My husband and I were in a deep need for a relaxation day and this hole-in-the-wall place was a gem…read moreto find!
Do NOT be put off by the exterior. This place has little signage (see photo) and is very unassuming from the outside. Enter with confidence, friend!
Once you enter, you will be in a small extremely cozy lobby filled with an incredible scent. Along the walls you find small self care goods for sale, including soaps, massagers, drinks, incense sticks, even chocolate. You've arrived!
If you want to do the hot tub/sauna combo, or a massage, you need to make a reservation in advance. Don't worry about leaving a voicemail, both times we called and left a voicemail but had a friendly guy call us back each time. I recommend calling multiple days in advance if you're trying to book something for the weekend during the winter.
Regular sauna is a first come, first serve basis.
This place is a one-man shop. With that being said, we were offered excellent service. The guy at the counter is the guy that goes around and cleans, greets, calls, and maintains the whole place. Once we told him we had a reservation, he gave us a complete run down and some really great sauna tips.
Here is what I recommend:
-prior to leaving home-hydrate throughout the day. Pack and bring at least TWO water bottles filled with ice and water. they have towels there but bring your own if you're doing hot tub and sauna room combined. it gets wet!
-bring also: shower shoes, toiletries for the shower, your bathing suit, snacks for the car ride home bc you'll be hungry, a separate change of warm and clean clothes, something to carry your wet bathing suit in
-you are absolutely allowed to bring your own essential oils as long as it's 100% essential (no blends) to use in the sauna! we brought eucalyptus and it elevated our sauna experience 10000% percent.
-use the toilet in the bathroom in the hallway prior to starting your shower/hot tub/sauna experience. Or else you'll have to walk back into the narrow common hallway sweating/wet
-we booked the hot tub/sauna/shower combo. At the end of the day, I think the hot tub was overrated and we could have done without. the sauna is DELIGHTFUL and very hot. they have a two tiered system so if you want hotter sit on the top tier. there is a hot bucket of water to make steam on the rocks, and a cold bucket of water in the sauna that you use a provided wash cloth with to cool yourself down while in the sauna. i used it on my face, head, and neck. i cannot believe how amazing it felt. i also left the sauna occasionally and used the shower to take a cold shower. it was heavenly.
-These sauna rooms are private. with my husband and i, there was just enough space for us two in the hot tub/shower/sauna area. with that being said, i would recommend only going with one other person that you are extremely comfortable with (don't mind sharing a changing area, a shower, etc.)
-reminder to put your clothes and shoes back in your bag before you get hot tubbing/or saunaing. in the hot tub/sauna area, the whole area got super wet and hanging left hanging on hooks or left out have a high danger of getting soaked.
My husband and I will absolutely come back. we felt so invigorated after. this place is truly intimate and a no-frills, family-friendly spot. it gets the job done and it's clean and cozy and welcoming. highly recommend!