Saunansoak
📍 50 Railroad Ave, Edmonds, Washington, 98020
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Saunansoak offers a premier contrast therapy experience centered on a wood-fired cedar sauna with direct access to the cold waters of Puget Sound. The venue provides two sauna chambers, with one reaching up to 175°F and another around 140°F, which guests consistently praise as the perfect temperature. The core recommendation is a cycle of approximately 20 minutes in the hot sauna followed by a 5-minute cold plunge in the Sound, repeated throughout a session. Visitors describe this pairing as ideal and perfect for hydrotherapy, noting the cold salt water provides an unparalleled cold plunge experience. Guests appreciate the clean, beautiful sauna and the seamless access from the sauna to the water.
Atmosphere
The venue boasts a beautiful waterfront location right on the beach in Edmonds, offering serene views of Puget Sound and the mountains from the sauna window. Guests describe the experience as magical and tranquil, especially during quiet morning sessions. The family business atmosphere contributes to a welcoming and relaxed vibe, allowing visitors to enjoy a blissful and mentally rejuvenating experience in a stunning natural setting.
Staff
The service is noted as friendly and attentive. A staff member named Matt is specifically mentioned for keeping a consistent fire going while maintaining a respectful distance and for offering helpful suggestions on how to use the sauna at the beginning of a session. Guests find the team to be very nice and dialed in to providing a great experience.
What Reviewers Love
- The perfect pairing of a hot wood-fired sauna with a cold plunge in the Puget Sound.
- A stunning and tranquil beachfront location with beautiful views from the sauna.
- Friendly and attentive service, with specific praise for consistent fire maintenance and helpful guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the recommended way to use the sauna and cold plunge?
The venue recommends a cycle of about 20 minutes in the hot sauna followed by a 5-minute cold plunge in the Sound, repeated throughout your session.
What is the sauna like?
It is a clean, beautiful wood-fired cedar sauna with two chambers offering different temperatures, one up to 175°F and another around 140°F, with a window offering views of the beach and water.
Is the cold plunge directly in the ocean?
Yes, the venue offers direct access to the cold salt water of Puget Sound for the cold plunge, which guests describe as an ideal and perfect pairing with the sauna heat.