Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Veteran-Owned • Handcrafted in Northern California

Built for generations, not seasons

Custom wood-fired saunas built to authentic Finnish standards. Designed for Bay Area homes. Crafted by hand. Made to last.

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No shortcuts. No compromises. No particle board.

Every sauna we build follows time-tested Finnish construction principles — proper insulation, correct vapor barriers, authentic wood-fired heat, and real löyly. The kind of sauna that makes you forget the infrared box you almost bought online.

We use select-grade lumber, Rockwool insulation, and wood-burning stoves that produce the deep, enveloping heat that a real sauna demands. Each build is engineered to perform for decades, not just pass inspection.

This is not a kit. This is not flat-pack. This is a structure you'll hand down.

Harvia M3 Wood-Burning Sauna Stove
The Details

What Sets Us Apart

Finnish Specification

Built to authentic Finnish sauna standards with proper thermal mass, ventilation flow, and stove-to-room ratios. Real löyly, not marketing copy.

Veteran Built

USMC veteran-owned. We bring the same discipline, attention to detail, and commitment to quality that the Corps demands — to every joint, every board, every build.

Wood-Fired Heat

We spec wood-burning stoves — Harvia, Kuuma, or equivalent — because nothing replicates the soft, radiant heat and ritual of feeding a real fire.

Backyard Ready

Designed for residential properties throughout the Bay Area. We handle design, build, and delivery — you just need a level spot and a cold plunge nearby.

Select-Grade Lumber

Hand-picked cedar and fir from Northern California suppliers. Every board is inspected — no warps, no knots where they don't belong, no shortcuts on materials.

Built to Last

Rockwool insulation. Foil vapor barrier. Stainless steel fasteners. Proper ventilation. Every material chosen for longevity — this sauna outlives the mortgage.

Three Tiers, One Standard

Every model is built to the same Finnish spec. You're choosing size and features, not quality.

Scout

4' × 6' • 2 Person
  • Compact footprint for smaller yards
  • Wood-fired stove
  • Single-tier bench
  • Tempered glass window
  • Full insulation package
Starting at $8,00050% deposit to begin

Summit

8' × 12' • 6–8 Person
  • Full-size with changing room
  • Premium wood-fired stove
  • Multi-tier bench system
  • Custom window configuration
  • Cedar interior standard
  • Cold plunge integration
Starting at $22,00050% deposit to begin

Inside the Basecamp

Every dimension, every placement, engineered for authentic löyly.

8' – 0" (96") 6' – 0" (72") Harvia M3 Wood-burning · sauna stones Chimney Through-ceiling exit Heat shields 16" min clearance Fresh air supply Above stove · always open Tempered glass Window · 8mm Upper bench L-shape · cedar · 24" deep Sitting height: 51" Foot bench 34" height (above stones) Trumpkin specification Side bench Seats 4 comfortably Mechanical exhaust Below foot bench · opposite wall 25 CFM per bather Entry door 24"×72" · swings out OPEN FLOOR 2 – 4 PERSON WOOD-FIRED BAY AREA SAUNAS BUILT TO FINNISH SPECIFICATION · VACAVILLE, CA
The Process

From Conversation to First Steam

1

Consult

We discuss your space, preferences, and budget. No pressure, no upsell — just an honest conversation about what makes sense for your property.

2

Design

You receive a detailed spec sheet, material list, and build timeline. Everything is transparent — you know exactly what you're getting and what it costs.

3

Build

Your sauna is handcrafted with select-grade lumber and premium components. Every joint is tight, every board is inspected, every detail is intentional.

4

Deliver

We deliver your completed sauna, set it in place, and walk you through your first fire. You throw the water. We watch the steam rise.

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned

Built by a Marine who believes things should be done right — or not at all.

Bay Area Saunas is a DBA of Kurt's Custom Creations. Every sauna is personally built and inspected. This isn't a franchise. There's no sales team. When you call, you talk to the person who builds your sauna.

Let's Build Yours

Ready to talk about your build? Reach out — we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Serving

The Greater Bay Area • Napa • Solano County