This place has a shabby chic Venice style to it. I would describe this as a massage studio/cafe as there is only one bathroom in the facility and no spa-like amenities such as a steam room, sauna, hot tub, or even a locker room with showers. I received a Swedish massage which was very relaxing and the therapist did a good job, but I don't believe it was worth the $285 price tag. If I were to go again I would do one of the less common treatments such as the ritual foot soak but would do it with a friend because it's in the common area which is more conducive for conversing as opposed to tranquil silence. read more

I was really happy to book a last minute opening for their 30 minute cold plunge while I was visiting the area. The space is extremely inviting and cozy, but the employees do not pass the vibe check. The session wasn't explained to me, but I was able to figure it out and I enjoyed the experience. The tea sauna is interesting (smells great) and the cold plunge really helped with some pain I was having. 30 minutes was more than enough IMO. After any session, you are invited to stay in their lounge area (for those who booked services only), but it is fairly small and only accommodates 5-6 people max. I enjoyed tea and a few snacks after my session and then went home. Overall I would recommend and would come back. Just wish they provided was more guidance/explanation for the session and afterwards. read more

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Update... management reached out to inform me of the positive changes they've made since my review. They have provided insulation to the massage room and graciously offered to accommodate if I wished to come back to try the cold plunge and steam rooms as well as a drink on the house! I love to support small businesses and definitely believe they deserve a second chance! read more

My friends booked me a girls spa day with them as a pre-bach activity before my actual bachelorette events. One of my friends booked the 60 minute Garden Massage with Ritual Foot Soak online for each of us at $170. Keep in mind that there's 18% atuomatic gratuity added at the end of service, which is standard. We really didn't know what to expect with our first time experience. I, honestly, prefer a woman masseuse. However, I don't think they gave my friend an option to choose online like that. So during the booking process, it said we had Brendan (M), Devin (F), and Priscilla (F). However, when we arrived in the garden area, we had gotten assigned two male masseuses and one female masseuse. I ended up with Brendan, while my other friend ended up with another male masseuse named Michael, I think. My other friend ended up with Priscilla. Both my friends ended up switching, since the other one didn't care whether or not she got a female or male. I wished I had also gotten a female masseuse .. When we checked-in, the process was seamless. We were greeted by friendly faces. We were given a bag, a robe, and sandals to use during our treatment. I thought that was really cute. We changed out of our clothes and into our robes. We headed towards the garden area where we were met with our names personalized with the items that would be added into our foot soak. The foot soak was definitely relaxing. It smelled wonderful with all the herbs and fried fruits. The beginning part of our massage was pretty awkward. Based on our outdoor garden experience, we probably would've opted for a more private type of session. Since we were all naked under our robes, we just felt like we were up on display in the shared garden space area. I feel like it would've made more sense to have people wait in the front patio areas before their service because we just hand a good amount of people (male and female) just staring at us while we were getting our service done. So that was a little weird for us. However, it was stated upon booking that the garden massage will be in a shared area, so it's not like we weren't aware. But I think my friends assumed that the foot soak service would be in the shared area, but the massage would be in a private room. I would probably recommend just booking the foot soak and a massage separate to enjoy the full-on relaxing experience. In the beginning, we all felt uncomfortable sitting on the chairs provided - it could be because we're all short. We felt like we had to hold ourselves up during the scalp and neck section of our massages, which made the process not relaxing at all. I felt like I was going to strain my neck. I think we all did.. It wasn't until all the masseuses got to our arms that we were able to move the pillow behind us vertical, so that it can properly hold our heads and necks. It was at this point where we actually felt finally relaxed. Although Brendan was such a sweetheart with a kind spirit who had the perfect applied pressures, I just honestly, overall, would've preferred a female masseusse. During the massage, I could just feel the arm hairs grazing against my neck, which made me feel very uncomfortable. There was also a point where I had also felt the knuckle hairs too. Moving on, the music in the shared area is also more upbeat, so instead of like a full-on relaxing experience, it definitely kept us up instead. But again, we do understand that it is in the shared garden area. The service from everyone at Den Mother was definitely nothing short of amazing. Everyone made sure we were great from beginning to end. We decided to hang out a little bit after our service in the front area, and we were offered water. We were also offered to have our fire pit lit up so we can relax during our post-massage. Overall, I would come back, but I would definitely do another type of private or exclusive service with a preferred female masseuse. read more

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Right next to Butcher's Daughter you will find this little blue house. Little do you know inside is spacious, all natural wood, with plushy cushions. It is Den Mother Wellness spa! In the front yard, you can enjoy tea, sake iced or hot. Their service includes massage, soaking, reflexology and my favorite cold plunge! You have your own suite in their backyard. It has a jungle shower, sauna that included green tea infused water for you to pour onto the hot stone. Wow, that scents I will never forget. Then when heated up, time to get into the 44 degree tub. You won't have brain freeze, you feel your neck and the rest of your body untied, relaxed. Repeat again. I choose an hour to relax to take my time. Afterwards, you can try their foot massage while sipping teas. They have great selections and love how they serve your tea. The plating is so cute. I will back to do cold plunge and full body massage next. Come during the week for easier street parking. You may eat something light next door and Butcher's daughter before the treatments. read more

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Really didn't like my service and was uncomfortable after I denied multiple times that I did not want that service . I asked multiple times if I can change my service to what I'm comfortable with and I offered to pay extra but the service provider was being very pushy and "smart " . I really did not like this service at all and I paid almost 300 for a 40 minute service . This runied my whole day for my anneversiy read more

The entire experience from the moment we walked in (our first time) to the moment we left was absolutely delightful, chill and even joyful! We ordered the homemade chips, and the edamame/tofu dip and crackers. SO delicious and I am not usually a tofu person. I used it for the chips too. Yum! They were out of red wine so we tried this new wine from Mendocino that is 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay. What?! Loved it! It was the best of both somehow. Our server cared about his job and the work he does. We complimented him and he told the owner who happened to be on the premises. Just a wonderful time. Just super cool, chill, professional and kind folks. We have a bunch of family coming in Nov and Dec. Can't wait to bring them here! The tea was yummy as well! read more

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***UPDATED REVIEW*** After a terrible first experience, I was pleasantly surprised to find an email in my inbox from Kenny P., the founder & owner of Den Mother. He sent an email to apologize about our experience & invited us back. We were offered any 60 minute massage each and 60 minutes in the sauna/cold plunge for no charge. After a few emails to figure out scheduling (we're moving cross country next week & will be without a car for a few days) we were booked to return. Upon arrival we were greeted and offered complimentary tea by Trish, the GM. We checked in & were taken to the sauna. I'm so glad we got a chance to experience this. The sauna was everything you'd expect & the cold plunge was colder than you could imagine. The area is private and they provided towels, slippers, robes, water, & body wash / facial cleansers for before the cold plunge & after to rinse off. The products smelled amazing. We had about an hour and a half between the sauna & massage, so we sat by the fire pit & ordered a mushroom pizza from The Butcher's Daughter. It was delicious. We were also given more complimentary tea & water. The staff refilled the tea kettle twice for us while we waited and ate. The atmosphere was really nice & peaceful. When the time came, we were taken to separate rooms. We opted for the Signature Swedish Massage. I had Courtney (I think that was her name), and she was awesome. The massage bed was heated, which was perfect since I was still somewhat cold from sitting outside after the cold plunge. Courtney did a great job with the massage & it was everything I needed & more! After, when it was time to checkout, we actually spoke to Kenny P. in person & thanked him for the opportunity for a new experience at his establishment. He didn't have to reach out, but I'm really glad he did. We would definitely come back after the service & experience we received this time. This evening spa session was perfect from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. read more

The staff was super friendly! It was a great time and we were able to relax after the sauna and cold plunge with some drinks.

I was given a generous gift card to Den Mother and made an appointment today for a 60-minute Going Deep massage. My appointment time was 3:20 and the email I received instructed me to arrive early so I wouldn't be rushed or stressed. The recommendation to be sure I had breakfast and drink plenty of water had me very excited for my massage. I arrived at 2:50 with plenty of time to be prepared for my massage. The email I was sent said "Following your service, relax in your robe and enjoy a tea in our garden den if you wish." Imagine my surprise when I wasn't even offered a robe and slippers. The kind staff did offer me tea and walk me back to the beautiful garden. I then sat there waiting in the clothes I arrived in and drank tea. At 3:20, no one had come to get me for my massage. I went to the front desk to inquire and no one seemed to know what was going on. At 3:27, my masseuse finally came to the front to get me to escort me to my massage room. I wear a watch and am someone that pays very close attention to time. After we arrived in the room, she said to take off my clothes and put them in a chair, yes just put them in a chair, and get under the sheets for my massage. Based on my experience to this point, I knew I better quickly get undressed and under the covers or I sensed I would not get my full 60 minutes and I was right. I rushed and climbed in by 3:30 according to the clock in the room and she came in a few minutes later to start my massage. After all of the waiting and the rush to get onto the table, the massage itself was underwhelming. While I realize the massage is supposed to be designed to work on stagnant areas of the body, address pain and promote regeneration, it seemed random and not balanced. I've also never had a massage that didn't touch my feet at all which is a key area to address regeneration. When she said we were done, I immediately looked at the clock in the room and it was 4:26 and not a full 60 minutes as advertised. Also, there was still time to spend about 2-3 minutes on each of my feet if she had done the full hour. She said to get dressed and she would meet me at the door. Still no robe to relax in the garden after my massage. At that point, I was just ready to go. I did ask at the front desk if 60 minutes didn't really mean 60 minutes and was told it should have been the full time. In my experience in all of my years getting massages, the time starts when they start the massage. My masseuse must've decided the time started when she went to pick me up from the front desk. The nice man at the front desk did offer to give me a discount which is why I'm giving two stars and not just one. He did try to offer good customer service to remedy the situation. I declined because there is no need for me to have a balance at Den Mother as I will never be returning for any service. The purpose of me taking the time to write this review is to make sure people going in the future make it clear what they are expecting based on the correspondence received prior to visiting and that everyone is given their fair time. Thank you or taking the time to read this review. read more

Our group had an awesome time at the Den Mother Sauna and Cold Plunge. We booked with Stephanie who was super friendly and helpful in getting us set up ahead of time. The back yard spa is so great for a group or couple, or just two friends wanting to get some relaxing time in together. The staff was on top of everything including robes and slippers and Bryan was really gracious with helping our group have a special evening. I am totally planning to go again. The spa is on Abbot Kinney but people kept saying they thought we were somewhere tropical! read more

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My boyfriend and I had an anniversary date here today and it was AMAZING. The front desk staff was warm and welcoming and so attentive. We did hot/cold therapy which felt wonderful and totally invigorating, and then we followed it up with garden massages, which were also incredible. Love this place and can't wait to come back again! read more

Honestly, I was disappointed with my experience here. I had the ritual foot bath with the garden massage. Having never been before, I didn't know this service was done in a common area. So there was no privacy and that made it difficult to relax when others were hanging out in the lounge area. It feels like you're on display, and it's quite uncomfortable. Also, the service is terribly overpriced for what it is, and they don't clarify gratuity is automatically added at the end. Don't get me wrong, I always tip either way. But this just felt sneaky. This place gets one star for the ambiance, another star for the kindness of my massage therapist, and one pity star because giving only two stars feels too mean. read more

Lovely, calm space. I loved the sauna and cold plunge part of the day. One of the best foot massages ever. Prices are a bit on the high end for some of the services but overall a nice experience. read more

Love this place. I been here twice and the staff are so nice. The cold plunge is colder than it looks! I took my friends here for their birthday and we all had a lot of fun getting massages, going into the sauna and cold plunging. read more

Elisa is my savior!! I was on and off many different sleeping pills for years. I am happy to say she is the reason I am able to sleep so well. Just recently, I had a stroke. I saw Elisa and she minimized my stroke symptoms in one session about 85%. And it was gone after session number 2. I highly recommend Elisa at Den Mother! She takes her time to really understand your issues and figure out how to fix them!! 1 million stars for Den Mother read more

Today was my first experience at Den Mother, I book this as a early birthday gift to my self. And had the best experience of my life I left feeling so relaxed and fresh. Everyone was very sweet and friendly I had a appointment with Alize and her energy is absolutely beautiful I can't wait to book with her again. read more

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Beautiful location - a total oasis on Abbott Kinney. I had the garden foot soak/massage which is kind of like a Chinese massage if you've ever been to one - where you're in a common area, (it is outdoors which is lovely on the back patio, but I did wish it was a little more private as that wasn't clear to me when I booked) and remain clothed while they soak your feet and massage your shoulders, neck, arms, lower legs and feet. I took off one star for the price being pretty high for not being a private setting. They do offer traditional private room massages as well though. All that being said the foot treatment was amazing and the massage by Zahra was absolutely incredible! Thank you, thank you!! You can also just come here for a drink btw - wine, sake, kombucha, coffee or tea! And some snacks too. Will be back! read more

It's really relaxing.. I got the Ritual Foot Bath with massage. The massage is while you soak, don't expect the robe unless you booked another service. I know to book the hour long massage next time because the 30 mins flew by! read more

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Disappointed. We notified the management .. even more disappointment as nothing was done. My friend's massage was not enjoyable, she explained to the masseuse she needed more pressure but she didn't get it. The masseuse turned the clock so that she couldn't see it and then did not give her a full hour massage. :/ She then gave me a massage .. her hands were really cold! I mean the environment is beautiful .. but we went for massages and the massage was sub par. Never heard back from management. read more

Den Mother is truly a little slice of heaven. I discovered this gem as I was leaving a nearby restaurant. As I poked my head inside, the woman at the front desk offered to give my friend and I a quick tour. The inside area was clean and serene, but the garden was the true star. It's giving all the zen vibes. Whether you book an indoor or outdoor service, customer service is top tier. All the employees were attentive, skilled, and kind. On numerous occasions, I've booked a massage or ritual foot bath with garden massage with Mezzo. Mezzo is the truth! She uses the perfect amount of pressure and slows down her strokes. With each stroke, it feels as if you're being transported to another universe. After your service, you can hang out and relax. If you're hungry or thirsty, food from Butcher's Daughter can be ordered. read more

This is an amazing oasis of calm in a bustling area. Once you pass through the beautiful wood and natural entrance you are enveloped in serenity. You are welcomed with a robe, footwear and a tote for your personal belongings. You can await your service in the lush garden area with fire pit out back. Once you are called into the treatment rooms the real magic begins. Their team of massage therapists is amazing, I've had a few and they were all amazing. The Keep Your Head is HIGHLY recommended if you don't want a full body massage (like me), but their new facials are the BEST!! Most relaxing facial I've ever had and my skin looked amazing right off the table. Devin, the esthetician, was very attentive, making sure I was comfortable and explaining the products as she used them (thanks to my nonstop inquiries). I had an incredible glow and my normally dry skin was so hydrated! AND it looked just as good the next morning. I will book every time I'm out in LA!!! read more

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Spiritual Hood Healer shows off this place on Instagram and I'm suddenly booking online. I'm inspired. I love the treatment of a massage and a custom bath. The rooms are really luxurious but also down the earth. read more

Really cute, aesthetic/vibe-y coffee shop/wellness spa that we visited twice while in LA, but the customer service could be slightly tweaked. The first time we first walked in, someone asked us if we had any questions, and we asked about the coffee menu. Without responding to that, he took us on an unprompted a tour of the facilities, lol, and showed us all the services they provided. The people that were getting massaged in their chairs must have felt weird about a bunch of onlookers observing them while they were being massaged (!). To be nice, we asked our "tour guide" how far in advance you had to book a service, and he just dropped us off at the front desk where someone was having a long conversation on the phone. It all felt a little salesy and awkward so we left. The second time, we were greeted by a lovely barista who made us a cappuccino and Pachamama drink, both of which were excellent. She was super sweet, laidback, and professional. The couches and fire pits are also a nice refuge from the foot traffic of Abbot Kinney. read more

DONT BOOK A MASSAGE HERE. Their Instagram or website has nothing to do with reality. The front and backyards are small and feel crowded. My massage therapist was great (giving 3 stars because the masseuse was young and sweet) but the room was not relaxing as there was club music blasting next door so I made the relaxing day experience not relaxing. For this price, I was expecting top service, experience and ambiance. Also I did the 30-mins bath soak and 5 mins into it the water drained mid-way. The experience was not worth the price. The tub was slippery. A hazard really. I was expecting a 5 star experience and service and got a $55 massage not a $300 massage experience. Also, i was with a friend who asked for their complimentary tea twice but was pretty much ignored. She finally got a tea for which she was charged. My friend's massage was pretty much a hurried neck rub. Not the experience is sold on their website, nor Instagram. Never coming back here. PS: check the sheets on the massage table. I found they were dirty after I got up from the table. Pics below read more

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A quality of service matched by a amazing space. We booked something early in the day and had excellent service and the back area almost entirely to ourselves. We didn't enjoy the food that is sourced from The Butchers daughter next door but didn't enjoy the hot tea along with our treatment. read more

This place is awesome! Very confused by the poor reviews. This is a perfect spot for a casual getaway, great for groups or an afternoon to unwind. Every employee was so kind and chatty and warm. Was it the best massage I've ever received? Meh, I'd give it a solid B. However the technician was really friendly and engaging. I'll definitely be back! Only note- I'm a size 18/36G and their robes did not fit, I had to drape a blanket over my chest for the outdoor/open massage. read more

I paid almost $300 for a very unsatisfying massage. I've had better $50 massages than what I received here.

If I could live here, I would. The customer service is outstanding from the moment you walk in. I've had both the meditative and Swedish massages--both of which were heavenly. After my first meditative massage, I didn't noticed some abdominal sculpting which I was not expecting and was a great bonus. The Swedish massages never miss. The oils smell amazing and the scalp massages almost always put me to sleep. The decor and energy of the entire space from the massage rooms to the back patio create the perfect place to zen out. It is definitely worth the price! read more

Best experience I have ever had! We were greeted so kindly - shout out to Andrew . The hot cold plunge experience is EVERYTHING. So rejuvenating and our skin was glowing. We had massages after and it was the best massage we have ever had. Ask for Jules and Eileen! After the experience we had delicious tea, sat by a fire under a nice warm blanket. Such a beautiful experience and amazing hospitality. 10/10!!! read more

We had the most relaxing experience. I cannot wait to come back and enjoy the rest of the amenities.

My massage was amazing. I had been having some very intense back pain before the massage and she took the time to work the area out. I have not had the same pain since. The garden afterwards with tea / food from the butchers daughter is a must. read more

This place is almost perfect. My husband and I booked a garden massage for my birthday and our therapists were amazing but for at least half the time, there were two employees chatting away, giggling, and whispering. It was so distracting and hard to be relaxed in that environment. You would think that employees are more considerate than that, especially considering that we later learned that one of them was an actual masseuse. I tried to subtly give them a glance, but they could not take the hint. My masseuse even seemed to be bothered by it. For the steep cost of the massages and other services, you would expect the staff to be more professional. read more

My friend booked an appointment for us to go for my birthday, in which we called an hour in advance to move our time for later. She spoke with Kelley & Jeremy who, unfortunately, only rescheduled one person instead of two in which the reservation was intended for. They even made it seem like it was my friend's fault when clearly it was the systems fault. She ended up speaking to the manager who didn't accommodate to her concerns. It was frustrating, customer service is definitely horrible, and now my birthday is ruined. read more

Den Mother was a beautiful experience from the time we walked in until we left. The staff are some of the nicest, most warming people and I loved them all. My sister and I came to LA from NY for a girls weekend and Den Mother was by far one of the best experiences of the trip. The ambiance and decor is so relaxing and peaceful. The sauna and cold plunge circuit was amazing! The room itself was divine with the outdoor shower and amenities (robe, towel, body and wash, + more!). And an extra kudos for having larger robes for the curvy girlsssss! Beautiful touch! And omg where do I begin with the ritual foot bath and garden massage, absolutely divine! I will never come to California and not visit Den Mother. 1000/10 recommend! read more

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All hype, NOT worth your buck. I'm a frequent spa goer and was so excited for Den Mother but left my appointment feeling very disappointed. I did the hot sauna cold plunge. It was good except there were globs of hair in the cold plunge and no matter how much I pulled out there was hair that kept sticking to me. It was like someone had cleaned out their hairbrush in there. Def wear a swimsuit if you do this treatment. Afterwards I carried my clothes into the back lounge area and waited for my next treatment. There were menus sitting on the tables but no instructions were given upon arrival on how to order and no one ever came to take our order. I had to go back to the front desk to tell them I was ready for my next treatment which was the deep scalp relaxation massage. It felt like a scam. There was nothing relaxing about the girl, who was sweet, rubbing me. I would def not call it a massage. If you could imagine the pressure of a butterfly massaging you that was it. I left feeling no more relaxed than I did before going in. The pricing for this treatment is insane. I felt so scammed by this place. read more

Went to Den Mother with 3 of my coworkers for the Garden foot soak and massage. The location is beautiful, and we really enjoyed our experience. The outdoor common area where the massage is was beautiful. We went in around 7pm, which was perfect because it was empty and we really got to enjoy the place to ourselves. Our group enjoyed a glass of wine and got to socialize while we soaked our feet before the massage, which was really nice. The foot soak was amazing, the herbs smelled so good and helped us relax. Alize was my therapist and she blew my mind, really didn't expect such a great massage while sitting/clothed. I also loved their selection of merchandize... They had some great essential oil rollers and handmade artisanal clothing. Next time will make sure to get their early to enjoy their cafe out front, the coffee selections looked phenomenal! read more

Treated my mom here for mothers Day, she loved it! I think her masseuse was Bryan, she said he was kind and did a great job. I will be trying them out myself in the future read more

I will start with the positive it was a vibe hidden with greenery, and welcoming therapeutic aromas. The place is very quaint. The negative is parking is so bad you need to add 15-20 minutes to look for parking or use the paid structure. I was late due to parking they offered no accommodation I will take that loss. The part that made it so bad my masseuse was sooo bad. It felt like a 6 year old child was giving the massage. The masseuse name was Renee she had no presence and seemed like she was just there. She was unable to rub my scalp due to my hairstyle. Renee stated that she would focus on another area which she did not. It was brief and terrible for 15 mins and $85 dollars plus mandatory 18% gratuity was robbery. The service I received was a Garden Massage with Ritual Foot Bath. I would say read the reviews about your masseuse and be on time. The place is a vibe and the other staff were great. I can't say I would return for 30 minutes and $100 sub par massage. read more

I came to den's mother and saw Katie for a deep tissue massage - wow! I think she relieved years of tension in my shoulders! Great location with a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back. read more