Ski-Inn MastonAitio

Stayed here for skiing in the February half term and had a great time. The cabin was so comfortable and warm, and had everything you could need (sauna, wood burner, washing machine, dish washer, microwave, oven, toaster, drying cupboard), with underfloor heating in the main areas and the bathroom. We had two bedrooms, and a bathroom and separate toilet. The ski store was right outside, as was the wood store, and we were a very short walk to the top of the easy slope which led down to the main lift to take you into the ski area. Only trouble was we couldn't use the rope-hold drag on this lift to get us back up at the end of the day as gloves just couldn't hold on, so we ended up in the valley and caught the ski but back to the cabin. Note, the bus stop directly outside the cabin is for the main bus, the ski bus stop says "ski bus" on a red background and is a short walk away. The cabins were very quiet, we occasionally heard skiers on the cross country track which goes alongside the road, but never the road itself, and nothing from neighbours. We took fewer clothes than normal and did a load of washing and dried it in the drying cupboard, and took a few food items in their place. The kmarket in the valley was fine for what we wanted, we did visit the larger supermarket as it was near an excursion starting point, but it wasn't necessary. You could easily self-cater throughout your stay, but we tended to eat at lunchtime in the valley or village and just had breakfast and tea in the cabin. The Bistro was great, good food and right at the bottom of the slopes, often busy and a bit canteen-like but never any problem finding seats (especially on the Saturday, when it was quite empty, must be a change-over day). We travelled with Crystal, but you could easily do it independently; there is a bus from the airport to Ruka, and we ordered lift passes and skis etc on line (which worked out cheaper and far easier as you provide all the info needed prior to collection so everything is ready for you when you pick them up). If you do travel with Crystal the coach drops you off at the cabins. Check-in is given as 6pm but we were able to go straight in at 12.30 - probably depends whether the cabin was in use prior to your visit. Did an excursion independently too. Overall we loved our visit and would love to return. The slopes were great for our mixed ability group, the snow was fantastic and the people in the cafes, shops and bars were really friendly.

We love Ruka and will always stay in Maston Aitio Cabins! Ski in and out easily and out of the main hustle and bustle of the village and valley but still close enough to walk in if needed. Cabins are clean and have everything you need for self catering. Having your own sauna is a bonus especially after a day of skiing in -20. We will be back next year.

These cabins are perfect if you want to be out of the village but with easy ski in ski out access. Nice and private we hardly saw any other people. We stayed for 1 week in January and could of easily stayed for 2. The cabins have all you need to make meals in the evening if you want to have a cosy night in. Log burning stove and sauna are an added bonus. Ski in ski out access Is brilliant making it easy to nip back to the cabin for a warm or rest really easy. We can’t wait to book and come back next year.

We stayed here with TUI Dec 2021 for a Lapland holiday. We were not disappointed. The apartments had everything you needed, 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 toilets, 2 showers and a sauna. The kitchen had everything you needed (the cups are tiny so take a travel mug if you prefer a large brew). You are about 3 km from Ruka village, taxi is about 20 euros but the bus was 8 euros for the 3 of us (2 adults and 1 child aged 11). The bus stop is literally on the doorstop. Ruka village has a K.Market so you can get the essentials. There are souvenir shops and lots of restaurant if you choose to eat out. We went to Colorado restaurant 1 night and it was lovely. Food is reasonably priced but alcohol is extortionate! We did the husky and reindeer tour with TUI, we do not recommend this excursion, it was 620 euros for the 3 of us and I would say we had a total of 13 minutes on the husky and reindeer! I am still waiting a refund. The Santa trip and taster sessions with TUI were fabulous! We had friends who were visiting at the same time and they booked excursions privately, they found those to be good value for money and had longer than we did. Overall the apartments are comfortable, warm (you never have to touch the heating), there is a dryer for clothes, a wood store for the log burner which is so cosy, the previous guests left a sledge and we had loads of fun with this. Lapland was one of our best trips and we have been a good selection of places. It is a must, a lifetime trip especially with children.

Siisti huoneisto, vastasi kuvausta.

+++ Mökki oli kuvatun lainen ja siistissä kunnossa saapuessamme. Paikka oli toimiva ja kolme tarjottua huonetta käytännöllisiä ja sopivasti varusteltuja. Sauna ja kylpyhuone olivat myös toimivat ja siistit. Takapihalla / terassilla oli kuitenkin melko paljon roskaa, vaikka lumien lähdöstä oli toukokuun lopussa jo yli kuukausi(?). Autonlatauspistoke parkkipaikan vieressä toimi hienosti, tämä pitäisi nykypäivänä olla vakiovaruste, vaikka sitten maksullisena.