Looking for the perfect wood stove for your tiny house, cabin, or RV? In this guide, we review the popular Cubic Mini Wood Stoves—compact, efficient, and built for off-grid living.
What Are Mini Wood Stoves?
Mini wood stoves are compact metal stoves designed to burn wood efficiently. They’re perfect for heating small spaces like cabins, boats, and tiny houses. The flame and heat output are controlled by adjusting airflow, which gives you excellent control and reduces fuel usage.
Benefits of Mini Wood Stoves
Mini wood stoves are ideal for off-grid, minimalist, and sustainable living. Here’s why:
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Low Material Footprint: Made of simple materials like stainless steel, with minimal environmental impact.
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Quick Setup: No complicated gas or electrical systems—just install and burn.
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Efficient Heating: Burn less wood, get more heat.
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Off-Grid Ready: No reliance on rising gas or electric costs.
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Moisture Control: Helps reduce condensation and regulate humidity inside small homes.
About Cubic Mini Stoves
Cubic Mini Wood Stoves is a Canadian company based in Quebec. Founded by Alex Tzabanakis, Cubic was born from a need to heat small spaces efficiently—starting with Alex’s own boat. Today, Cubic designs stoves specifically for compact living spaces like tiny homes, RVs, and boats.
Where Can You Install Mini Stoves?
Cubic stoves can be installed in:
Their small footprint makes them versatile and easy to fit anywhere.
Cubic Mini Stove Models
Cubic offers two models:
Grizzly Mini Stove
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For spaces 200–400 sq ft
Cub Mini Stove
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For spaces 100–200 sq ft
Each model supports:
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Free-standing or mounted installation
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Flue pipe systems
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Add-on accessories
Cubic Grizzly mini wood stove
The Grizzly is Cubic’s larger model, built for mid-sized spaces. Features include:
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Heats up to 400 sq ft
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3-inch firebox
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Stainless steel construction
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Airtight door with double seals
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Minimal smoke output
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Eco-friendly
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Easy installation
Learn more about this mini wood stove: Grizzly Cubic Mini Wood Stove
Cubic Cub mini wood stove
The Cub is perfect for smaller areas. Features include:
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Heats up to 200 sq ft
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5,800 BTU output
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Fits small split logs
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Measures 11″ W x 12″ H x 10.5″ D
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Available in natural, black, or stainless steel
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Same benefits as the Grizzly—just more compact
Accessoires
What’s awesome about cubic is the accessoires they make for their two small wood stove models. Here’s a few of our favorite accessoires:
Water Heater & Dispenser
This accessoire for the Cubic Grizzly wood stove allows you to boil up to 2.5 liters of water in just over half an hour. It’s made of stainless steel and doubles as a humidifier.
Mini Roaster
This mini roaster also is an accessoire for the Grizzly wood stove. The perfect way to cook up some sausages for breakfast or even complete lunch or dinner meals. The roaster has two air vents to control the airflow and a thermometer, so you won’t over- or undercook your meals.
Toolkit
No wood stove is complete without a matching toolkit. Fortunately Cubic has you covered with this stainless steel / brass handled toolkit.
Why We Love Cubic Mini Stoves
What sets Cubic apart:
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Built by real tiny-living users
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Energy-efficient, durable, and beautiful
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User-first design and helpful customer service
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Great web experience and full documentation
Our favorite? The black and brass combo—sleek and timeless.
Real-Life Experience: Heating an Off-Grid Cabin in Oregon
Last fall, we installed the Cubic Cub in a 170 sq ft off-grid cabin just outside Bend, Oregon. With overnight temperatures dropping to 34°F, we were curious how well it would perform.
Within 15–20 minutes, the temperature inside had risen nearly 10°F, using just three small split logs. It kept the space cozy all evening with minimal smoke and zero reliance on gas or electricity. As a bonus, the Mini Roaster let us cook eggs and cinnamon rolls right on top of the stove—perfect for an off-grid breakfast.
Comparison Table
Feature | Cubic Cub | Grizzly Mini |
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Heated Area | 100–200 sq ft | 200–400 sq ft |
BTU Output | 5,800 BTU | ~9,000–10,000 BTU (estimated) |
Stove Dimensions | 11″ W x 12″ H x 10.5″ D | 13″ W x 15″ H x 12″ D |
Firebox Size | Smaller | Larger (holds more wood) |
Weight | ~25 lbs | ~39 lbs |
Colors Available | Natural, Black, Stainless Steel | Black, Stainless Steel |
Best For | Vans, boats, small cabins | Tiny homes, larger RVs, off-grid cabins |
Starting Price | ~$489 USD | ~$649 USD |
Check CubicMiniWoodStoves.com for current pricing and specs.