The “fireplace” is really a wood burning stove. This one would have been great, however, the wood provided was green, not seasoned and dry enough to build a nice, cozy fire. I have built many fires in wood stoves, so lack of experience is not an issue. There was nice kindling and newspaper provided, and starting was easy, but the wood was too green to burn as it should. So, just a quick kindling fire to take the chill off, but no lasting enjoyment.
This was just a minor disappointment. We had a great time!