Homestays in Paijanne Tavastia, Finland

35 km north of Lahti. Lake Päijänne 40 m, clay bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1981, renovated 1992, living room/kitchen, sleeping alcove with doublebed (breadth 130 cm), dressing room, sauna, veranda. Portable Charcoal BBQ grill. Coal must be brought. A steep slope. Maximum 2 pets allowed. Pätiälä Manor Cottages 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 2100, 2243, 2276, 2277, 4390, 4392, 5018 and 7821 Pätiälä Manor is located in a typical Finnish cultural landscape in southern Finland right on the shore of Lake Päijänne, 35 km north of the city of Lahti. Idyllic Vääksy, the area’s services centre, is situated only 10 km away, while it is no more than a 6-km journey to the naturally beautiful Pulkkilanharju, which is an 8-km long ridge-like esker looking like a bridge crossing L. Päijänne. Pätiälä manor is an old family home practising traditional agriculture and forestry. Three of Päijänne’s bays thrust into the manorlands. The first mention of the estate dates back to the 1400s. Furthermore, the manor’s lands have yielded a valuable Viking coin hoard from around the 1000s; this comprised 360 coins of various nationalities. The comfortable silverlog and log cottages which have been built along a 5-km length of shoreline stand for apart, ensuring that each has its own space and peace. However, from some cottages' piers there is a sight to the neighbor's pier and shore (cottages nr 1947, 1949 and 2276). Rich natural habitats based on the waterway, rolling agricultural land, and the eskers create an ideal framework for a close-to-nature holiday, while the manor’s location in the heart of southern Filnand means that connections are relatively short, as well as fast. - good fishing and boating opportunities -cosy silverlog and log cottages for year-round use -logging roads on the manor’s lands provide convenient routes for walking or jogging -good cross-country skiing terrain, Vääksy’s illuminated ski trails, the City of Lahti’s skiing centre, Messilä downhill ski centre (35 km) and Vierumäki sports college (24...

35 km north of Lahti. Lake Päijänne 100 m, deep water, clay bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1988, kitchen (renovated 2010), living room, bedroom with double bed, alcove with double bed, sleeping loft with 1 mattress, sauna with electric stove, washroom, glassed-in porch and terrace. Portable charcoal BBQ grill. Coal must be brought. Maximum 2 pets allowed. Occasionally there is bad smell and taste in tap water and during that time the owner brings drinking water. Water is examined regularly. A somewhat steep slope from cottage to beach. There is a road between cottage and beach. Pätiälä Manor Cottages 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 2100, 2243, 2276, 2277, 4390, 4392, 5018 and 7821 Pätiälä Manor is located in a typical Finnish cultural landscape in southern Finland right on the shore of Lake Päijänne, 35 km north of the city of Lahti. Idyllic Vääksy, the area’s services centre, is situated only 10 km away, while it is no more than a 6-km journey to the naturally beautiful Pulkkilanharju, which is an 8-km long ridge-like esker looking like a bridge crossing L. Päijänne. Pätiälä manor is an old family home practising traditional agriculture and forestry. Three of Päijänne’s bays thrust into the manorlands. The first mention of the estate dates back to the 1400s. Furthermore, the manor’s lands have yielded a valuable Viking coin hoard from around the 1000s; this comprised 360 coins of various nationalities. The comfortable silverlog and log cottages which have been built along a 5-km length of shoreline stand for apart, ensuring that each has its own space and peace. However, from some cottages' piers there is a sight to the neighbor's pier and shore (cottages nr 1947, 1949 and 2276). Rich natural habitats based on the waterway, rolling agricultural land, and the eskers create an ideal framework for a close-to-nature holiday, while the manor’s location in the heart of southern Filnand means that connections are relatively short, as well as fast. - good fishing and boating opportunities -cosy silverlog...

40 km north of Heinola, Tainionvirta (river) 300 m away (length 30 km, width of 0.02 km), soft mud bottom, running water, own rowing boat. Log cottage built in 2003, living room-kitchen convertible sofa bed (width 120 cm), bedroom with two beds, sauna "Always ready electric stove", washing room / toilet, terrace (19 m²). There are spacious bedrooms and living areas, a cozy cottage feel to it. Air source heat pump. Cot = travel cot and high chair is brought to the cottage on request. Garage / woodshed. Dry outdoor toilet in addition to the indoor toilet. Dry land cottage in a traditional rural landscapes. Lawn Yard. Swimming Place 300 m along the path, own pier. Public beach 6 km away. Tainionvirta is FINLAND's most southern TROUT RIVER! Cottage road to 3 cottages runs next to the cottage 10 meters away. Quiet village road 50 m away. Behind the cottage, 60m away, is a grain dryer, used usually from the mid-Augusttill the end of September. The owner has a farm 300 meters away. You can see there cows, dog and cat. Hartola Golf 8 km, Sysmä 17 km, Purnuvuori 30 km, Lahti 90 km, Messilä 90 km.

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

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.

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,...

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.

35 km north of Lahti. Lake Päijänne 65 m, rather shallow, firm clay/sand bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1981, renovated 2015, lounge with fireplace / bedroom (in same room) double bed, kitchen, sauna (wood-fired stove), open veranda. Portable charcoal BBQ grill. Coal must be brought. Kitchen refrigerator has a small freezer. Shower both in sauna and toilet. There is a gazebo on the plot. Maximum 2 pets allowed. Atmospheric and cozy silver log cottage. The kitchen is spacious, functional and elegant. There is peace and harmony in the cottage. Behind the cottage is forest, in front of the cottage is open meadow and arable landscape, to the beach leads an idyllic birch alley. Pasture ground of the owner ab. 5 m away. Pätiälä Manor Cottages 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 2100, 2243, 2276, 2277, 4390, 4392, 5018 and 7821 Pätiälä Manor is located in a typical Finnish cultural landscape in southern Finland right on the shore of Lake Päijänne, 35 km north of the city of Lahti. Idyllic Vääksy, the area’s services centre, is situated only 10 km away, while it is no more than a 6-km journey to the naturally beautiful Pulkkilanharju, which is an 8-km long ridge-like esker looking like a bridge crossing L. Päijänne. Pätiälä manor is an old family home practising traditional agriculture and forestry. Three of Päijänne’s bays thrust into the manorlands. The first mention of the estate dates back to the 1400s. Furthermore, the manor’s lands have yielded a valuable Viking coin hoard from around the 1000s; this comprised 360 coins of various nationalities. The comfortable silverlog and log cottages which have been built along a 5-km length of shoreline stand for apart, ensuring that each has its own space and peace. However, from some cottages' piers there is a sight to the neighbor's pier and shore (cottages nr 1947, 1949 and 2276). Rich natural habitats based on the waterway, rolling agricultural land, and the eskers create an ideal framework for a close-to-nature holiday, while the manor’s location in...

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 150 € / 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 lakeside sauna. The electric car can be charged from the cottage's 3-phase socket, this must be agreed in advance with the cottage owner. Owner has two rental cottages (12927 and 12928) 2 km away. In winter (when there is enough snow), both freestyle and classic skiing trail starts from the yard of the cottage, length of 11 km. Sysmä 7 km; tennis court, jogging track, ice skating rink (artificial ice), an accordion museum, swimming hall, cinema 7 km, Pulkkilanharju 40 km, Vääksy Canal 60 km. National park Päijätsalo (Päijänne National Park) 15 km, Kammiovuori 24 km / Southern Finland's second highest point of 221 m), Yhden lehmän navetan pub (barn pub) 22 km, Sysmä service house's indoor swimming pool and fitness center 7 km, golf course Hartola Golf 28 km. Riding possibility during summer Starhill Stable 29 km, year-round Unettu horse farm Hartola 29 km, riding stable Vahto in Asikkala 30 km, Purnuvuori ski 46 km, Lahti, Messilä 80 km, Himos 102 km, Nokia Eden 183 km, Spa Serena Espoo 199 km.

35 km north of Lahti. Lake Päijänne 60 m, reasonably deep water, clay bottom. Own boat, pier. Log cabin 1986, living room/kitchen, sleeping alcove with double bed, dressing room, sauna, 2 x verandas, one to the lake (24 sqm) and the other to the yard. Portable charcoal BBQ grill. Coal must be brought. Acces to sauna and toilet through the veranda. Steps from the veranda on the lake side down to the beach. A steep slope from the cottage to the beach. Maximum 2 pets allowed. Pätiälä Manor Cottages 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 2100, 2243, 2276, 2277, 4390, 4392, 5018 and 7821 Pätiälä Manor is located in a typical Finnish cultural landscape in southern Finland right on the shore of Lake Päijänne, 35 km north of the city of Lahti. Idyllic Vääksy, the area’s services centre, is situated only 10 km away, while it is no more than a 6-km journey to the naturally beautiful Pulkkilanharju, which is an 8-km long ridge-like esker looking like a bridge crossing L. Päijänne. Pätiälä manor is an old family home practising traditional agriculture and forestry. Three of Päijänne’s bays thrust into the manorlands. The first mention of the estate dates back to the 1400s. Furthermore, the manor’s lands have yielded a valuable Viking coin hoard from around the 1000s; this comprised 360 coins of various nationalities. The comfortable silverlog and log cottages which have been built along a 5-km length of shoreline stand for apart, ensuring that each has its own space and peace. However, from some cottages' piers there is a sight to the neighbor's pier and shore (cottages nr 1947, 1949 and 2276). Rich natural habitats based on the waterway, rolling agricultural land, and the eskers create an ideal framework for a close-to-nature holiday, while the manor’s location in the heart of southern Filnand means that connections are relatively short, as well as fast. - good fishing and boating opportunities -cosy silverlog and log cottages for year-round use -logging roads on the manor’s lands provide convenient routes for...