Redwood Outdoors Barrel Outdoor Sauna - 6 Person review
By Kirill Gissa · Published · Specs checked Oct 8, 2026 · 
Scores 9/10, tied for 9th of the 25 outdoor saunas we track. At $6,299 it works out to $1,049.83 per seat, which is below 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.
A lower cost per seat: $1,049.83, in the cheapest quarter of the 22 outdoor saunas with a published price
A long warranty matters: 1 year, under the 5-year median for barrel saunas
- Price
- $6,299
- Heat
- Electric heater
- Seats
- 4–6
- Max temp
- Not stated
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Returns
- 30 days
Specs and sources
Checked Oct 8, 2026 · all from redwoodoutdoors.comHeat and power
Build
Buying
Warranty, returns and shipping
1 year (sauna); heaters have own warranty.
30 days by written approval; refund minus shipping and handling.
Freight delivery in a wooden crate.
Warranty: 1 year (sauna); heaters have own warranty. Returns: 30 days by written approval; refund minus shipping and handling. Shipping: Freight delivery in a wooden crate. Source: redwoodoutdoors.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Source: redwoodoutdoors.com, checked Oct 8, 2026.
Compared with similar outdoor saunas
All 25 outdoor saunas →| Model | Price | Heat | Seats | Warranty | Score | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almost Heaven Pinnacle 4 Person Barrel Sauna | $6,060 | Electric heater | 4 | Lifetime (limited) | 9/10 | Check price → |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Canadian Timber Granby Cabin Sauna CTC66W | $6,106 | Electric heater | 3 | 5 years (limited) | 9/10 | Check price → |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Canadian Timber Serenity (CTC2245W) | $6,127 | Heater sold separately | 5 | 5 years | 9.25/10 | Check price → |
| Redwood Outdoors Barrel Outdoor Sauna - 6 PersonTHIS MODEL | $6,299 | Electric heater | 4–6 | 1 year | 9/10 | Check price → |
| Dundalk LeisureCraft Canadian Timber Tranquility (CTC2345W) | $6,483 | Heater sold separately | 6 | 5 years | 9.25/10 | 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 redwoodoutdoors.com, 9 barrel reviews say the kit was easy to assemble; one couple reports building it in about 5 hours, roofing included. redwoodoutdoors.com
- On redwoodoutdoors.com, 4 reviews say the sauna heats up quickly, though one owner says the heater does not get it above 90 degrees in cold weather. redwoodoutdoors.com
- On redwoodoutdoors.com, 5 reviews praise customer support for answering questions before and after the build. redwoodoutdoors.com
“Great little sauna, but this 6 person whiskey barrel sauna is indeed “little” and tough to accommodate 6 people.”
“Having trouble getting Wi-Fi up and running touch pad seems unresponsive”
“Sauna barrel is great but heater does not heat it above 90 degrees in cold weather”
“My wife and I built this sauna in about 5 hours including the roofing, We had no idea the roofing was included.”
“Got it all put together and powered up. Works very well and heats up fast. It went together with ease and in the time they stated.”
“The materials are top of the line and came with detailed instructions for installation. Their customer support team was able to assist with questions I have about the Harvia unit.”
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.