Sodankyla Homestays

250 km to the North from Rovaniemi, nearby Saariselkä travel center, Kiilopää, Kakslauttanen and Urho Kekkonen national park. Sivakkaoja-stream 60 m. Wooden hut with a partial glass roof (for watching northern lights), built in 2018. Ideal destination in winter time for observing the northern lights and the night sky from indoor. The glass roof on the north side. In summer time, hut is lighted by the summer night sun (no curtains). There are two beds under the glass roof, kitchen, washroom/WC and vestibule. The glass roof is heated, so it stays clear despite of changing weather. Bed linen/towels and final cleaning are included in rent. The cabin is equipped with an air source heat pump, which can also be used for cooling in summer. Wireless internet in the cabin (WiFi). No TV. Arctic Light Hut is a cabin with amenities in a calm and beautiful area. Urho Kekkonen National Park, Kiilopää and services of the Saariselkä travel center are well accessible. Distance to the border of the national park is 2 km along the path (distance along the road is 3 km). Hiking center Tievatupa (open in seasons) 250 m, restaurant Aurora Queen 800 m, Wilderness hotel Muotka in the other side of Sivakkaoja-stream 150 m (distance along the road is 1,5 km), Kiilopää 5,5 km, Saariselkä 14 km. Lighted ski trail, distance 100 m. The airport bus stop 1 km. Free parking and power socket for car heating.

Ideal base for the wildlife enthusiast by a large lake in Lokka. Even the fell Pyhä-Nattanen can be seen from the cabin. Fishy lake, good terrains for picking cloudberries, hunting areas and wide wilderness areas nearby. 215 km to the northeast from Rovaniemi, 86 km to the northeast from Sodankylä municipality center, Lokka artificial lake 55 m (length 50 km, width 50 km), steep slope to the beach, road between cabin and beach, no own beach. Public swimming beach 250 m, campfire site and lean-to shelter on the beach. Fishing marina and boat ramp 0.7 km. There is no own boat in the cabin. Round log cabin, built in 1989. Living room / kitchen with bunk bed (lower bed is 140 cm wide), sauna, washroom/WC, lobby and covered porch. In addition, an extra mattress that can be placed on the floor. Campfire site on the lakeside. Surveillance camera photograph the cottage's yard and the cottage. The camera are only on when there are no customers in the cottage. The cabins hot tub can be rented for 300€/use. Includes filling, heating, emptying and cleaning. In addition, the adjacent wood-heated outdoor sauna is available when renting a hot tub. The reservation must be made one week before the planned use. Payment and inquiries directly to the cabin´s caretaker. There are some neighboring cabins in the area, cabins are close to each other. Opportunity to buy fish in the fishing marina when fishermen are present. Boat transports, ice fishing trips, etc. are available from the guardian. There are also good opportunities for watching and photographing birds in Lokka. The company operating in the area organizes e.g. photographing of sea eagles in spring winter. Fishing: Fishing in lakes and ponds in the area is usually permitted with the fisheries management fee. One fishing rod can be used. However, fishing is not permitted in streaming waters considered containing migratory fish. Angling permit for Eastern Lapland allows you to fish with a fly or lure in state owned water areas located in Eastern...

250 km to the North from Rovaniemi, located in Kakslauttanen area nearby travel services of Saariselkä. Creek called Kakslauttasenoja 40 m, possibility to have a dip in the creek. Massive square log cabin, inner walls are paneled, built in 1982, renovated later on. A living room, spacious kitchenette, three bedrooms all with 2 beds, spacious loft with 3 beds and a large corner sofa, steep stairs to the loft, sauna, washroom, dressing room, separate WC and covered terrace on southern/western side of the cabin. Storeroom (no heating) with bench for skis maintenance. It is not allowed to charge an electric car. Pets are allowed at extra fee, which is charged per pet. Cabin is equipped with air source heat pump, which can also be used for cooling in summer. Good mushroom picking and berry growing terrains nearby. Cabin is located in a beautiful and calm area on the riverside. Saariselkä, Kakslauttanen and Kiilopää can be reached easily. The airport bus stop is 1.6 km away (using the pedestrian bridge, the distance is shorter), Saariselkä tourist center 12 km, Kiilopää 7.5 km. Illuminated ski trail 200 m (access to Kiilopää and Saariselkä -trails). Distance to the border of the Urho Kekkonen National Park is 6 km, hiking trails nearby.

96 km to the north from Rovaniemi, lake Unarijärvi 100 m (length 11 km, width 3,5 km), quickly deepening beach, rocky bottom, own rowing boat and boat. The customer brings the fuel. In addition, 2 Indian canoes (aluminum). Round log cabin, built in 2003. On the ground floor, living room/kitchen, bedroom with two beds, sauna, washroom, separate WC and covered porch. On the upper floor, 2 bedrooms, both with 2 beds, bedrooms have sloping ceilings, living area and balcony. The outboard motor (3.5 hp, 2-stroke) can be rented separately by advance order. The customer brings the fuel. There is a fiber optic connection in the cabin offering fast wireless Internet access and cable channels on TV. Two high chairs for babies. Guests have access to snowshoes (3 pairs), hunting skis, normal skis, 2 bicycles, 4 fishnets (trap identification marks included), 4 life jackets for adults, 2 ice drills and ice fishing rods. Unarin kettu is located by a large and fishy lake. It is an ideal base for many kinds of wilderness activities. Fishing: Fishing in the lake Unari is permitted with fisheries management fee. One fishing rod and lure can be used. More information see www.eraluvat.fi You don't need permission for ice fishing or angling on the lake. There is a good pike perch population in the lake Unari. There is also species like vendace, pike, perch and whitefish. An excellent destination for fishing in rapids is the river Meltausjoki, which starts from the lake Unarinjärvi within 6 km distance. There is good grayling population in river Meltausjoki. Destination 2561 Meltausjoki (www.eraluvat.fi). Hunting: State owned small game hunting areas 2613 Maunu and 3606 Vasaselkä easily accessible (see www.eraluvat.fi). Excursions destinations nearby: island Porosaari with lean-to shelter (1,8 km boat trip) and rapid Unarinköngäs in river Meltausjoki (about 10 km). Hunting dogs are allowed outdoors only by separate agreement with the owner.Pets are absolutely not allowed inside the cottage due to the allergies of...

115 km to the north from Rovaniemi, in the Luosto tourist center, in Orresokka district. Log paneled cabin, built in 2001. Living room kitchen, bedroom with double bed, another bedroom with 2 beds (access to this bedroom via porch), loft with one bed (width 120 cm), sauna, washroom/WC, separate WC and covered terrace. Villa Aihki is a cozy cabin in a quiet Orresokka district. The cabin is equipped with a fiber-optic Internet connection, so the cabin is ideal for teleworking too. There is an air source heat pump in the cabin. It can be used for cooling during summer. Illuminated ski trail and jogging trail 100 m, spa, restaurants and other services of the Luosto tourist center 2.2 – 2.5 km. Amethyst mine 7 km. The garage shown on pictures is not available for the guests.

The Riekkoluosto provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Riekkoluosto offers a pleasant stay in Sodankyla for those traveling for business or leisure. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Aarnilampi, Amethyst Mine Lapland and Orresokka. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city.

115 km to the north from Rovaniemi, located in Luostotunturi tourist center in Uittoluosto district. Kelo log-built gable apartment in a row house of three apartments, built in 1989. No wall neighbors. There is a storage space of neighboring apartment between the apartments. Living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, both with 2 beds, sauna, washroom/WC, separate WC, loft (floor area 30 m², steep stairs), double bed and 3 mattresses in the loft. Luostonseita 1 is a kelo log apartment in a peaceful area. However, the services of the Luosto tourist center are near. Program services and restaurants, 1,5 km - 2,0 km. Amethyst spa 1,5 km. Amethyst mine 5 km.

250 km north of Rovaniemi, near Saariselkä in the vicinity of Kiilopää and Kakslauttanen, 400 m from the Urho Kekkonen National Park. Log cottage, built in 2015, kitchen-living room with sofa bed, bedroom with double bed (width 160 cm), bedroom with foldable double bed, sauna (electric stove), shower room/toilet, small covered porch. Floor heating, wireless internet (Wi-Fi, the speed of 5 MB), flat screen TV 52 ". Possibility to charge the electric car with fast charging, 1 power plug. Next to the cottage (5 m away) is a little cottage (24 m²), which in the owner's occasional maintenance use, not for customers. Cottage in a quiet location near National Park. Kiilopää Eräkeskus services 3,5 km, Hotel Kakslauttanen 3.7 km. Saariselkä ski trails are next to the cottage, lighted ski trail 50 m away. Saariselkä skiing center services 13 - 15 km. The owner has a Company for winter activities.

110 km north of Rovaniemi, location on slope, surrounded by spruce forest. Log cottage 1993, living room/kitchen with bunk and convertible bed for two, bedroom with double bed, dressing room, washroom and sauna (elec. stove), open porch. Wi-fi 4G. The gas grill is without gas cylinder. The owner will supply a gas cylinder on request. Cottage is located on border of Pyhä-Luosto national park. Surroundings are old-growth forest in a natural state. In the cottage there is computer and usb-modem (2 Gb) for free use. The computer has been connected to the TV.There is a television set in the cottage, but TV-signal might be occasionally weak because of the location of the cottage. Amethyst mine 10 km and Amethyst spa 4.5 km, Horse riding opportunities 10 km, Sodankylä 35 km. Ski cafe Torvisen Maja, 100m (open during the winter season).

115 km to the north from Rovaniemi, in Luostotunturi tourist center in Uittoluosto district nearby center (1,5 km). Gable apartment in kelo log row house. House is built in 1994, there are three apartments in total. Living room/kitchen, double bed in the bedroom, four mattresses on the loft, steep stairs to the loft, sauna and washroom/WC. Cold outdoor storage, can be used for skis maintenance. Aihkelo is a cozy kelo apartment in peaceful area. Services of Luosto tourist center can be reached easily. Restaurants, shops and program services are within 1,4 – 2 km distance. Amethyst Spa 1,5 km, Amethyst mine 4 km (partly walking distance). Pyhätunturi 20 km. Wall outlet for car preheating, charging of electric cars is prohibited. There have been kept dog in the apartment, pets are not allowed at the moment.