The Great Escape

Overview

The Great Escape is a premier home leisure retailer specializing in wellness and relaxation products, with a strong emphasis on infrared saunas, hot tubs, massage chairs, and other home entertainment items. Unlike traditional public sauna facilities, this business focuses on selling high-quality, home-use infrared saunas designed for personal detox and wellness. Customers can bring the spa experience home with products like the 1 Person Fiera Infrared Sauna, promoting benefits such as detoxification, relaxation, and health improvement right in living spaces.

The overall atmosphere emphasized is one of luxury, convenience, and family fun. The website highlights a holiday sale vibe with massive discounts (up to 50%), 0% financing, and promotions like “Detox in an Infrared Sauna” to melt away winter blues. It’s positioned as the largest retailer of leading home leisure brands, creating an inviting online and in-store experience for wellness enthusiasts seeking ultimate relaxation without leaving home.

Features & Amenities

The Great Escape offers a wide range of home wellness products, with saunas as a key highlight:

• Infrared Saunas: Compact models like the 1 Person Fiera IR with Bluetooth for personal use, featuring audio integration, low-EMF heaters, and easy home setup.
• Hot Tubs: Floor models with up to 50% savings, 0% financing up to 48 months.
• Massage Chairs: Advanced 4D and 5D models from brands like Infinity and Cozzia (e.g., Rowan 4D, Galaxy Max 4D, Luka Syner-D), with features like deep tissue massage, zero-gravity recline, and choreographed programs.
• Game Room & Entertainment: Billiard tables, air hockey, shuffleboard, foosball, home bars, theater seating.
• Outdoor Living: Patio furniture, fire tables, Adirondack rockers, umbrellas, heaters.
• Pools: Layaway deals for above-ground pools.

Additional store perks include free local shipping on orders over $50, lowest price guarantee, and a resource center with blogs/videos on maintenance (e.g., pool/spa care).

Services

• Sales & Financing: 0% financing up to 48 months, cash price deals, holiday clearances, in-store exclusive pricing.
• Shipping & Delivery: Free local shipping (small parcels >$50), full delivery/installation for larger items like hot tubs/pools.
• Commercial Sales: Dedicated page for business buyers.
• Customer Support: Return policy, shipping info, live chat, text support; partners with nonprofits for community donations (e.g., furniture to firefighters).
• Maintenance Resources: Expert blogs/videos on spa/pool care, algaecides, enzymes, winterizing.
• Store Services: In-store purchases, layaway for pools, professional installation (e.g., free on billiards).

Pricing

Pricing is competitive with heavy holiday discounts:

• Infrared Saunas: Starting at $2,499 (e.g., 1 Person Fiera IR with Bluetooth, save 40%).
• Massage Chairs: From $999 (Owen Smoke Recliner, save 59%) to $9,999 (Cozzia Quantum 5D, save 41%); premium models like Luka Syner-D at $8,999 (save 47%).
• Hot Tubs: Up to 50% off floor models + 0% financing.
• Other: Billiards from $1,999, patio sets from $359, game tables from $349.

Guaranteed lowest prices, with original prices slashed (e.g., $4,999 chair to $2,999).

Location & Hours

• Main Location: 300 West Armory Drive, South Holland, IL 60473 (4.90/5 from 5,726 reviews).
• Multiple Stores: Use Store Locator for nationwide locations (visit local stores for exclusive deals).
• Operating Hours: Not specified on the site; contact via chat/text or store locator for details. Online shop 24/7.

Notes

• What Makes It Special: Exceptional customer service (reviews praise friendly staff, great selection); community-focused (donates furniture to shelters/fire stations); wellness tech leader with brands like Infinity, Cozzia, Treasure Garden. Stands out with stock specials, massive sales, and educational resources. Perfect for home spa enthusiasts seeking infrared saunas without public facility hassles. High ratings reflect reliable products and support.