It seems like a lot of money for a backyard stove, having used it, I wold pay more. This is the single greatest purchase I have made for home and I am including the TVS and my bed. The Yukon is just big enough to feel substantial and just small enough to not be overwhelming. It really makes so little smoke it seems magical. Something I was not expecting but enjoy about it is the height that the heat begins radiating out is near the top so we could snuggle up to this great fire without it melting off our skin. You will be satisfied!