Buckstaff Bathhouse

Loved the traditional and authentic experience. Don't expect a modern facility, but enjoy the historic charm. It was so relaxing, I felt very comfortable. K.Love (Karen) was my masseuse and she was very knowledgeable, friendly, but created a very relaxing experience. Julie, the attendant gave me just enough attention and direction while letting me enjoy the traditional bathing package.

The bath experience was amazing and very relaxing. The massage was good except for the massage therapist missed a fourth of my back. She focused heavily on my shoulders and the left side of my back and I thought she was going to give my right side the same care. But she didn’t. When she started putting things away, I asked if she could do more on my right side. She said, “the 20 minutes is up. You should have said something sooner.” I guess I shouldn’t have assumed that she’d do the same thing on both sides??? And how was I supposed to know that my time was going to be used unwisely? Now my body feels uneven. There was no one behind me so she could have easily given me a few more minutes to fix her mistake.nI would highly recommend the bath experience but maybe go get an hour massage somewhere else after.

What a great experience. As others have mentioned, this is a definite must if you’re in the area. Before going, I was unclear on some details, so here’s a rundown of my experience (Nov 2020). The Traditional Package is the only package available. You must book over the phone. I emailed them but they directed back to the phone number. If you call and get to voicemail, keep trying! It took me a few calls before I was able to speak to someone and book my appointment. I was able to book on Wednesday for a Friday appointment and there were many availabilities. Make sure you show up early to factor in the COVID screening. There is a station outside where you fill out a waiver, sanitize your hands and get your temperature read. Masks are required! After that, you continue on to the front desk where they provide you with a loofah, a locker key and your ticket. This is where men and women part ways (since this is a traditional bath house). Men go to the right and women head upstairs. I was led to the locker room where I had my own stall to undress and leave my belongings. No swimsuits or personal items needed! All we had was our sheet, key and loofah. The attendant wrapped us in a sheet that we wore the duration of our time. There were 3 other women in my time slot and we, along with all the staff, all wore our masks the entire time. We headed to the bathtubs, dropped our blankets and hopped in. The tubs are in separate stalls, so we had our privacy. The attendant would come and check on the water temperature and provide ice water to drink during the soak. After that, we had the option to sit in the sauna (not recommended if you’re claustrophobic), had a butt soak, rinsed off and then got wrapped in hot towels. The finale was the massage, which was more of an exfoliation for me, but soothing nonetheless. I left feeling relaxed and my body felt nourished. Do yourself a favor and visit this bath house . It’s a truly unique experience.

This has become an annual tradition for my husband and I. We've visited this facility many times and tried Quapaw as well. We hands down prefer Buckstaff! Although every visit differs because we encounter different attendants and employees, we still find ourselves anticipating our October visit and longing for the relaxation of the experience. Of the different bathhouses I recommend Buckstaff!

I left feeling like a limp noodle. Latoya made the experience absolutely amazing. She was patient, kind, and has such a warm spirit. I highly recommend the experience.