This place is so cool - the Mountain View is icing on the cake. The yurt itself is well constructed- our first night in Asheville the remnants of a hurricane passed thru and the rain was nothing but a soothing sound to sleep to as it hit the canvas. No leaks at all, and temperature is well controlled. I would guess no need for wood stove except for the coldest nights- your body heat does a great job at keeping the space warm.