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Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna

Almost Heaven Wood Types

Hemfir

Sourced from the Northwest corner of the United States, our Hemfir lumber is an excellent option for a budget-friendly sauna kit. Popular with indoor saunas, it can also be used in an outdoor application. Offering a consistent and natural white coloration, it can be stained with a clear or tinted stain to protect, promote, and enhance the natural beauty of this gorgeous lumber!

Rustic Red Cedar

A customer favorite! Offering natural resistance to the elements and to pests, a Rustic Cedar sauna will offer many years of sauna enjoyment. With varying tones of red, brown, and white it is guaranteed to match any setting it’s constructed in. The aromatics of the Western Red Cedar it’s made from are second to none, amplifying the relaxation in your sauna. With many reporting improved sleep quality from their cedar sauna, it is an excellent and popular choice to add to your daily routine!

Onyx

Sleek, Stylish, and Striking, the Onyx Canopy Barrel will be a picturesque addition to your backyard. Our Cedar Lumber is stained on the interior and exterior, offering a uniform look inside and out. Accented with an Arched Glass door, it will be the envy of anyone who has the privilege of using your beautiful sauna!

Arcadian

Made from Thermally Modified Hemlock from the Pacific Northwest, the Arcadian upgrade is the platinum lumber option for your sauna! Fortified at the molecular level through a process call Thermal Modification, your sauna will have enhanced resilience to the elements, exceptional durability, and a rich and darkened hue that is sure to be the centerpiece of your backyard paradise.

Stain Type Hemfir test

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Hemfir Wood

Natural

Elevate the aesthetics of your sauna with our DIY Natural Sauna Stain. This versatile stain enhances the innate beauty of the wood, showcasing its grain and color while adding a protective layer. Whether you're refurbishing your sauna's interior or building a new one, our Natural Sauna Stain effortlessly brings out the timeless charm of the sauna, making it an inviting retreat.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Hemfir Wood

Walnut

Transform your sauna into a luxurious escape with our Walnut DIY Sauna Stain. Designed for easy use by both beginners and seasoned DIY enthusiasts, this stain creates a rich, deep brown hue that complements the sauna's ambiance. Elevate the look and feel of your sauna project effortlessly using our Walnut Sauna Stain.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Hemfir Wood

Teak

Create a spa-like atmosphere in your sauna with our DIY Teak Sauna Stain. This stain enhances the wood's natural golden tones, giving your sauna a warm, inviting glow. Whether you're revitalizing an outdoor sauna or adding accents to an indoor sauna, our Teak Sauna Stain adds a touch of luxury and durability, making your sauna look and feel rejuvenating.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Hemfir Wood

Larch

Embrace the rustic charm of Larch wood in your sauna with our DIY Larch Sauna Stain. Tailored for various sauna DIY projects, this stain brings out the unique character of Larch, offering a weathered, timeless appearance. With our Larch Sauna Stain, you can effortlessly create captivating, nature-inspired sauna designs, making your sauna a visually stunning and tranquil space.

Stain Type Cedar

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Hemfir Wood

Natural

Elevate the aesthetics of your sauna with our DIY Natural Sauna Stain. This versatile stain enhances the innate beauty of the wood, showcasing its grain and color while adding a protective layer. Whether you're refurbishing your sauna's interior or building a new one, our Natural Sauna Stain effortlessly brings out the timeless charm of the sauna, making it an inviting retreat.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Hemfir Wood

Walnut

Transform your sauna into a luxurious escape with our Walnut DIY Sauna Stain. Designed for easy use by both beginners and seasoned DIY enthusiasts, this stain creates a rich, deep brown hue that complements the sauna's ambiance. Elevate the look and feel of your sauna project effortlessly using our Walnut Sauna Stain.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Hemfir Wood

Teak

Create a spa-like atmosphere in your sauna with our DIY Teak Sauna Stain. This stain enhances the wood's natural golden tones, giving your sauna a warm, inviting glow. Whether you're revitalizing an outdoor sauna or adding accents to an indoor sauna, our Teak Sauna Stain adds a touch of luxury and durability, making your sauna look and feel rejuvenating.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Hemfir Wood

Larch

Embrace the rustic charm of Larch wood in your sauna with our DIY Larch Sauna Stain. Tailored for various sauna DIY projects, this stain brings out the unique character of Larch, offering a weathered, timeless appearance. With our Larch Sauna Stain, you can effortlessly create captivating, nature-inspired sauna designs, making your sauna a visually stunning and tranquil space.

Stain Type Arcadian

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Hemfir Wood

Natural

Elevate the aesthetics of your sauna with our DIY Natural Sauna Stain. This versatile stain enhances the innate beauty of the wood, showcasing its grain and color while adding a protective layer. Whether you're refurbishing your sauna's interior or building a new one, our Natural Sauna Stain effortlessly brings out the timeless charm of the sauna, making it an inviting retreat.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Hemfir Wood

Walnut

Transform your sauna into a luxurious escape with our Walnut DIY Sauna Stain. Designed for easy use by both beginners and seasoned DIY enthusiasts, this stain creates a rich, deep brown hue that complements the sauna's ambiance. Elevate the look and feel of your sauna project effortlessly using our Walnut Sauna Stain.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Hemfir Wood

Teak

Create a spa-like atmosphere in your sauna with our DIY Teak Sauna Stain. This stain enhances the wood's natural golden tones, giving your sauna a warm, inviting glow. Whether you're revitalizing an outdoor sauna or adding accents to an indoor sauna, our Teak Sauna Stain adds a touch of luxury and durability, making your sauna look and feel rejuvenating.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Hemfir Wood

Larch

Embrace the rustic charm of Larch wood in your sauna with our DIY Larch Sauna Stain. Tailored for various sauna DIY projects, this stain brings out the unique character of Larch, offering a weathered, timeless appearance. With our Larch Sauna Stain, you can effortlessly create captivating, nature-inspired sauna designs, making your sauna a visually stunning and tranquil space.

DIY assembly Easy DIY assembly Efficient barrel design Efficient design Electric Heater Elegant design High-quality materials
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Charleston Canopy Barrel sauna with a glass door.
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Outdoor Charleston Canopy Barrel sauna with a glass door.
Charleston Canopy Barrel sauna with wood door and glass window.
Side view of Charleston Canopy Barrel sauna.
Rear view of the Charleston 4-person barrel sauna.
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna
Product Overview

With the Charleston, there is no such thing as too functional. Measuring 6’x8’, we allotted two feet of space for the exterior benches. This provides more space to cool off after the sauna or store water, towels, clothes, or even plants! The six feet of interior space is heated by a Harvia 6kW electric heater. Properly installed, the heater included in your sauna kit should consistently achieve temperatures of 175-185F in 45-60 minutes, or you can delay the start time up to eight hours. Relaxation is only a few steps away with the Charleston barrel sauna!

 

Please note, due to its size, this unit ships via flatbed. Please review the Flatbed Shipping Policy to ensure you are prepared for your sauna's arrival!

NOTE: This sauna has an expected shipping lead time of 4-8 weeks based on location.

Charleston 4 Person Canopy Barrel Sauna

Almost Heaven Wood Types

Hemfir

Sourced from the Northwest corner of the United States, our Hemfir lumber is an excellent option for a budget-friendly sauna kit. Popular with indoor saunas, it can also be used in an outdoor application. Offering a consistent and natural white coloration, it can be stained with a clear or tinted stain to protect, promote, and enhance the natural beauty of this gorgeous lumber!

Rustic Red Cedar

A customer favorite! Offering natural resistance to the elements and to pests, a Rustic Cedar sauna will offer many years of sauna enjoyment. With varying tones of red, brown, and white it is guaranteed to match any setting it’s constructed in. The aromatics of the Western Red Cedar it’s made from are second to none, amplifying the relaxation in your sauna. With many reporting improved sleep quality from their cedar sauna, it is an excellent and popular choice to add to your daily routine!

Onyx

Sleek, Stylish, and Striking, the Onyx Canopy Barrel will be a picturesque addition to your backyard. Our Cedar Lumber is stained on the interior and exterior, offering a uniform look inside and out. Accented with an Arched Glass door, it will be the envy of anyone who has the privilege of using your beautiful sauna!

Arcadian

Made from Thermally Modified Hemlock from the Pacific Northwest, the Arcadian upgrade is the platinum lumber option for your sauna! Fortified at the molecular level through a process call Thermal Modification, your sauna will have enhanced resilience to the elements, exceptional durability, and a rich and darkened hue that is sure to be the centerpiece of your backyard paradise.

Stain Type Hemfir test

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Hemfir Wood

Natural

Elevate the aesthetics of your sauna with our DIY Natural Sauna Stain. This versatile stain enhances the innate beauty of the wood, showcasing its grain and color while adding a protective layer. Whether you're refurbishing your sauna's interior or building a new one, our Natural Sauna Stain effortlessly brings out the timeless charm of the sauna, making it an inviting retreat.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Hemfir Wood

Walnut

Transform your sauna into a luxurious escape with our Walnut DIY Sauna Stain. Designed for easy use by both beginners and seasoned DIY enthusiasts, this stain creates a rich, deep brown hue that complements the sauna's ambiance. Elevate the look and feel of your sauna project effortlessly using our Walnut Sauna Stain.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Hemfir Wood

Teak

Create a spa-like atmosphere in your sauna with our DIY Teak Sauna Stain. This stain enhances the wood's natural golden tones, giving your sauna a warm, inviting glow. Whether you're revitalizing an outdoor sauna or adding accents to an indoor sauna, our Teak Sauna Stain adds a touch of luxury and durability, making your sauna look and feel rejuvenating.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Hemfir Wood

Larch

Embrace the rustic charm of Larch wood in your sauna with our DIY Larch Sauna Stain. Tailored for various sauna DIY projects, this stain brings out the unique character of Larch, offering a weathered, timeless appearance. With our Larch Sauna Stain, you can effortlessly create captivating, nature-inspired sauna designs, making your sauna a visually stunning and tranquil space.

Stain Type Cedar

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Hemfir Wood

Natural

Elevate the aesthetics of your sauna with our DIY Natural Sauna Stain. This versatile stain enhances the innate beauty of the wood, showcasing its grain and color while adding a protective layer. Whether you're refurbishing your sauna's interior or building a new one, our Natural Sauna Stain effortlessly brings out the timeless charm of the sauna, making it an inviting retreat.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Hemfir Wood

Walnut

Transform your sauna into a luxurious escape with our Walnut DIY Sauna Stain. Designed for easy use by both beginners and seasoned DIY enthusiasts, this stain creates a rich, deep brown hue that complements the sauna's ambiance. Elevate the look and feel of your sauna project effortlessly using our Walnut Sauna Stain.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Hemfir Wood

Teak

Create a spa-like atmosphere in your sauna with our DIY Teak Sauna Stain. This stain enhances the wood's natural golden tones, giving your sauna a warm, inviting glow. Whether you're revitalizing an outdoor sauna or adding accents to an indoor sauna, our Teak Sauna Stain adds a touch of luxury and durability, making your sauna look and feel rejuvenating.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Hemfir Wood

Larch

Embrace the rustic charm of Larch wood in your sauna with our DIY Larch Sauna Stain. Tailored for various sauna DIY projects, this stain brings out the unique character of Larch, offering a weathered, timeless appearance. With our Larch Sauna Stain, you can effortlessly create captivating, nature-inspired sauna designs, making your sauna a visually stunning and tranquil space.

Stain Type Arcadian

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Natural w/Hemfir Wood

Natural

Elevate the aesthetics of your sauna with our DIY Natural Sauna Stain. This versatile stain enhances the innate beauty of the wood, showcasing its grain and color while adding a protective layer. Whether you're refurbishing your sauna's interior or building a new one, our Natural Sauna Stain effortlessly brings out the timeless charm of the sauna, making it an inviting retreat.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Walnut w/Hemfir Wood

Walnut

Transform your sauna into a luxurious escape with our Walnut DIY Sauna Stain. Designed for easy use by both beginners and seasoned DIY enthusiasts, this stain creates a rich, deep brown hue that complements the sauna's ambiance. Elevate the look and feel of your sauna project effortlessly using our Walnut Sauna Stain.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Teak w/Hemfir Wood

Teak

Create a spa-like atmosphere in your sauna with our DIY Teak Sauna Stain. This stain enhances the wood's natural golden tones, giving your sauna a warm, inviting glow. Whether you're revitalizing an outdoor sauna or adding accents to an indoor sauna, our Teak Sauna Stain adds a touch of luxury and durability, making your sauna look and feel rejuvenating.

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Cedar Wood

Larch Cedar Swatch

Larch w/Hemfir Wood

Larch

Embrace the rustic charm of Larch wood in your sauna with our DIY Larch Sauna Stain. Tailored for various sauna DIY projects, this stain brings out the unique character of Larch, offering a weathered, timeless appearance. With our Larch Sauna Stain, you can effortlessly create captivating, nature-inspired sauna designs, making your sauna a visually stunning and tranquil space.

DIY assembly Easy DIY assembly Efficient barrel design Efficient design Electric Heater Elegant design High-quality materials
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Hemfir

Hemfir is lighter in color with small tight knots that give its rustic appearance. Rustic Fir is our most popular lumber for indoor saunas and is also ideal for exterior applications. The exterior of the sauna can be left natural or stained or painted as desired. This lumber is sourced from North America.

Features
Specifications
Shipping
Care & Maintenance
FAQs
Features
Lumber
Ball-and-socket lumber: 1 ⅜″ thick
Glass
Any glass features are tempered
Hardware
Stainless steel bands, hinges, heater and fasteners
Lighting
Interior LED light
Accessories
Sauna stones included
Specifications
  • Holds up to four people
  • Heater Size: 6kW/8kW, 240V, 30/40-amp electrical requirement, hardwire connect
  • Lighting Electrical: 110V, 15-amp service, plug-in connect
  • Assembled Size: 72″W x 94″D x 75 ⅜″H
  • Interior Room Size: 69 ¼″W x 63 ⅜″D x 69 ¼″H
  • Interior Bench Dimensions: 16″W x 63 ⅜″L x 17″H
  • Canopy Porch Size: 69 ¼″W x 25 ½″D x 69 ¼″H
  • Exterior Bench Dimensions: 16″W x 24″L x 25″H
  • Cradle Dimensions 54 ⅝" x 6"

Sauna Construction Manual

Shipping

The Charleston will ship via a dedicated Flatbed Truck delivery.

Shipping dimensions:

  • Shipping weight: 1000-1100 lbs
  • Shipping size: 99L x 44"W x 44"H

Note: All dimensions are approximate

Care & Maintenance

To best preserve and enhance your investment, be sure to wipe down the interior and vacuum as needed. Maintenance products, such as the heater and sauna cleaners and exterior sauna stains are additional recommendations on how to best preserve your sauna. 

On an annual basis, it is recommended you hand vacuum the heater cavity, clean or replace heater stones as needed, and use a low-pressure wash on the exterior of the sauna. For barrel saunas, check the exterior for loose parts. Find additional information on how to best care for and maintain your sauna here.

FAQs

Why does the canopy bench look bigger for the Charleston than the other models?

The Charleston model offers the longest canopy bench. It is 2 feet deep whereas our other canopy barrels have a 1 foot deep canopy bench.

Customize your Charleston!

Our Canopy Barrel Saunas are available in either Rustic Fir or Rustic Cedar, the optimal lumber of choice because of its natural resistance to the elements, its characteristic aroma, and its softwood properties. Rustic red cedar is also ideal because it will remain comfortable to the touch even when used in the extreme heat of a sauna. If you look closely at our saunas; you’ll also notice that we use thick tempered glass and stainless-steel hardware to support the integrity and durability of the unit as a whole. Lumber is just one of the options you can customize when you directly order through Almost Heaven.

DIY Sauna Kit - The Charleston

The simple grace of a barrel-shaped sauna is found in its ball-and-socket profile, held in place by sturdy stainless-steel bands and minimal fasteners. This arrangement allows the lumber staves to expand and contract to form a tight seal, and the unit sits on polymer support cradles that lift the sauna undercarriage off the ground. The Canopy Barrel Sauna is an expressive take on our classic Barrel Sauna – a design noted for its efficiency, even distribution of heat, and visual appeal. By taking the front round section and setting it back into the sauna, we’ve created a visually appealing and useful outside sitting area – a place to hold towels or drinks or to serve as a relaxing place to cool off between sauna rounds.



To view the longer installation video click here.

Customer Reviews

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David Domstein
Even better than expected

We based our decision to purchase our Almost Heaven Sauna largely on the excellent reviews.

As great as the reviews were, our sauna has exceeded our expectations.

It was easy and quick to assemble and heats quickly. We used it in the rain today with only a few drips.

We are the envy of our friends and neighbors.

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Laurence E Pancoast
A great addition to lifestyle and home.

The Almost Heaven Sauna has added a lot to the quality of my life. 2 to sometimes 3 saunas a week (Fall- early Spring) are something I truly look forward to at the end of the day. Relaxing, quiet, peaceful. I think my sleep quality is improved and my blood pressure drops. Nice halving friends over too. They call from the ski slopes and ask me to turn on the heater. They leave happy.

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Theresa Wisner
Great sauna

We’ve had our sauna for over a year. Putting it together was a breeze for the two of us because the instructions were so clear. It’s held up beautifully. The element in the heater did go out, but Almost Heaven replaced it, and even put an extra in. We would absolutely purchase this again.

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Karen D
Customer review

I purchased my 4 person Charleston canopy barrel sauna direct from Almost Heaven in December 2017. While it shipped the first week of February, weather here in the Rocky Mountains delayed assembly until March 2018. We had a few issues with assembly but nothing major. A call to customer service quickly got the missing parts shipped out and those will be installed as soon as received. The bench seat supports needed trimming just a bit to get them level. The electrician is here today wiring it up and with luck (again it’s the Rockies) I’ll be enjoying it tonight. I fell in love with sauna while on vacation in Scandinavia. Enjoyed my first Almost Heaven sauna at River Bend Hot Springs Resort in NM last fall. That was all it took for me to place my order. Customer service is friendly and very professional.

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