Montana Sauna Rental with a Private Hot Tub

The barrel sauna

A barrel sauna is a round, wood-lined sauna shaped like a barrel on its side. The shape helps heat circulate and makes it feel cosy. At The Evergreen the sauna sits on the covered patio next to the outdoor games, a few steps from the hot tub and the fire pit.

Most groups fall into a rhythm: a round in the sauna, a cool-down in the fresh Montana air, a soak in the hot tub, then a seat by the fire. In winter the contrast is the whole point. In summer, after a lake day, it is a good way to end the evening. Follow the posted guidance, stay hydrated and keep sessions comfortable.

The private hot tub

The hot tub is private to your group and sits on the covered back deck, strung with lights and looking out over the fire pit and pines. Because it is covered, it is usable in snow and rain. There is no swimming pool or cold plunge at the house; the hot tub and sauna are the water amenities.

If you are searching for a hot tub cabin in Montana, the difference here is size. The Evergreen is a six-bedroom home that sleeps 14+, so a bigger group gets the same hot tub and sauna experience a couple would get in a small cabin.

More than a sauna

When you are not in the sauna, the house has plenty more. There is a private speakeasy with a poker table, a game room with arcade cabinets, a pool table, shuffleboard, foosball and air hockey, two fireplace lounges and a kids climbing gym. Outside are lawn games, BucketGolf, golf chipping and axe throwing.

The chef-style kitchen and long dining table make it easy to cook for the group, and WiFi, laundry and parking are included.

Sauna weather, all year

In winter, pair sauna nights with ski days at Blacktail Mountain, about 40 minutes away, or Whitefish Mountain Resort above Whitefish, about 30 minutes away. Glacier National Park offers winter snowshoe and ski routes; check the NPS winter page first.

In summer, Flathead Lake is about 8 minutes away, with public access through state parks such as Somers Beach. The house has no private lake access, so plan lake days at public sites.

• Montana winter getaway
• Blacktail Mountain ski lodging
• Glacier winter visits (NPS)

Sauna and hot tub tips for groups

With a big group, take turns. Rotate in small groups, keep glass away from the hot tub and sauna, and shower before soaking. Children should be supervised at all times around heat and water. Quiet hours start at 10 p.m., so plan late soaks with the neighbors in mind.

A simple sauna evening for groups

Start with a warm shower, then take a first round in the barrel sauna, keeping it short and comfortable. Step out onto the covered patio to cool down in the fresh air, drink some water and sit for a few minutes. Move to the hot tub for a slow soak under the string lights, then repeat if you like. Finish at the fire pit with a warm drink and a blanket.

With a big group, a rotation keeps it relaxed. While some are in the sauna, others can soak, sit by the fire or play a round of giant lawn games. Inside, the speakeasy and game room give everyone somewhere to go afterwards. Nobody needs to drive anywhere, which is the real luxury of a sauna rental compared with a day spa.

Who books a sauna rental

Having a barrel sauna and a private hot tub at the same house means groups can build a whole trip around heat, rest and time together. Our sauna guests include ski groups, families gathering for the holidays, friends on a winter getaway and remote workers who want a better end to the working day. The common thread is a group that wants to spend its evenings together at the house rather than out on the town.