FAQs
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The sauna stove is a Harvia Legend 150. Made in Finland, optimized for ease of use and efficient burning. If you can start a fireplace or a charcoal grill you can operate this stove. We’ll do a training when we drop off the sauna and ensure that you are comfortable with the operations. We’re also a text message away if you need assistance
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We’re based in Marietta, GA (30068). We’ll travel to neighboring cities - Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Alpharetta free of charge. If you’re not in the North Atlanta suburbs please email before booking.
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We need a 20x10ft flat space. The trailer is 14×6ft, plus need room for maneuvering. The trailer can be leveled, but the space needs to be relatively flat and hard.
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We need official approval letter from HOA. We do not setup in apartment complexes.
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If we can back a trailer into a space and the ground is flat, we can setup wherever.
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The sauna will fit 6 adults comfortably. 8 people if you have a mix of sizes and don’t mind closeness. If you have a larger crowd, it usually works best to split into groups based on heat preference. (Lower heat group goes in first and High heat second).
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Most people find temperatures between 140f (60c) - 176 (80c) to be the most pleasant. Sauna experience is a balance between heat and humidity and is highly subjective to individual bodies. Our sauna is wood-fired at usually takes 1-1.5 hour to get up to operating temperatures.
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Rentals are done in 24 hour block, with drop off and pick up around 5-7pm.
How many sessions you do is up to you. A typical session is going into the sauna 3 times for 10-20 minutes each, with cooling off in between sessions. Making breaks for conversation, contemplation and rehydration. -
We provide all the wood you need, please do not burn any outside materials in the sauna stove. It can damage the stove/chimney
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There is a rainshower built into the trailer (it requires a garden hose water source to operate). For additional cost we can also provide a cold plunge tub & ice.
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Most people wear a bathing suit, and sit on a towel, but this is your house, so you do you. We just ask that you remove your shoes when entering the sauna.
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We drop off the sauna and give you an orientation and can help with the first fire. After that we’re a text message away if you need anything.
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• Free rescheduling within 90 days - cancellation terms stay based on your original date
• Cancel more than 48 hours before - full refund
• Cancel within 48 hours - 50% charged -
Yes, we can do a special event, just contact us and we’ll work out the details.
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The sauna stove is wood-fired, we supply all the needed wood
The lights in the sauna work off a battery that will last 3+ days.
No electrical access needed
You will need to have a garden hose for water for the shower & cold plunge (these are optional, but nice to have)
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Yes, we’re Proper Sauna, LLC. Registered business in Cobb County, GA. Insured. Details available upon request.
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The sauna stove burns very efficient and produces minimal smoke. As long as you use the provided wood, the smell is less than your typical charcoal grilling session.