I think taking the chain saw out and going to town is fun! Especially when its snow covered- take the chain saw, a thermos of hot chocolate, and a long sled and you feel like you’re in the middle of Appalachia auditioning for Mountain Men. That+an HF log splitter and your good to go.
I have gas-a newer "high efficiency" home, and I have a fire almost every night. I don’t have a wood burner, just actual fire places. My home also would not work well for a wood burner do to the extreme ceiling height in the great room and living room.
A friend with a wood burner uses it exclusively in the winter. He has a smaller ranch, but its stays HOT-we actually usually have to open windows to cool it down!
If I havd a large detached garage, I would get a wood burner for sure. I would say if you had to buy wood (unless you can get it in bulk for cheap) the wood burner would get expensive in a hurry.