Classic high heat
An 8.0 kW electric stove brings the cabin to the traditional sauna range, with Golden Designs listing 170–185°F as ideal. Ladle water onto the stones for soft bursts of steam.
Traditional Sauna · Golden Designs
Golden Designs Kuusamo 6-Person Traditional Sauna
Regular price $9,999.00 Complimentary freight delivery · contiguous U.S.
A spacious six-person Finnish sauna with an 8.0 kW electric stove, a Canadian Red Cedar interior and a Canadian Hemlock exterior, for an indoor room or a covered outdoor space.
- 6people
- 8.0 kWelectric stove
- 170–185°Fideal range
- 240 Vstove circuit
- ◷Complimentary freight delivery Contiguous U.S. The carrier calls ahead to schedule your delivery. Details
- ◇Electrical needs, made clear The stove circuit and the lighting circuit are listed in full. Space & power
- ✓Golden Designs manufacturer warranty Coverage on the wood structure, controls and lighting. The stove has its own maker's warranty. Coverage
- ↺30-day returns On unused, uninstalled items in original packaging. Return policy
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Overview
A spacious six-person Finnish sauna
Cedar inside, hemlock outside
Aromatic Canadian Red Cedar lines the interior, with a natural Canadian Hemlock exterior that suits a home gym or wellness room.
Light and sound built in
Oversized color lighting with a red light setting, a lit backrest, Bluetooth, FM radio and built-in speakers.
Specifications
Full technical specifications
Sauna
- Model
- Golden Designs Kuusamo, GDI-7206-01
- Capacity
- Up to 6 people
- Heat type
- Traditional dry heat with steam from the stones
- Stove
- 8.0 kW electric stove with built-in controls
- Temperature
- Golden Designs lists 170–185°F as the ideal range, and the stove heats up to 190°F.
- Wood
- Canadian Red Cedar interior, natural reforested Canadian Hemlock exterior
- Door
- Clear tempered glass
- Lighting
- Oversized interior color lighting with a red light setting
- Controls
- Interior LED control panel for lights and sound
- Audio
- Built-in speakers, Bluetooth and FM radio
- Backrest
- Backrest with accent lighting
- Accessories
- Sand timer, bucket and scoop
- Placement
- Indoors, or outdoors under a waterproof roof
Size, weight & power
- Exterior (W × D × H)
- 77 × 67 × 82 in
- Weight
- 850 lb assembled, 985 lb shipping
- Electrical
- Two circuits: a dedicated 240 V, single-phase circuit for the stove (40 A on Golden Designs' listing; the manual says 30 or 40 A depending on your local code), plus a 120 V, 15 A outlet for the lights and sound
- Assembly
- Screw-together panels. Ships in 9 boxes.
Warranty
- Wood structure, controls & lighting
- 7-year limited warranty on the wood structure, control panel, wiring harnesses and lights
- Stove
- Covered by the stove maker's own warranty
- Placement
- Outdoor use without a waterproof roof and cover voids the warranty
Compare
Our indoor traditional saunas
Golden Designs cabins with an 8.0 kW electric stove, for indoor rooms or a covered outdoor space.
| Copenhagen | Engelberg | Kuusamo This sauna | Oslo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 3 | Up to 6 | Up to 6 | Up to 6 |
| Wood | Canadian Red Cedar interior, Pacific Clear Cedar exterior | Pacific Premium Clear Cedar | Canadian Red Cedar interior, Canadian Hemlock exterior | Canadian Red Cedar interior, Pacific Clear Cedar exterior |
| Exterior (W × D × H) | 79 × 59 × 83 in | 61 × 70 × 75 in | 77 × 67 × 82 in | 79 × 72 × 83 in |
| Lighting | Galaxy star ceiling lights, reading lamp | Color lighting with red light setting | Oversized color lighting with red light setting | Galaxy star ceiling lights, reading lamp |
| Price | $8,999 | $9,499 | $9,999 | $9,999 |
| View Copenhagen | View Engelberg | View Oslo |
Dimensions & space
Plan your space and power
The three things to confirm before you order: a level spot that fits the cabin with clearance, a 240 V stove circuit, and a 120 V outlet.
| Item | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Floor space (W × D) | 77 × 67 in |
| Height | 82 in, plus 10–12 in of clearance above |
| Weight | 850 lb assembled |
| Power | 240 V stove circuit installed by an electrician, plus a 120 V, 15 A outlet |
- Choose a dry, level spot away from any source of water, on a water-tolerant floor such as concrete or tile
- Leave 1–2 in around the cabin, about 10 in at the vents (6 in at minimum) and 10–12 in above the roof
- Plan the stove circuit with your electrician before delivery
- Outdoors, it must sit under a structure with a waterproof roof, and be covered with a waterproof cover when not in use
Installation
How assembly works
The cabin goes together with screws. Golden Designs lists a battery-operated or Phillips screwdriver, a rubber mallet, a claw hammer, a level and a ladder. A certified electrician must install the stove. The owner's manual walks through every step with diagrams.
Before delivery
- Book a certified electrician for the 240 V stove circuit
- Have a 120 V, 15 A outlet near the back of the sauna for the lights and sound
- Clear a path to the room. The sauna arrives in 9 boxes, 985 lb in total.
Build the cabin
- Floor first, then the front wall with the glass door
- Side walls and rear wall, then the roof
- Benches, backrest and trim inside
Finish & power on
- Assemble the wood guard around the stove, with the metal tray beneath
- Your electrician installs and connects the stove
- Plug in the 120 V cord, then run a first heat cycle
Video guides
Watch before it arrives
Official videos from Golden Designs, showing how a Golden Designs sauna is delivered and packed. For the exact assembly steps for your model, follow your owner's manual.
What's included
In the boxes
- Front wall with glass door
- Rear wall with the control panel
- Left and right side walls
- Floor
- Roof
- Benches and backrest
- 8.0 kW electric stove and wood stove guard
- Sand timer, bucket and scoop
- Owner's manual
Ships in 9 boxes, 985 lb in total.
Manuals
Owner's manual
- Kuusamo Owner's Manual (PDF, 29 pages)
Electrical requirements, step-by-step assembly with diagrams, control panel and lighting operation, safety, care and warranty, from Golden Designs
Using & care
Simple to use, easy to keep
Your session
- Most people enjoy it at 170–185°F
- Ladle a little water onto the stones with the included bucket and scoop for a burst of steam
- Adjust the vent, or open the door slightly, to fine-tune the heat
Stay comfortable
- Drink water before, during and after
- Sit on a folded towel, with another on the floor
- Wait 30 minutes after hard exercise, and cool down slowly before you shower
Care
- Wipe the wood with plain water and a soft cloth
- Never use chemical cleaners, alcohol or aerosols inside
- Let the stove cool for at least 20 minutes before touching it, and switch off its breaker between uses if you like
Leave the sauna right away if you feel dizzy, sleepy or uncomfortable. If you're pregnant, have a heart or blood pressure condition, take medication or have any medical condition, check with your clinician before use. Avoid alcohol before or during sessions, and supervise children closely. Cedar can cause eye, skin or breathing irritation in some people. Stop using the sauna if you notice symptoms.
Research
What regular sauna use may support
Heart health over time
In a long-term Finnish study, people who used a sauna 4 to 7 times a week had lower rates of heart-related death than those who went once a week. Read the study
Healthy blood pressure
Adding a short sauna after exercise lowered blood pressure more than exercise alone. Read the study
Stroke risk
In a 15-year study of Finnish men and women, frequent sauna users had a lower rate of stroke than people who went once a week. Read the study
Memory with age
In a 20-year study of Finnish men, those who used a sauna 4 to 7 times a week had lower rates of dementia. Read the study
Tension relief
Regular sauna sessions reduced the intensity of tension-type headaches in adults who had them often. Read the study
The bigger picture
A review of sauna research summarizes what is known about regular sauna bathing and health. Read the review
These studies looked at traditional Finnish saunas, mostly in Finnish adults, as part of a healthy lifestyle. They show links, not guarantees, and a sauna complements care from your healthcare team rather than replacing it.
Delivery, returns & warranty
Clear terms, before you buy
Delivery
Complimentary shipping within the contiguous U.S. The Kuusamo ships in 9 boxes, 985 lb in total, and the carrier calls ahead to schedule your delivery. We'll confirm access details for your address before it ships. Chat with us now for a delivery estimate.
Returns
Request a return within 30 days of delivery for unused, uninstalled items in their original packaging. Please report damage within 48 hours of delivery. Approved non-defective returns have a 25% restocking fee, and return freight is the customer's responsibility. Full return policy
Warranty
The owner's manual lists a 7-year limited warranty on the wood structure, control panel, wiring harnesses and lights. The stove carries its maker's own warranty. Outdoor placement without a waterproof roof and cover voids the warranty. Chat with us now with any coverage questions.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Do I need an electrician?
Yes. The stove needs a dedicated 240 V, single-phase circuit, and Golden Designs requires a certified electrician to install it to your local code, using copper wire rated to 90°C. Golden Designs' listing calls for 40 A, and the manual notes 30 or 40 A depending on local code. The lights and sound plug into a separate 120 V, 15 A outlet.
How hot does it get?
Golden Designs lists 170–185°F as the ideal range, and the stove heats up to 190°F. Ladling water onto the stones adds steam, so the heat feels stronger.
Can it go outdoors?
Yes, but only under a structure with a waterproof roof, on a water-tolerant surface such as concrete or tile, and with a waterproof cover when not in use. Placement in the open weather voids the warranty.
Can I assemble it myself?
The cabin, yes, with a few hand tools and two to three adults. The owner's manual walks through each step. The stove must be installed by a certified electrician.
How does it compare with the Oslo?
Both seat up to six with an 8.0 kW stove. The Kuusamo pairs a red cedar interior with a hemlock exterior and color lighting with a red light setting; the Oslo uses clear cedar outside and galaxy star ceiling lights.
Will it fit through my doorways?
It arrives as flat panels and is built in place. Chat with us now with your doorway and stair measurements, and we'll help you check the largest panel sizes before you order.
What if something arrives damaged?
Photograph the packaging and the product, then contact us within 48 hours of delivery. Chat with us now or email info@heavenlifewellness.com.
Wellness guidance
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Questions about placement, plumbing, power or delivery? Start a chat any time for instant answers, and our team follows up on anything more detailed. We offer general product guidance, not individualized medical advice.