SaunaLife GL6B: a cabin with a porch on every side
The SaunaLife GL6B is a six person outdoor sauna cabin kit. Benches on two levels give you room to sit together, with a porch and roof overhangs that continue around every side. The B version includes black exterior paint that you brush on yourself. The cabin needs a square space measuring 90.2 inches on each side. Bronze tinted glass across the front lets daylight in and gives you a view outside. Recessed lights sit beneath the roof overhangs. Inside, a white LED light bar comes with a handheld remote and can also be controlled through a Wi-Fi app.
The heater is sold separately, so choose one of the 6 electric heater packages on the page, from 9 to 10.6 kW, each with its control and stones. You can also add a Kolo bucket and ladle or wood care supplies. The kit arrives on a pallet, delivered curbside by freight truck at a scheduled appointment. Need a smaller cabin? See the SaunaLife GL4B outdoor sauna cabin. The SaunaLife GL6B ships from Norse Steam by flat rate freight with No Sales Tax (except WY) and our 100% price match guarantee.
SaunaLife combines innovative engineering with meticulous craftsmanship to create spaces that are beautiful, comfortable, and built for a lifetime of enjoyment and good health. The level of quality and attention to detail that goes into each design is off the charts.
Hand-crafted in Northern Europe by sauna fanatics, each room is created especially for those who understand and crave the health and wellness benefits of sauna bathing. SaunaLife builds each room as if we were making it for ourselves.
SaunaLife Outdoor Saunas
These innovative rooms provide the ability to enjoy your natural surroundings during each sauna session. Crafted of the highest-grade wood materials, each space is designed to withstand changing weather conditions.
The features within each room work in unison to create a comfortable bathing sanctuary that both soothes and invigorates. Select from a variety of sizes and styles of outdoor sauna cabins that best suit your design needs and preferences.
Barrel Outdoor Saunas
Create a personal backyard sauna sanctuary with SaunaLife outdoor sauna barrels. These innovative spaces provide a relaxing experience steps away from your home.
SaunaLife barrel saunas are ergonomically engineered for superior comfort, with contoured seating and arched, and wood slanted backrests. These spaces are available in a variety of sizes and configurations to best suit your bathing needs.
Cube-Series Saunas
Premium quality materials are evident everywhere on Cube-Series Saunas. The exterior wood is made from durable full-length staves that have been organically thermally enhanced. This Thermo-Spruce wood is stronger, more dimensionally stable, naturally resists decay and pests, and will far outlast conventional wood. A complete shingle kit with drip rails ensures superior water management and a dry interior. The bronze-tinted 8mm thick front door is both beautiful and tempered for your safety.
SaunaLife Wood-Burning Hot Tubs
These wood-fired hot tub arrives completely assembled and is easy to set up. Its ergonomically shaped fiberglass tub is a comfortable place for up to 6 people. The interior surface is easy to clean, and the exterior is crafted from thermally enhanced spruce for superior weather resistance and durability.
SaunaLife Cold Plunges
Pre-assembled for easy installation, the enhanced Thermo-Pine wood exterior will last up to 2X longer than cedar and has superior thermal resistance. The spacious fiberglass tub contoured for the shape of your body has a 200-gallon water capacity to allow you to submerge in comfort. Matching Thermo-Pine stairs make it easy to get in and out of the tub.
Features
Model GL6B Outdoor Home Sauna Kit
- Premium 1.57” thick Nordic thermo-spruce walls
- Modern architectural design with wrap-around horizontal eaves and integrated porch
- Black exterior trim that complements and accentuates the contemporary design
- Stylish recessed LED exterior lighting integrated in the eaves
- LED interior light system controlled by Wi-Fi app or hand-held remote
- Engineered for pro-quality DIY sauna installation (2-persons, 2-days)
- Interlocking-beam construction allows natural expansion and contraction for an exacting fit
- Extra-thick, silky-smooth ergonomically designed 2-tier seating for up to 6 sauna bathers
- Tempered bronze glass (.24” thick) front windows
- Tempered bronze glass (.31″ thick) side door with full-height door pull
- Crafted in Northern Europe by sauna enthusiasts
- Exterior dimensions: 90.2″W (229.1 cm) x 90.2″D (229.1 cm) x 92.5″H (235 cm)
- Interior dimensions: 69.7″W (177 cm) x 69.7″D (177 cm) x 79.1″H (200.9 cm)
White LED Light System with Wi-Fi App
- Neon and dimmable white LED indirect lighting
- Wireless handheld remote (IP20) and control mounting cradle
- Low voltage operation
Includes
Model GL6B Outdoor Home Sauna Kit
- Thermo-Spruce Wall Boards (Thickness 1.57″)
- Tempered Glass Door with Long Handle
- Tempered Glass Windows with Frames
- 2-Tiered Thermo-Hardwood Benches and Backrests
- Thermo-Spruce Exterior Roof Boards
- Thermo-Spruce Internal Roof Boards
- Thermo-Spruce Porch Boards (Thickness 1.1″)
- Thermo-Spruce Floor Boards (Thickness 1.1″)
- Fascia Boards
- Metal Flashing
- Ground Frame
- Self-Adhesive Roofing Felt
- EPS Insulation
- Ventilation System
- Drainage System
- PROSAUNAS SaunaShield Black Sauna Paint (3)
- Screws and Other Fasteners
- Assembly Instructions
White LED Light System with Wi-Fi App
- White LED Lights
- Wi-Fi, App-Based Operation
- Wireless Handheld Remote and Mounting Cradle
- 90W Power Supply
- Driver
- 30’ Light Cables
- Mounting Clips and Screws
- Installation Instructions
Shipping
Flat Rate Freight: $950 flat rate shipping to the contiguous United States. $1,250 for Canada. Note: On rare occasions, remote or complex delivery areas may not qualify for these rates.
About This Delivery: The weight and packaging of this handcrafted sauna sanctuary require delivery by special appointment, and on a wooden pallet. The driver is responsible for “curbside delivery only” and will lower the items to ground level. Prior to shipping this product, we often contact customers to share shipment details and discuss any extenuating delivery circumstances that may complicate or cause additional delivery expenses.
FAQ
What does the B in the model name mean, and do I have to paint it myself?
B means the SaunaLife GL6B comes with three containers of PROSAUNAS SaunaShield black exterior sauna paint, and yes, you brush it on yourself after assembly. Follow the paint manual on the Manual tab and use it only outside, never inside the hot room. The paint expands and contracts with the weather and will need fresh coats over the years to stay black.
Does this sauna come with a heater?
No, a heater is not included. The Select Heater add on on this page offers six electric heater packages from 9 to 10.6 kW, each with controls and stones. Pick one when you order or buy one later, choosing a higher kW option for a colder climate.
What electrical work does it need?
It depends on your property and heater choice, but every package needs a licensed electrician to hardwire its own dedicated 240 volt circuit, sized from the heater's manual. These heaters cannot plug in, share a dryer, hot tub, or EV circuit, or use extension cords. Have your electrician plan buried conduit and a weatherproof disconnect for outdoor runs, plus a weatherproof box you provide for the LED power unit outside the hot room.
What do I put under it? Can it sit on grass or on my deck?
Never on bare grass or soil, and only on a deck built to carry the weight, so suitability depends on your property. Use a firm, flat, level base such as compacted gravel topped with pavers, a concrete slab, or a suitable deck, and check the shipping weight in the Specifications tab. Grass and soil hold moisture against the wood, while an uneven base can keep the wall pieces from lining up and the door from latching.
How long does it take to assemble, and how many people do I need?
Two people need about two days, though first timers often take longer. The pieces are numbered, and the assembly manual is on the Manual tab. Plan for the electrician's visit on a separate day.
Can it stay outside all winter?
Yes, it is built for year round outdoor use. In freezing weather, heating often takes 45 to 90 minutes instead of 30 to 45 minutes, and the glass front loses a little more heat in deep cold. Keep the vents clear.
How is it delivered?
By freight truck on a wooden pallet, with curbside delivery by appointment. The driver lowers the pallet to the ground and stops there, so have two or three people ready to carry the pieces in. Inspect the crate before signing and note any damage on the receipt.
What is thermo spruce, and how do I look after the outside?
Thermo spruce is Nordic spruce treated with heat and steam in a kiln, so it absorbs less moisture, moves less with the weather, and can last up to twice as long as cedar outdoors. It has no resin and a mild toasted smell, and bare wood turns silver gray without that color change affecting its function. The black paint is this model's exterior finish, so refresh it over the years to keep it black.
Do I need a permit or HOA approval?
It depends on your local rules and HOA, so check before you order. The dedicated 240 volt circuit almost always needs an electrical permit, and towns that exempt small accessory buildings from building permits may still require setbacks. Your HOA may have its own approval requirements.