Hot Tub Journal

From crackling fire and cedar scent to off grid simplicity, learn the practical and eco friendly reasons to choose a wood fired hot tub, plus when hybrid or electric heat makes sense.

Fill it with fresh water, lake water or straight from the ocean. Light a fire in the submerged firebox and let it come up to temperature, from around two hours on the Small to about five on the Large. Soak at 101 to 104°F, and hold it there on roughly an armful of wood a day.

A wood fired hot tub can be a premium Airbnb amenity that makes a stay feel more memorable and more bookable. This guide shares founder-led tips on guest safety, water care, winter use, and how to make hosting with a wood fired hot tub easier.

Heat-up time depends on size, starting water temperature and the weather. As a guide: around two hours for the Small, three for the Standard, and about five for the Large. What affects it, and how to get there faster.

Everything worth knowing before and after you buy: how wood fired hot tubs work, how to heat and hold temperature, sizing, siting, drainage, winter use, delivery, and the construction details that separate a tub you keep for decades from one you replace.

The size difference between AlumiTubs models is smaller than most people expect, and the practical differences in running costs, water use, and wood consumption are modest once the tub is at temperature. The main decision is how many people you want to soak with comfortably, and whether you want the option to host more. When in doubt, future-proof the decision.

This guide addresses the most common assumptions about hot tub sizing, sets the record straight, and gives you a clear framework for making the right call.