FWIW, we looked into pellet stoves for both our permanent home and at the lake. We eventually decided to stay with a wood stove at home and got a gas-fired stove at the lake.
While we liked the convenience of pellets over wood, we were scared off by the many cautions given about the maintenance and cleaning required of a pellet stove. It seemed that they needed regular and laborious cleanings to keep them functioning and efficient. Those that have them can better tell if this is true.
While more expensive, we are very happy with the propane stove. We don't use it often enough for the cost to be a large issue (though it does hurt with today's prices!). It is very nice to arrive on a Friday night and flick a switch to take the chill off. Or do the same on a chilly morning.
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