Lahti Homestays

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

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.

12 km north-west of Lahti, L.Vesijärvi 30 m (length 25 km, width 5 km), shallow, hard sanded clay bottom, own boat. Wooden/log cottage 1994, living room/kitchen, bedroom 2 beds, second bedroom double bed, sleeping loft with folding door 2 beds and 2 mattresses, dressing room (convertible sofa as an alternative sleeping Place) , washroom, sauna (electric stove). Gas grill on the terrace. Separate sauna building, sauna has wood-fired stove, dressing room. The plot is bordered by a neighborhood with permanent residents. Parties must always be agreed separately with the gcaretaker of the cottage. The peace of the permanent residents living next door must be respected and it is not possible to have noise-causing parties. Fireplace not in use during summer. A wood-fired outside hot tub can be rented from the caretaker. Contact details for the caretaker are in the booking confirmation. Prices: 150 € / weekend (Fri-Sun) and 200 € / week. The price includes VAT, guidance, firewood, final cleaning and disinfection. Filling and heating service 50 € / time if needed. If you want to organize a party, those must be agreed with the caretaker. The peace of the permanent residents living near the cottage must be respected. It is not possible to organize parties that cause noise. Spacious cottage on sheltered plot surrounded by grass, well suited for a quiet family vacation. Outboard motor 2 hp available (free of charge). Internet WLAN 4G, Google Chromecast and a bluetooth speaker. All of Messilä’s services, e.g. downhill ski centre and golf course, are close by. Hollola 8 km, Mediaeval church 8 km. Lahti’s skiing centre 15 km. IMPORTANT! Neighbor is only 40 m, permanent residents in the house. Kindly avoid noice and do not walk or leave your car in the neighbour's yard.

Lauluranta cabin is located in a wonderful location by the lake Päijänne. It's nice to enjoy a summer day in the cabin's spacious, sunny yard and on its own sandy beach. The cabin is located near the Päijänne National Park. 10 km along the road to the campfire site in Höysniemi. You can also order a boat taxi from Padasjoki to reach the wonderful island destinations of the national park. The Lauluranta cabin is only rented for a peaceful vacation. 72 km to the north from Lahti, lake Päijänne 25 m, sandy beach, pier, own rowing boat. Log cabin (1998), living room, kitchen. Bedroom with a double bed. Sleeping alcove with one bed. Two lofts, one with two beds and the other with one bed (access by ladder). Note that the fireplace is a heat-storing fireplace with a glass door. In addition, the lakeside sauna (electric heating, available all year round) has a bunk bed with two beds. The cabin has a separate indoor WC. In the lakeside sauna, there is a shower and sauna (wood-burning sauna stove) and a living area with a sofa. In the yard, a cooking hut with a fixed brick grill. The cabin also has a gas grill. On the beach, a boathouse with a rowing boat (the motorboat in the boathouse is not available). The smoke sauna on the edge of the plot on the beach is not available. Bright plot with its own sandy beach. There are good berry and mushroom-picking areas around the house. Padasjoki has e.g. Frisbee golf course and outdoor gym as well as beach volleyball courts.

70 km north-west of Lahti, L.Vesijako 25 m (length 10 km, width 1.5 km), shallow, hard moraine bottom, own boat. Wooden cottage 2009, living room/kitchen 2 extra beds (convertible sofa/bed), 3 bedrooms each with 2 beds, attic 2 mattresses (summer use only), dressing room, washroom (shower),washing machine, sauna (electric stove). Pets allowed at extra fee, which is charged per reservation. If you have a pet with you, please book additional service "Pet fee". Upper part of plot is level, gentle slope from cottage to shore. Yard has sand, grass and forest. Summer house (with wood-burning grill) and sandbox in the garden. The cottage has a mechanical ventilation and wood-burning baking oven in addition to a fire place. Water in the water pipes comes from the own deep well and it has good quality. Padasjoki 21 km. Several interesting natural sights locally; Isojärvi National Park and Päijänne National Park, Evo recreation area, Sappee ski resort 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 motor (0.5 and 2.5 hp) 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 3205 Lokki 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.

This cozy decorated cabin is peacefully located. There is a nice specialty in this destination, a cupola-style sauna by the water. This cabin is suitable for up to eight people. 64 km to the north from Lahti, lake Myllyjärvi 30 m, hard, deep sanded beach, no pier. Own rowing boat, campfire site on the beach. Log cabin (built in 2021), living room (sofa bed 160x200 cm), fireplace, living room / kitchen, two bedrooms (bedroom 1: double bed, bedroom 2: two beds) and loft with two beds. Washroom with shower, WC and washing machine. On the terrace, table group and gas grill. Magnificent cupola-style sauna on the beach. In the sauna there is a dressing room with kitchenette, sauna room with wood burning sauna stove and shower. There is a campfire site located in front of the lakeside sauna. The garage in the yard is not available for the tenants. In this cabin, final cleaning and bed linen are included in the total rent. The cabin has a Wi-Fi connection. The cabin is situated in a quiet location and the plot has a beautiful view over the fishy lake Myllyjärvi. The plot is flat and mostly sand-covered. This cabin offers great opportunities for a holiday all year round. Services of Padasjoki municipality center are within 13 km distance.

160 km north of Helsinki, Lake Saarijärvi 20 m (length 800 m breadth 500 m), deep water, soft bottom. Own boat, pier. Log panel cabin 1983, renovated in 2014, kitchenette, living room, bedroom (7 m²) with double bed 160x200 cm, sleeping loft (low room height) with 2 mattresses á 90x200 cm, sauna, combined washroom / wc, dressing room, open veranda. Stylish and high quality log panel cottage (42 m²) for people who value peace and good outdoor activity possibilities. The cottage has spacious living area with fireplace, sofa set and dining set. The kitchen is equipped with modern equipment. Sauna has wood stove and window. Upstairs loft has also lack-out blinds and spring mattresses. From dressing room there is door to spacious veranda with wooden furnishings. In the yard grows pine forest. In the yard there is barbecue. There is gentle slope leading to the beach. The beach is 20 m away. On the beach there is pier, from which the water depth is about 3 m. Therefore, the depth of the beach is not suitable for children who cannot swim yet. Lake Saarijärvi is small and clean watered wilderness lake. You may be able to follow the lives of a pair of black-throated diver and swans and also the evening sun rays through a rugged rocky landscape. There is only this cottage and cottage 3294 (which is owned by same owner) by this lake. The cottages have distance of 80 m. There are no other neighbors, so these cottages can enjoy the tranquility of nature. From the cottage yard opens extensive berry and mushroom picking areas. Outdoor recreation opportunities are excellent. Equipment: • refrigerator, freezer, hob, stove with oven, microwave, dishwasher • coffee maker, kettle, toaster, mixer • Radio, television, blu-ray / dvd player • double bed (180 x 200 cm), two twin beds (90 x 200 cm) • by request a cot and high chair • washing machine, drying radiator, hair dryer, potty • grill (charcoal or wood-burning stove), electric grill on the terrace • rowing boat, two life jackets • outdoor darts,...

160 km north of Helsinki, Lake Saarijärvi 20 m (length 800 m breadth 500 m), deep water, soft bottom. Pier, own boat. Log cabin 1983, renovated 2014, spacious living room-kitchen, bedroom (8 m²) with double bed 180x200 cm, bedroom (7 m²) with 2 beds á 90 x 200 cm, wood-fired sauna, washroom, dressing room, open veranda. Stylish and high quality log panel cottage (62 m²) for people who value peace and good outdoor activity possibilities. The cottage has spacious and comfortable living area, combined with a modern fitted kitchen. The lounge has fireplace, sofa set, dining set and dresser. The bedrooms have storage space for clothes and belongings. Big and bright sauna has wood stove and lake views. From dressing room there is door to spacious veranda with wooden furnishings. In the yard grows pine forest. In the yard there is barbecue. Upper part of the yard is flat. There is gentle slope leading to the beach. The beach is 20 m away. On the beach there is pier, from which the water depth is about 3 m. Therefore, the depth of the beach is not suitable for children who cannot swim yet. Lake Saarijärvi is small and clean watered wilderness lake. You may be able to follow the lives of a pair of black-throated diver and swans and also the evening sun rays through a rugged rocky landscape. There is only this cottage and cottage 3293 (which is owned by same owner) by this lake. The cottages have distance of 80 m. There are no other neighbors, so these cottages can enjoy the tranquility of nature. From the cottage yard opens extensive berry and mushroom picking areas. Outdoor recreation opportunities are excellent. Equipment: • refrigerator, freezer, hob, stove with oven, microwave, dishwasher • coffee maker, kettle, toaster, mixer • Radio, television, blu-ray / dvd player • double bed (180 x 200 cm), two twin beds (90 x 200 cm) • by request a cot and high chair • washing machine, drying radiator, hair dryer, potty • grill (charcoal or wood-burning stove) and electric grill on the...

67 km north of Heinola, lake Iso-Paljojärvi 20 m (length 2 km, breadth 700m), hard, sanded bottom, pier and rowing boat. Log cabin 2000, living room/kitchen 2 extra beds, 2 bedrooms 2 beds in each, washroom, sauna, toilet. Large terrace. Kitchen renovated 2018, sauna 2015. Air source heat pump. Heating socket for the car. Slow charging of an electric car can be reserved for an additional fee, you can also ask the owner for a portable 11 kW Type-2 charging station for rent. Note! Weekend bookings end at 12.00 on Sundays in this cottage. General: Holiday cottages have been rented on Rantala Farm over 50 years. The farm is located within walking distance of the cottage, making it easy for guests to get acquainted with the everyday life of the farm or just drop in for a chat. The comfortable cottage is ideal for both families with children and older holidaymakers. Electric bikes and sup boards for rent. Rantala Farm cultivates cereals and caraway seeds, some of the fields being scenic rather than productive. Forestry being important to the farmer, there are plenty of opportunities for guests to roam the forests or make use of the local logging roads or trails for walks and backpacking. Wild berries and mushrooms can be freely gathered in the forest and the Rantala area is rich in this natural produce. There is a village society tepee on the farm’s land where guests are free to go to roast sausages or brew coffee over an open fire. The Vuorenkylä nature trail with its splendid scenery is also well worth a visit! In winter there are 2-8 km long maintained ski trails nearby. At Purnu you can experience the exhilarating speed of downhill skiing. It is also easy to reach the national snowmobile trail network from the cottage. Kytöranta acquired its name due to its association with kytövuori hill and kytösuo mire, where land (so-called “kytö”) used to be burned over for cultivation purposes. The sun shines on Kytöranta’s terrace almost all day round. The cottage has a garden swing; the terrace has...

35 km north of Lahti. Lake Päijänne 100 m, deep water, clay bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1988, kitchen (renovated 2010), living room, bedroom with double bed, alcove with double bed, sleeping loft with 1 mattress, sauna with electric stove, washroom, glassed-in porch and terrace. Portable charcoal BBQ grill. Coal must be brought. Maximum 2 pets allowed. Occasionally there is bad smell and taste in tap water and during that time the owner brings drinking water. Water is examined regularly. A somewhat steep slope from cottage to beach. There is a road between cottage and beach. Pätiälä Manor Cottages 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 2100, 2243, 2276, 2277, 4390, 4392, 5018 and 7821 Pätiälä Manor is located in a typical Finnish cultural landscape in southern Finland right on the shore of Lake Päijänne, 35 km north of the city of Lahti. Idyllic Vääksy, the area’s services centre, is situated only 10 km away, while it is no more than a 6-km journey to the naturally beautiful Pulkkilanharju, which is an 8-km long ridge-like esker looking like a bridge crossing L. Päijänne. Pätiälä manor is an old family home practising traditional agriculture and forestry. Three of Päijänne’s bays thrust into the manorlands. The first mention of the estate dates back to the 1400s. Furthermore, the manor’s lands have yielded a valuable Viking coin hoard from around the 1000s; this comprised 360 coins of various nationalities. The comfortable silverlog and log cottages which have been built along a 5-km length of shoreline stand for apart, ensuring that each has its own space and peace. However, from some cottages' piers there is a sight to the neighbor's pier and shore (cottages nr 1947, 1949 and 2276). Rich natural habitats based on the waterway, rolling agricultural land, and the eskers create an ideal framework for a close-to-nature holiday, while the manor’s location in the heart of southern Filnand means that connections are relatively short, as well as fast. - good fishing and boating opportunities -cosy silverlog...