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80 km south of Jyväskylä, Lake Rautavesi 30 m (length 10 km, width 800 m), shallow, hard clay bottom, own boat and canoe. 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.

A holiday home on a spacious plot, furnished with the amenities of a detached house. There is a grill hut with a cooking possibility in the yard. 110 km from Lahti, Lake Suontee 50 m, a shallow, clear watered lake with a sandy beach and accumulated humus. Wooden cabin, built in 1997. The cabin includes a living room with a sofa set and a heat-storing fireplace, a kitchen. Bedroom 1: a double bed, Bedroom 2: a bunk bed where the lower bed can be extended, and an additional separate bed. WC, a sauna with an electrically heated sauna stove, a shower room, and a small glazed terrace. In the yard, there's a grill hut with a home kitchen and a campfire site. Own rowing boat. The drinking water has been tested and is potable, but it contains higher levels of manganese, resulting in an unusual taste. It is advisable to purchase drinking water from the store. Charging an electric car is permitted for an additional fee (22 € / stay). The tenants must bring their own charging device. The flat, grassy yard receives ample sunlight. Distances: Leivonmäki National Park 37 km, Purnu Ski Resort 32 km, Hartola Golf 33 km.

75 km north from Heinola, Lake Iso-Paljojärvi 23 m (length 2 km, width of 700 m), hard, gently deepening, sandy clay bottom, own boat. Log cabin 2012, kitchen-living room: sofa bed for two, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 beds, sauna, bathroom, dressing room, terrace. Woodshed / garbage shed. 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. Kuikanranta is a spacious and elegant villa in Hartola (kuikka = black-throated diver). 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. 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. 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. The sun shines on Kuikanranta yard almost all day round. Using the rowing boat, guests can fish for perch near the small island, then roast the catch on the grill on the shore. Right next to the cottage there is excellent berry and mushroom picking terrain, which is also ideal for rambling in general. Come and enjoy the heat in a cottage sauna with a traditional wood-burning stove. We at Rantala Farm want you to enjoy your holiday and we are...

40 km north of Heinola, River Tainionvirta 15 m (length 30 km, width 0.02 km), deep mud shore and 2 jetties, own boat. Log cottage 1989, renovated 2008, living room-kitchen/lounge, bathroom, 2 porches. In upstairs (room height max 170 cm, sloping ceilings) bedroom with 3 beds, bedroom with 1 single bed and convertible sofa, in the lounge double bed. Air-conditioning. 2*TV Separate log-built riverside sauna and room with a fireplace (20 m²) 2005, to swimming shore 30 m, deep mud bottom (2 m deep in the end of jetty), jetty. Sauna, washroom with shower cubicle and WC. Room with fireplace has mini-kitchen, heat-storing fireplace and tv. Wood-fired grill as well as gas grill. Garage and storage building, 1 car space in garage reserved for those renting cottage. Owner rents out a hot tub for extra price. Very neat, high standard cottage on 1.3 ha plot on promontory. Nice view from cottage and from sauna to the river which is lake like. Yard has large lawn, sand, pathways with stone slabs and forest as well as trampoline. In regard to its scenery and location this is one of the best cottage options in Hartola! Opposite shore 0.3 km, 2 neighbouring cottages (holiday cottage exhibition was held in this area in 2004), public fishing jetty 0.5 km. 2 jetties belonging to cottage only. Cottage has a lot of open space indoors. Sleeping areas are upstairs. Wifi. Riverside sauna has patio and wooden walkway to jetty and riverside terrace. Public sandy shore especially suitable for children on Lake Jääsjärvi, 1,5 km. THE RIVER TAINIONVIRTA IS FINLAND’S SOUTHERNMOST TROUT RIVER! Hartola Golf 0.4 km, Linnahotelli hotel 0.4 km, Sports park 1 km, Bowling alley 1 km, ‘Krouvin lava’ dance pavilion and camping site 15 km, go-cart circuit 15 km, Purnuvuori 30 km, Lahti 83 km. For separate agreement child's travel bed available. Note! Cottage price includes accommodation for 8 persons. For separate fee and argeement available 2 extra beds (in sauna building there is convertible sofa in fireplace room)....