Backyard Discovery Arcadia Cedar Wood Gazebo 14x12
- Floor Area: 168 sq ft
- Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant
- Ultraviolet Light Protection: Yes
- Frame Material: Wood
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Backyard Discovery built real snow and wind numbers into this cedar hardtop gazebo, though those ratings only hold if it goes in anchored exactly per the manual.
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ASIN: B0DNV82QTPCategory: Gazebos
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Overview
The Arcadia is a 14 by 12-foot cedar-framed hardtop gazebo with a galvanized steel roof rated to 8,700 pounds or 30 inches of snow and winds to 100 mph when anchored. It ships with a built-in PowerPort offering 3 outlets and 3 USB ports for outdoor electronics.
Backyard Discovery backs the frame with a 5-year warranty and cuts the posts to 6 by 6 inches for load-bearing strength, pairing pre-cut, pre-drilled cedar with the BILT app for guided assembly rather than a paper manual. The PowerPort needs its own power source run to the structure since none is included, so it is a convenience feature rather than a plug-and-play one.
- 14 x 12 foot cedar frame, steel hardtop roof
- Rated to 8,700 lb / 30 in snow, 100 mph wind
- Built-in PowerPort, 3 outlets plus 3 USB ports
- 5-year warranty, BILT app assembly
Who it's for
Homeowners wanting a permanent, weather-rated shade structure for a patio or deck, and who are prepared for a real assembly project and ideally a power run to the PowerPort, are the right buyer. It is not a fit for anyone wanting a quick pop-up or a portable canopy.
Pros and cons
- Rated for real snow and wind loads when anchored
- Built-in PowerPort adds 3 outlets and 3 USB ports
- Pre-cut, pre-drilled cedar with app-guided assembly
- 5-year warranty on the structure
- Weather ratings only apply if anchored exactly per instructions
- PowerPort needs a separate power source, not included
- Large 14x12 footprint means a substantial assembly project
Performance notes
The 29-gauge steel roof and 6x6 cedar posts carry the rated 8,700-pound and 100-mph figures, but Backyard Discovery is specific that those numbers only hold when the gazebo is anchored per the manual, not as a freestanding structure. The 5-degree roof pitch is shallow enough to look clean while still shedding water off the steel panels instead of letting it pool.
Where it stands among gazebos
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 6 gazebos lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 20 gazebos we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Backyard Discovery |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 782.6 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 174.7 × 146 × 2553 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Frame Material | Wood |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Color | Light Brown |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Floor Area | 168 sq ft |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Ultraviolet Light Protection | Yes |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Classic, Garden |
| Item Type Name | FREESTANDING_SHELTER |
Closest rivals on specs
PURPLE LEAF Aluminum Hardtop Gazebo 12x20- Floor Area 168 vs 240 sq ft (-30%)
- Item Weight 782.6 vs 526.9 pounds (+49%)
PURPLE LEAF Aluminum Hardtop Gazebo 10x12- Floor Area 168 vs 120 sq ft (+40%)
- Item Weight 782.6 vs 268 pounds (+192%)
Outsunny Hardtop Gazebo with Curtains 10x12- Floor Area 168 vs 117.9 sq ft (+42%)
- Item Weight 782.6 vs 209.4 pounds (+274%)
Frequently asked questions
What size is the Arcadia gazebo?
It measures 14 by 12 feet with a galvanized steel hardtop roof over a cedar wood frame.
Does the PowerPort come with its own power source?
No, the 3 outlets and 3 USB ports mount to the structure but require a separate power source to be run to them.
What snow and wind loads is it rated for?
Backyard Discovery rates it to withstand up to 8,700 pounds or 30 inches of snow load and winds up to 100 mph, provided it is anchored as specified in the manual.