Homestays in Central Finland, Finland

Himoksen Keiju 2 holiday home is located next to the golf course and the western Himos slopes. 50 km south of Jyväskylä, Säyrylänsalmi 2 km, shared public beach. Semi-detached log cabin (built 2019). Three bedrooms in total, two bedrooms upstairs and one bedroom + sofa bed downstairs. All bedrooms have 2 beds. On the ground floor there is a living room, kitchen, sauna (electric heater), bathroom, toilet and bedroom. Upstairs there is also a terrace and a toilet. Spacious terrace on both sides of the apartment. Hydro massage bath outdoors and sofa group on the backyard terrace. There is terrace table with chairs on the terrace in the front yard. From the living room and the front yard there is a wonderful view of the golf green. Great location next to the slopes and the golf green. In winter, the the network of ski trails runs very close by. The services of Himos Hotel and Himos Areena are just over a kilometer away.

70 km to the south from Jyväskylä, lake Puttolanselkä 40 m (width 1.4 km, length 6 km), shallow approx. 400 m wide, natural sand beach shared by the area's apartments, rowing boat (only for the use of this apartment). Apartment in wood-built row house, built in 1975, living room/kitchen (kitchen renovated 12/2024), living room wit sofa bed for 2 adults, hallway, double bed and bunk bed in the bedroom, washroom, sauna, WC in the washroom, terrace with grill with gas. Kitchen has an airfryer. The shared tennis court in the area can be used free of charge (playing shifts can be reserved by making a note in the notebook on the court), the tenant brings the own rackets and balls. On the beach, there is a common playground, where e.g. swings and some toys. Shared barbecue area with few groups of dining tables and a grill. Distance approx. 350 m. You can go to the barbecue area along the beach. There is an air cooling system (use for summer time). The holiday village Joutiaisen viekko apartments are located on the pine knoll in the Joutsenlampi area and have lake views. The wide, child-friendly natural sandy beach is shared. There are frisbeegolf baskets for shared use on the beach. Good jogging possibilities in the area. Two (women's) bicycles available. Ski resort Purnu 14 km, Leivonmäki National Park 20 km, Hartola Golf 30 km.

Lakeland Glass Cube - new elegant holiday destination - is the newest holiday apartment owned by the Top Star Finland Ltd. Destination is located in Finnish Lakeland in Viitasaari by the lake Muuruejärvi, 110 km to the north from Jyväskylä. Modern - Scandinavian design - gorgeous, bright and stylish holiday apartment with glass ceilings. Large terrace (25 m²) with grill is available for guests. The destination is built in 2018 and expanded in June 2020. The extension provided one additional bedroom with two motorized beds. There is a sofa bed made in Finland in the sophisticated living room; two separate beds while spread. The kitchen is fully equipped. View over the lake from sauna. Walls of washroom and WC are tiled, natural tones have been used. There is an air source heat pump with heating/cooling functionality in apartment. Note! Because of maintenance reasons, all bookings at this location end at 12:00 (including weekend bookings) Great views right by the lake in your own privacy. The holiday home’s glass ceiling and large windows allow you to observe nature from the inside. Quiet and large plot. Long private pier with shallow sand beach. Playground (sand surface) in the yard for the outdoor games. There is also a barbecue hut, playhouse and large trampoline for children. Rowing boat available. Electric outboard motor for rent (please contact to the owner). Also canoe for three people for rent (please contact to the owner). Excellent fishing opportunities on the lake or in the rapids. Top 5 rapids in Finland are within a few kilometers: Huopanankoski, Hilmonkoski, Kärnänkoski, Kymönkoski and Keihärinkoski. Viitasaari city centre 22 km and Kannonkoski 24 km.

105 km north of Jyväskylä, Lake Ylä-Keitele 50 m, shallow natural sandy shore, own boat. Cottage located on sloping plot with natural grassed area round cottage. Marvellous wide and shallow natural sand beach between rocks. On shore roofed grill and lakeshore sauna. Roundlog building 1997, living room/kitchen, bedroom 2 beds, sleeping loft 2 beds and 1 extra bed plus balcony, washroom, sauna, open porch. Living room/kitchen has convertible sofa/bed as optional bed. Cottage has heating pump/inverter air conditioning system, wood-burning stove/kitchen range, underfloor heating in washroom. Lakeshore sauna with dressing room and attached room with 2 summer beds. The cottage has its own well, running water comes into the cottage and the water is drinkable. Cottage rent includes 1 rod, reel and lures, plus worm fishing rods. Cottage plot is bordered on one side by a State outdoor recreation area with splendid hiking terrain, including a camp fire site and a freshwater spring. By arrangement with owner, spoon trolling/fishing trips in motorboat, price to be agreed separately. Nearby waters have several State-owned islands with landing places and a camp fire place; nearest island is 800 m away. In winter across ice snowmobile trails for skiing. Waterpipe from the lake, so it is not recommended to use it as drinking water. Owner brings the first water canister, after that the client has to fetch water. Huopanankoski rod, reel and lure fishing area 14 km, Savivuori Ski Resort 16 km, Viitasaari town centre14 km, Hännilänsalmen ST1 service station bar 9 km. Check in/out Friday during “A” season.

45 km east of Jyväskylä. Lake Niemisjärvi 30 m (length 9 km, breadth 1,5 km), shallow water, firm sandy bottom, jetty. Own boat. Log cabin 1997, kitchen, living room, bedroom with 2 beds, dressing room, washing room, sauna, open veranda. Upstairs: bedroom with 2+1 beds, sleeping loft with 3 beds, balcony. Lakeside sauna (8 m²) in summer use, built in 70s', wood-heated sauna stove, water must be carried from the lake and heated by wood. Please order final cleaning. Golf course Revontuli Golf 15 km. Golf tickets can be bought from the owner. Outside power point for the car. Possibility for horse riding 8 km. Outboard motor for hire. Note: only small dogs allowed. Extra charge for pets ( bookings made after 15.2.22)

70 km west of Jyväskylä, Lake Sammionselkä 40 m (length 4.7 km, width 200 m), shallow, gently sloping, sandy clay bottom, own boat and jetty. Spacious log panel villa, kitchen-living room 97 m², hallway, bedroom with 3 beds, bedroom 3 beds, bedroom with 1 bed, bedroom with 2 beds, bedroom 2 beds, utility room / dressing room, shower room, sauna, terraces of 200 m². Lakeside sauna, which is available only from June to September. Lakeside sauna has 6 extra beds available for separate fee, so that there is a total of 17 beds from June to September. On the villa's terrace there is a hot tub which can be rented by a separate payment / agreement. Price in 2025: 170 e/day, 220 e/weekend and 290 e/week. The villa has mechanical ventilation and DVD. Large villa on a bright hillside plot. Flat yard. From the villa there is steep slope to shore, steps on the way and a intermediate terrace. The beach has fish smoking box and pier. A swing for children and outdoor games. 2 SUP boards available for rent. Dogs are not allowed in the main villa, but are allowed to the lakeside sauna. Riding stable Korpi-Jukola 5 km, Moksunniemi Golf 60 km, Keuruun tourist center Kamana and Elias Lönnrot paddle steamer 10 km. Fly fishing places: Virtalankoski 3 km, Palsankoski, Housukoski and Käpykoski 25 km. Haapamäki Steam Engine park 24 km, Jyväskylä Airport 73 km, Mänttä art city 40 km.

59 km to the northeast from Jyväskylä, lake Saraajärvi 45 m, shallow sanded beach, rowing boat and canoe. Log cabin 2006, living room, kitchen, bedroom 1: double bed 160 x 200 cm, bedroom 2: bunk bed where upper bed is 75 x 190 cm and lower bed is 140 x 190 cm (when spread), bedroom 3: spreadable sofa bed 140 x 200 cm, WC with shower, two glazed terraces, air source heat pump. Lakeside sauna, steam room, dressing room with stove and electric heater, spreadable sofa bed 140 x 190 cm. Water to the lakeside sauna must be brought by using bucket. There is a cooking hut with electric lighting in the yard. A separate outdoor toilet by the lake. Garage, storehouse and greenhouse on the plot. These facilities are not available for the guests. On a sunny day, the sun is shining all day long to the grassy flat large plot. A game area in the yard with a volleyball net. Different sizes of lifejackets available. Fishing is allowed in the water area located in front of the cabin. There are other fishing areas nearby. In order to fish on those areas, you will need a separate fishing permit. Areas are marked with signs located by the lake. You can buy a fishing permit from the Mustan Korpin Saluuna (distance from the cabin 5,5 km). Special stages of Neste Rally Finland within reasonable distance. Please check the locations of special stages from the official rally guide. Peurunka spa 14 km, Peurunka Golf 15 km, Jyväskylä 35 km.

240 km north of Helsinki. Lake Kankarisvesi 20 m (length 10 km, breadth 500 m), shallow water, firm sandy bottom. Own boat and jetty. Log cabin 1992, kitchen, living room with convertible sofa bed for 2, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 beds, low sleeping loft with 2 mattresses, dressing room, washroom, sauna, open veranda. Additionally movable hot tub is rented between 4 cottages) from owner for extra cost 150€ / 2 days. Availability needs to be checked beforehand and the rent of the tub will be paid to the owner. Owner fills, empties and cleans the hot tub. Customer heats it himself and undertakes to follow the instructions given by the owner regarding the use of the hot tub. Note! The tub cannot be rented if winter weather is really cold . Air source heat pump for additional heating and cooling. Location by pure watered lake Kankarisvesi which has family friendly, shallow, sandy bottom. Pet allowed for additional fee, incl. 1-3 pets. There is table and chairs on the open veranda. Available cot and high chair. Good outdoor and hiking areas nearby. Mushroom and berry forests nearby. Maintained ski trails in the winter. Outside power point for the car.

This cabin is ideal for those, who are looking for a peaceful cabin holiday. Leivonmäki National Park is 7 km from the cabin. Special stages of Rally Finland (also known as Jyväskylä Rally) are also competed in the surrounding areas, so the cabin is in a good destination for the rally enthusiasts (locations of the special stages varies from year to year). Summer events of Letkaliiteri (atmospheric dance place ), only 1.2 km distance. Log-built cabin (built in 1993), living room (sofa bed, 120 x 170 cm bed for a child), bedroom (sofa bed, 140x190 cm extra bed for two), living room / kitchen, washroom with WC, sauna (electric sauna stove), loft with double bed and one single bed (75 x 190 cm) and travel cot for a child. The loft has two footstool beds that can be used as alternate beds. Footstool beds are not counted as actual beds. 43 km from Jyväskylä, lake Päijänne 90 m, road between beach and cabin (distance from the cabin is 60 m, the road goes to Korpilahti town), distance from the road to the beach is 30 m. Please note, the cabin does not have its own beach. The owner has swimming place and lakeside sauna ‘Punasotka’ on the beach. The swimming place and lakeside sauna are freely available. There are shifts for the sauna. 2 hours / day can be marked on the list located in the covered cooking area. In the yard there is a cooking hut and woodshed. Rowing boat available on the beach (distance 90 m). Flat sandy / grassy spacious yard area. The sun shines into the yard almost all day long. On the beach, there is an atmospheric and well-equipped lakeside sauna "Punasotka", which can be used free of charge. The lakeside sauna shared with tenants of Heinäsorsa 15513 cabin. Dogs are allowed for an extra fee (not any other pets). Letkaliiteri (events and live music on summer weekends) 1.2 km, Leivonmäki National Park 7 km, services of Toivakka municipality center 15 km, Jyväskylä 43 km.

New cozy and spacious cabin in Himos, Lehtelä area. You can access the ski trail directly from the yard. The location of the cabin is very peaceful. The spacious yard has space for several cars. 9 km of Jämsä, Lake Patalahti 450 m, public beach. Wooden cabin (built in 2023), living room/kitchen with fireplace. WC, bathroom, sauna (electric sauna stove). Four bedrooms; two ground floor bedrooms have double beds in each (width 180 cm), and two upper floor bedrooms have two separate beds in each (90x200 cm). On the spacious terrace, there is a hot tub and a gas grill. The use of the outdoor hot tub is included in the reservation; however, please carefully follow the instructions for use, thank you. Spacious yard area where the sun shines all day long. Walking distance to the beach is 450 m, by car 9 km. Ski slopes of Northern Himos 5 km, Himos festival area and HimosAreena 5 km, The Wild West entertainment center 4 km. Jämsä city center 9 km, Hirvikartano restaurant and elk park 15 km, Isojärvi National Park 43 km.