Homestays in Paijanne Tavastia, Finland

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

25 km north of Lahti. Lake Päijänne 30 m, shallow water, hard rock/sand bottom. Own rowing boat. The dock has underwater concrete weights that hold the pier in place. The weights are chained to the dock and are located on both sides of the dock. Log cabin 1986, extended and renovated 2008, downstairs bedroom with 2 beds (width 90 cm) and under the beds 2 extra beds (width 70 cm), living room/kitchen with convertible sofa, dressing room, sauna, open veranda. Upstairs bedroom with 2 beds (width 90 cm) and sitting area with 1 bed (width 90 cm). Upstairs with sloping ceilings, partly with low room height (maximum heigth 200 cm). Note! The cottage's toilet is not on the same level as the cottage, there are two steps down to the toilet. For summer use also outbuilding (9 m²) with 2 beds, outbuilding has elec. light and heating. Outbuilding in use during 1.5. - 30.9. Wi-fi. Outside power point for the car. Outboard motor for rent. Guided 2-5 hours fishing tours for 1-5 pers for extra charge. Fishing equipment for sale. Golf course in Vääksy (distance 10 km). Lahti’s skiing centre 25km. The destination has the International Green Key certificate for sustainable tourism. The environmental work of Green Key certified sites includes e.g. resource efficiency by saving water and energy consumption, waste reduction and recycling.

70 km north-west of Lahti, Lake Vesijako 25 m, shallow, hard sanded silt bottom, own boat. Wooden cottage 2008, living room/kitchen 2 extra beds, 2 bedrooms each with 2 beds, attic with 4 mattresses (only for summer use), dressing room, washroom, sauna. Back part of plot level; from cottage to shore a gentle slope. Yard has sand, grass and forest. Mechanical ventilation system, home theater system/blue ray player, tumble dryer, fire place with wood-fired baking oven, sandbox for children in the yard. Water in the water pipes comes from the own deep well and it has good quality. Padasjoki town 21 km. Locally several nature reserves: Isojärvi and Päijänne National Parks, Evo recreation area. Sapee downhill ski centre 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 motors (0.5 hp electric and 2,5 hp gasoline engines) 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 5210 Kuikka 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.