North Shore Sauna
📍 3959 E Calvary Rd, Duluth, Minnesota, 55803
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
North Shore Sauna provides an authentic, portable sauna experience centered around its outdoor tent saunas with wood-fired stoves. Guests consistently report achieving high temperatures, with the sauna tents reliably reaching over 200°F and providing effective heat therapy. The compact stove heats up quickly, allowing for a session in under 30 minutes from setup, and retains heat effectively even in freezing conditions. The traditional experience includes steam generation, facilitated by a rock adapter, though guests note the water tray has a limited capacity, requiring small, frequent additions. There is a learning curve to moderating the stove for ideal temperature control. The portable nature of the tent and stove makes it suitable for various settings, from backyards to remote camping trips, offering an affordable and mobile alternative to permanent sauna installations.
Staff
The customer service team, specifically named Chad and Dustin, receives frequent praise from guests. They are noted for being responsive, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the purchasing and setup process. Guests appreciate their efforts to ensure orders are correct and that visitors have everything needed for a successful sauna experience.
What Reviewers Love
- The sauna tent consistently reaches very high temperatures (over 200°F) for an authentic, effective experience.
- Setup is praised for being quick and easy, taking less than 30 minutes.
- Customer service is highlighted as exceptionally responsive and helpful.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
How hot does the sauna tent get?
The wood-fired stove reliably heats the tent to temperatures well over 200°F, providing an intense and effective heat therapy session.
Is the sauna difficult to set up?
Guests find the tent simple and fast to set up, with many reporting they can be saunaing in less than 30 minutes from start to finish.
What is the customer service like?
The staff, including Chad and Dustin, are highly responsive and provide great service, offering support during purchase, setup, and for any questions.
