WaterRower Beech Wood Natural Rowing Machine with S4 Monitor

Across the reviewers we read, the Beech Wood Natural WaterRower delivers the same engineering as the rest of the line in a lighter-toned hardwood finish. nytimes.com describes the WaterRower with the S4 monitor as looking and feeling luxurious while still being a solid workout machine that provides a soothing row, and garagegymreviews.com calls the Natural an excellent rower whose water resistance closely simulates the real thing.

Community discussion in r/Rowing and r/Ergatta reinforces the appeal: owners cite the quiet operation, the smooth feel, the attractive wood aesthetic, and the fact that it doesn't feel like a toy. The same threads frame it as the splurge pick for buyers who want the on-water feel plus a piece that looks like furniture in the living room.

The caveats mirror the broader WaterRower line: it's expensive, the S4 monitor is basic compared with modern touchscreens, and the verified-purchase sample is small, so individual data points carry more weight than they would for a higher-volume product. For buyers prioritizing finish and feel over screen features, high-trust sources back it.