THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE LOG HOUSE: By the light of candles or the warmth of a fire oven, you relax from the hustle and bustle of everyday life as if you were a new person.
WINTER WONDERLAND: Skiing in the wilderness in the glare of the Northern Lights or in the light of the moon?
SUMMER NIGHT IDYLL: Soudling or paddling in a mirrored style, on a near-silent lake, or taking a dip from the beach sauna to swim to a private sandy beach?
Experience these in a traditional farmhouse in Saarenkaitaa, renovated in a traditional style, with modern comforts!
Distance to Ruka 25 km.
Ruka ski trail 15km away in Lammintuva. The lake also usually circumnavigates a restored traditional
cross-country groove for skiing.
The fishing waters of Kuusinki River and great hiking terrain with campfires nearby.
Free
use of canoes and rowing boats is available for guests during the summer. In winter, one pair of snowshoes and forest skis and a pair of sleds. Ice jacks as well as jibs and a drill are also available. Cabin wheels can be found in the barn
.
The kitchen is fully equipped and in the children's room you will find a generous supply of playthings and drawing equipment.
Our old farmhouse has been slowly renovated and modern amenities have been added in a traditional style. The log walls are visible from the inside and additionally insulated and wind-protected from the outside. The house is odorless and healthy. The cottage has WIFI connection.
In addition to a large fireplace, the main building has a kitchen, two bedrooms, a toilet/bathroom (hot shower), an entrance
area and a cold porch.
There are sleeping places in one bedroom with a double bed and a spreading bed in the second bedroom, as well as two cots. In addition to the sofa, the Pirti has two wooden beds (“input boxes”).
Between the main house and the barn building there is a courtyard sauna and a fireplace room. In summer, the bath water is supplied from the well by a pump, and in winter the water is carried from the inside. Water is heated on the stove in the cauldron. In addition, a healthy beach sauna should be avoided in summer use. There is also a campfire place on the beach.
The main building has electric heating with wall radiators and in the bathroom, in addition to underfloor heating. In winter, the basal heat when it comes is 18-22 degrees. In general, the temperature can be slightly raised before accommodation with a remotely controlled air heat pump. Electric radiators and an air heat pump ensure that the cabin is not caught by surprise by the cold. Fireplaces provide additional atmospheric warmth if desired. However, the FIREPLACES IN THE MAIN BUILDING may not be used if there is no previous experience of using fireplaces (if necessary, ask the host for more information).
It is possible to charge the electric car from the power plug with its own charging yard, depending on the cost.
Pillows and blankets can be found for six.
Your own bed linen and towels should be provided with the guest. If it is not possible to bring your own, sheets and towels can be found on site for an additional fee of 15€/person.
The final cleaning belongs to the guest, the premises should be left in the same condition and at least as clean as they were when they arrived. If you neglect, you will have to pay a cleaning fee of 350€.
Final cleaning can be ordered as an additional service for 70€ - 350€ depending on the level of cleanliness. If left in good condition, the price is 70€. Cleaning should be ordered well in advance.
Guests have access to the entire accommodation building, as well as a courtyard sauna and fireplace. The beach sauna is also in use but works mainly in summer with lake water. The edge of the field is carried to the shore in accordance with the lamp posts. In winter, the route is usually trodden by snowmobile.
The building is not new although much renovated, something old has been wanted to be preserved for the sake of atmosphere. Please take this into account in use.
The personal belongings of the hosts are in the lockers, please respect the property of others.
The building is not allowed to stay for more than the number of people specified in the reservation.