Homestays in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland

98 km northwest of Jyväskylä, lake Valkeinen 50 m (length 1 km, width ab. 150 m), shallow, soft sandy beach, own boat and canoe. Wooden cottage, built in 2017. Entrance hall, kitchen-livingroom, air heat pump, toilet and bathroom. 2 bedrooms, both with two beds, sofa bed for 2 in livingroom. Well-equipped lakeside sauna building: fireplace room with sofa bed for 2, wine cabinet, air heat pump, steam room (wood stove) and shower. Hot tub, wood heating, in terrace, can be booked at extra fee 90 € / two days, additional days 14 € / day (contact the owner). Hot tub is not available when the temperature is colder than -15 C°. Grill hut has kitchen equipment and LED lighting. Wood shed at yard. Lepovalkeinen is a cozy, well-equipped cottage, location in peaceful area. Cottage's own 11 fairway frisbeegolf track. A rowing boat and a canoe (few life jackets available). Two bicycles available, children´s kick bike, sandy playing field in front of sauna building and different indoor and outdoor games for whole family. There are for example coffee maker, kettle, toaster and Airfryer in the kitchen. Electric car charging station 11 kW type 2, own cable must be included. Notification of the need for use in advance for the owner, if necessary, a charging tag will be left at the cabin. The price of charging electricity is 40 cents/kWh. Payment directly to the owner according to consumption Gently sloping plot with well-groomed passageways, duckboard path from sauna to pier. Beach is well suited for children. For winter outdoor activities, a kick sled and 3 pairs of snowshoes. Ähtäri Zoo 38 km, Keskinen Village Shop 64 km, Salamajärvi National Park 91 km. There are surveillance cameras in the yard of the cottage. The cameras are only on when there are no customers in the cottage.

45 km north-east of Ähtäri, Lake Jokijärvi 18 m (length 1.2 km, width 1 km), hard, shallow sand bottom, jetty and own boat. Log building 2011. Downstairs: living room/kitchen, bedroom with double bed, toilet-washroom, sauna and large open porch. Access to the washroom both indoors and outdoors. Upstairs: bedroom with 4 beds, in lounge convertible sofa for two, balcony. Charcoal grill on the barbecue shelter; client brings charcoal for the barbecue by himself.

Villa Kuortane holiday home is located near the Kuortane Olympic Training Center. Excellent sports facilities at the training center and in the surroundings. The magnificent sand beach of lake Kuortaneenjärvi is within 130 m. During the winter, there will be a cross-country ski trails on the ice of the lake (if weather condition allows). There are also cross-country ski trails around the training center. The distance to the trail is about 150 m. 44 km to the east from Seinäjoki, Kuortaneenjärvi 130 m, no own beach. Wooden holiday home with boarded outer walls, built in 2021. Living room (140x190 cm sofa bed), living room/kitchen, heat storing fireplace, separate WC, utility room (washing machine and tumble dryer). Two bedrooms, bedroom 1: double bed, bedroom 2: double bed 140x200 cm and sofa bed (120 cm). Access to the bedroom is from the glazed terrace, the room is also a dressing room for sauna. Sauna is equipped with electric sauna stove, washroom with shower and WC, spacious glazed terrace. There is a carport in the yard. The destination is only rented for peaceful holiday use. Pets allowed at extra fee.

Kuortaneen Helmi holiday home is located near the Kuortane Olympic Training Center. Excellent sports facilities at the training center and in the surroundings. The magnificent sand beach of lake Kuortaneenjärvi is within 130 m. During the winter, there will be a cross-country ski trails on the ice of the lake (if weather condition allows). There are also cross-country ski trails around the training center. The distance to the trail is about 150 m. 44 km to the east from Seinäjoki, Kuortaneenjärvi 130 m, no own beach. Wooden holiday home with boarded outer walls, built in 2021. Living room (140x190 cm sofa bed), living room/kitchen, heat storing fireplace, separate WC, utility room (washing machine and tumble dryer). Two bedrooms, bedroom 1: double bed, bedroom 2: bed 65x190 cm and sofa bed (140 x 190 cm). Access to the bedroom is from the glazed terrace, the room is also a dressing room for sauna. Sauna is equipped with electric sauna stove, washroom with shower and WC, spacious glazed terrace. 100/10 4G Wi-fi. There is a carport in the yard. The destination is only rented for peaceful holiday use. Pets allowed at extra fee.

45 km north-east of Ähtäri. Lake Jokijärvi 15 m (length 1,2 km, breadth 1 km), shallow water, firm sandy bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1987, interior renovation done in 2023. Downstairs: living room/kitchen with sofa bed, dressing room, sauna, open veranda. Upstairs: bedroom with one double bed and 2 single beds and crib, lobby with 3 beds, balcony.

45 km north-east of Ähtäri. Lake Jokijärvi 15 m (lenght 1,2 km, breadth 1 km), shallow water, firm sand bottom. Pier and own boat. Log cabin 1987. Downstairs: living room/kitchen with one bed, toilet-dressing room, shower and sauna, open veranda. Access to the toilet-dressing room both indoors and outdoors. Upstairs: bedroom with 4 beds and a cot for baby, a hall with 3 beds, balcony. There is a small diswasher (one level only). Charcoal grill on the barbecue shelter; client brings charcoal for the barbecue by himself.

45 km north-east of Ähtäri. Lake Jokijärvi 15 m (length 1,2 km, breadth 1 km), shallow water, firm sandy bottom. A pier and own boat. Log cabin 1988, interior renovation done in 2023. Downstairs: living room/kitchen with one bed, toilet-dressing room (access both indoors and outdoors), wood-heated sauna with shower, open veranda. Upstairs: bedroom with 4 beds, lobby with 3 beds, balcony. On the barbecue shelter there are charcoal grill and wood burned grill; client brings charcoal for the barbecue by himself.

145 km northwest of Tampere, Lauhanvuori National Park 2 km. Reception in Lauhansarvi nature center, where a food restaurant with A-rights. The nearest beach is 7 km away, there is a possibility to rent a rowing boat. Wooden cottage 2001, living room / kitchen, two bedrooms, each with two beds, a mattress in each bedroom sleeping loft (with a ladder from the bedroom), toilet with shower. In the yard there is a separate sauna building with dressing room, washroom and steam room with electric stove. Between the cottage and the sauna there is a cozy atrium yard with seating for four and barbecue facilities. Cozy cottage in peaceful surroundings. Particularly suitable for nature holiday and those interested in spending an active holiday. To the border of Lauhanjärvi National Park 2 km. Area is part of Lauhanvuori-Hämeenkangas Geopark-area. There are many activities in the Lauhansarvi area. Eg you can take your friends out for a mini golf. Lauhanvuori National Park has nature at its finest. The campfire sites and the natural tower create points for exploring. In the National Park it is easy to move on your own. Get more out of nature and history of the area if you go out with a Guide (can be booked in advance by separate payment). In July there is a music event Lauhan Spelit in Lauhansarvi. For more information on Lauhansarvi services, visit www.lauha.fi