Almost Heaven and Backyard Discovery
Almost Heaven, at the Select Saunas price, suits a buyer who wants a traditional barrel or outdoor cabin with the Harvia kilowatts those dealer pages print. Backyard Discovery suits a buyer who wants an outdoor cedar sauna with its PrairieFire 9 kW heater on a 240V, 50-amp circuit, or an indoor cedar infrared cabin on 120V. Heater and interior do not match on any pair below, so a lower listed price is not the same sauna.
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Outdoor saunas
Almost Heaven prices are Select Saunas variant prices from 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. The maker column uses that same re-read. Where a regular price is shown, the current maker price is the Fall Favorites sale price almostheaven.com still showed at that read. Its sale page says the sale ran through 31 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM ET, so that price can go back to the regular price at any time. Backyard Discovery prices and spec lines are from each product page on 1 Nov 2026, 18:50 CET. Each of those prices is marked checked 1 Nov 2026.
| Model | Seats | Wood | Size | Heater | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, Almost Heaven barrel | 2 | Maker first option on 1 Nov 2026: Rustic Red Cedar. Select’s page did not print a wood line on the 31 Oct 2026 read. | Maker interior, 31 Oct 2026: 75¼ in W × 39¼ in D × 69¼ in H. Select interior that day: 71 in W × 39 in D × 71 in H. | Select, 31 Oct 2026: Harvia KIP60B, 6 kW, 240V, 30-amp, hard-wire. | $4,176 at Select, 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. Maker: $4,485 regular. No sale price shown on 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. Salem at Select Saunas Anzeige · affiliate link |
| Paxton barrel, Backyard Discovery | 2–4 people | Cedar. Tongue and groove, 30 mm wall. | Exterior 76" × 65.6" × 80" (W × D × H). Interior 73.6" × 57.6" × 73.6". | PrairieFire electric wet/dry, 9 kW, 9,600 watts, 240V, 50 amp, hardwired. | $3,499, checked 1 Nov 2026. |
| Paxton barrel with porch | 2–4 people | Cedar. Tongue and groove. | Exterior 76" × 83.5" × 80" (W × D × H). Interior 73.6" × 57.6" × 73.6". | PrairieFire, 9 kW, 9,600 watts, 240V, 50 amp, hardwired. | $3,999, checked 1 Nov 2026. |
| Vienna, Almost Heaven canopy barrel | 2 | Maker first option on 1 Nov 2026: Rustic Red Cedar. | Maker interior, 31 Oct 2026: 75¼ in W × 39¼ in D × 69¼ in H. Porch 69¼ in W × 14⅝ in D × 69¼ in H. | Maker page: 6 kW, 240V, 30-amp, hard-wire. Select lists 4.5 kW, 240V, 30-amp, hard-wire. | $4,922 at Select, 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. Maker: $5,184 regular. No sale price shown on 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. Vienna at Select Saunas Anzeige · affiliate link |
| Pinnacle, Almost Heaven barrel | 4 | Maker first option on 1 Nov 2026: Rustic Red Cedar. | Maker interior, 31 Oct 2026: 75¼ in W × 63¼ in D × 69¼ in H. Select interior: 71 in W × 64 in D × 71 in H. | Both pages list 6 kW. Select: 6 kW, 240V, 30-amp, hard-wire. | $5,303 at Select, 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. Maker: $7,575 regular. Still at the Fall Favorites sale price on 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET: $6,060. Almost Heaven’s sale page gives the end as 31 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Pinnacle at Select Saunas Anzeige · affiliate link |
| Paxton barrel, 4–6 | 4–6 people | Cedar. Tongue and groove. | Exterior 76" × 83.5" × 80" (W × D × H). Interior 73.6" × 75.5" × 73.6". | PrairieFire, 9 kW, 9,600 watts, 240V, 50 amp, hardwired. | $4,499, checked 1 Nov 2026. |
| Princeton, Almost Heaven barrel | 6 on the Select title | Maker first option on 1 Nov 2026: Rustic Red Cedar. | Maker interior, 31 Oct 2026: 75¼ in W × 86⅜ in D × 69¼ in H. Select interior: 71 in W × 87 in D × 71 in H. | Both list 8 kW. Select: 8 kW, 240V, 40-amp, hard-wire. | $6,252 at Select, 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. Maker: $8,932 regular. No sale price shown on 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. Princeton at Select Saunas Anzeige · affiliate link |
| Lennon cube, 2–4 | 2–4 people | Cedar. Tongue and groove. | Exterior 69.5" × 64" × 78.25" (W × D × H). Interior 66.0" × 56.5" × 72.2". | PrairieFire, 9 kW, 9,600 watts, 240V, 50 amp, hardwired. | $3,499, checked 1 Nov 2026. |
| Henley cabin, 2–4 | 2–4 people | Cedar. Tongue and groove. | Exterior 62.3" × 90.8" × 81.5" (W × D × H), including roof overhang. Interior 50.5" × 63.2" × 73". | PrairieFire, 9 kW, 9,600 watts, 240V, 50 amp, hardwired. | $3,999, checked 1 Nov 2026. |
| Bennett cabin, 2–4 | 2–4 people | Cedar. Tongue and groove. | Exterior 62.3" × 90.8" × 81.5" (W × D × H), including roof overhang. Interior 50.5" × 63.2" × 73". | PrairieFire, 9 kW, 9,600 watts, 240V, 50 amp, hardwired. | $3,999, checked 1 Nov 2026. |
| Timberline, Almost Heaven outdoor cabin | 4–6 on the Select title | Not copied on the 31 Oct 2026 read. | Select, 31 Oct 2026: interior 75 in W × 70 in D × 88 in H. The maker product with Timberline in the title is a different title, so its size is not used here. | Select: Harvia KIP80B, 8 kW, 240V, 40-amp, hard-wire. Select says it ships on a flatbed. | $9,963 at Select, 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. Maker price omitted: the titles do not match. Timberline at Select Saunas Anzeige · affiliate link |
| Henley cabin, 4–6 | 4–6 people. Two stacked benches. | Cedar. Tongue and groove. | Exterior 80" × 90.8" × 81.5" (W × D × H), including roof overhang. Interior 66" × 63.2" × 73". | PrairieFire, 9 kW, 9,600 watts, 240V, 50 amp, hardwired. | $4,999, checked 1 Nov 2026. |
Indoor infrared, a different heater
These Backyard Discovery rooms are infrared and indoor. They are not a match for Almost Heaven’s indoor electric-stone saunas. The spec table lists red light and chromotherapy as included features. This page does not describe effects.
| Model | Seats | Wood | Size | Heater | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rylan, 1 person | 1 person. Indoor only. | Cedar. Double wall, 36 mm. | Exterior 38" × 41.5" × 77" (W × D × H). Interior 36" × 38.7" × 69.8". | 8 carbon far-infrared panels. 1,760 watts. 120V dedicated circuit, 15 amps. | $1,999, checked 1 Nov 2026. |
| Rylan, 2 person | 2 people. Indoor only. | Cedar. Double wall, 36 mm. | Exterior 47.75" × 41.5" × 77" (W × D × H). Interior 44.9" × 38.7" × 69.8". | 8 carbon far-infrared panels. 1,760 watts. 120V dedicated circuit, 15 amps. | $2,299, checked 1 Nov 2026. |
Shipping, returns, warranty
Quoted from the named page. Select Saunas lines were read on 31 Oct 2026 and were not re-read on 1 Nov. Backyard Discovery lines were read on 1 Nov 2026, 18:50 CET.
- Select Saunas shipping. The shipping policy says free shipping on most US orders, and “Canada - $899 CAD flat-rate freight.” The FAQ says “We ship free to the continental US and Canada.” and “Flatbed (FTL – Full Truckload) shipments. We charge $1,299 for FTL shipments.” The Salem page says that model “will ship via an LTL truck and will arrive curbside on a single pallet.” The Timberline page says that model ships on a flatbed. Those pages do not say the same thing. Shipping policy at Select Saunas Anzeige · affiliate link FAQ at Select Saunas Anzeige · affiliate link
- Almost Heaven shipping. On the Salem and Pinnacle pages, almostheaven.com says “This sauna ships within 6-8 weeks of purchase.” The same site’s announcement bar says “Quick Ship Kits: 3-5 Days.”
- Select Saunas returns. “Almost Heaven Saunas: Return for any reason, within 30 days of receipt. A 20% restocking fee will apply.” Also: “Our original inbound as well as outbound shipping costs are not refundable and will be deducted from the total refund amount. Please note that we do not offer free returns.” Refund policy at Select Saunas Anzeige · affiliate link
- Select Saunas warranty, Salem page. “Limited lifetime warranty on the Salem sauna room; 5-year limited lifetime warranty on the heater and its components, with a 1-year warranty on the heating elements (coils).” The same page says the sauna is “backed by the original manufacturer's warranty.”
- Backyard Discovery shipping. The shipping page says “Free Driveway Delivery on Every Order” and “We currently deliver to all 48 contiguous US states.” It also says “Infrared saunas include free preferred placement in your garage or front door. Outdoor product preferred placement available for $99.” The driveway option is “Included with every order” and “Delivered to your driveway — no signature needed.” Shipping and delivery at Backyard Discovery
- Backyard Discovery returns. “We will only accept a return if you contact us within 30 days of receipt of your product.” “You are responsible for any and all shipping charges associated with returning an item.” “All returned products MUST be returned in like‐new condition in original packaging.” “We charge a 15% restocking fee for all returned products.” “Unless you cancel prior to your product shipping, the amount of your refund will be the result of the original invoice amount minus shipping charges (outbound plus if any, inbound) minus the restocking fee minus the price of any damaged parts that we have to replace.” Refund policy at Backyard Discovery
- Backyard Discovery outdoor warranty. “Every Backyard Discovery outdoor traditional sauna ships with a 5-year warranty that covers the wood, the heater, the electronics, and the accessories.” “This warranty covers parts and shipping but does not cover labor.” “Original purchaser only. This warranty is non-transferable.” “The warranty is valid in the United States and Canada.” “Natural weathering and color change are expected with outdoor cedar and aren’t considered defects.” Outdoor sauna warranty
- Backyard Discovery infrared warranty. “Every component that ships with your Rylan Indoor Infrared Sauna is covered for 5 full years.” The same page says the warranty covers parts and shipping but does not cover labor. Indoor infrared warranty
Who should pick which
- The 2-person Almost Heaven barrel on this table is the Salem at $4,176, if the LTL curbside line on Select’s Salem page matches the address and the 20% restocking fee is acceptable.
- The Paxton 2–4 barrel lists $3,499, checked 1 Nov 2026, with a 9 kW heater and a larger interior than either Salem interior above. Those are not the same spec.
- The Pinnacle is the 4-person Almost Heaven barrel. The Paxton 4–6 names 4–6 people and a 9 kW heater. Seat range and heater both differ.
- The Timberline lists $9,963 and an 8 kW Harvia, and Select says flatbed. The Henley 4–6 lists $4,999 and a 9 kW PrairieFire, with interior 66" × 63.2" × 73". The stickers are far apart and the boxes are not the same spec.
- For an indoor room on a 120V, 15-amp circuit, the Rylan pages are the infrared cabins above. Almost Heaven’s indoor kits on Select are a different heater type. They are on the lineup.
How we compared
Select prices are the variant prices re-read 2 Nov 2026, 09:13 CET. Maker regular and Fall Favorites prices are from that re-read. The first-option wood name was read again from almostheaven.com product data on 1 Nov 2026. Interior and heater lines for Almost Heaven are from the product pages opened on 31 Oct 2026. Backyard Discovery prices, dimensions, wood, and heater watts are from the product pages opened 1 Nov 2026, 18:50 CET. The collection also lists larger porch and cube models, a Knox infrared sauna, and 4-person Rylan rooms. Their spec tables were not copied, so they are left out. The maker price for a different Timberline title is left out. We did not assemble a sauna. Almost Heaven and Redwood Outdoors · Almost Heaven price table · Select Saunas or the maker · How we make money.
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