Torne Valley Homestays

Käpälämäki offers an excellent opportunity to enjoy the beautiful nature and tranquility of a large lake. This planed log cabin with insulated walls, built in 2000, is well-maintained, and cozy. Inner walls of the cabin are paneled. Situated on the shore of Lake Iso-Vietonen, 40 km from Pello and 70 km from Rovaniemi. The beach has a sand bottom, making it child-friendly. The cabin rental price includes a rowing boat, and there's an option to rent a 4hp, 2-stroke outboard motor from the owner (the customers bring their own fuel). The living room/kitchen has a sofa bed, providing a comfortable living area. There's a double bed in one bedroom, and in another, there's a pull-out bed and a separate bed, accommodating several guests. The bathroom has a shower and a WC. The main building doesn't include a sauna, but there's a traditional Finnish sauna by the lake with a steam room and living area. The sauna has a wood-burning sauna stove and a cauldron heated by wood. Water for the sauna is fetched from the lake (or the main cabin). In addition, there's a cooking hut by the shore to prepare delicious meals. Käpälämäki is especially suitable for families, fishing enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience genuine Finnish cabin culture. Also, the tourism services in Rovaniemi and Pello are reasonably accessible. Pets are welcome at this vacation spot (additional fee per reservation). Iso-Vietonen is known as a good fishing lake with species like pike-perch, trout, perch, pike and whitefish. The nearest boat launch spot to the lake is Vietosenhieta, around 20 km by road from the cabin (6 km by water). Less than a kilometer from the cabin is the protected Himotussaari island, featuring a kota (Finnish wilderness hut) managed by Metsähallitus. The island is an excellent destination for excursions in summer and winter. There's also a snowmobile route passing through Vietonen to reach the island. The owner's hut in Palovaara, 3 km away, is also available for customers as an excursion spot. Pello...

Modern cabin with many amenities by a lake. Very peaceful place, no visual contact to the neighbors. Only 20 m to the beach! 43 km to the southeast from Pello, 60 km to the northwest from Rovaniemi, lake Jolmalompolo 20 m, deep beach, sand bottom, rowing boat and pier. The distance to the opposite shore is 50 m, the length of the lake is 2.2 km. From lake Jolmalompolo, there is a water connection to the larger lake Raanujärvi, distance 600 m. The cabin is built of planed logs, completed in 2022. Living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, both with 2 beds, sauna and washroom/WC. Campfire site by the lake. Dog is allowed, pet fee will be applied. Cat is not allowed. Lake Jolmalompolo and lake Raanujärvi are well suited for fishermen. Fish species in the lake: pike perch, pike and perch. Boat ramp at lake lake Raanujärvi 1.8 km. From the cabin you can also easily reach the large lakes of Ylitornio and Pello, such as Iso-Vietonen and Miekojärvi. Tornionjoki salmon fishing spots 50 km. State owned small game hunting area is easily accessible for hunters, the destination 2609 (www.eraluvat.fi). Ski resort Ritavalkea in Pello 40 km, ski resort Ounasvaara in Rovaniemi 60 km. The Arctic Circle, Santa Claus Village and Santapark 70 km. Frisbee golf course 10 km (Airijärvi). Palojärvi resort 17 km (dance events in summer).

Cabin on a lawn plot by the big lake, nice bitch trees are also growing on the plot. Wood-heated lakeside sauna. Located on the border of Rovaniemi and Pello, a short distance to both. 53 km to the west from Rovaniemi, 47 km to the east from Pello, lake Raanujärvi 45 m (length 12 km, width 3 km), shallow beach, soft bottom, pier, rowing boat. Log paneled cabin, built in 1997. Living room / kitchen with two sofa beds, upstairs a double bed and two single beds (beds are 1 m wide), steep stairs to the loft, washroom / toilet, covered terrace and balcony. Lakeside sauna with steam room, dressing room and a terrace. The sauna has an electric light. Water can be pumped from the lake in summer, at other times the water must be carried with a bucket or transported by a sleigh from the cabin (35 m). There is no indoor sauna in the cabin. Campfire site by the lake. The fireeood available to the customer are in front of the warehouse. If the trees run out, the customer must purchase more himself. Pets are allowed, but please add final cleaning to your reservation if you have a pet with you. Lake Raanujärvi is great for fishing enthusiasts. Fish species in the lake: pike perch, pike and perch. From the cabin you can also easily reach the large lakes of Ylitornio and Pello, such as Iso-Vietonen and Miekojärvi. Tornionjoki salmon fishing spots 50 km. State owned small game hunting area is easily accessible for hunters, the destination 2609 (www.eraluvat.fi). Ski resort Ritavalkea in Pello 40 km, ski resort Ounasvaara in Rovaniemi 55 km. Reindeer farm Tatuka 7 km (www.tatuka.fi)

Villa Vuorso is a nice holiday cabin located between Rovaniemi and Pello, about 60 km to the west from Rovaniemi and 35 km to the east from Pello. The cabin is located on a flat lawn plot on by a big lake Raanujärvi. The cabin has several amenities you need for a relaxing vacation. The beach near the cabin is shallow and has sand and clay bottom. The cabin also has own rowing boat, so you can go boating or fishing on the lake whenever you want. The cabin has two floors: Ground floor: • Room where you can spend time together. • Separate kitchen where you can prepare food. • Bedroom with one bed. • Electrically heated sauna. • Washroom and WC. • Terrace from which you can admire the lake view and enjoy the fresh air. Upper floor: • Bedroom with double bed. • Two beds in the lobby. • Balcony where you can admire the scenery of the lake and enjoy the fresh air. It is important to note that the stairs to the upper floor are steep. In addition, the cabin has a separate wood-heated yard sauna with separate steam room and fireplace room, as well as a covered terrace. The yard sauna is equipped with electricity and underfloor heating. Here you can enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna. Water for the sauna can be taken from the water tap in the yard or from the lake (10 meter distance). The neighbor's cabin is close by, but vegetation blocks the view, so you can still enjoy privacy and peace in your own cabin. A boat launch at Raanujärvi 500 meters away gives you the opportunity to boat and enjoy moving around on the water. Raanujärvi is a 12 km long lake, so there is plenty to explore and fishing opportunities. Boat ramp at Raanujärvi, located 500 meters away, gives you the opportunity to go for boating and enjoy moving around on the water. Lake Raanujärvi is 12 km long lake, so there is plenty to explore and fishing opportunities. There is also lean-to shelter and fireplace. If you are a fan of frisbee golf, the courses with distances of 11 and 17 kilometers offer you a nice pastime and exercise. The services of Rovaniemi are 60 km away, so if necessary, you can make larger purchases or visit the city to spend the day. The Arctic Circle and Santapark are also a convenient distance away if you want to feel the Christmas atmosphere or visit Santa Claus. The border crossing point to Sweden is 35 km away, which can be handy information if you want to take a day trip to a neighboring country. The Rovaniemi-Pello road, which is 250 meters away, brings traffic to the area and causes car sounds. This may affect cabin life a little, but the vegetation and the proximity of the lake will certainly compensate for the situation, offering the peace of nature and beautiful landscapes.

65 km north-west of Rovaniemi. Lake Raanujärvi 50 m (length 12 km, breadth 3 km), shallow and deep water, firm sandy bottom. Own boat. Log house 1980. Upstairs: bedroom with single bed, two bedrooms with double bed, bedroom with double bed and single bed. Downstairs: 3 bedrooms with double bed in each, living room, kitchen, sauna, dressing room, washroom. Ski resort PELLO 40 km, RITAVAARA 25 km. Possible to use lakeside sauna in summer on request. Common grillhut for several´s cottages´clients using.

A spacious 100 m² villa built in 2024 on the banks of the River Tornionjoki offers the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday, whether you seek tranquility in nature or an active getaway. Located in a natural setting just 10 km from Pello, this villa provides direct access to the River Tornionjoki, where you can enjoy salmon fishing right from your own shore during the summer. In winter, nearby ski resorts such as Pullinki Ski Resort (30 min), Ritavalkea Resort (12 min), and Yllästunturi Ski Resort (1h 15 min) offer a wide range of outdoor activities. The villa features spacious and cozy accommodations, including two large bedrooms — one downstairs and one upstairs — both furnished with 160 cm wide double beds. Additionally, the loft has a comfortable sofa bed for two. A fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area with a fireplace, a bathroom, and an electric sauna complete the amenities. Large windows and the terrace provide stunning views of the River Tornionjoki. For fishing enthusiasts, this villa is an excellent choice, as the river offers fantastic opportunities for spin fishing and harling (salmon boat fishing). Please ensure you obtain the required fishing permits, which can be purchased in the village of Pello. No boat is available, and the shoreline is not suitable for swimming. Distances: Rovaniemi 105 km, Ylläs 106 km, Tornio & Haparanda (Sweden) 130 km.