Rovaniemi Homestays

With a stay at Villa Virpi in Rovaniemi, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Santa Claus Village and SantaPark. This guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Rovaniemi Art Museum and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Korundi - House of Culture. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 2 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring heated floors and flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Cabin with many amenities by wilderness-style pond, designed for the observation of the Northern Lights. Reasonable distance to Rovaniemi and Ranua. 45 km to the southeast from Rovaniemi, 65 km to the north from Ranua. Wooden villa, built in 2018. Pond Tennilampi 65 m (length 170 m, width 90 m), natural beach, mud bottom, rowing boat. On the ground floor living room / kitchen, three bedrooms, each with double bed, two washrooms with toilets, the second washroom also has washing machine and tumble dryer. Open terrace. Loft with double bed and 4 single mattresses. Kelo-log built sauna in the yard; sauna room (electric sauna stove), washroom/WC and living area. The sauna building has a kitchenette with sink and fridge. Coffee maker. Shower cubicle in the washroom. Cooking hut by the pond. The surrounding terrain is swampy. 3D presentation in additional material. There are no other cabins by the pond. The cabin is located in own peace, no visual contact to the neighbors. The cabin has skylights and sloping walls in the bedrooms. Due to these structural solutions, there are perfect possibilities for observing northern lights from indoors. Because there is no light pollution in the area, northern lights can be easily observed. Northern lights usually occur as early as the fall. Other things to do in the area are hiking, hunting, angling and picking berries and mushroom. Services and attractions of Rovaniemi and Ranua are within a reasonable distance. Services of Rovaniemi city center 45 km, Arctic Circle, Santa’s village and Santapark 55 km. Ranua Zoo 62 km. Ounasvaara ski resort 45 km. Rapid Auttiköngäs 47 km, Korouoma Gorge Valley 68 km.

25 km south of Rovaniemi, Pond Jokilampi 30 m (length 1.5 km, width 0.3 km), shallow water, sandy bottom, further mud bottom, own boat. Cottage built from old logs 1985, living room with 2 beds and sofa bed, bedroom with 2 beds, kitchen, toilet and shower. Separate sauna with steam room, living room with fireplace and covered porch. During summer time water to the sauna will come via water hose from the cottage. Note! During winter water will have to be carried from 25 meters away. Cozy log cottage 25 km from Rovaniemi. Ounasvaara ski resort 26 km, golf course 27 km, Arctic Circle and Santa Park 35 km. Ranua Wildlife Park 40 min. drive.

High-quality accommodation in peace of nature by a large and fishy lake. 55 km to the east from Rovaniemi city center, lake Vanttausjärvi 110 m (length 5.8 km, width 2.5 km), shallow beach, sand bottom, beach is suitable for children, campfire site on the beach, lawn yard. Rowing boat available for rent from the owner (100 e/booking, life jackets included). An electric outboard motor (50 e/booking) and a 4 hp outboard motor (100 e/booking) can also be rented from the owner. Stone-built house, built in 1964, completely renovated and modernized in 2019. Living room (possibility for an extra bed 90 x 200 cm on the sofa), kitchen. 2 bedrooms with two beds (widths 120 cm and 90 cm), third bedroom with 2 x 90 cm wide beds. Sauna, washroom and separate toilet. Wireless internet and free Netflix available. The living room has an electric fireplace, which creates a pleasant atmosphere. An air source heat pump can also be used for cooling in summer. Bed linen (sheets and towels) can be booked for an additional fee. For an extra charge, the atmospheric barrel sauna on the beach can be used during your stay for. In the courtyard of Ainola, by the shoreline, there is a 22 m² Arctic log cabin (kota) where it’s pleasant to spend time together by a fire and BBQ. The owner's traditional farm within 100 meter distance. The farm has therapy sheep and chickens that move freely in the yard. Because of this, guests' pets are not allowed. Lake Vanttausjärvi is well suited for fishing customers. The lake has fish species like pike, whitefish, vendace, etc. The launching site for small boats is on the shore of the cabin (waterfront can be accessed with trailer), for larger boats, the launching site is 500 m away. Public boat ramp and lean-to shelter 3.5 km. Lapland Deluxe 110m, Rally center (Snow Rally Rings) 6 km, dog sledding farm (Wolf Trail) 10 km. Village shop, restaurant and fuel sales in Vanttauskoski 15 km. Rovaniemi city center 55 km, Ounasvaara ski resort and golf course 55 km. Arctic Circle and...

Charging an electric car or a hybrid car at this site is NOT ALLOWED, as the ground heat engine at the site may be damaged if there is an electrical overload. 53 km south of Rovaniemi, Lake Särkikämä 25 m (length 4 km, width 2 km), shallow, hard sanded bottom, pier, own boat. 2-storey silverlog cottage 1993, kitchen, living room, bedroom double bed (width 160 cm), sleeping alcove 1 bed (120 cm wide), open porch, downstairs: bedroom 2 beds (width á 100 cm) + 1 bed (width á 80 cm), bedroom 2 beds (width á 100 cm), room with fireplace sofabed (width 160 cm), washroom, sauna ('ever-ready' elec. stove). There are 5 fireplaces in the cottage! Snowmobile port. Lakeshore sauna (15 m²) with dressing room and open porch, sauna has cauldron, electric light and heating. Lakeshore sauna can be used year around. Possibility to rent hot tubas pre-heated for extra fee from owner. Please order the hot tub from the owner latest 3 days before arrival. The owner will guide you in using the hot tub and will charge a usage fee on site (1-3 days € 150 and 4-7 days € 200 in 2025). The hot tub is oil heated and automated. The thermostat keeps the water evenly warm. There is DVD/karaoke equipment and Wi-Fi 4G. On the plot there is a dog compound and 50 m running wire which clients can use. Silverlog cottage in ridge area, gentle slope to shore. Sunny plot and clear watered lake which has good fishing possibilities. 5 fish net permits included in rent. Use of 8 pair of crosscountry skis and boots and 3 pair of snowshoes included in the rent. Neighboring cottage 15171 Kiviniemi. Puuhamaa and Kiviniemi cottages can accommodate a total of 16 people. Catering services can be ordered from the owner. Water in the tap comes from own well and contains manganese, which causes taste and smell into water. Owner brings drinking water. Distance to the neighboring cottage about 30 m: neighbor won't be visible from the terrace and only a little from the pier. Distance about 20 m from the back wall of the sauna...

58 km north of Rovaniemi, lake Alajärvi 30m (length 3 km, width 600 m), deep and partly also low shore, hard sand bottom, own rowing boat, jetty. Planed log cottage, built in 2008. Living room-kitchen, bedroom with double bed (width 140 cm), another bedroom with sofa bed, sauna with electric stove, washroom / toilet, hall, open porch. Cottage has got mechanical ventilation system, tv set and recordable digibox. Lakeside sauna available from beginning of June till end of September. Wood-heated sauna stove with a water tank in steam room. Dressing room / living room in sauna building: wood-burning stove and convertible sofa for 2. Electric lighting, water to sauna by motor pump. Summer kitchen by shore; gas cooker, gas grill and griddle pan. Campfire site. Sipukka is cosy cottage located in a hillside, yard is beautiful and well maintained. Place is sunny and peaceful. Stairs to shore. Owner rents out an outboard motor 20 e / booking. Bicycle (for ladies), 2 kicksledges and snowshoes applicable. Meltaus river fishing area 13 km away (www.eraluvat.fi, no. 2561 Meltausjoki). State owned land's hunting area nearby, areas No. 2614 Meltaus and 2615 Rovaniemi (www.eraluvat.fi). Skiing track in Meltaus, length 1,9 km, distance 20 km. Rovaniemi 58 km, Ounasvaara ski resort 60 km, Arctic Circle and Santa Park 65 km. Levi 128 km. Note: dog is allowed for extra price. Price is per bed. Cat is not allowed. Bedlinen (sheets and towels) for the indicated number of people and final cleaning are included in the price for NEW reservations made from 31.1.25.

Apartment with amenities on the top of the fell Ounasvaara, near to ski lift’s upper station, ski slopes, cycling and other routes. Apartment in a wood-built semi-detached house, built in 2004. Located within 1 km from the Olympic Training Center and the Lapland Arena, 2.5 km distance to the Rovaniemi city center. Living room, kitchenette, 2 single beds in the bedroom (2 beds made into a double bed with common mattress pad), 2 beds in the loft, bedroom with 2 beds in the loft (sloping ceiling). Sauna, washroom/WC, covered terrace and small storage. An ideal place for an active holiday on the top of the Ounasvaara fell. 4G 200M internet connection. Downstairs 24" smart TV and upstairs 46" smart TV, also a blender in the kitchen. Frisbee golf course 0.9 km, Huima amusement park 0.9 km, Olympic training center has a swimming pool. Concerts, sports and other events, fairs, etc. are held at the Lapland Arena (Lappi-Areena). Public swimming beach at river Ounasjoki 2,5 km. Arktikum and Pilke Science centers 3.6 km, Rovaniemi Art Museum 3.6 km. Arctic Circle and Santapark 10 km. Apartment 16272 Villa Metso is neighbor in the same building.

33 km north-west of Rovaniemi, L.Sonkajärvi 100 m (length 3 km, width 1 km), shallow, hard sand bottom, own boat. Village road between cottage and shore. Wooden cottage, built 2009, living room/kitchen, bedroom with double bed, upstairs bedroom with two beds (120 cm wide), sleeping loft with convertible sofa and 2 mattresses. Balcony. Sauna (electric stove), washroom, toilet, glazed terrace. In summer use separate lakeshore sauna 80 m. Steam room (wood-burning stove) and dressing room. Electric light. Lakeshore sauna and roofed grill (glazed) is partly shared with owner. Note: location can be booked for less than one week at all times of year. Ounasvaara 36 km, Arktikum (museum) 33 km, Arctic Circle 45 km, Lehtojärvi cultural route/ back-packing route (includes bird watching tower and rock climbing location) 10 km. Note! Pets allowed at extra fee, which is charged per pet. If you have a pet with you, please book additional service "Pet fee". Fee is per pet.

Charging an electric car or a hybrid car at this site is NOT ALLOWED, as the ground heat engine at the site may be damaged if there is an electrical overload. 53 km to the south from Rovaniemi, lake Särkikämä 25 m (length 4 km, width 2 km), shallow beach, hard sanded bottom, large pier, own rowing boat and electric outboard motor. Log cabin, built in 2020. Living room, kitchenette and dining area, 3 bedrooms, all with 2 beds, washroom/WC and large covered terrace. Lakeside sauna (32 m²) with steam room, washroom (2 showers) and dressing room. Kitchenette with kitchen sink, fridge, hotplates and coffee maker in the dressing room. There is also a covered porch (30 m²) with fireplace and hot tub and open terrace at the lakeside sauna. Please order the hot tub for extra fee from the owner latest 3 days before arrival. The owner will guide you in using the hot tub and will charge a usage fee on site (1-3 days € 150 and 4-7 days € 200 in 2025). The hot tub is oil heated and automated. The thermostat keeps the water evenly warm. Campfire site and outdoor oven. Wifi (4 G) In addition, karaoke equipment. Kiviniemi is a versatile holiday home in a beautiful location by a clear-water and fishy lake. The lake is on the west side, so the evening sun warms up in the best way. Water in the tap comes from own well and contains manganese, which causes taste and smell into water. Owner brings drinking water. The hot tub is oil-heated and automated. The thermostat keeps the water evenly warm. The owner guides you how to use the hot tub and charges a usage fee on site (weekend 150 €, week 200 € in 2023). Neighboring cabin on both sides, distance is about 30 m. Next door, Puuhamaa cabin 7806, which lakeside sauna’s back wall is within 20-meter distance. However, there is still own peace in both cabins. Puuhamaa and Kiviniemi together offer comfortable accommodation for 16 people. You can order catering services from the owner. There is dog cage . Sleds for children, snowshoes and skis are...

58 km to the north from Rovaniemi, lake Alajärvi 25 m (length 3 km, width 600 m), deep beach, hard sand bottom, own boat, pier. Log cabin (stone-built ground floor) on two floors, built in 2005. On the upper floor, living room with sofa bed, kitchen, bedroom (folding door) with 1 bed (width 140 cm), covered porch. On the ground floor, sauna (electric sauna stove), washroom/WC, living room with fireplace, bedroom (folding door) with double bed (width 140 cm). 2 televisions. In addition, PlayStation 2 console with some games, gas grill, and mosquito trap (so-called mosquito magnet). Water to the cabin comes from the spring. Lakeside sauna with steam room and fireplace room. 1 bed in the fireplace room. Lakeside sauna is renovated in 2020. The sauna has a shower in the steam room, electric light and electric heating. In the fireplace room, there are electric hot plates and a refrigerator. The lakeside sauna is available from the 1st of May to the 30th of September. You can rent the hot tub from the owner for additional price by separate agreement. Price 200€/1-4 days and 300€/5-7 days. Caretaker fills the hot tub up and begins to heat it. Customer takes care of further heating and can use the hot tub during the whole rental period (water won't be changed). During winter the customer takes care of that it doesn't freeze and after usage empties it. Cozy cabin by the lake. Electric outboard motor for rent. Also, possibility for renting fishing rods, jigs, ice drill and other fishing gear. Yard games, dart board, croquet, Finnish throwing game Mölkky and badminton court. Limited amount of firewood available (approx. 1 m³). If the reserved amount of firewood is not enough, you can get more fuelwood from the guardian for an additional fee. Guided trips to the wilderness can be asked from the guardian, also in English. State owned hunting areas nearby (see www.eraluvat.fi). Small game permits can also be purchased from the local hunting club (Suopan Erakot). Meltausjoki fishing area 13 km (see...