Capacity labels can mislead. Buy for how you’ll use the sauna most days (and measure the real footprint), not the maximum marketing seat count. Blazin Saunas offers 1 person through family-size outdoor builds in Outdoor Saunas, each handmade to order in Idaho Falls, East Idaho.
New here? Read the Outdoor Sauna Buying Guide first. Comparing shapes? See barrel vs pod vs cube.
Sizes at a glance
Seats and assembled exterior sizes from each product page. Confirm details on the product page before you plan your base.
| Model | Seats | Exterior (H × D × W) |
|---|---|---|
| Pod Mini | 1 | 78" × 48" × 48" |
| 2 Person Pod | 2 | 77 3/8" × 61 1/4" × 55" |
| 2 Person Barrel | 2 | 6' × 4' × 6' |
| 4 Person Pod | 4 | 78" × 72 1/4" × 58" |
| 4 Person Barrel | 4 | 6' × 6' × 6' |
| Cube (4 person) | 4 | 77 3/8" × 60" × 73 3/8" |
| XL Barrel | 6 to 8 | 6' × 7' × 6' or 6' × 8' × 6' |
| Cube (6 person) | 6 (6x6x6, 6x7x6); 7x7x7 also available | 77 3/8" × 73 1/2" × 73 3/8" (6x6x6) up to 89 3/8" × 85 1/2" × 85 3/8" (7x7x7) |
| Timberline | 6 (Small); 8 (Large) | Small 90" sloping to 84" × 72" × 84"; Large 90" sloping to 84" × 84" × 96" |
| Teton | 4 (5' × 6') up to 10 (8' × 10') | Sizes from 5' × 6' to 8' × 10' (listed on the product page) |
| Blackwood | 6 to 8 (8' × 10'); 12 to 14 (8' × 15') | 8' × 10' or 8' × 15', with an attached changing room |
Solo recovery
Choose a compact pod like the Pod Mini when you want everyday heat therapy without a large patio footprint. It seats 1, and it is the only model with an indoor option (no roof kit needed). Deciding between the two smallest? Read Pod Mini vs 2-Person Pod.
Couples (about 2 person)
A 2-person barrel or 2-person pod is the everyday sweet spot for couples: classic barrel feel or a modern compact pod. Side by side: 2-person barrel vs pod.
Small family / friends (~4 person)
Look at 4-person pods, barrels, and cubes when sessions regularly include kids or guests. Confirm bench layout and headroom on the product page. Families can also read the family outdoor sauna guide and cube vs barrel.
Larger groups (6–8 person)
XL barrels, Cube 6, and larger builds like Timberline, Teton, and Blackwood fit entertaining and multi-person sessions. Plan a larger pad and heater size to match volume; use Harvia Heater Sizing for Barrel Saunas as a reference. The Teton and Blackwood arrive fully built, so plan delivery access and ask us about crane needs. See Teton vs Blackwood. More for big groups: Large outdoor saunas.
Bigger cabin, bigger plan
- Heat: our pods, Pod Mini, cubes, 2 Person Barrel, XL Barrel, and Timberline list 175 to 230°F for the included heater.
- Base: a level, stable base sized to the footprint. See foundation and electrical.
- Heater: wood-burning, electric, or both in one build. Compare in electric vs wood-burning heaters.
- Rules: size can affect setbacks or permits where you live. Read permits and HOA, and ask us about your local rules.
Measure checklist
- Patio / yard clear dimensions (length × width × height clearance)
- Door swing and roof overhang
- Delivery path width
- Who will sit on a typical Tuesday, not only holiday weekends
Review Outdoor Sauna Delivery & Lead Times before finalizing access and timing. Kits take about 4 to 5 weeks to build, then 5 to 10 business days in transit. Pods, barrels, cubes, and the Timberline are $1,250 off the regular price until we are booked up, and they ship free in the contiguous U.S. The Teton and Blackwood are at regular price, with shipping quoted by location and crane needs.
Frequently asked questions
What size outdoor sauna do I need for two people?
For two people, look at the 2 Person Barrel (6' × 4' × 6' exterior) or the 2 Person Pod (77 3/8" × 61 1/4" × 55" exterior). Both seat 2. If you often have a third person, step up to a 4 person model.
What is the smallest Blazin sauna?
The Pod Mini. It seats 1 and measures 78" high × 48" deep × 48" wide assembled, with a 41" × 41" × 71" interior. It is the only model with an indoor option that needs no roof kit.
Which Blazin saunas seat six or more?
The XL Barrel seats 6 to 8, the 6 person Cube seats 6, and the Timberline seats 6 (Small) or 8 (Large). The Teton arrives fully built in sizes from 5' × 6' to 8' × 10'; the 5' × 6' seats 4 and the 8' × 10' seats 10.
Should I size up for guests?
Buy for the people who will use it most weeks, then add room if you host often. A bigger cabin needs a bigger heater and a bigger base, and it takes longer to heat.
How much space do I need around the sauna?
Measure the exterior footprint from the product page, then add room for the door swing, roof overhang, and a clear path for delivery. Your local building department or HOA may also set setbacks, so ask them early. Ask us about your local rules.
Can you help me choose a size?
Yes. Send a photo of your space and tell us who will use it. Call or text (208) 520-6612 · (208) 270-5860, or email support@blazinsaunas.com.
Need a recommendation? Send a photo of your space. Call or text (208) 520-6612 · (208) 270-5860 or email support@blazinsaunas.com.
Not sure which size or shape fits? Use the Which sauna fits me? decision guide or take the sauna quiz.