Zoe's got a Saatva mattress. SO FANCY.
And we are all a little jealous. 😉
A rep from Saatva reached out a little while ago to see if I could review one of their mattresses, and since Mr. FG and I have a relatively new mattress, I asked if I could have a twin mattress for Zoe.
(Saatva sent me a mattress to review, but this post is not sponsored, and I'm free to speak my opinion about the mattress. Links are affiliate links.)
Ever since she's been in a twin bed, Zoe's been sleeping on a hand-me-down mattress (I don't even remember where it came from!), which has been doing the job, but it definitely hasn't been a cushy sleeping experience.
So, it seemed right that she should get the new mattress.
What's Saatva all about?
Saatva is an online mattress retailer that sells high-end luxury mattresses for lower prices than comparable mattresses from traditional retailers.
Since Saatva maintains no brick and mortar stores, they're able to reduce their overhead and offer a luxury mattress at a fair price.
Saatva says their mattresses are built for luxury comfort and maximum sustainability.
To that end, Saatva mattress are made with a number of earth-friendly materials, which you can read all about right here.
For instance, the cover is made of organic cotton, and the inner springs are made with recycled steel.
Plus, Saatva mattresses are made here in the United States.
How does their return policy work?
You get 120 days to try the mattress in your home, and if you decide it's not for you, you can return it for a refund, minus a $99 shipping fee.
This gives you a much longer test-drive period as compared to a traditional mattress store, where you can only lay on a bed for a brief period of time.
What about the warranty?
You get a 15 year warranty against defects. For the first two years, you can get a defective mattress replaced for free; after that, you pay the $99 shipping fee to get a replacement.
You can read all the details here, in nice plain English.
What do we think of the Saatva?
We chose the Luxury Firm (which they said is their most popular) and you guys, this is a REALLY REALLY nice mattress; even nicer than I expected! The pillow top is soft and cushy, but there's firm support under the pillow top.
It's comfy for lying on, it doesn't sag at the sides when you sit on it (a problem with some mattresses), it's not squeaky, and it just overall feels like a really high quality bed.
I'm glad I got one for Zoe, because she did deserve an upgrade, but part of me wishes I'd asked for one for Mr. FG and me!
You can see all the Saatva Mattress options right here.
In addition to the Luxury Firm, Saatva offers a firmer mattress and a softer one (three options total), but they caution that if you prefer a super soft bed or an extremely firm one, then they are not the company for you.
How much does a Saatva mattress cost?
The Saatva twin is $599, a full is $999, and a queen is $1099.
These are not bargain basement mattress prices, of course, but this is not a bargain basement mattress.
With Saatva, you are getting an American-made, eco-friendly, luxury mattress at about half the cost of a comparable luxury mattress elsewhere.
Plus, there's a generous in-home trial period and a great warranty.
And you get free delivery, mattress install, and removal of your old mattress, should you want it out of your house.
(We gave Zoe's previous mattress to someone from a local church who needed it for his mom.)
Would I recommend a Saatva mattress?
If you're shopping for a kid's bedroom, I think Saatva is probably a bit of overkill. A kid isn't going to quite appreciate the hotel-like luxury of a Saatva mattress.
But if you're shopping for an adult bed, I'd definitely add Saatva to the list of options you consider.
If you keep a $1099 mattress for 15 years, it's only going to cost you $73/year, or $6/month once you average out the price. That's really not expensive at all, considering that most of us waste $6/month on something much less useful than a good night's sleep!
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So. That's the end of my words about the Saatva mattress!
If you buy one, I'd love to hear about it. And if you already own one (lucky you!), I'd love to hear about that too.
I don’t have this brand of a mattress but when we shopped, we got a much higher end one that I expected we would get. It finally came down to warranty, the cheaper the mattress the shorter the warranty. I thought of the warranty as the equivalent of the expected lifespan. I spent three times the cheaper mattress for a three times longer warranty. To me, it felt like I would still spend the same amount of money over time, but have to get three mattresses, which seemed incredibly wasteful. It also would have been different if it wasn’t the bed my husband and I slept on every night. We have a much cheaper one for our guest room (which has been slept on four or five times in three years - so I expect it to last regardless of the price tag).
I will most definitely check them out for future purchases as I think that’s a pretty reasonable price for the market and quality.
The main question is...does Zoe like it?
She does! But I think a kid who weighs less than 100 pounds is probably not quite as equipped to enjoy it as a full-grown adult is. Ha. She can keep this mattress all through her teen years, though, and she does like that it's softer and cushier than her old mattress!
Dang! I just bought a full size mattress for my teen daughter that is being delivered tomorrow! I laugh a bit whenever I hear about hotel mattresses being great because hotel beds are NEVER as good as mine. We have an iComfort mattress that I would recommend to the ends of the earth.
Our mattress is going to need replacing before very long -- I'll keep this in mind!
P.S., my daughter and her husband were given an expensive mattress set from an older couple who didn't want it after a short time of having it. They soon found out why, as it killed their backs after a year or so, and it had to be replaced. I hope you can update us on this one after Zoe sleeps on it for a while.
I think it was super admirable of you to request it for your daughter because you felt she deserved it, when it would have been so easy to just get it for yourself. Good momming â¤ï¸
Perfect timing! I was just starting to look at mattress options for my husband and me. Thanks for doing the work for me 😉
You know, I'm sure the kitty appreciates the new mattress too 😉
YES. She appreciates anything that is soft. Towels. Blankets. Comforters.
But not her soft and fluffy cat bed, because that would be way too sensible. 😉
We bought a latex mattress 10years ago and it still feels almost the same as the day we bought it, so I don't know if I'll ever go back to a conventional mattress.
However, it's so nice to see a company using some recycled materials and making quality products.
I just need to say that your cat is freaking adorable!!! <3
I bought a Saatva mattress 2 years ago and couldn't be happier. I have the full size. It is sooooo comfortable and worth every penny.
I am in the market for a new queen size mattress soon. Any updates on how well it is standing up comfort-wise over time?
We've only had it for a few months, but it's been great so far. Every time I even sit down on it, I go, "ahhhhhhh." 😉