Buying
Warranty, returns and shipping
Limited lifetime (sauna); heater 1 yr elements, 5 yr other.
30 days, unopened only; minus freight both ways, 25% restocking.
US only; ships in 6–8 weeks.
Warranty: Limited lifetime (sauna); heater 1 yr elements, 5 yr other. Returns: 30 days, unopened only; minus freight both ways, 25% restocking. Shipping: US only; ships in 6–8 weeks. Source: almostheaven.com, checked Oct 6, 2026.
Source: almostheaven.com, checked Oct 6, 2026.
Compared with similar outdoor saunas
All 25 outdoor saunas →| Model | Price | Heat | Seats | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Heaven Salem 2 Person Barrel SaunaTHIS MODEL | $4,036.50 | Electric heater | 2 | Lifetime (limited) | 8.75/10 | Check price → |
| Aleko Thermowood Wet Dry Outdoor Sauna with Asphalt Roof, 6 kW, 5 Person (SKD5HEM-AP) | $4,699 | Electric heater | 5 | 1 year (limited) | 9.25/10 | See specs → |
| SaunaLife Ergo Series Model E7 | $5,190 | Electric heater, sold separately | 4 | 2 years (residential) | 9/10 | Check price → |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Canadian Timber Harmony (CTC22W) | $5,946 | Heater sold separately | 4 | 5 years | 9/10 | Check price → |
| SaunaLife Cube CL5G 4-Person Outdoor Cube Sauna | $5,990 | Electric heater | 4 | Not stated | 9/10 | Check price → |
What owners say
Checked Oct 7, 2026Reviews only on the brand's own site. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score
- On almostheaven.com, 5 Salem reviews call assembly easy, smooth or straightforward; one owner reports a 4 to 6 hour build with three people. almostheaven.com
- On almostheaven.com, 5 reviews single out customer service, for example a replacement light sent with no questions asked. almostheaven.com
- On almostheaven.com, 3 reviews say two adults fit comfortably inside, including an owner who is 6'2". almostheaven.com
“Assembly instructions are solid and much needed. My only suggestion would be to add a parts list.”
“I never received the heater on one of them. Also, the module it came with was damaged and wet upon arrival on one of the orders.”
“While I admit, the installation instructions were a little confusing at times, I assembled it by myself. And now that it’s built, I use my sauna every day. It has no problem heating up to 200°.”
“We installed it ourselves; the installation was easy and straightforward. I'm 6'2" and there is plenty of room inside.”
“My light also went out and their customer service sent me a new one no questions asked.”
“It was easy to assemble and controls (particularly the remote control) are nice.”
Quotes are word for word from the linked reviews, and we pick praise and complaints alike. Reviews written for a free product and reviews that make health claims are left out. Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.