Southern Waterbeds
& Futons
706-543-4323
3775 Atlanta Highway
Athens, Georgia 30606
Across from
Georgia Square Mall
Tues-Sat 10 till 5
Closed on Sun, Mon
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Celebrating 50 Years In Business 1975 - 2025
Owned and Operated by Lynn Hardman in Athens, Georgia
Softside Waterbed Systems
Softside waterbeds come with the comfort, support and heat of a wood frame waterbed but with the look of a regular mattress. The wood frame has been replaced with a "softside" that makes it easy to get into and out of bed. No more wood frame to crawl over! Softside waterbeds provide complete full body support from head to toe with no pressure points with the added value of therapeutic heat. You could say they're like a regular bed with water inside. They're made in conventional sizes so you can use the sheets and comforters you already have and use your existing headboard and footboard saving your bedroom set.
Click here to see photos of our softside waterbeds that we have adapted to a variety of bed frames.
The Softsides that we stock regularly are ready for immediate pickup. I can load them into any pickup truck and a lot of SUV's. They come in four main boxes for a Eastern King Size Softside and the largest is the foundation box because it has two extra long twin foundations inside. (Two extra long twins make a king size.) If it will fit into your vehicle, the other boxes will usually go and if a small box doesn't fit, I'll ship it to you quickly and pay the freight.
DIMENSIONS - Boxed Eastern King Size Softside Waterbed:
·Foundation 80 Long X 40 Wide X 15 Deep ·Foam Rails 75 Long X 15 Wide X 10 Deep ·Cover/Liner 33 Long X 22 Wide X 10 Deep ·Watermattress 33 Long X 22 Wide X 10 Deep
Softsides can be loaded into small U-Haul cargo trailers, too. This is their small 5 X 8 size trailer and I put a complete king size Softside in it with room to spare. If you want to pick up a platform bed with drawers to go with your Softside, you’ll need their taller trailer.
If you don’t want to tow a trailer or drive a truck, U-Haul rents a roomy cargo van. We loaded this king size Softside Waterbed, platform frame, drawers and headboard plus two nightstands into a cargo van and had plenty of room leftover.
The most cost effective way to get a Softside to your home is pick it up in your own vehicle, versus having it shipped, plus you don’t have to deal with truck lines and the possibility of freight damage. Here are some vehicles I’ve loaded up recently with king size Softsides and I’ll be happy to load one up for you, too!
SHIPPING:
We always have the manufacture "drop ship" for us by less than truckload (LTL) common carrier freight lines for several reasons. The manufacturer gets a much better freight rate than we could due to their volume plus they do a superior job of packing orders. Also, FedEx and UPS Ground will not handle an item as large as an assembled foundation. They place the Softside upright in the center of a pallet and band it together, wrap it in thick cardboard and then shrink wrap it to prevent freight damage. The picture shows an average Softside order, paletized at the factory and ready to be shipped, consisting of four boxes and weighing two hundred pounds.
We strongly recommend that if you live two or three hours from the store that you make the drive so you can see, feel and lie down on all of our different Softside models in order to select the one that’s best for you. We can still ship it to you but if drive your pickup truck or rent a U-Haul, you can take it with you and save the shipping costs!
If it's not possible for you come to the store, just give me a call at (706) 543-4323 and I’ll be more than happy to assist you in putting a Softside System together and arrange the shipping for you. The manufacturer will ship in three to five business days and it will then take three to five more business days for the freight line to deliver it to you.
Bally's Softside Waterbed System
$1399 Queen With 2 Layer Fiber Single Mattress
As Shown in Store - Other Options Available
·Removable Smooth Top Cover ·Anti-Microbial Treated Bamboo Fabric ·Cover filled with 1 oz Fire Retardant Fiber ·Sturdy Foundation made by the Amish ·Temperature Control System Included
King Dual Options
King Single Options
Queen Single Options
Twin Options
7 Layer Fiber $1999
7 Layer Fiber $1799
7 Layer Fiber $1699
7 Layer Fiber $1499
6 Layer Fiber $1899
6 Layer Fiber $1699
6 Layer Fiber $1599
6 Layer Fiber $1399
4 Layer Fiber $1799
4 Layer Fiber $1599
4 Layer Fiber $1499
4 Layer Fiber $1299
2 Layer Fiber $1699
2 Layer Fiber $1499
2 Layer Fiber $1399
2 Layer Fiber $1199
Full Motion $1599
Full Motion $1399
Full Motion $1299
Full Motion $1099
·Dual denotes two Mattresses (Bladders) and two Temperature Control Systems (Heaters) ·Single denotes one Mattress (Bladder) and one Temperature Control System (Heater)
Doral Softside Waterbed System
$1799 King With 4 Layer Fiber Single Mattress
As Shown in Store - Other Options Available
·Removable Tack and Jump Top Cover ·Anti-Microbial Treated Bamboo Fabric ·Cover filled with 1 oz. Fire Retardant Fiber ·Sturdy Foundation made by the Amish ·Temperature Control System Included ·Stocked in King and Queen - Other Sizes Available
King Dual Options
King Single Options
Queen Single Options
Twin Options
7 Layer Fiber $2199
7 Layer Fiber $1999
7 Layer Fiber $1899
7 Layer Fiber $1599
6 Layer Fiber $2099
6 Layer Fiber $1899
6 Layer Fiber $1799
6 Layer Fiber $1499
4 Layer Fiber $1999
4 Layer Fiber $1799
4 Layer Fiber $1699
4 Layer Fiber $1399
2 Layer Fiber $1899
2 Layer Fiber $1699
2 Layer Fiber $1599
2 Layer Fiber $1299
Full Motion $1799
Full Motion $1599
Full Motion $1499
Full Motion $1199
·Dual denotes two Mattresses (Bladders) and two Temperature Control Systems (Heaters) ·Single denotes one Mattress (Bladder) and one Temperature Control System (Heater)
Riviera Softside Waterbed System
$2199 King With 4 Layer Fiber Dual Mattress
As Shown in Store - Other Options Available
·Removable Tack and Jump Pillow Top Cover ·Anti-Microbial Treated Bamboo Fabric ·Cover filled with 1 oz. Fire Retardant Fiber ·Sturdy Foundation made by the Amish ·Temperature Control System Included ·Stocked In King and Queen - Other Sizes Available
King Dual Options
King Single Options
Queen Single Options
Twin Options
7 Layer Fiber $2399
7 Layer Fiber $2199
7 Layer Fiber $2099
7 Layer Fiber $1699
6 Layer Fiber $2299
6 Layer Fiber $2099
6 Layer Fiber $1999
6 Layer Fiber $1599
4 Layer Fiber $2199
4 Layer Fiber $1999
4 Layer Fiber $1899
4 Layer Fiber $1499
2 Layer Fiber $2099
2 Layer Fiber $1899
2 Layer Fiber $1799
2 Layer Fiber $1399
Full Motion $1999
Full Motion $1799
Full Motion $1699
Full Motion $1299
·Dual denotes two Mattresses (Bladders) and two Temperature Control Systems (Heaters) ·Single denotes one Mattress (Bladder) and one Temperature Control System (Heater)
Paradise Softside Waterbed System
$2699 King With 7 Layer Fiber Single Mattress
As Shown in Store - Other Options Available
·Removable Tack and Jump Euro Top Cover ·Removable 2" Memory Foam Insert ·Anti-Microbial Treated Bamboo Fabric ·Cover filled with 1 oz. Fire Retardant Fiber ·Sturdy Foundation made by the Amish ·Temperature Control System Included ·Stocked in King and Queen - Other Sizes Available
King Dual Options
King Single Options
Queen / Full Options
Twin Options
7 Layer Fiber $2899
7 Layer Fiber $2699
7 Layer Fiber $2599
Not available
6 Layer Fiber $2799
6 Layer Fiber $2599
6 Layer Fiber $2499
Not available
4 Layer Fiber $2699
4 Layer Fiber $2499
4 Layer Fiber $2399
Not available
2 Layer Fiber $2599
2 Layer Fiber $2399
2 Layer Fiber $2299
Not available
Full Motion $2499
Full Motion $2299
Full Motion $2199
Not available
·Dual denotes two Mattresses (Bladders) and two Temperature Control Systems (Heaters) ·Single denotes one Mattress (Bladder) and one Temperature Control System (Heater)
Oak Platform Beds With Six Drawer Pedestal Bases
Our Oak Platform Beds With Six Drawer Pedestal Bases can be used with any of our Softside Waterbeds or any other type of mattress. They can be used as a stand alone bed platform without a headboard or with your current headboard. You can also chose from one of our many matching oak headboards, too.
At 14 inches tall and used with a low profile foundation and Softside mattress, the total height is around 27 inches which is about the right height for most people. You can opt for a regular foundation to lift the mattress height another four and a half inches but that's getting pretty tall to climb into.
Click here for more information about Oak Platform Beds and Free Standing Headboards.
Extreme Frame Specifications: The Extreme Heavy-Duty Bedframe Frame by W. Silver Products is made of high carbon re-manufactured railroad steel to provide extra strength and stability for your Softside Waterbed. It has a total of nine, glide equiped, steel legs and a two inch center support that provide the extra support needed for a waterbed and spreads the weight evenly over the floor. The Extreme can also be used with any mattress set to prevent the boxspring or foundation from sagging and causing your mattress to sag in the middle. Oversized headboard brackets will allow most any headboard to be attached to the frame and the frame height, 7 1/2 inches, is the same as a regular bed. Assembly is quick and easy with no tools required!
W. Silver Products is a family owned company located in El Passo, Texas. They own a steel mill that uses USA railroad track to make our Softside bedframes and they're the only bed frame company in the USA that owns their own steel mill ensuring quality control from design to the finished product.
One Frame adjusts to all size beds: Twin / Full / Queen / King / California King
Price: $199.95
Versaleg Bedlegs - Call (706) 543-4323 for fast shipping!
Our environmentally friendly Versalegs are an innovative, inexpensive, modern alternative to the conventional metal bedframe and are now fabricated from 100% recycled materials!
Choose from 4 simple to assemble heights: 5", 7", or 10". The base plate of the Versaleg System easily attaches to the bottom of your box spring or foundation using a power screwdriver and four screws per base plate. Then you simply screw the bed leg into the threaded area of the base plate.
The Versaleg Bedlegs are an ideal support system for softside waterbeds especially when using a conventional headboard with a footboard and siderails. King and Queen sets have twelve legs that easily install underneath the foundation of a Softside Waterbed and distributing weight evenly like our steel frames with nine legs. We stock them in three heights; 5", 7" and 10" with the 10" being the most popular. Most regular beds are on a 7" metal frame so the 10" height raises the bed by three inches..
$149.95 King/Queen sets in all heights. Includes 12 legs with screws. Stocked in 5", 7" & 10 inch heights.
Our softside watermattresses are Made In America by US Watermattress from American Vinyl. They are cut to fit all of our US Wattermattress Softside Systems but can be used as replacement mattresses for other brands. We know they fit the Sensa Softsides that we sold previously but not the Vylanta Softsides that we had before that. They will fit other brands, too, but none with a shallow fill (less than 7 inches) or straight sides on the inside of the foam rails. They are designed to fit inside slanted foam rails that have a 3 inch wide top (A), 5 inch wide base (B) and 7 inch exterior height (C). See the diagram of our slanted foam side rails. (click image of diagram to see larger view)
Each United States Watermattress combines good old-fashioned American know-how with the best in sleep technology, superior quality and at an affordable price. Well into it's fourth decade, United States Watermattress has evolved into one of America's most reliable waterbed manufacturer's.
KEY FEATURES OF US SOFTSIDE WATERMATTRESSES
·Seam on the bottom of bed is recessed two inches for less stress.
·Overcut mattress tops release pressure on the seams, too.
·Trimilate Dura Heat black bottom for maximum heat transfer.
·Heavy Duty (22 mill) black waterbed vinyl throughout.
·L-corner construction with 2 1/2 inch reinforced corners.
·Motion reducing fiber is 1.2 oz of Dupont fiber per layer.
SHIPPING: We stock all of the Softside Mattresses in the sizes as listed below and can usually ship them UPS the same day if ordered by 2:00 of any weekday. If you order something else along with the mattress, like a heater and conditioner, we can get them in the same box making them ship practically free. I would prefer that you come to the store so you can try out several Softside Watermattresses in order to make the best decision but if that’s not possible, call me at (706) 543-4323 and I’ll be glad to help you put an order together and get it shipped to you quickly.
Full Wave 100% Wave
King and Queen
Single $129.95 Dual $209.95 1/2 Dual $109.95
This model has all of the Key Features listed above except without a layer of fiber inside.
Not Stocked in Dual or 1/2 Dual.
2 Layer Fiber 75% Waveless
King and Queen (Repaces Sensa 8220)
Single $279.95 Dual $449.95 1/2 Dual $259.95
In Addition to Key features: ·2 Layers of 1.2 oz Dupont Fiber ·Air Express Valve (Not shown in picture)
Not stocked in Queen Dual or Queen 1/2 Dual.
4 Layer Fiber 95% Waveless
King and Queen (Repaces Sensa 8320)
Single $369.95 Dual $499.95 1/2 Dual $279.95
In Addition to Key Features: ·4 Layers of 1.2 oz of Dupont Fiber ·Air Express Valve (Not shown in picture)
Not stocked in Queen Dual or Queen 1/2 Dual
6 Layer Fiber 98% Waveless
King and Queen (Replaces Sensa 8520)
Single $469.95 Dual $549.95 1/2 Dual $299 95
In Addition to Key Features: ·6 Layers of 1.2 oz of Dupont Fiber ·Mid-Body Support Layer ·Air Express Valve (Not shown in picture)
Not stocked in Queen Dual or Queen 1/2 Dual
7 Layer Fiber 100% Waveless / Ultra Firm
King and Queen (Replaces Sensa SSF1000)
Single $569.95 Dual $599.95 1/2 Dual $319.95
In Addition to Key Features: ·7 Layers of 1.2 oz of Dupont Fiber ·Mid-Body Support Layer ·Air Express Valve (Not shown in picture)
Not Queen Dual or Queen 1/2 Dual
Single denotes one Softside Watermattress (Bladder)
Dual denotes two Softside Watermattresses (Bladders)
1/2 Dual denotes one side of a Dual Softside Watermattress
Accessories - Call (706) 543-4323 for fast shipping!
If you are draining your bed to move or buying a new one, remember these four things:
Blue Magic Waterbed Conditioner
It will condition and prolong the life of the vinyl. Only $12 for 8oz that treats for 10-12 months. Click here
Blue Magic Waterbed Fill & Drain Kit
Everything you need to fill or drain your waterbed. $12 for the complete kit, or just buy the part you need. Click here
Calesco Softside Waterbed Heaters
If you are draining your bed for any reason, replace your waterbed heater if it's 5-10 years old. It's easier to do it now while the bed is empty, than to have to drain it later.
Please be sure to specify you need the Low Watt Softside Waterbed Heater when purchasing.
Softside Waterbed Safety Liner
Inspect your safety liner and especially check the corners for tears, and remember that liners collect a lot of dirt and grit, too. Replace your old liner with a fresh and clean new one for only $79.95
Softside Waterbed Mattress Protectors - Call (706) 543-4323 for fast shipping!
Your softside waterbed represents a significant investment so you'll want to protect it for a longer and cleaner life. We highly recommend our DreamFit Mattress Protectors for the best in mattress protection and hygienic health. You can wash the mattress protector but you can't wash the zip off softside mattress top covers. Our DreamFit Mattress Protectors are 100% waterproof preventing mattress stains and prolonging the life of your softside waterbed. They should be used on every bed in the house!
DreamComfort Mattress Protector
King $99.99 - In Stock
Cal King $99.99 - In Stock
Queen $89.99 - In Stock
Full $64.99 - In Stock
Twin $59.99 - In Stock
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
• Allergen resistant barrier for allergy sufferers
• Breathable for enhansed airflow and comfort
• 100% Fine Brushed MicroFiber surface fabric is ultra-soft and quiet
• 100% Waterproof barrier for a dry, comfortable and healthy sleeping enviroment
• StayDry technology in the cover captures, moves and releases moisture for healthy sleep
DreamCool Mattress Protector
King $139.99 (stocked in King & Queen only)
Queen $119.99
FEATURES & BENEFITS:
• Allergen resistant barrier for allergy sufferers
• Breathable for enhansed airflow and comfort
• Eucalyptus fibers are silky soft, comfortable and quiet
• Eucalyptus creates a dual climate sleep zone for couples with different sleeping climate preferences and ideal on a Dual Softside
• 100% Waterproof barrier for a dry, comfortable and healthy sleeping enviroment
• StayDry technology in the cover captures, moves and releases moisture for healthy sleep
DREAMFITMATTRESSPROTECTORS FIT LIKE A DREAM:
• Guarenteed to fit, Guarenteed to stay on
• Luxury sizing to fit today's thicker mattresses
• DreamFlex™ corner bands and 360° elastic band for a secure and tailored fit
• FirstFit™ color-coded corner bands to ensure the protector is placed on the mattress correctly every time
DreamFit Sheets - Call (706) 543-4323 for fast shipping on in stock items.
Our Softside Waterbeds use conventional size sheets, not waterbed sheets, like you probably already have but wouldn't it be nice to have a new set of sheets along with a new Softside Waterbed? Especially ones that are GUARANTEED TO FIT, GUARANTEED TO STAY ON and sleep like a dream!
They are on display in the store so you can see how well they fit before you buy them and in stock so you can take a set home with you. I have some customers that buy two sets of DreamFit Sheets and two of their DreamComfort Mattress Protectors. A set on the bed and a set in the linen closet make for a much shorter wash day!
I've been selling DreamFit products for over twelve years now and the customer feedback and repeat business has been very good. I'm very comfortable recommending them to you.
DreamCool 100% Pima Cotton Sheet Set
Cal King for "Hardside" Waterbeds $199.99 King for "Softside" Waterbeds $199.99
See king colors in picture.
Queen for "Softside and Hardside" Waterbeds $179.99
Queens are drop shipped from the factory in these colors only: Blue, Dark Gray, Sage, Ivory and White.
FEATURES & BENEFITS: • Smooth to the touch Sateen Weave
• Enhanced breathibility provides cooling comfort
• Softness that grows softer over time with washing
• Extra-long fibers create the distinct softness of Pima cotton
• Stronger fibers for durability; resistant to piling (fuzz balls)
DREAMFIT™ ADVANTAGE: • Luxury sizing to fit today's thicker mattresses
• DreamFlex™ corner bands for a secure fit
• DreamFlex™ 360° elastic band for a tailored fit
• FirstFit™ color-coded corner bands to ensure the
bottom sheet is placed on the mattress correctly
every time
• One-year manufacturer’s warranty
ALL DREAMFIT™ SHEET SETS INCLUDE:
• An extra large flat sheet
• A patented fitted sheet
• Two pillowcases
DreamChill Enhanced Bamboo
Cal King for "Hardside" Waterbeds $259.99
King for "Softside" Waterbeds $259.99
Queen for "Softside and Hardside" Waterbeds $239.99
We have the Enhanced Bamboo sheets drop shipped from the factory direct to your home. Available in Blue, Dark Gray, Sage, Ivory and White.
FEATURES & BENEFITS: • Smooth to the touch Sateen Weave • Softness that grows softer over time with washing
• Natural cooling performance of bamboo keeps sleepers cool and comfortable
• Viscose from bamboo adds softness while extra-long staple cotton adds strength
• Moisture management and anti-microbial properties of bamboo promotes a dry, cool and healthy sleep environment
• Bamboo is enhanced with extra-long staple cotton for durability; resistant to fraying and pilling (fuzz balls)
DREAMFIT™ ADVANTAGE: • Luxury sizing to fit today's thicker mattresses
• DreamFlex™ corner bands for a secure fit
• DreamFlex™ 360° elastic band for a tailored fit
• FirstFit™ color-coded corner bands to ensure the bottom sheet is placed on the mattress correctly very time
• One-year manufacturer’s warranty
ALL DREAMFIT™ SHEET SETS INCLUDE:
• An extra large flat sheet
• A patented fitted sheet
• Two pillowcases