Homestay Heinavesi

50 km east of Varkaus, Lake Saimaa/Säynelahti Bay 110 m, hard, gently deepening sanded gravel-clay bottom, pier and rowing boat. Hand carved log cabin 1950, totally renovated and inner side paneled 2014. Combined kitchen-living room, downstairs alcove (5 m ², no window) with double bed, upstairs loft with 2 single beds, steep and narrow stairs to the loft, sauna, toilet and shower cubicle in the washroom. Fine, large covered terrace 50 m². Tumble-dryer and air source heat pump. Pets allowed for additional fee (fee per pet). The field between the cottage and the lake has plenty of space to walk the dog. Cottage in rocky slope, yard in natural state, below field area and 100 m² flat area for example yard games. Path to the shore goes through the fields. Campfire site on the shore. Local road goes 30 m from the cottage, trees and shrubs between cabin and road. The roar of the rapid Säynätkoski can be heard (distance 300 m). Rowing boat and 4 life jackets for free use. Children's playground, playing field and grill shelter in general use in 500 m from the cabin (free to use also for cabin clients). Dancing pavilion Kerma/rapid Kerma 21 km, horse riding 5 km, Säynämö retreat center 5 km, Skiing center Pääskyvuori 17 km, Tulenliekki (dancing pavilions, restaurants) 29 km, Karvio (rapid, summer theatre) 42 km, Valamo and Lintula monasteries 50 km, Varkaus 50 km, Kolovesi National Park 50 km, Vesileppis (spa, cafe, restaurant, wellness, sport, year-round skiing arena) 60 km, Savonlinna (for example Olavinlinna castle) 75 km, Joensuu 90 km, Imatra 191 km, Helsinki 365 km.

95 km southwest of Joensuu, Lake Kolovesi/Saimaa 20 m (1377 km²), own shallow sandy beach and rowing boat. Log cottage 1993, kitchen-living room with convertible sofa, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 1 bed and bunk bed, dressing room, bathroom, sauna (wood heated stove), terrace. Well equipped log cottage by the lake Kolovesi in Heinävesi. Underfloor heating in the bathroom. Good fishing and paddling possibilities. Fishing equipment and 1 canoe at guests’ disposal. Beach facing the southwest. Final cleaning cost will be added to the price. the Final cleaning cost will be added to the price during 27.12.-12.1. and midsummer.

42 east from Varkaus, Lake Kermajärvi 20 m (lenght 30 km, width 3 km), hard sand-stone bottom, own boat, 2 piers. Wooden villa 2009, living room, kitchen, two bedrooms with double bed in each, sauna with wood heated stove, walk-in shower in wash-/utility room, washing machine and tumble-dryer, toilet, terrace. Separate lakeside sauna 2006 with wood heated stove, wood-heated water tank, dressing room, terrace, electric lighting. Waterpipe from the lake. Lakeside sauna is available during 1.5. - 30.10. Large (4 hectares) wooded hillside plot. Same owner's 2 other cottages are the nearest neighbors. Tap water is spring water which is safe to drink. Owner rents out an outboard motor (2 hp) and 2 bicycles. Guided boat trips available from the owner. Possibility to participate moose hunting. Road no. 23 approx. 500 meters (by road more, location shown on the map). Restaurant and dance pavillion Tulenliekki 15 km, Valamo and Lintula monasteries 17 km, lure fishing rapids 11 km, Kolovesi National Park 50 km, Savonlinna 100 km, Joensuu 80 km, Kuopio 100 km, Tahko 130 km.

45 km east of Varkaus. Lake Iso-Rummukka 20 m (length 7 km, breadth 1 km), shallow and deep water. Jetty and own boat. Log cabin 1992, living room/kitchen with 1 extra bed, 2 bedrooms with double beds in each, dressing room, washroom, sauna (electric sauna stove), toilet, open veranda. Traditional log cottage on a sunny plot. The big lawn has a lot of space for playing. Good fishing possibilities and berry picking forest areas (during that season) are just around the corner. The cottage is rented to families, couples or groups of friends for a peaceful vacation. The object is not suitable for workers. Final cleaning -additional service is not available for this property; the cottage must be cleaned carefully on the day of departure. Heinävesi 13 km, Kerman kosket, where rapid fishing possibily (requires special licence) 20 km, Karvion kanava (water channel) 26 km, Valamo ja Lintula monasteries 36 km, Varkaus 37 km, Kolovesi nationalpark 39 km, Spa Vesileppis, where also skiing tube 41 km, Joensuu 94 km, Kuopio 95 km, Imatra 206 km, Helsinki 353 km.

75 km west of Joensuu, Taivallahti canal 100 m, deep bottom, stairs into the water, rowing boat 500 m, possible to get electric ourboard motor. House built in 1974, renovated in the 2000s. Kitchenette, living room, one bedroom on the upper floor, with double bed and single bed for a young person/child. One single bed in the living room. Hall and covered porch. Wi-Fi, separate small TV room. Electric heating, also heating by air conditioner and owen. Separate wooden sauna included in the price. A charcoal grill. Pets are allowed to come to the cottage, but not to lie on couches. Luotsi houses Tyynelä and Lähtevä are located next to each other. Distance between the houses only 10m. Cottage is not suitable for workers. A bright and nicely furnished house, which is located at the Taivallahti canal. In summertime, the canal passes the cruise ship to Valamo monastery. Clients can board to the ship directly at the Taivallahti canal, next to the cottage, by pre-order. Quiet and peaceful location. Nature path leaves from the house to Lintula and Valamo monasteries, distance about 7-8 km to the each monastery. Good possibilities for berry and mushroom picking. Swimming place at the canal 100 m from the cottage. Sandy beach at Varistaipale 2 km from the house. Boat locates in Taivallahti bay, 500 m from the cottage. Excellent fishing opportunities. Valamo monastery 8,8 km, Lintula monastery 7.4 km, Varistaipale Canal Museum 2,5 km, Karvionkoski canal and rapids 7.0 km, Heinävesi 34 km, Varkaus 59 km, Vesileppis SPA 65 km, Kuopio 117 km, Savonlinna 127 km, Imatra 222 km, Helsinki 376 km. Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings). During 27.12.-12.1 final cleaning will be added to the price.

Rantamökki 16 is a small and charming rental cabin near Karvio Rapids. This destination is well-suited for a couple or a small family. Restaurant services are available 200 m away during summer. From the restaurant, you can rent a boat for a fishing trip, a kayak, a stand-up paddleboard, or mini-golf equipment. The area also features a playground, a hobbyhorse track for children, and a nature trail. There is a free disc golf course 1 km away. Karvio rapids is a popular fishing spot, and there are boat launching places both upstream and downstream. Scenic cruises are organized in the area during summer. Log cabin, built in 1988, and renovated in 2013 and 2021. The cabin features a living room with a sofa bed for two and a separate sleeping alcove with two beds. The bathroom has a shower and a WC, and there is a covered porch. The kitchen does not have an oven but is equipped with a hot plate, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, fridge, and tableware. The shared electric sauna is located 20 m away. Sauna turns need to be booked at the restaurant, and the price includes a one-hour sauna session daily. The shared cooking hut is 50 m away. Guests staying at the cabin receive a 50% discount on additional services and equipment rentals. There is a pet fee, payment per booking. Restaurant (open only in summer) 200 m. Year-round open restaurant 1.1 km, Varistaipale Canal and Canal Museum 5 km, Karvio Rapids 500 m, Lintula Convent 10 km, Valamo Monastery 11 km, Heinävesi 26 km, Kermankoski Rapids 33 km, Varkaus 52 km, Joensuu 71 km, Helsinki 368 km.

Saunamökki 3 is a compact cabin situated near the Karvio Rapids. This destination is well-suited for a couple or a family. Restaurant services are available 350 m away during summer, and you can rent a boat, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or mini-golf equipment from the restaurant for fishing trips. There is also a playground and a hobbyhorse track for children in the area, as well as a nature trail. You can also rent a lakeside sauna. In 1 km there is a free disc golf course. Karvio Rapids is a popular fishing spot, with boat launch points both upstream and downstream. Log cabin, built in 1988 and renovated in 2013 and 2021, features living room/kitchen with a sofa bed for two and one bed. In the loft, there are three beds and a balcony. The bathroom has a shower and WC, electric sauna, and a covered porch. A shared cooking hut is located 50 m away. Guests of the cabin receive a 50% discount on additional services and equipment rentals. There is a pet fee, payment per booking. Highway 23 passes by the cabin, and some traffic noise can be heard inside the cabin. Restaurant (open only in summer) 350 m. Year-round open restaurant 1 km. Varistaipale Canal and Canal Museum 5 km, Karvio Rapids 200 m, Lintula Convent 10 km, Valamo Monastery 11 km, Heinävesi 26 km, Kermankoski rapids 33 km, Varkaus 52 km, Joensuu 71 km, Helsinki 368 km.

Villa Torni is a high-quality and modern rental villa for a peaceful vacation, with no visual contact with the nearest neighbor and a distance of over 600 meters. In the naturally beautiful surroundings of Villa Torni, you can truly relax and enjoy your holiday. 39 km east of Varkaus, Lake Syväjärvi 30 m, hard and shallow sandy bottom, pier, rowing boat, and canoe available. Round log/log paneled villa, built in 2022. On the ground floor: entrance hall, kitchen, living room, sleeping nook with a sofa bed for two, WC, bathroom with two showers, sauna with an electric stove, covered back terrace. On the upper floor: a hall with a remote workstation, a sofa bed for two as an alternative sleeping place, balcony. Bedroom of 20 m² with a double bed, smart TV, electric curtains, individual room temperature control, glass balcony. The upper floor hall can be accessed from ground floor either via steep stairs or gentler stairs through the upper floor bedroom. In the tower room, there is a living area with magnificent views, windows in four directions, a sofa bed for two, and a glass balcony to admire the scenery. Access to the tower room is through the upper floor bedroom. In the yard, there is a massive and impressive granite cooking pit available for use! The lakeside sauna has a dressing room and a wood-heated sauna stove. The sauna is a former smoke sauna, and the old smoke stove has been left as a decoration and is not in use. There is a large terrace right by the water. The grill shelter has a gas grill, a brick-built wood grill, and a smoker. The use of the hot tub is included in the rental price; the frost limit is -15 degrees Celsius. Please note that the hot tub is not available if the temperature is -15 degrees Celsius or lower. There is plenty to see and experience in the Heinävesi area if you wish to explore attractions during your holiday. Snowmobile trail 200 m, Ski Resort Pääskyvuori 11 km, Dance Restaurant Tulenliekki 12 km, Heinävesi 13 km, Kermankeidas 21 km, Karvio Canal 32 km, Varkaus 39 km, Valamo Monastery 41 km, Sport & Spa Hotel Vesileppis 44 km, Savonlinna 86 km, Joensuu 93 km, Helsinki 355 km.

Saunamökki 4 is a compact cabin situated near the Karvio Rapids. This destination is well-suited for a couple or a family. Restaurant services are available 350 m away during summer, and you can rent a boat, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or mini-golf equipment from the restaurant for fishing trips. There is also a playground and a hobbyhorse track for children in the area, as well as a nature trail. You can also rent a lakeside sauna. In 1 km there is a free disc golf course. Karvio Rapids is a popular fishing spot, with boat launch points both upstream and downstream. Log cabin, built in 1988 and renovated in 2013 and 2021, features living room/kitchen with a sofa bed for two and one bed. In the loft, there are three beds, a balcony. The bathroom has a shower and WC, electric sauna, a covered porch. A shared cooking hut is located 50 m away. Guests of the cabin receive a 50% discount on additional services and equipment rentals. There is a pet fee, price per booking. Highway 23 passes by the cabin, and some traffic noise can be heard inside the cabin. Restaurant (open only in summer) 350 m. Year-round open restaurant 1 km. Varistaipale Canal and Canal Museum 5 km, Karvio Rapids 200 m, Lintula Convent 10 km, Valamo Monastery 11 km, Heinävesi 26 km, Kermankoski rapids 33 km, Varkaus 52 km, Joensuu 71 km, Helsinki 368 km.

80 km southwest of Joensuu, Lake Pölläkkäjärvi 35 m (1,9 km²), shallow sanded mud and partly rocky bottom, own beach, rowing boat and jetty. Log cottage 1991, living room, kitchen, bedroom with double bed, sleeping gallery (9 m²) with 2 beds, sleeping gallery (4 m²) with 2 beds, bathroom, sauna (elec. stove), terrace. Own separate sauna building (10 m²) with wood heated stove (smoke sauna oven not in use), in sauna building a room with 2 beds, electricity and water supply. It is not allowed to charge electric car from the sockets of the cottage. Cozy log cottage by the Lake Pölläkkäjärvi in Heinävesi near Kolovesi National Park, 4 km from the shore of the church. Slope to the shore, which can make it difficult for people with reduced mobility to go to the shore. Shore faces to the east. Good possibilities for grilling; both gas grill and charcoal grill. There is satellite antenna with about 500 channels (20 Russian channels) and blu-ray and WLAN. Good possibilities for fishing, an own boat. Rapid fishing at Kerma rapids 16 km from the cottage. 4 km to the Kolovesi national park (Kirkkoranta). Electric car charging point max 11 kWh. Please agree the payment with the owner. In winter the road is plowed when at least 10 cm of snow has fallen. Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00.