Joutsa Homestays

80 km south of Jyväskylä, Lake Rautavesi 30 m (length 10 km, width 800 m), shallow, hard clay bottom, own boat and canoe. Cottage pier renovated in summer 2025, length 10 m. Log cottage 2005, kitchen, living room with alternatively 2 extra beds (large corner sofa), one bedroom with 2 bunks, another with double bed. Dressing room, washroom, sauna (elec.stove), open porch. Movable hot tub for 6 persons for rent (brought to the cottage yard); rental for several cottages, so availability should be checked in advance from the deliver (contact information will get in booking confirmation) Charging the electric car is allowed at extra fee (is not an official charging point). A cozy cottage with a large sun-drenched grassy plot. From the cottage to the beach is a gently sloping hillside, on the way there is a staircase. The cottage beach faces west. The lake has clear water and diverse fish point of view. Tainio current 15 km (Finland's southernmost salmon river). The nearest boat landing place approx. 300 m away. The owner rents a 2.5 hp outboard motor, price (year 2024) 35 e/day. The cottage's TV has been upgraded to a 55" smart TV in 2025. Vehmasrinteet ski slopes 15 km, Purnu ski slopes 28 km, Himos ski resort 1 h drive. Canoe, skiing equipment and snow shoes upon request. Owner has a programme services business, several alternative programmes available, and gear for rent. Lappish hut in walking distance (access with a car possible), nature trails. In winter cross-country skis (3 pairs), snowshoes (2 pairs), sledges and slides available in the common storage. With Christmas bookings a Christmas tree is provided. In summer, cottage rent includes Indian style canoe (including route map to camping place on Huhmarsaari island). If required, basic canoeing instruction can also be given at 5 €/person. Owner has programme enterprise offering several different programme options, as well as equipment for hire, e.g. outboard motors and snowmobiles (there is also a snowmobile park for children in the area). Purnu skiing centre 28 km, Himos Ski Resort approx. one hour away by road. Willa Taiga’s tepee, available all year round, is within walking distance (can also be accessed by road). Located at a panoramic viewpoint, the tepee also features fish baking equipment and a WC. Close to nature trail. Transportation for excursions to Willa Taiga is available by arrangement for a maximum of 16 persons per time. Close by there is also a second year-round tepee and outdoor recreation location at Huhmarsaari. Possibility to order a presentaion of a modern dairy farm by arrangement with owner. Russian language services are also available!

70 km to the south from Jyväskylä, lake Puttolanselkä 40 m (width 1.4 km, length 6 km), shallow approx. 400 m wide, natural sand beach shared by the area's apartments, rowing boat (only for the use of this apartment). Apartment in wood-built row house, built in 1975, living room/kitchen (kitchen renovated 12/2024), living room wit sofa bed for 2 adults, hallway, double bed and bunk bed in the bedroom, washroom, sauna, WC in the washroom, terrace with grill with gas. Kitchen has an airfryer. The shared tennis court in the area can be used free of charge (playing shifts can be reserved by making a note in the notebook on the court), the tenant brings the own rackets and balls. On the beach, there is a common playground, where e.g. swings and some toys. Shared barbecue area with few groups of dining tables and a grill. Distance approx. 350 m. You can go to the barbecue area along the beach. There is an air cooling system (use for summer time). The holiday village Joutiaisen viekko apartments are located on the pine knoll in the Joutsenlampi area and have lake views. The wide, child-friendly natural sandy beach is shared. There are frisbeegolf baskets for shared use on the beach. Good jogging possibilities in the area. Two (women's) bicycles available. Ski resort Purnu 14 km, Leivonmäki National Park 20 km, Hartola Golf 30 km.

80 km south of Jyväskylä, Lake Rautavesi 30 m (length 10 km, width 800 m), shallow, hard clay bottom, own boat and canoe. Cottage pier renovated in summer 2025, length 10 m. A sandy beach suitable for children has been mechanically created on the shore. Log cottage 2005, kitchen, living room alternatively 2 extra beds, bedroom 2 bunks, bedroom double bed, dressing room, washroom, sauna (elec. stove), open porch. Movable hot tub for 6 persons for rent (brought to the cottage yard); rental for several cottages, so availability should be checked in advance from the deliver (contact information will get in booking confirmation) Charging the electric car allowed at extra fee (not an official charging point). The cottage's TV has been upgraded to a 55" smart TV in 2025. NOTE! Pets are allowed after 1.9.2025. A cozy cottage with a large sun-drenched grassy plot. From the cottage to the beach is a gently sloping hillside, on the way there is a staircase. The cottage beach faces west. The lake has clear water and diverse fish point of view. Tainio current 15 km (Finland's southernmost salmon river). The nearest boat landing place approx. 300 m away. The owner rents a 2.5 hp outboard motor, price (year 2024) 35 e/day. In winter cross-country skis (3 pairs), snowshoes (2 pairs), sledges and slides available, in the common storage. With Christmas bookings a Christmas tree is provided. In summer, cottage rent includes Indian style canoe (including route map to camping place on Huhmarsaari island). If required, basic canoeing instruction can also be given at 5 €/person. Owner has programme enterprise offering several different programme options, as well as equipment for hire, e.g. outboard motors and snowmobiles (there is also a snowmobile park for children in the area). Purnu skiing centre 28 km, Himos Ski Resort approx. one hour away by road. Willa Taiga’s tepee, available all year round, is within walking distance (can also be accessed by road). Located at a panoramic viewpoint, the tepee also features fish baking equipment and a WC. Close to nature trail. Transportation for excursions to Willa Taiga is available by arrangement for a maximum of 16 persons per time. Close by there is also a second year-round tepee and outdoor recreation location at Huhmarsaari. A smoke sauna can be rented there (€100/evening),smoke sauna in use from May to end of October. Russian language services are also available!

Mäntyranta is a spacious cabin, which is suitable for a larger group or two families. The cabin offers good possibilities for fishing on the lake Rutajärvi. Leivonmäki National Park is located nearby and can be seen on the opposite shore of the lake. The cabin is modern, well-equipped and cozy place for holidays. 45 km to the south from Jyväskylä, lake Rutajarvi 30 m (length 5 km, width 2,3 km), first shallow gravel-bottomed beach then rapidly deepening, own pier, rowing boat. Large log-built villa (2008). On the ground floor, kitchen, utility room, living room, bedroom 1: double bed 180x200 cm, WC, sauna (so-called instant ready electric sauna stove), washroom (3 showers) with hydro massage bath. Glazed terrace with spacious uncovered terrace in front. On the upper floor, WC, three bedrooms (bedroom 1: one bed 120x200 cm, bedroom 2: two beds 80x200 cm, bedroom 3: two beds 90x200 cm), lobby with sofa bed (length 196 cm) and TV. Garage and carport on the yard. The garage is not available to the tenant, but the carport is available. Separate lakeside sauna with electricity, electric heating, sofa bed (140x190 cm) as an alternative bed. Washroom with cauldron for water heating, sauna room with wood-burning sauna stove. Water to the sauna must be brought by using a bucket from the lake. There is a campfire site offering a great view of the lake in front of the sauna. Rented only to families, adult couples company use. Note! Not rented for groups of young persons under 25 years of age. This destination can accommodate up to 8 people, including children. The destination is available from 17.00 on the day of arrival. The cabin has a surveillance camera system. However, the system is not used when there are tenants in the house. Sunny hillside plot, which descends towards the beach. Great view of the lake from the cabin and the yard. Cozy glazed terrace where you can enjoy even in cooler weather. Leivonmäki National Park 16 km, Jyväskylä 55 km, Leivonmäki 5 km, bakery and restaurant...

70 km south of Jyväskylä, Lake Puttolanselkä 120 m (width 1.4 km, length 6 km), shallow natural sandy beach shared by the apartments in the area. Log-panelled row house apartment built in 1975. Living room/kitchen, entrance hall, living room with a 140×200 cm double bed and a sofa bed that opens into a 140×200 cm extra bed for two. The washroom includes a WC and a shower. The apartment also has a private sauna with an electric sauna stove. Terrace with outdoor furniture. Between the apartment and the beach, a tennis court is available free of charge. The apartment has rackets and balls for guest use. In the Joutsenlampi area, there is a shared barbecue area for the apartments, located by the lake about 300 meters from the apartment. The Viekko apartments of Holiday Village Joutiainen are located on a pine-covered hillock. The area features a long, shallow, child-friendly natural sandy beach. There are excellent jogging and cross-country skiing opportunities. Distances: Purnu Ski Resort 14 km, Leivonmäki National Park 20 km, Hartola Golf 30 km.

This cabin is suitable for a small group (max. four people) enjoying the peaceful wilderness cabin atmosphere. 53 km south from Jyväskylä, lake Suojärvi 20 m, own pier and rowing boat. Log-built cabin 2006, living area with living room / kitchen, sofa bed (140 x 190 cm bed for two), sleeping alcove with 160 x 190 cm bed. Sauna (wood-burning sauna stove), shower in the sauna, combined WC and dressing room. There is a cooking hut with outdoor kitchen on the beach. Sunny plot, slopes gently to the waterfront. Very peaceful location by a small pond. Pets are allowed for an extra fee, payment per booking. Leivonmäki National Park 5 km, summer events of Letkaliiteri dance place 11.5 km, services of Toivakka municipality center 25 km, and services of Joutsa municipality center 33 km. Jyväskylä 53 km.

This cabin is suitable for a small group (max. four people) enjoying the peaceful wilderness cabin atmosphere. 53 km south from Jyväskylä, lake Suojärvi 35 m, own pier and rowing boat. Log-built cabin 2007, living area with living room / kitchen, sofa bed (150 x 190 cm bed for two), sleeping alcove with 160 x 190 cm bed. Sauna (wood-burning sauna stove), shower in the sauna, combined WC and dressing room. There is a cooking hut on the beach. Sunny plot sloping to the beach, very peaceful location by a small pond. Pets are allowed for an extra fee. Cars are not allowed to be charged from mains power. Leivonmäki National Park 5 km, summer events of Letkaliiteri dance place 11.5 km, services of Toivakka municipality center 25 km, services of Joutsa municipality center 33 km. 53 km to Jyväskylä.

This cabin is an ideal holiday destination for a couple, small family or two families. The location is peaceful. 46 km south from Jyväskylä, pond Korvenperänlampi 30 m, own pier and rowing boat. Artificially sanded deep beach. Log-built cabin (built in 2008), living room (sofa bed, 150 x 190 cm bed), kitchenette, bedroom (two beds), washroom with WC. Separate lakeside sauna (wood-burning sauna stove, cold water tap) and cooking hut. In the yard, there is a separate sleeping shed, which is used during the summer period. Ice swimming possible in winter upon prior request; order to the owner at least 1 week before arrival. Lawn hillside plot gently sloping to the beach. Large spacious courtyard area, sun shines all day long. Leivonmäki National Park 3 km, the nearest shop and restaurant within 19 km distance in Toivakka. Jyväskylä 46 km. Letkaliiteri (events and live music on summer weekends) 4.7 km. Dogs allowed at e extra price (not any other pets). Cars are not allowed to be charged from mains power.