A WOOD-FIRED hot tub is not for everyone. I know because six months ago I purchased one from a Canadian company called Goodland, based in Bowen Island, British Columbia. It’s a handsome object ...

The Wood Burning Hot Tub doesn’t have electronic boards full of bright lights or loud jets. Instead, it sits quietly, purposely letting nature provide the noise and light.

Commercial wood-fired cedar hot tubs cost from $3,000 to $7,000. Aside from wanting to avoid this expense, we really wanted the joy and satisfaction of building our own .

Soak, splash, or shower under the sky. From South Africa to Uganda, these dreamy stays bring you closer to nature.

Don’t forget to soak in the wood-burning hot tub. From $456 per night. BOOK NOW. Cozy Treehouse. Location: Sanbornton, New Hampshire. Perks: Shared beach access, snowmobile trails, grill.