Wood-Fired
Community Sauna
Near Portland, Maine
Relax through three rounds of sauna, steam, and cold water.
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Rove Sauna was thoughtfully designed and handcrafted in Maine as more than just a sauna. It’s a place to slow down, warm up, reconnect, and reset. Located in Scarborough, just 15 minutes from Portland and 8 minutes from Higgins or Scarborough beaches, Rove offers a peaceful space to unwind in nature.
Each sauna session invites guests to relax in wood-fired heat, cool off with cold water between rounds, and share a calm, welcoming environment with others who appreciate the simple power of warmth, nature, and community.
How It Works
Step 1: Book Online
Our hour-long sauna sessions host up to 8 guests and cost $30 per person.
Monday - Friday
5pm · 6pm · 7pm
Saturday & Sunday
4pm · 5pm · 6pm · 7pm
Step 2: Arrive & Settle In
Before You Arrive
Arrive wearing swimwear (required)
Bring about 1L of water
At the Sauna
Leave shoes outside and store belongings in cubbies
Sit on a towel inside the sauna
Extras
Organic cotton towels available if needed
Spring water and LMNT electrolytes available for purchase
Bathroom available in the surf shop during opening hours
Step 3: Sweat, Breathe, Repeat
Each session includes three ~15-minute rounds of wood-fired heat with cooling breaks between them. Essential oils are added to the water poured over the rocks at the beginning of each round, filling the sauna with aromatic steam as your host fans the room.
Essential Oils by Round
Uplift & Invigorate with Sweet Orange & Peppermint
Clear & Stimulate with Eucalyptus & Rosemary
Calm & Ground with Lavender & Frankincense
Between Rounds
Step outside for ~5 minutes in nature
Cool down with a crisp cold-water bucket
Relax in an Adirondack chair with your feet on the earth, surrounded by trees and open sky
Share the experience with others and leave feeling relaxed, refreshed, and deeply grounded.
What Guests are Saying
“Rove Sauna was rejuvenating and fun, blending relaxation, social connection, and the beauty of nature all around.”
— Rebekah
“The temperature gradient between the benches was perfect. As a woodworker, I especially appreciated the craftsmanship.”
— Rick
“It was exactly the medicine my body and soul needed. The contrast between the hot sauna and cool water felt magical.”
— Rachel
Sauna Is Better Together
Rove Sauna sessions are shared with up to eight guests, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where people naturally unwind together. Many guests come with a partner, friend, or small group to enjoy the rhythm of heat, cold water, and conversation together.
Prefer privacy? Simply reserve all eight spots for a private sauna session.
Perfect for:
• Date nights
• Friends catching up
• Post-surf warmups
• Small celebrations
Visit Rove Sauna
Rove Sauna is a wood-fired community sauna located in Scarborough, Maine, just 15 minutes from Portland and minutes from Higgins and Scarborough beaches.
Guests visit from Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, Cape Elizabeth, and across southern Maine to enjoy a slower, more intentional sauna experience close to the coast.
Find us behind Black Point Surf Shop in Scarborough.
