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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. 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.

This cabin is suitable for a small group (max. four people) enjoying the peaceful wilderness cabin atmosphere. 53 km south from Jyväskylä, lake Suojärvi 20 m, own pier and rowing boat. Log-built cabin 2006, living area with living room / kitchen, sofa bed (140 x 190 cm bed for two), sleeping alcove with 160 x 190 cm bed. Sauna (wood-burning sauna stove), shower in the sauna, combined WC and dressing room. There is a cooking hut with outdoor kitchen on the beach. Sunny plot, slopes gently to the waterfront. Very peaceful location by a small pond. Pets are allowed for an extra fee, payment per booking. Leivonmäki National Park 5 km, summer events of Letkaliiteri dance place 11.5 km, services of Toivakka municipality center 25 km, and services of Joutsa municipality center 33 km. Jyväskylä 53 km.

This cabin is suitable for a small group (max. four people) enjoying the peaceful wilderness cabin atmosphere. 53 km south from Jyväskylä, lake Suojärvi 35 m, own pier and rowing boat. Log-built cabin 2007, living area with living room / kitchen, sofa bed (150 x 190 cm bed for two), sleeping alcove with 160 x 190 cm bed. Sauna (wood-burning sauna stove), shower in the sauna, combined WC and dressing room. There is a cooking hut on the beach. Sunny plot sloping to the beach, very peaceful location by a small pond. Pets are allowed for an extra fee. Leivonmäki National Park 5 km, summer events of Letkaliiteri dance place 11.5 km, services of Toivakka municipality center 25 km, services of Joutsa municipality center 33 km. 53 km to Jyväskylä.

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!

75 north of Heinola. Lake Iso-Paljo 15 m (length 2 km, breadth 700 m), shallow water, firm sandy clay bottom. Own boat. Wooden cabin 1972, renovated 2003 and 2020. Living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms 2 beds in each, wardrobe, washing room, dressing room, sauna, terrace. Air source heat pump. Electric car charging option can be reserved for an additional fee (11 kW, Type 2). Note! Weekend bookings end at 12.00 on Sundays in this cottage. Holiday cottages have been rented on Rantala Farm over 50 years. The comfortable cottage is ideal for both families with children and older holidaymakers. 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 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 Juurlahti cottage is also known as “The Cobbler’s” because here the village cobbler used to live with his family, making sure the villagers were well-shod. The cottage yard area receives evening sunshine and the swimming shore deepens suitably gently. There is a rowing boat on the shore in which guests can go fishing for fat perch near the small island, then return to the shore to grill the fish on a grill. The Juurlahti cottage has a garden swing; its terrace has a table and a set of chairs. 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 ready and willing to assist you to achieve this. Ski track 0.4 km (length 2-8 km), snowmobile trail 0.4 km, Bird tower 1 km, Cafe Kivibaari 4 km, ski center Purnuvuori 5 km, Leivonmäki National Park 20 km, Joutsa 20 km, Hartola 24 km, Lahti 100 km, Helsinki 200 km.

67 km north of Heinola, lake Iso-Paljojärvi 30 m (length 2 km and width of 0.7 km), gently sloping/ very shallow, soft sandy clay bottom. Pier and rowing boat. Log cottage 2014, kitchen-living room, bedroom with two beds, bedroom with 2 beds, sleeping loft with 3 beds, sauna, shower room, dressing room/utility room, toilet, vestibule, big terrace. Air source heat pump. Heating socket for the car. Electric car charging option can be reserved for an additional fee (11 kW, Type 2) Note! Weekend bookings end at 12.00 on Sundays in this cottage. Myllymökki is located in Hartola by lake Iso-Paljojärvi. Holiday cottages have been rented on Rantala Farm over 50 years. This 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 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. Myllymökki (Mill Cottage) is named after the mill field, where was located in the beginning of 1900's Rantala's windmill. Millstone is still in place. You can explore the history of the Rantala farm in s small shed museum. The plot of the cottage is sunny whole day. In the yard there is a swing, in the terrace there is a table and chairs. A rowing boat is provided which you can use to fish for fat perch close to the island, then bring your catch to the barbecue...

67 km north of Heinola, L.Iso-Paljojärvi 15 m (length 2 km and width 0.7 km), shallow, hard sanded bottom, pier, own rowing boat. Wooden cottage 1985 (renovated 2007, 2015, 2019). Living room/kitchen convertible sofa/double bed, 2 bedrooms each with double bed, dressing room, washroom, sauna, terrace. 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. Holiday cottages have been rented on Rantala Farm over 50 years. 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 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. At Pajaranta there used to be the Rantala Farm work shop, where iron runners for the farm’s sleigh and shoes for the horses were made. “Paja” means workshop or forge, hence the name Pajaranta (“Workshop/forge shore”). The sun shines on the terrace at Pajaranta almost the whole day. There is a garden swing in the yard and a table and chairs on the terrace. A rowing boat is provided which you can use to fish for fat perch close to the small island, then bring your catch to the barbecue grill on the shore. Right next to the cottage there is excellent berry and...