The Starlight Wood-Burning Hot Tub

Product Description

Rustic Luxury, Modern Comfort

Crafted in North America by Dundalk LeisureCraft, the Starlight Wood-Burning Hot Tub from the Canadian Timber Collection blends rustic charm with contemporary innovation. Featuring an aluminum-lined interior and an optional roll-up cover, this tub offers durability and quick heat retention for a relaxing soak. The white cedar skirt complements other products in the collection, while the western red cedar backrests and tub interior ensure optimal comfort. With an internal heater, enjoy a hot tub experience in under three hours, holding 233 gallons of water.

Natural Elegance, Sustainable Warmth

Handcrafted from the finest Eastern White Cedar, the Starlight Wood Burning Hot Tub embodies eco-friendly luxury. Its wood-burning heater provides off-the-grid relaxation, eliminating the need for electricity and appealing to the environmentally conscious. With sustainably sourced materials, this tub not only offers a serene soaking experience but also contributes to the health of the planet. Enjoy the natural ambiance of fire-heated water for a responsible act of relaxation.

Authentic Tradition, Serene Escape

Honoring tradition, the Starlight's wood-fired heating system offers an authentically natural soaking experience. Experience a gentle rise in temperature, perfect for long, contemplative soaks without mechanical noise from pumps and heaters. Embrace centuries-old tradition with this hot tub, where each soak is a peaceful and warm escape into relaxation beneath the stars.

Handcrafted Gathering, Social Retreat

Meticulously handmade by Dundalk LeisureCraft, the Starlight Wood Burning Hot Tub reflects quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Its spacious design invites social gatherings, providing a communal space to connect with family and friends. More than just a hot tub, it's a communal hearth, fostering storytelling, laughter, and shared moments of joy. Invest in your well-being and social life with the Starlight, where memories are made amidst the rhythm of nature.

• 1 to 2 person capacity
• Wood-burning heating method for a natural & authentic solution
• Fully-assembled tub and ready to install
• Knotty eastern white cedar outside shell for natural elegance & durability
• Aluminum lining for durability and heat retention
• Spacious design for versatility
• Internal wood-burning stove for rapid heating in 2 hours or less with a good quality fire 
  
• Nice and steamy water temperature of 104-105 °F max
• Backrests & tub Interior designed for optimal comfort
• No electricity required, for an off-the-grid experience
• Holds 200+ gallons of water
• Easy to Drain: re-use the water with the easy to use drain to connect to a garden hose
• Easy to Move: relocate the tub anytime
• Optional 2-tier steps for easy access
• Optional roll-up cover to help in reduce heat loss at night or when not in use & keeps water clean (includes child safety locks)
  

Specifications

• Brand: Dundalk Leisurecraft
• Capacity: 1 to 2 person
• Materials:
  
  • Inside Shell: Aluminum Lining or White Plastic
  • Outside Shell: Eastern White Cedar Wood
  • Wood-burning heater: Aluminum internal feed
• Water Capacity: 233 gallons (to the brim) (885 liters) 
• Empty Weight: 701.45lbs
• Shipping Dimensions: Crate Size 86" x 45" x 44" High
• Made in: Canada

Guidelines

Quick Start Guidelines - How to Operate Your Leisurecraft Starlight Wood-Fired Hot Tub

1. Fill the hot tub with water using a hose or natural water source.
2. Build a fire in the firebox:
   • Use crumpled paper, kindling, and small dry logs.
   • Add larger pieces of firewood once the fire is established.
3. Control the fire with the lid (dampener) to regulate air intake.
4. Monitor the water temperature:
   • Stop adding wood once it’s 10°F below your desired bathing temperature (101-104°F).
   • Put the lid on and let the temperature rise on its own.
5. Maintain the fire to keep the desired water temperature during use.

Tips for Optimal Use:

• Always fill the tub with water before lighting the fire.
• Use very dry wood for faster heating.
• To cool overheated water, add cold water and stir with a paddle.
• Use a cover to reduce heat loss when not in use.

Safety Reminders:

• Never operate the wood heater without water in the tub.
• Supervise children at all times.
• Be cautious around the firebox and chimney, as they get hot

Detailed Information

Beyond soaking in a natural hot spring, it’s difficult to imagine a more soothing outdoor experience than enjoying a Leisurecraft Cedar Hot Tub full of steaming hot water, feeling the crisp air around you with nothing but the sound of a crackling fire and the scent of cedar in the background. Investing in a wood fired hot tub is an ideal way to make your space feel like a personal sanctuary while getting back to basics.

Simple and timeless with an elemental design, wood fired hot tubs have a rich history of wellness for the mind, body, and soul, and is still a way that many people reconnect to both themselves and nature today.

The version that we know of today was inspired by the traditional Japanese ofuros – deep soaking tubs crafted from hinoki cypress wood that were intended to be a place of deep spiritual, mental, and physical restoration that cleansed more than just your pores.

Since there is no electricity, no jets or lights, the wood fired hot tub provides a
quiet and aromatic experience.

The Starlight's modern shape, is made with cedar skirting over an aluminum shell and offer more room to stretch out. With a naturally durable and decay-resistant material
like cedar and some basic care, its not uncommon to expect Leisurecraft wood fired hot tubs to last for as long as 20 years.

• How does a wood fired tub work?

The back-to-basics design of a wood fired hot tub means that there is no electricity or electric hookups that heat the water. Instead, things get nice and steamy (104-105 degrees F) thanks to a wood fired heater. To operate a wood fired hot tub, you need to chop the wood, stoke the flames, circulate the water with a paddle to evenly distribute the heat, and put logs in the firebox to maintain the heat. If connecting with nature is your thing, and you’re up for the task of embracing the ritual of heating a wood fired hot tub, it’ll offer you an experience unlike any other.

For many of us, it’s the ritual of putting our heart into what we enjoy most, whether a special meal, fancy cocktail, gourmet coffee drink, or pared down wood fired hot tub soak, we know for certain that fast doesn’t always mean better, and sometimes the art of slowing down is exactly what we need most. Wood fired hot tubs are not about instant gratification, and in our view – that’s the whole point. They allow us to slow down and be still for a moment, requiring a ritualistic labor of love to fill and heat the water to whatever temperature you choose to soak in. 

Leisurecraft Hot tubs use a submersible hot tub heater made from durable marine grade aluminum that resists corrosion, and surprise, is submerged in the hot tub. An underwater stove might sound oxymoronic, but what makes it work are the above water stove pipe, chimney, and stove door that allow you to build a fire and control air intake, thus controlling the temperature. Bathers and the stove are kept safely apart by the built in wooden fence.
Overall, submersible stoves are often considered the best choice because they heat water twice as fast by making the transfer of heat more efficient.

• How long does a wood fired hot tub take to heat?
  

To bring your Leisurecraft Starlight wood fired hot tub water temperature to 105° F expect a period of two hours, depending on the outside temperatures. Its worth noting that the initial heat time is different from the time it takes to heat back up after it's already been heated. Factors that affect the initial heat time include: the temperature of the water, the outside temperature, the quality of the firewood being used for the fire, the amount of water, if lids or covers are being placed on top while the water heats, and whether you stir the tub with a paddle to circulate the water for even heat distribution among other factors. 

Internal wood burning hot tub heaters are known as a “snorkel” stove design. The main distinction is that the internal firebox heats the water by sitting in the tub itself. Internal heaters heat faster because 100% of the heat generated from the firebox transfer directly into the water, making it more efficient to heat. It’s a safer way to heat your wood burning hot tub because the submerged firebox won't burn a person and is also partitioned by a wood fence which prevents contact with the chimney which is very hot and will cause burns.

It is important to use a lid or cover when the hot tub is not in use, as it will reduce heat loss. If you enjoy the process of building a fire and keeping it stoked while anticipating the eventual soak, then a wood fired tub is for you. In other words, it’s about “the process”.

• How to heat a wood fired hot tub?
  

DO not Operate the Wood Heater without filling the Hot Tub with Water!

Operating a Leisurecraft wood fired hot tub is simple, but it takes practice to get the temperature exactly where you like it. Similar to lighting a fire, you’ll need matches, kindling, paper, some bigger pieces of wood, and of course, a source of water and a hose to fill it.

Using a hose, fill your hot tub with water. Water isn’t always abundant at off-grid properties, and we don’t want to see it go to waste, so we recommend filling your tub from a natural water source if you have access to a lake, stream or pond. You can pump it from the source and re-use the water for the garden or watering the grass when your done with it or drain it back into the lake or stream (so long as you aren’t using any chemicals).
Always fill the tub before lighting the fire, or you risk the firebox combusting, which can cause property damage, bodily injury, and a broken hot tub and heater.

Once the tub is full of water, build a fire in the firebox by placing crumpled paper in the bottom of the heater, placing kindling on top of the paper, then adding small dry logs. Note that the wood should be very dry! Light the paper and leave the lid open to allow airflow. A draft will help establish the fire. Once the fires is established, add larger pieces of firewood, controlling the fire with the lid which acts as a dampener controlling the air intake. Check the temperature of the water and once it reaches 10 degrees within your desired bathing temperature (usually 101- 104 °F) stop adding wood, put the lid on, and allow the temperature to rise on its own. Some wood fired hot tub heaters are more efficient than others, requiring more or less wood to establish and maintain the fire. Leisurecraft wood burning hot tubs don’t face a challenge of getting hot, but rather, of becoming too hot, so stop adding wood before it reaches your desired bathing temperature to avoid overheating. If it does overheat, add some cold water with a hose and stir the water with a paddle to evenly distribute.

Maintain the fire to keep the water at the desired temperature. Wood fired hot tubs are designed differently, with some models offering more heat efficiency than others. Leisurecraft wood burning hot tubs are designed to offer superior heat retention and will maintain their temperature throughout the day with just an armful of wood and will drop just 5-10 degrees overnight. Use a cover to help in reducing heat loss at night or when not in use. Put a log on in the morning while you drink your coffee, and by the time your finished eating your toast, it’ll be back up to bathing temperature and ready to enjoy for the day. Leisurecraft wood burning hot tubs are designed intentionally with an internal wood heater for optimal heat properties and safety.

• How to clean a wood fired hot tub

Leisurecraft wood fired hot tubs are extremely easy to maintain if your hot tub is being used occasionally, such as weekend use or at the cabin or cottage. It can be used chemically free and with very simple maintenance. Wood fired hot tubs do not require chemical water treatments like electric hot tubs do because they don’t stand with hot water in them for weeks and months at a time. Japanese onsen bathing involves showering before entering the tub and soaking in chemical free, natural water. Because Leisurecraft hot tubs are inexpensive to heat and the water can be repurposed for irrigation or back into the natural
environment it came from, many of our customers opt for this type of bathing.

To clean, just empty, wipe down with soap and water, rinse and then refill when you’re ready to use it again. To clean the hot tub heater, you can use our aluminum ash scoop to remove the ash from the firebox.

What's in the Box

• Fully-Assembled Starlight Wood-Burning Hot Tub, Ready to be Installed, including:
  • Tub
  • 2 Backrests
  • Hardware for the Drain Assembly
  • Wood-Burning Heater
  • Chimney
• The Starlight Wood Burning Hot Tub Installation Instructions
• 5 Years Limited Warranty

Installation

Dundalk Leisurecraft The Starlight Wood Burning Hot Tub Installation Instructions

Free Shipping & Returns

Yes, we truly offer FREE shipping! Your order will be delivered at no extra cost to any location within the lower 48 states.

For shipping inquiries to Alaska or Hawaii, feel free to reach out via our live chat—we’d be happy to provide a custom freight quote.

Crate Size: 84" x 45" x 44"High

Please find hereafter the full Dundalk LeisureCraft Delivery Policy: Dundalk LeisureCraft Delivery Policy

Regarding Returns, please refer to our Returns & Refund Policy.

Warranty

The Dundalk Collection by LeisureCraft Inc. Hot Tubs are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship under normal/residential use for a period of five (5) years, as applicable, from the date of receipt of the product. This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear and/or natural weather conditions. This warranty does not cover regular required maintenance of the sauna, (eg. cleaning or staining the sauna) refer to your sauna assembly manual for maintenance guidelines. This warranty does not cover misuse or negligence and the manufacturer and associated retailers are not liable for any injury or damage caused by the product. This warranty is a parts only warranty and any service or labor costs would not be considered as part of the 5 year warranty.

This warranty does not cover burned or melted hot tub heaters do to starting the fire without water in the heater and hot tub, DO NOT light a fire in the heater until the heater and tub or both full with water.