How a mobile sauna rental works

• Space: a flat spot about the size of a parking space, with about 10 feet of clearance for the trailer to get in. A driveway, a lawn or a patio all work.
• No electricity needed. The sauna burns wood.
• A garden hose for the rinse shower and to fill the plunge tub.
• Sign the rental agreement online when you book.
• Not sure your yard works? Text a photo of the spot to (347) 470-0102 and we'll tell you.

Abraham arrives, parks the sauna on a level spot and sets the trailer legs so it doesn't move. Then about ten minutes of how-to. He shows you how to light the stove, add wood, open the vents, make steam and close up at night. Ask anything.

• Light the stove with paper and small sticks first, then bigger wood. Close the door and walk away. In 45 to 60 minutes it's hot. Add wood every 15 to 20 minutes while you use it.
• Open the vents. Fresh air in the sauna matters.
• Sit in for 5 to 15 minutes, then step out and cool off: the plunge, the hose, or just the cold air. Rest at least 20 minutes between sessions.
• Make steam by pouring a little water on the rocks with the ladle. A little at a time: steam can scald.
• The whisk (vihta) is the old Finnish and Russian banya way to move the heat over your skin. Optional, and fun.

We come back at the end of your rental and take everything. Leave it the way you found it, with the trash out, and your $500 damage deposit comes back.

From our safety guide, which you sign before your rental.

Don't use the sauna if you:

• have been drinking or using drugs, or are taking medication
• have a heart condition or high blood pressure, or another condition your doctor has warned you about heat with (the full guide lists them)
• are pregnant or nursing
• have a stomach bug
• have artificial joints, metal pins or silicone implants

Always:

• Leave right away if you feel unwell, dizzy or faint.
• Supervise children at all times, and keep them to short sessions, up to 5 minutes.
• Take off jewelry. Metal gets very hot.
• Don't touch the stove, the pipe or the hot rocks without a glove.
• Wear slippers and mind your head going in and out.

How many people fit?

Up to 6 adults at a time.

How long is a rental?

20 hours on weekdays, or Friday to Sunday on weekends. Extra nights are $125, up to 2.

How long does it take to heat up?

45 to 60 minutes from lighting the stove.

Do you deliver in winter?

Yes. Year-round, as long as the main roads are cleared. A sauna in the snow is the best way to use it.

Where do you deliver?

Within about 60 miles of Linden, NJ: Union, Essex, Middlesex, Somerset, Morris, Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Monmouth counties, Lakewood, Toms River and Jackson in Ocean County, plus Staten Island and Rockland County, NY. Further out, call us.

Is it a real sauna?

Yes. Cedar inside and a wood-burning stove, the traditional Finnish way.

Is there a place to change?

Yes, a built-in changing room.

Can kids use it?

With an adult watching, for up to 5 minutes at a time.

Can we use it at a party?

Yes. We set it up, show you how, then leave you to it. Name one adult to be in charge of the stove.

What do we need to bring?

Bathing suits or comfortable clothes, slippers, and water to drink. We bring the rest.

Do we need electricity?

No. Just a garden hose for the shower and the plunge.

Is it private?

Completely. It's in your yard, with your people.

How do we pay?

$150 online to hold the date, the balance by Zelle on delivery day, and a $500 refundable damage deposit.

Can we change our date?

Free up to 7 days before.

What if it rains?

The sauna works fine in the rain. If the weather makes delivery unsafe, we move your date at no charge.