Lahti Homestay

120 km to the north from Helsinki, lake Vesijärvi 20 m (length 23 km, width 5 km), shallow water, sandy bottom, pier, owner's houseboat and motor boat are moored at the pier. The beach is in shared use with the owner. The house is made from the building blocks, cement rendering (built in 2005). The owner lives in the smaller part of the house. Own entrance on the other side of the building. Lake suite is designed for a quiet, relaxing family retreat (with kids). It's not allowed to have any party in this house to guarantee peace in the neighborhood. Rented only for families and other groups who enjoy peaceful holiday. Not rented for groups consisting only of under 25 years old customers. Living room with sofa, one sleeping site (90 x 200 cm) by using a separate mattress pad on the sofa, kitchen, dining area with sofa bed for one, bedroom with Yankee bed 160x200 cm, bedroom with 3 single beds (80x200 cm), WC with shower, glazed terrace. A pavilion on the beach, there are places for sleeping if weather is warm. Cooking hut with barbecue facilities and wood heated sauna. There is electric lighting in the pavilion and the cooking hut. There is also wood heated hot tub on the beach, which can be rented by separate price. Prices during year 2022: 160 euro per day, 210 euro / 2 days. Booking of hot tub must be done in advance from the owner. Note! Check-out time at this cottage is already at 11.00 (also in weekend bookings). Flat and grassed plot, suits well for many kinds of outdoor games. Shallow beach is ideal for children too. The pavilion, cooking hut with sauna and bathtub will create a nice site for hanging out on the beach. The owner lives in the smaller part of the house. Own entrance on the other side of the building. The owner's boats and caravan are stored in the yard area. However, there are plenty of parking places in the yard. Distances: Lahti city center 13 km, Messilä (winter sports center) 21 km

70 km north-west of Lahti, Lake Vesijako 25 m, shallow, hard sanded silt bottom, own boat. Wooden cottage 2008, living room/kitchen 2 extra beds, 2 bedrooms each with 2 beds, attic with 4 mattresses (only for summer use), dressing room, washroom, sauna. Back part of plot level; from cottage to shore a gentle slope. Yard has sand, grass and forest. Mechanical ventilation system, home theater system/blue ray player, tumble dryer, fire place with wood-fired baking oven, sandbox for children in the yard. Water in the water pipes comes from the own deep well and it has good quality. Padasjoki town 21 km. Locally several nature reserves: Isojärvi and Päijänne National Parks, Evo recreation area. Sapee downhill ski centre approx. 45 km, Himos ski resort approx. 65 km. Horse riding opportunities approx. 22 km, Vääksy golf course approx. 46 km. Lahti’s skiing centre 70 km. Owner rents out 4 bicycles, outboard motors (0.5 hp electric and 2,5 hp gasoline engines) and 3 kayaks. Mobile -internet connection for extra price, order and payment to the owner (price in 2017: 10 e/weekend, 20 e/week). Neighboring cottage 5210 Kuikka is located about 50 m so these cottages will be ideal for example two families. In summer time no direct line of sight between these two cottages because of trees.

This cozy decorated cabin is peacefully located. There is a nice specialty in this destination, a cupola-style sauna by the water. This cabin is suitable for up to eight people. 64 km to the north from Lahti, lake Myllyjärvi 30 m, hard, deep sanded beach, no pier. Own rowing boat, campfire site on the beach. Log cabin (built in 2021), living room (sofa bed 160x200 cm), fireplace, living room / kitchen, two bedrooms (bedroom 1: double bed, bedroom 2: two beds) and loft with two beds. Washroom with shower, WC and washing machine. On the terrace, table group and gas grill. Magnificent cupola-style sauna on the beach. In the sauna there is a dressing room with kitchenette, sauna room with wood burning sauna stove and shower. There is a campfire site located in front of the lakeside sauna. The garage in the yard is not available for the tenants. In this cabin, final cleaning and bed linen are included in the total rent. The cabin has a Wi-Fi connection. The cabin is situated in a quiet location and the plot has a beautiful view over the fishy lake Myllyjärvi. The plot is flat and mostly sand-covered. This cabin offers great opportunities for a holiday all year round. Services of Padasjoki municipality center are within 13 km distance.

Lauluranta cabin is located in a wonderful location by the lake Päijänne. It's nice to enjoy a summer day in the cabin's spacious, sunny yard and on its own sandy beach. The cabin is located near the Päijänne National Park. 10 km along the road to the campfire site in Höysniemi. You can also order a boat taxi from Padasjoki to reach the wonderful island destinations of the national park. The Lauluranta cabin is only rented for a peaceful vacation. 72 km to the north from Lahti, lake Päijänne 25 m, sandy beach, pier, own rowing boat. Log cabin (1998), living room, kitchen. Bedroom with a double bed. Sleeping alcove with one bed. Two lofts, one with two beds and the other with one bed (access by ladder). Note that the fireplace is a heat-storing fireplace with a glass door. In addition, the lakeside sauna (electric heating, available all year round) has a bunk bed with two beds. The cabin has a separate indoor WC. In the lakeside sauna, there is a shower and sauna (wood-burning sauna stove) and a living area with a sofa. In the yard, a cooking hut with a fixed brick grill. The cabin also has a gas grill. On the beach, a boathouse with a rowing boat (the motorboat in the boathouse is not available). The smoke sauna on the edge of the plot on the beach is not available. Bright plot with its own sandy beach. There are good berry and mushroom-picking areas around the house. Padasjoki has e.g. Frisbee golf course and outdoor gym as well as beach volleyball courts.

160 km north of Helsinki, Lake Saarijärvi 20 m (length 800 m breadth 500 m), deep water, soft bottom. Own boat, pier. Log panel cabin 1983, renovated in 2014, kitchenette, living room, bedroom (7 m²) with double bed 160x200 cm, sleeping loft (low room height) with 2 mattresses á 90x200 cm, sauna, combined washroom / wc, dressing room, open veranda. Stylish and high quality log panel cottage (42 m²) for people who value peace and good outdoor activity possibilities. The cottage has spacious living area with fireplace, sofa set and dining set. The kitchen is equipped with modern equipment. Sauna has wood stove and window. Upstairs loft has also lack-out blinds and spring mattresses. From dressing room there is door to spacious veranda with wooden furnishings. In the yard grows pine forest. In the yard there is barbecue. There is gentle slope leading to the beach. The beach is 20 m away. On the beach there is pier, from which the water depth is about 3 m. Therefore, the depth of the beach is not suitable for children who cannot swim yet. Lake Saarijärvi is small and clean watered wilderness lake. You may be able to follow the lives of a pair of black-throated diver and swans and also the evening sun rays through a rugged rocky landscape. There is only this cottage and cottage 3294 (which is owned by same owner) by this lake. The cottages have distance of 80 m. There are no other neighbors, so these cottages can enjoy the tranquility of nature. From the cottage yard opens extensive berry and mushroom picking areas. Outdoor recreation opportunities are excellent. Equipment: • refrigerator, freezer, hob, stove with oven, microwave, dishwasher • coffee maker, kettle, toaster, mixer • Radio, television, blu-ray / dvd player • double bed (180 x 200 cm), two twin beds (90 x 200 cm) • by request a cot and high chair • washing machine, drying radiator, hair dryer, potty • grill (charcoal or wood-burning stove), electric grill on the terrace • rowing boat, two life jackets • outdoor darts,...

Kiviranta is a spacious rental cabin, ideal for larger groups. The terrace offers a 37-meter elevation difference down to the lake, providing stunning lake views. The rental price includes final cleaning and ready-made bed linen. Additionally, there is a Tesla charging station in the carport, available at no extra cost. Located 12 km northeast of Lahti, Lake Arkiomaanjärvi 90 m (width: 0.8 km, length: 2.2 km). The lake has a rapidly deepening, rocky bottom, with good swimming access from the pier. However, it is not suitable for small children or non-swimmers. A rowing boat is available for use. This three-story log villa, handcrafted from logs in 2000, offers a well-designed layout. The main floor features a spacious living room, kitchen, a bedroom with a sofa bed for two, a bathroom with a WC and shower, a utility room, and a balcony. On the upper floor, there are three bedrooms, each with two beds, with the option to arrange two of the rooms as double beds. There is also a WC, a balcony, and a lounge area with a sofa bed for two. The ground floor includes a fireplace room, a small gym, an infrared sauna, a dressing room, a bathroom with a bathtub and two showers, an electric sauna, and a WC. The lakeside sauna has both a wood-burning and an electric sauna stove, a dressing room, and a cozy living area. Washing water is heated in a stove tank, and the sauna has electricity and summer water pumped from the lake. The lakeside sauna is available from May 1st to October 31st. Grill hut 50 m (shared with two neighboring Kiviranta apartments). Lahti 12 km, Vierumäki 20 km, Asikkala 26 km, Heinola 28 km, Pulkkilanharju/Päijänne National Park 42 km, Helsinki 118 km.

70 km north-west of Lahti, L.Vesijako 25 m (length 10 km, width 1.5 km), shallow, hard moraine bottom, own boat. Wooden cottage 2009, living room/kitchen 2 extra beds (convertible sofa/bed), 3 bedrooms each with 2 beds, attic 2 mattresses (summer use only), dressing room, washroom (shower),washing machine, sauna (electric stove). Pets allowed at extra fee, which is charged per reservation. If you have a pet with you, please book additional service "Pet fee". Upper part of plot is level, gentle slope from cottage to shore. Yard has sand, grass and forest. Summer house (with wood-burning grill) and sandbox in the garden. The cottage has a mechanical ventilation and wood-burning baking oven in addition to a fire place. Water in the water pipes comes from the own deep well and it has good quality. Padasjoki 21 km. Several interesting natural sights locally; Isojärvi National Park and Päijänne National Park, Evo recreation area, Sappee ski resort approx. 45 km, Himos Ski Resort approx. 65 km, horse riding opportunities approx. 22 km, Vääksy golf course approx. 46 km. Lahti’s skiing centre 70 km. Owner rents out 4 bicycles, outboard motor (0.5 and 2.5 hp) and 3 kayaks. Mobile -internet connection for extra price, order and payment to the owner (price in 2017: 10 e/weekend, 20 e/week). Neighboring cottage 3205 Lokki is located about 50 m so these cottages will be ideal for example two families. In summer time no direct line of sight between these two cottages because of trees.

67 km north of Heinola, lake Iso-Paljojärvi 20 m (length 2 km, breadth 700m), hard, sanded bottom, pier and rowing boat. Log cabin 2000, living room/kitchen 2 extra beds, 2 bedrooms 2 beds in each, washroom, sauna, toilet. Large terrace. Kitchen renovated 2018, sauna 2015. Air source heat pump. Heating socket for the car. Slow charging of an electric car can be reserved for an additional fee, you can also ask the owner for a portable 11 kW Type-2 charging station for rent. Note! Weekend bookings end at 12.00 on Sundays in this cottage. General: Holiday cottages have been rented on Rantala Farm over 50 years. The farm is located within walking distance of the cottage, making it easy for guests to get acquainted with the everyday life of the farm or just drop in for a chat. The comfortable cottage is ideal for both families with children and older holidaymakers. Electric bikes and sup boards for rent. Rantala Farm cultivates cereals and caraway seeds, some of the fields being scenic rather than productive. Forestry being important to the farmer, there are plenty of opportunities for guests to roam the forests or make use of the local logging roads or trails for walks and backpacking. Wild berries and mushrooms can be freely gathered in the forest and the Rantala area is rich in this natural produce. There is a village society tepee on the farm’s land where guests are free to go to roast sausages or brew coffee over an open fire. The Vuorenkylä nature trail with its splendid scenery is also well worth a visit! In winter there are 2-8 km long maintained ski trails nearby. At Purnu you can experience the exhilarating speed of downhill skiing. It is also easy to reach the national snowmobile trail network from the cottage. Kytöranta acquired its name due to its association with kytövuori hill and kytösuo mire, where land (so-called “kytö”) used to be burned over for cultivation purposes. The sun shines on Kytöranta’s terrace almost all day round. The cottage has a garden swing; the terrace has...

55 km northwest of Heinola, lake Suojärvi 800 m away (length 3 km, width 0.8 km), hard and deep beach shared with a few neighbors, own boat. Wooden cottage 1965, renovated 2014, kitchen-living room sofa bed for one, bedroom 2 beds, sauna (electric), laundry / utility room with walk-in shower and a washer and dryer, porch, terrace. Please note, that the gray sofa shown in the pictures has been changed to a green one. Summer kitchen, DROP pool and terrace 30 m². Woodshed. Wi-Fi access. Air conditioning. Satellite Antenna. The destination has the STF (Sustainable Travel Finland) certificate issued by Visit Finland. Villa Ebba is cute, pink grandma's cottage in the middle of the countryside. There is a DROP pool, a wood-fired pool on the covered terrace. During period 1.5. - 30.10. the pool can be freely used. In winter, the owner heats it up and charge is 100 € / time (paid directly to the owner by cash). Heating must be booked well in advance. The pool has a -15 degree limit (cannot be used if there is - 15 celcius or colder). The beach is 0.8 km away and can be reached along a way by car or by bike (bike can be rented from owner) or walking. The beach is hard and deep. Owner rents a lakeside sauna by extra cost 3 km away, there also beach suitable for children. Lakeside sauna's rent is 100 € / use. Owner will be heated sauna ready for clients. Payment on the spot to the owner. Next to Villa Ebba lives during summer time a couple of dozen of sheep. Guests can feed the sheep if they want. As an assistant there is professional shepherd / a herding dog Pike. The owners can gladly tell about the sheep and their treatment. Tervalepikko's sheep live under conventional conditions in the middle of meadow and forest. Please mention when you book the cottage if you need travel bed for babies and high chair. Owner will bring these to the cottage if needed. The owner can rent an outboard motor, recreational equipment (eg. canoes, bicycles, electric bicycles and fishing equipment), as well as a...

50 km to the west from Lahti, lake Päijänne 5 m, two piers, rowing boat. Stone-built modern villa (2014), 2 bedrooms and sleeping loft on the third floor (lower room height than usual). Bedroom 1: double bed, own private washroom, bedroom 2: 2 beds, sleeping loft: 3 beds. Living room/kitchen, living room, balcony. On the ground floor, WC, fireplace room, sauna (electric sauna stove) and terrace. There are several ski resorts within an hour's drive of the cottage: Messilä 58 km, Himos 77 km, Mustavuori 115 km. There is a pet fee in this destination. Pets fee is per pet. If you have a pet with you, please choose the additional service "pet fee" according to the number of pets.- Thank you. Modern villa with stylish decoration on a sunny plot. Large fenced yard area. Distance from the terrace to the swimming pier is 5 m. On a larger pier, barbecue and sun canopy. New Port Marina next to the villa, possibility to rent a berth (according to the booking situation) for the duration of your stay. Also, Mainiemi Camping is located next to the villa. Services of the municipality center of Padasjoki are about 2 km away. The unique Päijänne National Park is located 7 km away by boat. There is a boat taxi operating in Padasjoki, where you can rent shuttle service to the national park. There are numbers of free time activities in Padasjoki area including boating, fishing, canoeing, disc golf and tennis. In winter, you can use a swimming hall and a wide ski trail network. A track and an excursion skating rink pass in front of the property in winter. It's less than an hour's drive away for a Himos.