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Lilla Sauna Svinninge: How a Mobile Sauna Is Turning Into a Self-Service Success Story
In the quiet harbor of Svinninge Båtsällskap, just 25 minutes north of Stockholm, something new is warming up. Lilla Sauna, a small independent sauna business, has launched a self-service sauna rental concept, making it possible for anyone to enjoy a traditional Swedish sauna experience by simply booking online and unlocking it with their phone.
Their story begins with a partnership between BastuSpa.se (part of Eldsmedjan.se) and Rentalbuddy.io, combining high-quality mobile saunas with an all-in-one digital booking system.
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From Idea to Launch: A Smooth Start
For founder Caoimhghin Schmidt, the idea was simple - bring the joy of sauna to more people without the hassle of staff, schedules, or complicated bookings.
“The process of purchase has been fantastic, and it has been so easy to get started,” says Caoimhghin.
“Rentalbuddy made everything simple — from the setup of digital locks to receiving the first booking notification on my phone.”
The sauna, purchased from Bastuspa.se (part of Eldsmedja), is placed beautifully by the waterfront at Svinninge Båtsällskap, offering visitors and locals a unique way to unwind after a day by the sea.
A Partnership That Opens New Doors
For BastuSpa, this collaboration marks a new chapter in how they sell and deliver their saunas.
“Our partnership with Rentalbuddy really opens up a new, untapped market of self-service sauna sales,” says Patrik Andersson at BastuSpa.
Together, BastuSpa and Rentalbuddy have created a ready-to-launch self-service sauna package - combining physical saunas, digital locks, and online booking - so that anyone can start a sauna rental business in days, not months.
“Many customers want to start small - to try renting out one sauna before building a larger concept. Now, with Rentalbuddy, that’s completely possible.”
About Lilla Sauna
Lilla Sauna is a mobile sauna placed at Svinninge harbor, open for anyone to book online. With Rentalbuddy’s booking system, customers can easily select a time, pay online, and receive a digital code to unlock the sauna.
The self-service setup means the sauna can operate 24/7, even without staff on site — giving the owner more flexibility and customers full freedom.
About BastuSpa
Bastuspa.se, part of Eldsmedjan.se, designs and sells high-quality saunas - both mobile and stationary - made for Nordic climates. They now offer saunas pre-configured for self-service operation with Rentalbuddy’s digital booking system.
Whether you’re a private individual or business owner looking to start a sauna rental, BastuSpa provides the sauna - and Rentalbuddy handles the rest.
Want to Start Your Own Self-Service Sauna Rental?
Starting a sauna rental has never been easier. With Rentalbuddy, you can:
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Location, location, location, do you have the location?
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Sauna can be bought from Bastuspa.se
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Create your account, sign up with Rentalbuddy, quick and easy. Prefer a walkthrough? Book a demo instead
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Set up your account: a step-by-step guide helps you add your location and products, connect Stripe and pair your Igloohome locks. Bought your sauna through a partner? Ask them or us for help.
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Start renting out, install locks on your trailers, saunas, kayaks or other products, add the booking button to your website - and you’re ready to rent
Read our full guide: How to Start a Self-Service Sauna Rental Business
Ready to launch your own sauna rental?
Contact us and join the growing community of entrepreneurs turning relaxation into a business.
Are You a Sauna Builder or Dealer?
Demand for self-service saunas is growing fast - both fixed and floating. With Rentalbuddy, you can help your customers turn any sauna into a 24/7 rental service with full automation.
Our platform combines online booking, digital lock access, and payment processing - so owners can focus on the experience, not administration.
💡 Let your customers earn from day one - with the sauna they already built or sell.
Interested in offering Rentalbuddy as part of your sauna packages or product line?
Let’s talk about how you can add self-service capability to your business.
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