Homestays in Southern Savonia, Finland

58 km north of Savonlinna, L.Ruunavesi 15 m (length 10 km, width 800 m), part of the L.Saimaa waterway, fairly deep, hard moraine bottom, pier, own boat. Wooden cottage 2004, living room/kitchen 2 extra beds, bedroom 2 beds, bedroom double bed, dressing room, washroom, sauna, hall, open porch. Small hot tub heated with wood by customer. By separate arrangement owner can heat it as well. Wireless internet-connection (4 G) A maximum of 2 pets allowed, additional pet fee. High standard log cottage identical to cottage no. 7589, these being neighbours (distance 70 m). Nice view to lake Ruunavesi (lake Saimaa). Slope to shore. On the shore there is a hot tub and pier. All floor surfaces are inside the stone (tiled) and as a form of heating is underfloor heating. Additional warmth and ambiance brings the living room fireplace. Information about fishing in the cottage, additionally separate place for fish processing and grill hut. In the area there is a campfire site and lean-to. Nature paths, sledding hill and campfire site in the area are in the guests free use. On opposite shore to cottage approx. 500 m away is Hyväsalmi road bridge. Kolovesi National Park 15 km, Linnasaari National Park 25 km, Savonlinna 58 km, Enonkoski 26 km, Kerimäki 58 km. Pääskyvuori downhill ski resort 34 km, Ruunarinteet 65 km ja Tahko 170 km

52 km north-east of Mikkeli, lake Iso-Kontunen 25 m (length 4 km, width 1 km), shallow, gently sloping, sandy gravel bottom, pier and rowingboat. Log cabin 2015, ground floor: kitchen-living room, bedroom (10 m²) double bed (140 cm wide), electric sauna, shower room (toilet), dressing room, entrance hall, glazed terrace 30 m². Upstairs: lobby with double bed (180 cm wide) and 1 bed, toilet, 2 x balcony. From downstairs bedroom also door to the terrace. Steep stairs to upstairs. There are 2 TV's. Fish smoking box. Barbecue hut. Woodshed. The owner can be asked to rent a 6 hp outboard. Wi-Fi internet connection 20 euros. Log cottage by lake Iso-Kontunen. Peaceful plot, flat lawn yard, trees around. Local neighbors are all same owner's rental cottages (12549, 12550, 6606, 6607). Each cottage has its own beach and yard. There is a playground for children in the area. Snowmobile trail 0,1 km, Rapio Mill (mill shop and coffee shop, open-air summer theater) 5 km, Oravareitti route kayaking 10 km, Hiidenmaa nature trails 10 km, Juva 11 km, HASAMÄKI Slalom Slope 20 km, Sulkava 27 km, Rantasalmi 28 km, Savonlinna 51 km, Mikkeli 52 km, Imatra 129 km, Helsinki 283 km.

In summertime 4+4 person. 35 km south-east of Savonlinna, L.Puruvesi/Sorvaslahti bay 30 m, soft, deep, sanded mud bottom, own boat. Log cottage 1987, living room/kitchen, bedroom with double bed. Upstairs 2 beds and convertible sofa bed for two. Sauna, washroom with shower and WC. Porch, terrace, balcony. Air source heat pump for cooling. Smart-TV, Bluray-player, wifi. Two-storied outbuilding available during 15.5 - 15.9: downstairs 2 beds, upstairs double bed. Outbuilding has electric light and heater. Storeroom, woodshed and outdoor toilet. Hand-hewn roundlog cottage on grassed, forested 1 hectare plot on slope. Upstairs is single open space. Drinking water must be fetched by customer from Shell surface station/S-Market 5 km. Wireless mobile broadband internet access (possibility for several persons to use the internet simultaneously). Password available at the cottage. Nearest neighbour 40 m, visible only from upper part of yard, own shore is very private. On jetty sounds can be heard from main road (road no. 14) and railway (0.5 km); traffic also partly visible from jetty. Aircraft sounds also sometimes heard from small plane airstrip (0.4 km). Car park in winter 50 m (behind a very sharp curve). It is also possible to arrive without a car (train station 4 km), 2 bicycles available for traveling in the area. The cabin has carbon-free electricity. For children e.g. swings, playhouse, sand pile, travel bed, baby feeding chair. 2 bicycles, 2 kicksleds, 2 simple sledges, 2 aquajogging/water running exercise belts and water toys are included in rent. Fishing equipment for winter and summer (fishing rods) in use. Punkaharju ridge area 5 km, Punkaharju 5 km, forest museum Lusto 11 km, childrens' summer waterpark Kesämaa 13 km, Kruunupuisto spa 10 km, Siikalahti (famous bird wetland) 25 km, Kerigolf 26 km, Savonlinna 40 km, Kitee Aquapark 55 km, horse riding 21 km, national park Linnansaari 80 km.

15 km to the east from Mikkeli, pond Munasenlampi 30 m (length 0,4 km, width 0,4 km), rapidly deepening, hard sand/clay bottom, pier, rowing boat. Log villa 2008, kitchen (40 m²), bedroom (11 m²) with double bed, dressing room/utility room, washroom (2 showers), sauna (electric sauna stove), separate WC, two terraces. On the upper floor, bedroom (14 m²) with two beds and sofa bed, TV, DVD, bedroom (22 m²) with four beds, balcony. Car shelter for two cars. Koivuniemen Rouva is a high-classed and spacious rental villa for a big group. Villa is skillfully built and carefully decorated. In this destination you will spend relaxing holiday. Calm location, services of city of Mikkeli only within 15 minute drive. The nearest neighbor (150 m) is the owner's another rental villa 14377, there is a beach volleyball field between the villas. Field is in shared use. During winter period, owner prepares own ski trail in the surrounding terrain and on the pond ice (depends on ice and snow situation). Water park Visulahti, Xon park 10 km, Mikkeli, Mikaeli, Rantakeidas, Kenkävero, AnnilaGolf, SkiTornimäki 15 km, Anttola, Anttolanhovi 17 km, Ollinmäki winery 20 km, Neitivuori 22 km, Puumala 62 km, Repovesi national park 92 km, Imatra 129 km, Helsinki 243 km.

75 km west of Joensuu, Taivallahti canal 100 m, deep bottom, stairs into the water, rowing boat 500 m, possible to get electric ourboard motor. House built in 1974, renovated in the 2000s. Kitchenette, living room, one bedroom on the upper floor, with double bed and single bed for a young person/child. One single bed in the living room. Hall and covered porch. Wi-Fi, separate small TV room. Electric heating, also heating by air conditioner and owen. Separate wooden sauna included in the price. A charcoal grill. Pets are allowed to come to the cottage, but not to lie on couches. Luotsi houses Tyynelä and Lähtevä are located next to each other. Distance between the houses only 10m. Cottage is not suitable for workers. A bright and nicely furnished house, which is located at the Taivallahti canal. In summertime, the canal passes the cruise ship to Valamo monastery. Clients can board to the ship directly at the Taivallahti canal, next to the cottage, by pre-order. Quiet and peaceful location. Nature path leaves from the house to Lintula and Valamo monasteries, distance about 7-8 km to the each monastery. Good possibilities for berry and mushroom picking. Swimming place at the canal 100 m from the cottage. Sandy beach at Varistaipale 2 km from the house. Boat locates in Taivallahti bay, 500 m from the cottage. Excellent fishing opportunities. Valamo monastery 8,8 km, Lintula monastery 7.4 km, Varistaipale Canal Museum 2,5 km, Karvionkoski canal and rapids 7.0 km, Heinävesi 34 km, Varkaus 59 km, Vesileppis SPA 65 km, Kuopio 117 km, Savonlinna 127 km, Imatra 222 km, Helsinki 376 km. Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings). During 27.12.-12.1 final cleaning will be added to the price.

43 km to the northeast from Savonlinna, lake Matkonjärvi 20 m (length 2 km, width 0,3 km) hard, gently deepening sandy bottom, pier, rowing boat. Wooden cabin 1985, renovated 1993, kitchen, living room with sofa bed for two, living room with curtains separated sleeping alcove (two beds), double bed in the bedroom (12 m²), outbuilding (available in winter) with bunk bed and spreadable bed for two, washroom with shower and WC, electric sauna stove in the sauna. Air source heat pump, Wi-Fi. There is a barrel sauna (1970, renovated 2009) with a wood stove by the lake. Water to the sauna must be brought by using a bucket and it can be also used in the winter. Matkonranta is a cabin with a large grassy yard, suitable even for a bigger group. You can rent SUP boards, bouncy castle, zorb ball, paintball equipment from the owner. Paintball and other program services can also be guided. Owner can arrange guided nature excursions. Please ask directly from the owner. Savonranta 16 km, skiing and recreation centre Lekotti 18 km, Kerimäki 21 km, Kolovesi national park 37 km, Savonlinna 43 km, Punkaharju 45 km, Kitee 64 km, Heinävesi 66 km, Imatra 136 km, Helsinki 376 km.

60 km north of Mikkeli, L. Kyyvesi 500 m, (length 40 km, width 10 km) shallow, sandy shore in shared use (deeper muddy), own boat (nr 1920). Wooden cottage 1958, renovated 2019, kitchen/living room convertible sofa bed, bedroom with 120 cm wide bed, bedroom with double bed (width 160 cm), hall, porch. Sauna (electric stove), bathroom with shower, WC and dressing room. Outbuilding in summer use, built in 2004, 16 m², 2 beds, electric heating and electric light, woodshed. In summer use separate sauna on the cottage yard (it is not a lakeside sauna) with wood fired stove, dressing room with sleeping sofa for two persons, (no shower). Water has to be carried from the main cottage (there is a faucet on the main cottage's outer wall for that), electricity. The owner collects a deposit of 150 e in advance to her account. Traditional so-called “grandmother’s cottage” with grassed yard/garden. During renovation in 2019 interior has been totally renovated: for example walls, floors, sauna and bathroom, kitchen and domestic appliances. Plot covers 2000 m². Main road no. 4474 is 25 m away, with spruce hedge between road and cottage. Swimming shore by the lake Kyyvesi is public; also cottage's boat is located there. Fish stock in lake Kyyvesi consists of pike perch, pike, bream and perch. Outbuilding for summer use only. Cottage is meant for max 5 persons and during summer time (when outbuilding is in use) for max 7 persons. Sofabed in sauna building can be used as an alternative extra bed. Mobile shop 300 m (own timetable), Nykälänkosket rapids 3 km (salmon fishing), Haukivuori horse riding school 1 km, Toivonharju horse riding stables 8 km, Pieksämäki 30 km, Häkärinteet ski resort 50 km, Kangasniemi 30 km.

70 km north of Mikkeli, Siikajärvi 25 m (length 10 km, width 1 km), shallow, hard sanded bottom, own boat. Wooden building 2000, living room/ kitchen, 3 bedrooms 2 beds in each, sleeping loft 2 beds, dressing room, washroom, sauna (electric sauna stove), vestibule, open porch. Additionally, own lakeside sauna (13 m²) and roofed grill. Some trees have been cut down from the yard. From pictures number four and five you can see the current amount of trees. The cottage has an air source heat pump, but it is not in use. The cottage was painted in May 2025. Nice cottage and lakeside sauna on a sunny plot. Baby bed and children's chair available. Juva 26 km, Savonlinna (Olavinlinna) 65 km, HASAMÄKI ski resort 17 km. NOTE: Obligatory security deposit of 130 € is to be paid in cash on arrival.

18 km southwest of Pieksämäki, lake Niskajärvi 20 m (length 6 km, width 1 km), shallow, sanded clay bottom, own boat. Wooden cottage 1995, living room with kitchen, bedroom 2 beds, upstairs bedroom 2 beds, upstairs "lounge room" extra double bed (bed width 140 cm), sauna, 2 glazed terraces (20 m² and 14 m²). Toilet is in the hallway of sauna, curtain can drawn in front of toilet (see picture). Patio. Air source heat pump upstairs and downstairs, kitchen and interior renovated 2022. Storage, woodshed, baby bed and high chair. A cottage on a grassy hillside yard. Suitable eg. for one family. Passage to upstairs through porch and outdoor balcony via steep stairs. Upstairs is 24 m² and a balcony of 7 m². Toilet is "a pass-through room" without a door, on the way from the kitchen to the back terrace and sauna. The shower is in the sauna's steam room. The owner has a farm and land 4 km away. The farm has in the summer peas and strawberries for sale. Note! Owner will charge a deposit equal to the cleaning fee in cash on arrival if client has not booked final cleaning as an extra service. Naarajärvi small plane airport 15 km, canoeing route "Savon Amazon" 16 km, Fishing Place "Nykälän Koski" 18 km, Pieksämäki; Dollhouse Tarinamäki 18 km, Mikkeli 80 km. For extra persons owner will charge 50 e/person/booking.

50 km to the east from Savonlinna, lake Saimaa/Puruvesi 60 m, hard, gently deepening sand bottom, pier and rowing boat. There is a road to the other cabins in the area between the cabin and the beach. Wooden cabin 1980, renovated in 1998, washing facilities are renovated in 2015, living room/kitchen, two bedrooms (7 m²) with two beds in each, shower and WC in washroom, wood-burning sauna stove and covered porch. Pet fee per pet per stay. Ahven is a nice and well reachable rental cabin in the tourist area. Cabins 15241, 15242, 15243, 15244 and 15499 are located in the same area. The owner is offering several rental services for the guests. There are, for example, snowmobiles, motorboats, outboard motors, canoes, kayaks, sup boards, bicycles, and fishing gear for rent. There is also possibilities for horse riding and sleigh riding in the area. There are many places worth visiting nearby; good hiking trails and possibilities to pick berries and mushroom. Punkaharju town center 16 km, Punkaharju ridge area 18 km, health resort Kruunupuisto 22 km, forest museum Lusto 23 km, Kesämaa amusement park 26 km, holiday center Pajarinhovi 34 km, Savonlinna 50 km, Kitee 50 km, Imatra 105 km, Helsinki 365 km.