The Nordic Mermaid
📍 inside Derma, 455 State Road, Unit 14, Sea, Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, 02568
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View all 25007 County venues →The Nordic Mermaid offers a traditional Nordic cycle of heat, cold, rest, and hydration, centered on its high-quality sauna and cold plunge facilities. Spa-goers experience a Sunlighten infrared sauna, described as high-tech yet traditional, within a private and spotlessly clean sauna/plunge room. The cold plunge is noted as a mental challenge that significantly enhances the overall wellness experience, providing contrast therapy for recovery. Guests report feeling a distinct difference in their bodies and minds after using these facilities. The spa provides this core Nordic experience, which includes a mobile wood-burning sauna, as a space for heat therapy, relaxation, and self-reflection. Beyond the thermal offerings, the spa provides a variety of personalized wellness services. Guests highly praise the massage therapies, including Swedish Lagom and Aroma-Borealis techniques that incorporate essential oils and sound therapy. The knowledgeable and passionate staff, including Tonya and Deb, offer individualized attention, explaining services and guiding guests through the entire process. The atmosphere is peaceful, private, and meticulously sanitized, located in a private suite that allows guests to feel completely catered to. This combination of authentic Nordic practices and personalized care makes the venue a revitalizing addition to any visit.
What Reviewers Love
- Exceptional, knowledgeable staff who provide warm, welcoming, and individualized guidance.
- The powerful combination of the infrared sauna and cold plunge for mental and physical revitalization.
- A clean, peaceful, and private setting that enhances the feeling of being catered to.
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What is included in the Nordic or Copenhagen experience?
These experiences typically combine time in the sauna and cold plunge with a one-hour massage, following the traditional heat-cold-rest cycle.
What types of sauna are available?
The spa offers a Sunlighten infrared sauna and incorporates mobile wood-burning sauna practices as part of the Nordic experience.
Is the space suitable for couples or small groups?
Yes, the spa accommodates couples with simultaneous appointments in a private suite, offering a personal and quaint atmosphere.