Yla-Savo Homestays

40 km west from Iisalmi, Lake Körtti 25 m, hard, sanded, gently sloping bottom, a pier and own rowing boat. Round log cabin built in 1995, kitchen-living room with convertible sofa for two, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with two single beds, vestibule, dressing room, washroom, woodheated sauna and covered terrace. Water pipe comes from the spring, air source heat pump for additional heating and cooling. Flat pine grove plot, birches on the shore, lake faces west. Grill hut, campfire site and smoke sauna on the shore (smoke sauna at an additional cost). In the yard a wood shed and a log sleeping cabin for summer use with beds for two and electricity (please note that maximum capacity of persons is still 6). Child-friendly shore, water level about 1,5 m at the end of the pier, good mushroom- and berry picking areas around the cottage. A swing, sandbox and toys for children. There is a high chair in the cottage, baby cot is available on request. There is also a tumble dryer in the cottage. Pets are allowed, but You can bring only one dog. Catering services are available in the area. In Kiuruvesi and Pielavesi area there are lot of summer theatre and music events. Snow mobile route 2 km. Services in Kiuruvesi 17 km, Runni Spa 17 km, Ylä-Savo Golf and Paloisvuori recreation ground (for example frisbeegolf, skiing slope and country skiing tracks) in Iisalmi 40 km, Kasurila Skiing centre 80 km, riding stable 21 km, Kuopio Airport 100 km.

75 km to the northeast from Kuopio, lake Valkeinen 15 m (length 500 m, width 500 m), shallow sandy bottom, water depth at the end of the pier is about one meter, own rowing boat. A wooden cabin built in 1975, renovated in 2018, kitchen 2 beds, living room spreadable sofa, washroom, shower and WC, sauna (wood-burning sauna stove). Pets are allowed for an extra fee per reservation. The cottage has charging possibility for electric car for extra fee 5€ / day. For rent Evtun Accelev 8kw charger type1 / type2, additional price 10 €. Traditional lakeside cabin, which suits best for small family or a couple. Grassy plot. The cabin has a shared cooking hut with neighboring cabin (Pääsky) in summer time. Fire extinguisher is located outside and shared with 2 cabins. Two electric scooters for rent, shared use of six cottages (inquiries from the owner). Recycling option for metal, cardboard, compost and recycled plastic. The owner invests in solar power. If the final cleaning has not been ordered and it has not been done properly by the customer, the final cleaning fee will be charged as double afterwards. Distance to the Tahko ski centre is 22 km, to the western slopes of Tahko 14 km (nearest ski lift). There is a spa, restaurants, equipment rental and golf course in Tahko area. 6 km to Varpaisjärvi where is the nearest grocery store, a restaurant, and a lighted ski trail.

15 km to the northeast from Iisalmi, lake Iso-Lappi 21 m (length 2.5 km, width 350 m), shallow sand beach, pier, rowing boat. Planed log cabin (1998) living room/kitchen, bedroom with double bed, loft with four mattresses, living room, washroom, sauna and WC. Pet fee /pet/stay. If you have a pet with you, please choose the additional service "pet fee". Select as many pet fees, as many pets you have with you - Thank you. The cabin is located in a peaceful, wide and grassy plot. There is also an outbuilding, summerhouse and barrel sauna with wood burning sauna stove in the yard. Air source heat pump in the cabin. The owner has four cabins in the area: 14152, 14153, 14154, 14155. The cottages have solar electricity. Possibility to play disc golf in the yard area of Luonto-Savo tourist company if there are no other events in the area. There is also a small tradition museum on the yard. To get access to the museum, please ask it from the owner. Nature trail of Soidinvuori, dist. 1.7 km. The starting point of the route is on the road Palosenlammintie. The hiking trail is about 7 km long and the terrain varies. Views are beautiful. There are several campfire sites and resting places along the route. About within 500 meters, there is an 8 hectares wide built wetland. There is a bird observation tower, platform and photoshooting and viewing place built in the barn on the wetland. Distance to the wetland is about 500 m from Oriaho and Riihipirtti. There are seen over 100 bird species on the wetland. You can take part in a variety of bird observation activities with us, such as the Battle of the towers and the calculation of winter birds. Additional services like snowshoe rental, guided tours, possibility to use smoke sauna for an extra agreement and extra price. Runni spa 32 km Iisalmi 15 km Helsinki 486 km.

75 km to the northeast from Kuopio, lake Valkeinen (length 500 m, width 500 m) 20 m, shallow sandy bottom, water depth at the end of the pier is about one meter, rowing boat. Wooden cabin built in 1975, renovated in 2017, living room/kitchen, spreadable sofa, bunk bed in hallway, bedroom (with sliding door) doublebed (140 cm wide), washroom, shower & WC, sauna (wood-burning sauna stove). Pets allowed at extra fee, which is charged per reservation. The cottage has charging possibility for electric car for extra fee 5€ / day. For rent Evtun Accelev 8kw charger type1 / type2, additional price 10 €. Lakeside cabin in flat and grassy plot. The cabin has a shared cooking hut and a playground with neighboring cabin (Västäräkki) in summer time. Fire extinguisher is shared with 2 cabins and located outside. Two electric scooters for rent, shared use of six cottages (inquiries from the owner). Recycling option for metal, cardboard, compost and recycled plastic. The owner invests in solar power. If the final cleaning has not been ordered and it has not been done properly by the customer, the final cleaning fee will be charged as double afterwards. Distance to the Tahko ski centre is 22 km, to the western slopes of Tahko 14 km (nearest ski lift). There are spa, restaurants, equipment rental and golf course in Tahko area. 6 km to Varpaisjärvi where is the nearest grocery store, a restaurant, and a lighted ski trail.

60 km north of Kuopio, L. Onkivesi 15 m (length 35 km, width ab. 5 km), shallow, hard sand bottom, boat. Log cottage 1998, renovated 2010, living room/kitchen with convertible sofa/double bed (as alternative beds), bedroom with 2 beds, low loft (15 m²) with 1 bed and 3 mattresses (on top of stairs hatch), toilet, entry. Washroom with shower cabinet, sauna and roofed terrace. Access to sauna and washroom through porch. Cottage on gently sloping grassy plot. Steep decline down into yard. Lake view faces south-west, summer kitchen and a long pier on shore. Woodshed and outdoor privy in yard. Yard and shore ideal for families with children. Strawberries and vegetables can be bought from owner, as well as outboard motor. Worth visit stop Matti and Liisa 9 km, view point Väisälänmäki 23 km and summer café 21 km, Art Museum Halonen 10 km, Savon Golf (9 holes) 35 km, spa Runni 54 km in Kiuruvesi. Iisalmi 35 km, Siilinjärvi 35 km, airport Kuopio 54 km. Pets allowed at additional cost. Midsummer for families.

24 km north-east of Iisalmi, River Matkusjoki 30 m, hard, rather deep, rock-bottomed shore, own boat. Laminated log chalet 2009, living room/kitchen convertible sofa, bedroom 1 bed (width 120 cm), washroom, sauna (electric stove), terrace. Upstairs: bedroom double bed (width 160 cm) + 2 mattresses, lounge and balcony. Downstairs: underfloor heating. River bank sauna. Chalet located on a slope on eastern bank of River Matkusjoki. Separate lakeshore sauna, woodshed, outside toilet. A campfire site and grill shelter in the yard, a gas grill on the terrace. The rental includes 2 bicycles and an open canoe for free use by guests. Iisalmi 24 km, Sonkajärvi 6 km, Tahko ski resort 70 km, Runni Spa 37 km, Tiilikkajärvi national park 40 km, Vuokatti 90 km. Fishing and canoeing opportunities on River Matkusjoki. On Lake Sonkajärvi annual world championship Wife Carrying Competition.

100 km to the west from Kuopio, lake Ylimmäinen 30 m, shallow sanded bottom, clay bottom in deeper, own boat, log building 1984, kitchen, living room with heat reserving fireplace and air source heat pump, bedroom 1: 120 x 200 cm bed, bedroom 2: two 80 x 200 cm beds, bedroom 3: 160 x 200 cm bed and 80 x 200 cm bed. There is also a movable baby cot, sauna (wood burning sauna stove) and washroom in the cabin. Wi-Fi internet connection (16 MB). Big grass field for games (ball games). The yard is sunny. Mountain biking trails and canoeing routes. Kuopio 102 km, Viitasaari 52 km.

75 km to the northeast from Kuopio, lake Valkeinen 30 m (length 500 m, width 500 m), shallow sandy bottom, water depth at the end of pier is about one meter, rowing boat. Wooden cabin built in 1996, extended in 2018, kitchenette, living room with spreadable sofa, alcove (can be isolated by using curtain) 2 beds, bedroom with doublebed (140 cm wide), bedroom with 2 beds, washroom, sauna (wood-burning sauna stove). Air source heat pump. Pets allowed at extra fee, which is charged per reservation. The cottage has charging possibility for electric car for extra fee 5€ / day. For rent Evtun Accelev 8kw charger type1 / type2, additional price 10 €. Lakeside cabin on flat, grassy and child-friendly plot. Fire extinguisher is located outside and shared with 2 cabins. Two electric scooters for rent, shared use of six cottages (inquiries from the owner). Recycling option for metal, cardboard, compost and recycled plastic. The owner invests in solar power. If the final cleaning has not been ordered and it has not been done properly by the customer, the final cleaning fee will be charged as double afterwards. Distance to the Tahko ski centre is 22 km, to the western slopes of Tahko 14 km ( the nearest ski lift). There are spa, restaurants, equipment rental and golf course in Tahko area. 6 km to Varpaisjärvi where is the nearest grocery store, a restaurant, and a lighted ski trail.

75 km north of Kuopio, L. Suur-Juminen 30 m, (width 1.1 km, length 7 km), shallow, hard sanded moraine bottom, own boat. Roundlog cottage 1996, living room/kitchen, bedroom double bed, upstairs one large room, 2 beds of width 90 cm, 120 cm double bed, two extendable convertible sofa/double bed, sauna, washroom, balcony and 2 open porches. Living room/kitchen has a Nunna baking oven with a glass door, underfloor heating in washroom area. Air source heat pump with cooling function. Wi-Fi. Solar energy system. Lakeshore sauna has been renewed (floor) May/2020. Fish smoking pot on the terrace. Steep slope to shore from cottage; steps down to jetty, lakeshore sauna and grill tepee. Lakeshore sauna has wood-fired stove, dressing room and porch, grill tepee has gas barbecue grill (grill may also be located in the terrace) , jetty has bench seat. Hot tub can be rented directly from the owner. Boat slipways 3 km, lake has good zander and pike stocks, berry and mushroom forests adjacent. On Vattusaari in front of cottage is a lean-to and camp fire place. Tahko Ski Resort’s western slopes 34 km, Tahko Golf and SPA 40 km, Rissala airport 60 km. Wild Life Land (Villieläinmaa) game farm, which has captive wild boars and offers meal services 5 km. Grocery 9 km (in summer only) , supermarket in Varpaisjärvi 17 km.

118 km northwest of Kuopio, Lake Koivujärvi 25 m (length 10 km, width 3 km), hard, deep sandy bottom, own boat. Shallow sandy shore 70 m away, suitable for children. Log villa 2012, kitchen-living room with sofa bed, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with bed and bunk bed, dressing room with sofa bed, shower / wc, sauna, terrace 50 m². Close to the beach is a separate sauna. Cottage has mechanical ventilation and central vacuum cleaner, 2 x fridge. Suitable for the disabled also. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Spacious holiday villa in countryside, forested yard, beautiful view of lake. Smoke sauna can be booked at extra cost (not during Christmas). Owner rents out electric outboard motors, 4 hp outboard motor, canoes and bicycles. Guided motorboat rides. Havukka island (3 km away) where possibility for boat landing, shelter for shared use. During Christmas time there is a Christmas tree in the cottage. St. Lake Golf 40 km, Runni spa 44 km.