Empire Vail 36 Vent-Free Peninsula Fireplace, Three-Sided Viewing

Three sides of open flame visibility is not something most fireplaces can claim. The Empire Vail 36 Peninsula Fireplace (VFP36PP32EN) is built specifically for peninsula installations — think kitchen islands of fire — delivering a 360-degree-minus-one-wall viewing experience that a standard insert simply cannot replicate.

At the heart of the unit sits a 24-inch Slope Glaze Vista Burner rated between 25,000 and 38,000 BTU/hr, giving you real heat output and real flame character. The banded brick ceramic fiber liner frames the burner in a classic hearth aesthetic, while the included rockwool glowing embers fill the base with the kind of warm, realistic glow that makes a room feel lived-in rather than staged.

Vent-free construction means no chimney, no flue, and no exterior wall penetration required — making this fireplace genuinely flexible in placement. An Oxygen Depletion Sensor monitors air quality automatically and shuts the unit down before CO becomes a concern, so the vent-free convenience doesn't come at the expense of safety. The standing pilot with piezo ignitor and millivolt control valve operate independently of your home's electrical system — a quiet but meaningful detail when the power goes out in January.

Out of the box, the Vail 36 Peninsula arrives with a junction box, matte black hood, and matte black slat louvers already in the package. The compatible LSU24RR-2 Refractory Log Set (sold separately) adds the finishing layer of realism. From there, the accessory ecosystem is extensive: the FBB5 Variable Speed Blower Kit circulates heat more efficiently, the SCV-1 wall-mounted speed control keeps the room at your preferred comfort level, and frame kits in Black, Brass, Stainless Steel, and Hammered Pewter let you dial in the aesthetic. An optional Accent Light Kit mounts inside the top of the firebox for ambient illumination, and the White Mountain Hearth LK2-120V Lighting Kit with Dimmer Control adds another layer of atmosphere control.

The unit measures 39 inches wide, 37¾ inches tall (without standoff), and 24 inches deep, with a 3/8-inch gas inlet and an operating pressure range of 5–10.5 inches water column. At 147 pounds, it's built with the kind of material weight that suggests longevity rather than compromise. A 5-year limited warranty backs the investment.

If your project calls for a fireplace that anchors a room from the center rather than hiding against a wall, the Vail 36 Peninsula was designed with exactly that purpose in mind.

• Three-sided peninsula viewing configuration — open flame visible from three directions
• 38,000 BTU/hr maximum output (25,000 BTU/hr minimum) via 24-inch Slope Glaze Vista Burner
• Vent-free installation — no chimney or flue required
• Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) for built-in air quality safety shutoff
• Millivolt ignition with standing pilot — operates without household electricity
• Banded brick ceramic fiber liner for classic hearth aesthetics
• Includes matte black hood, matte black slat louvers, junction box, and rockwool glowing embers
• Compatible with LSU24RR-2 Refractory Log Set (sold separately)
• Compatible with FBB5 Variable Speed Blower Kit and SCV-1 wall-mounted speed control
• Frame kits available in Black, Brass, Stainless Steel, and Hammered Pewter finishes
• Optional Accent Light Kit and White Mountain Hearth LK2-120V Lighting Kit with Dimmer Control
• 39"W x 37¾"H x 24"D overall dimensions; 3/8-inch gas inlet
• 5-year limited warranty