{"product_id":"leisurecraft-minipod-sauna","title":"Leisurecraft MiniPOD Sauna","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeisurecraft MiniPOD\u003c\/strong\u003e is the one people buy for the shape. The arched teardrop profile is the most distinctive silhouette in the range, and unlike a barrel it springs from a wide flat base — so the floor stays usable right out to the walls instead of curving away under your feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a genuinely different object in a garden. A barrel reads as equipment. A pod reads as architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is built in \u003cstrong\u003eEastern White Cedar\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the Western Red most outdoor saunas use. Eastern White runs cooler to the touch at the same air temperature, so the benches are comfortable to sit on bare. It carries a milder scent that doesn't overwhelm a small room at heat. And it is naturally rot and insect resistant without treatment, so it will sit outdoors through a Minnesota winter without a maintenance ritual of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is solid single-piece cedar, not laminate or veneer over a frame, under a triple-layered roof — cedar planking, an ice and water shield, and black asphalt shingles over the top. Stainless hardware throughout, because anything else corrodes in a room that lives at high humidity by design. It arrives as a ready-to-assemble kit, and most owners put it together over a weekend with a second pair of hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares to a barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MiniPOD and the Harmony barrel are within a few hundred dollars of each other, but the pod holds noticeably more air — 264 cubic feet against 200. It also gives you a wider usable floor and a shape a lot of people simply prefer looking at. The barrel gives you slightly more interior height and a marginally lower price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither is the better sauna. Pick the one you would rather see out of the kitchen window.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery MiniPOD ships as a complete, usable sauna rather than a shell with a shopping list attached:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pod, in solid Eastern White Cedar with a triple-layered roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003e8kW electric heater\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the rocks and safety railing it needs to run properly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flat floor heat shield that sits beneath the heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA starter accessory set — bucket, ladle, thermometer and sand timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will need a licensed electrician for the circuit. Everything else is in the crate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sauna requires a licensed electrician and a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e240V, 50A circuit on 8-gauge wire\u003c\/strong\u003e. No GFCI breaker is required. These are the manufacturer's guidelines; your electrician makes the final call based on the run and local code.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately two months from order. Leisurecraft saunas are built to order rather than pulled from stock, and we would rather tell you that now than after checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuilt your way — what this page doesn't show\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe build above is the one we'd recommend, not the limit of what's possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e These saunas are made to order, one at a time, and the factory will build them to spec. What you see here is configured for the way most people actually use a sauna. It is a fraction of what can be done.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo give you a sense of the real range:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood-fired instead of electric.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MiniPOD takes a wood burner — TimberGlow, Narvi Kaamos, Narvi Kuru or Narvi NC Black, with the chimney routed to suit where the pod sits. Worth asking about if the sauna is going somewhere without easy power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA different electric heater.\u003c\/strong\u003e We fit the Harvia KIP by default. The Homecraft Apex, Apex Mini, Revive and Revive Slim are all available, in several outputs, with WiFi or local touchpad control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof and finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alternative roof treatments, and Livos Alis penetrating oils in Light Teak, Black, Sesame or Bongossi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting, benches and accessories.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauna lighting and SaunaGlo LED bars, alternative bench layouts, an adjustable installation base in place of the flat plate, and upgraded Deluxe or Supreme accessory packages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the build you want isn't on this page, that usually means we can get it rather than that it doesn't exist. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eSend us a note through our contact form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — tell us the model and what you'd change. We'll come back with options and real pricing, normally within one to two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are an authorized Leisurecraft dealer, and a custom build carries the same \u003cstrong\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e as anything else on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern White Cedar, solid single-piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e 85.5\" W × 85\" D × 84\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80.25\" W × 75.5\" D × 76.75\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264 cu ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeating Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoof:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple-layered — cedar planking, ice and water shield, black asphalt shingles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8kW electric, included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-Up Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240V, single phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50A dedicated circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire Gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 gauge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGFCI Breaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrician:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required for installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84\" L × 45\" W × 44\" H, shipped on a pallet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A level, solid base — concrete pad, wood deck, patio stone or crushed stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Customer-side, ready-to-assemble kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood-Fired Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available through a custom build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Leisurecraft MiniPOD carries a \u003cstrong\u003e5-year warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e on the sauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSauna:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater:\u003c\/strong\u003e covered by its own manufacturer's warranty, which varies by heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor full details, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leisurecraft.com\/warranty-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLeisurecraft warranty page\u003c\/a\u003e, where you can also register your product. Questions on coverage? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLeisurecraft Shipping \u0026amp; Return Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a made-to-order freight item, and the delivery works differently than a parcel shipment. The terms below are specific to Leisurecraft and replace our general shipping and returns policy. Please read this section before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leisurecraft saunas are built to order rather than pulled from stock, and they are delivered by dedicated freight to a residential address rather than by parcel carrier. That delivery is included in the price you see, so there is no separate freight charge at checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo additional freight charge\u003c\/strong\u003e within the continental USA. Alaska and Hawaii by quote.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurbside or end-of-driveway delivery by an 18-wheeler.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trucking company will not back into a driveway and is not responsible for unloading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrate size: 84\" long × 45\" wide × 44\" high\u003c\/strong\u003e, shipped on a pallet. This is the manufacturer's figure for the MiniPOD specifically, not an estimate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your liftgate before you order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crates over 84 inches ship without one, and the MiniPOD sits right at that limit — so a liftgate is usually possible but is not guaranteed. Confirm it with us at order. If one isn't available you will need a forklift, a collection from the freight terminal, or a rented tilt-tow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspect on arrival.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damage or missing-component claims must be filed within 30 days of receipt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately two months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeisurecraft saunas are built to order, so the cancellation and return terms are tighter than most of what we carry. Worth reading before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-hour cancellation window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours of being placed. After that the build has entered production and cannot be cancelled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo returns\u003c\/strong\u003e on Leisurecraft saunas under normal circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf a return is authorized,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003cstrong\u003e25% restocking fee\u003c\/strong\u003e applies, plus all freight costs back to the factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrived damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e That is a freight claim, not a return, and must be reported within 30 days of receipt. Contact us and we will handle it with the manufacturer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eTalk to us\u003c\/a\u003e before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leisurecraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44076449726538,"sku":"CTC77M","price":7860.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/0118\/7146\/files\/ct-minipod-hero.jpg?v=1787062875","url":"https:\/\/motiontheorylabs.com\/products\/leisurecraft-minipod-sauna","provider":"Motion Theory Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}