Saunaty
📍 43.1757416, 86.2445376, Norton Shores, MI, 49441
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Saunaty provides a classic wood-fired sauna experience in a mobile, outdoor setting. Guests describe the saunas as beautiful, translucent, and sparkling clean, heated with wood to provide intense, clean heat. The core offering is a potent contrast therapy session, where guests move between the sauna and a cold plunge. This hot-cold cycle is noted for its invigorating and therapeutic effects, with guests reporting benefits for joint relief, detoxification, and a nervous system reset. An 80-minute session is offered, which guests find to be the right amount of time, typically allowing for multiple plunge cycles. The experience encourages guests to listen to their bodies and explore their limits within the contrast therapy.
Atmosphere
The venue offers a tranquil experience amidst nature, often with magnificent views of Lake Michigan. The outdoor, mobile setting contributes to a serene environment where guests feel a strong connection to self and nature. The atmosphere is consistently described as welcoming and safe, making it suitable for both newbies and experienced spa-goers. The setting also functions well for special events and group gatherings, providing a unique and calming backdrop.
Staff
The owners, Mike and Jen, receive frequent praise for their kindness, professionalism, and attentiveness. They are noted for thoroughly explaining the process to newcomers, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and encouraged, particularly to try the cold plunge. Guests appreciate that they constantly check in, reload wood to maintain the sauna heat, and have thoughtfully provided all necessary amenities for a complete experience. Their welcoming nature makes guests feel safe and valued.
What Reviewers Love
- The potent contrast therapy between the wood-fired sauna and cold plunge is highly praised for its physical and mental benefits, including joint relief and invigoration.
- Owners Mike and Jen are consistently highlighted for their exceptional hospitality, attentiveness, and ability to make all guests feel welcome and safe.
- The beautiful, clean saunas and the magnificent views of Lake Michigan create a uniquely serene and rejuvenating outdoor experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a session at Saunaty like?
A session involves contrast therapy, cycling between the intense heat of a classic wood-fired sauna and a cold plunge. An 80-minute session is offered, which typically allows time for several rounds of this invigorating hot-cold cycle.
Is this experience suitable for beginners?
Yes, the owners are excellent at explaining the process and making all guests, including those with zero experience, feel comfortable and encouraged to participate at their own pace.
Can Saunaty host group events?
Yes, Saunaty is available for group events like birthday parties, date nights, and has been successfully contracted for public events with local parks, indicating a professional and welcoming service for larger gatherings.