Homestays in Central Finland, Finland

30 km south of Jyväskylä. Leppävesi beach 60 m. Own rowing boat, hard clay bottom, some rocks. Local road number 644 runs between the cottage and the shore, traffice noise can be heard at the cottage. Child-friendly sandy beach in Toivakka centre 4.5 km. Villa Paasirinne B is located on a sunny flat lawn plot. The well-kept yard area is rich in flowering shrubs and groups of perannas that provide also privacy. Wooden cottage, built in 1940, expanded in 1995 and renovated, and equipment renovated in 2012/2018. The living room / kitchen has a sofa that can be used as 2 separate beds, the bedroom has a double bed. Laundry room (washing machine), sauna, entrance hall (with freezer), small porch-terrace. Under floor heating. In the cottage Air heat pump for cooling and heating. The kitchen is also equipped with e.g. toaster, kettle, coffee maker, tableware for six people and versatile cooking utensils, in addition to an electric and wooden stove with a small baking oven. A mandatory key deposit of EUR 150 will be charged on site. Bed linen and final cleaning are included in the reservation. Patio with well equipped barbecue hut and smoking area. In the atmospheric hut, dim lights, radio, cooler bag, smoke box, pot for coffee making and lamb skins on the benches. Firewood is included in the price. Children's equipment can be reserved, which includes a high chair and travel cot with bedding and linen. On the adjacent Paasivuori there are great views of the water and excellent berry and mushroom forests. A forest road leads to Paasivuori, suitable eg. for jogging. Life jackets for adults. A pair of fishng gear available. Leppävesi has a good fish stock. If necessary, the owner will provide guidance on sauna heating, fishing and smoking. Thermal composter for bio-waste and mixed waste container in the waste shed. Customers are expected to sort the waste according to the instructions found at the cottage. Ski resorts Laajavuori 32 km, Riihivuori 48 km and Häkärinteet 46 km, Peurunka Golf and Revontuli Golf 48 km, Leivonmäki National Park 25 km, Nokkakivi amusement park Lievestuore 27 km, Jyväskylä 27 km. Pet is allowed at extra fee.

70 km north-east of Jyväskylä, L.Liesvesi 25 m (length 8 km, width 1.3 km), shallow, hard sanded clay bottom, own boat. Log chalet 2004, kitchen, large living room covertible sofa, bedroom 3 beds, bedroom 2 beds, utilities room bunk bed (upper bed 175 cm, lower bed 200 cm), dressing room, washroom, sauna (elec. stove), open porch. Cottage has two showers, baking oven, wood-burning stove, and on lake shore a heatable grill tepee (20 m²). In summer, an activities area in yard where games like corona and table tennis can be played. Spacious chalet, also suitable for holding celebrations or conferences. Catering service available. Gentle slope from chalet, shore faces west. Rent includes 2 fish net permits, Owner rents out outboard motor (4 hp), bicycles and fishing gear. By arrangement also guided nature and fishing excursions. Nearby is nature trail and lean-to. Good fishing waters. Horse riding opportunities 10 km, Konnevesi 4.5 km, Suolahti 31 km.

38 km west of Jyväskylä. Lake Kirrinjärvi 20 m (lenght 2 km, breadth 700 m), shallow water, soft sanded mud bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1992, kitchen, dining room, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 beds, living room / sleeping loft (10 m², sloping ceilings, highest point 210 cm), two low-foot spring mattresses in the loft, dressing room, washroom, sauna, open veranda. Terrace extended in summer 2021. The cottage's new extanded terrace has a dining table for 6 people, as well as a covered barbecue area. Cottage 5176 100 m, 6104 800 m. Possibility for horse riding 7 km. Himos Slalom Slope 55 km. Meals and smoke sauna by arrangement at the owners farm (300 m). Bicycles for hire. A road from cottge to the beach. Note! Separate fee for pets, 30 €/pet, paid on the spot. In addition the owner of the pet should bring bedding and food dish to the pet. Please inform which bed needs to be made when bed linen are booked.

38 km west of Jyväskylä. Lake Kirrinjärvi 30 m (length 2 km, breadth 700 m ), shallow water, firm sandy mud bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1994, kitchen, living room, bedrooms with double bed, bedroom with 2 beds, sleeping loft (steep stairs, 10 m², sloping ceilings, highest point 210 cm) with 2 mattresses, dressing room, washroom, sauna, open veranda. Tv is on the loft. NOTE: Bridge repair on Kirrintie between 16-27.9.24. The bridge is closed from 8 am to 11 am and from 12 pm to 3 pm, in drivable condition on weekends. Cottage 5512 800 m. Himos Slalom Slope 56 km. Possibility for horse riding 7,5 km. Meals and smoke sauna by arrangement at the owners farm (1 km). Note! Separate fee for pets, 30 €/pet, paid on the spot. In addition the owner of the pet should bring bedding and food dish to the pet. Please inform which bed needs to be made when bed linen are booked.

35 km west of Jyväskylä, Lake Karikkojärvi 20 m (length 5 km, width 600 m), shallow, sanded moraine bottom, own boat, pier. Log building 1987, kitchen, living room with fireplace and 1 convertible sofa bed for 2 persons, upstairs bedroom with 3 beds, alcove with a door 1 bed, in sleeping loft 2 beds and 3 mattresses, dressing room, washroom, sauna (elec. stove), toilets renovated in 2017, open porches. Entire extensive area (5 ha) is at guest's private disposal; camp fire place and roofed dining area. Grill only in summer use. Best suited as a holiday location for several acquainted families, plenty of space downstairs. Large sauna for 10 persons, stairs from the sauna to the pier. If you are planning to have parties for more than 12 persons, please agree it beforehand with the owner. 3 frisbee golf baskets in yard. Close by e.g. Petäjävesi's UNESCO old wooden church 4 km. Opportunities for horse riding 7 km. Several Golf courses in distance 30 -75 km. Ski resorts: Himos 55 km, Laajavuori 30 km, Riihivuori 43 km, Revontuli/Hankasalmi 75 km. Spa hotels: Laajavuori 30 km, Peurunka 54 km. Art museum: Serlachius museum in Mänttä-Vilppula 57 km. Aalto2- museum in Jyväskylä 35 km.

50 km to the south from Jyväskylä, lake Patalahti 200 m (public beach). Stylish planed log cabin, built in 2008, in Himos ski resort. On the ground floor living room with dining group, heat reserving fireplace, sofa bed (bed size is 140 x 195 cm), TV (including Telia TV application for recording broadcasts), kitchenette, bedroom (160 x 200 cm Yankee bed), WC, sauna (electric soapstone stove), washroom with toilet seat, washing machine, drying cabinet. Sleeping places for four (80 x 200 cm spring mattress + mattress pad) in the loft (slope ceiling). In addition, 2 tuffet beds (maximum number of guests is still 8 people). High chair for a baby and travel bed. 100 MB Internet connection (Wi-Fi). Air heat pump for heating/cooling. Gas grill and terrace furniture for 8 people on the terrace. Outdoor Storage (lockable) e.g. for storing skis. Woodshed in the yard. One bike available for the guests. Akavilla 2 is a well equipped and cozy cabin. The plot is grassy and sun shines to the plot. Distance to the Northern Himos ski slopes is 1 km across the ice. The new exterior color of the cottage is dark, unlike the photos. Distance to Northern Himos is 6 km and to Western Himos 4,8 km by car. Golf Course 5 km, restaurant/wine store Patapirtti 500 m (by walking), Hirvikartano 9,5 km, Jämsä city center 10 km, Elonen Bakery factory outlet store 9 km. Himos Arena 4,2 km, Himos Center 4 km (where is also the nearest shop).

36 km west of Jyväskylä, L. Kirrinjärvi 25 m (length 2 km, width 0.7 km), shallow, hard sandy bottom, own boat. Log cottage 1996, living room/kitchen, downstairs bedroom double bed, bedroom 2 beds, upstairs (ceiling height partly less than 160 cm) 1 bedroom with 2 beds and lounge convertible sofa and 1 bed, sauna, washroom, dressing room, open porch, upstairs balcony. Child safety gates upstairs and downstairs. Snowmobile route 500 m away. Yard has playhouse.

38 km west of Jyväskylä. Lake Kirrinjärvi 25 m ( length 2 km, breadth 700 m), shallow water, reasonably soft sandy mud bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1991, kitchen, living room, bedroom with double bed, bedroom 2 beds, sleeping loft (12 m², sloping ceilings, highest point 180 cm) with 2 beds and 2 mattresses, dressing room, washroom, sauna (electric stove), open veranda. Separate lakeside sauna. Cottage 5512 100 m. Possibility for horse riding 7 km. Himos Slalom Slope 55 km. Bicycles for hire. Meals and smoke sauna by arrangement at the owners farm (300 m). Please inform which bed needs to be made when bed linen are booked.

32 km west of Jyväskylä. Lake Kirrinjärvi 25 m (length 2 km, breadth 700 m), shallow water, firm sandy bottom, later soft bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1992, living room/kitchen, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 beds, sleeping loft with 2 mattresses, washroom, sauna, open veranda. The owner of the pet should bring bedding and food dish to the pet. Possibility for horse riding 7 km. Direct sale farm produce 3 km. Nature trail 7 km. Access to local village via the lake. Bicycles by arrangement at extra price (2-3 pc). ROAD 300 M (TRAFFIC NOISE POSSIBLE).

97 km northeast of Tampere, Kuorevesi 250 m (public beach, not much use usually, no own beach). Log cottage, built in 2012, living room with sofa bed (2 extra bed places), well equipped kitchen, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with bunk bed. Soapstone fireplace, Air source heat pump. Sauna. The size of the cottage's water heater is 220 l. In the yard a playhouse (with toys in free use) and a sandbox with outdoor toys. Garage building that is not for clients use. Owner does not use the garage when the cottage is booked. Swings for the kids behind the garage. Cozy cottage on a flat lawn in a field landscape. The public beach is 250 m away. In the shore a campfire place in shared use. You can eg. grill sausages there. Serlachius Museum 22 km, Mänttä about 17 km, Himos 36 km, Jämsä 27 km, Tampere 97 km, Helsinki 264 km.