Private Saunas
An outdoor cedar barrel sauna with an electric heater, a few feet from the four-person hot tub on the Clubhouse deck. It's open year-round and private to Clubhouse guests, and towels are provided.
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The Clubhouse has three bathrooms and sleeps up to 6 people. It has a king bedroom, queen bedroom and a yoga/meditation room that can be converted to a 3rd bedroom with two twin roll-in beds.
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It also has a patio with a grill and a separate fire pit.
An outdoor, custom-built, insulated dry sauna with an electric heater, sized for two to four people, with a window onto the woods. It's open year-round and private to Little Cabin guests, and towels are provided.
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The Little Cabin has one bathroom, and sleeps up to 4 people. It has queen bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. The Little Cabin also has a gas fireplace and a patio with a grill and fire pit.
Book the Clubhouse and the Little Cabin together for two private saunas, a hot tub and lodging for up to 10 guests. side by side on the same 5-acre wooded property -- all to yourselves.
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There's also a private tennis court, with pickleball lines, available if the weather permits.
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From November through April, booking both cabins together takes 15% off your stay.
From November through April, book a winter sauna retreat during the week (Sunday through Thursday) and take 15% off.
Or, book both the Clubhouse and the Little Cabin together during a weekend and get 15% off.
Ski, snowshoe or walk the frozen lakes, Pillsbury State Forest, or the Paul Bunyan Trail -- all just a few minutes from True North.
Come back for two or three rounds in the sauna, cooling off in the snow between them, then finish at the fire pit or in the hot tub.
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Nature Link, also a great option in Nisswa, has a public lakeside sauna with day passes if you want to try a second one.
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For more ideas, read our guide to sauna getaways in Minnesota.
Are the saunas private?
Yes.
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The barrel sauna is for Clubhouse guests and the dry sauna is for Little Cabin guests. Neither is open to the public.
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Are the saunas open in winter?
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Yes, both saunas are open year-round.
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Are towels provided?
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Yes, towels are provided. Bring a robe and sandals if you like them.
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Can I bring my dog?
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The Clubhouse and the Little Cabin are pet-friendly, but pets aren't allowed in the saunas.
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What should I bring?
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A robe, sandals, a water bottle and warm layers for cooling off outside.
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Where is True North?
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In the Brainerd Lakes Area, on Roy Lake (part of the Gull Lake Chain), a 3-minute drive from downtown Nisswa, Minnesota.
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