This rustic holiday house made of solid timber is near the popular skiing area Pyhätunturi and the picturesque Pyhäjoki river, in a forested natural paradise around the little village Vuostimo in the east of Finnish Lapland. In winter it is an ideal place for snow sports and in summer perfect surroundings for fishing enthusiasts and those who like plenty of privacy and long walks in lush nature.Romantic timber house with a private sauna and , right by the river and surrounded by a pristine forest landscapes. The wooden house with reliable electric heating was built in 1989 in a typical rustic and cosy Lapp style. It comprises a main floor and a mezzanine level with a light living and dining room, a fully-equipped small kitchen, two bedrooms and two additional sleeping areas, a bathroom with toilet. The living room provides a comfortable sofa, a wide flatscreen TV and a dining table with chairs. Of the bedrooms next to it, one is furnished with a spread double bed (160 x 200cm), the other with a bunk bed (2 x 90 x 190cm). The kitchen is equipped with an electric hob, oven, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, kettle, toaster and coffee machine. The water has drinking water quality. The bathroom is fitted with a shower , a washbasin with a wall mirror and a toilet. After a long day in nature, you can relax in the wood-fired in-house sauna with ample space for four people. A wide wooden ladder leads up to the mezzanine level and the two additional sleeping areas with two double mattresses (140 x 200cm). Bed linen and towels are provided, but must be ordered in advance and payed in advance, before the arrival to the hut. Plenty of firewood is provided and is included in the rental price. Final cleaning is upon request (150€), payed in advance. Despite the idyllic, secluded location, you are not all alone. On the area there is other huts, in private use. A car is recommended during your stay and there are secure parking spaces on the extensive site. Public transport connections are very few throughout the year from the location. Cars can be rented in Rovaniemi or Kemijärvi. Make sure in winter that your car has a motor heater and a wire to plug it in ! Your pet is also welcome. The owner lives nearby in the village and is happy to assist with any queries. He can provide a rowing boat for your own exclusive use, so you can go fishing in the nearby river. There are life jackets in the house. Tab water is drinkable and high quality. Your holiday house is only about 70 metres from the Pyhäjoki River, which has a wealth of trout, pike and whitefish. Note that a fishing permit is required and can be purchased at the nearby skiing centre Pyhä or Mr Juhani Korpela Jänkäkoira in Vuostimo. After about a kilometre the Pyhäjoki flows into the Kemijoki, Finland’s longest and widest river. It is about 13k to the nearest ski centre, Pyhätunturi, where you can find shops and a good range of cafes and restaurants. It is 30km to the Luostotunturi ski centre. There are various good cross-country skiing trails nearby. There is a bus stop about 300 metres away with regular connections to the ski centres. You should also visit the nearby reindeer and husky farms. To direction of Kemijörvi about 20 kms there is a horse farm Outinen , where special finnhorses are well trained for many levels of riders, there is possible to make forest rides and wagon trips both summer and in winter time sledge tours. Basic information - Pets allowed: any - Type of property: holiday house - is located in: Casa Rural - type of building: bungalow - Total number of floors in the building above the ground floor: 2 - size of property: 40 m² - year of construction: 1989 - detached house - no youth groups - non-smoking - Number of bedrooms: 2 - Number of bathrooms: 1 Top features - heating: Everywhere - terrace - Total of private car parking spaces: 3 - ㄴ of which garage spaces: None - ㄴ of which carport spaces: None - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 3 Sleeping bedroom 2 - double sofa bed for 2 people bedroom 4 - bunk bed in the living area - double sofa bed for 2 people Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - basin - toilet Wellness - sauna Cooking/Living - coffee machine: filter coffee machine - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge - stove: stove - oven - toaster - microwave - electric kettle - dishtowels - number of dining tables: 1 - number of seats: 6 - number of living rooms: 1 - stove Entertainment - TV: TV - radio For children - high chair Utility - vaccum cleaner - cleaning products - smoke alarm Sustainability - Renewable energy - 100% green electricity - House Insulation - insulated roof - insulated floors - energy-saving windows Outside area - fish gutting point Surroundings - view: garden, forrest, lawn - directly at the edge of the wood - Nearest town centre: 13,0 km - Grocery store: 13,0 km - going out: 13,0 km - restaurant: 13,0 km - train station: 35,0 km - airport: 115,0 km - distance public transport: 300 m - beach: 1,0 km - water (sea, lake, etc.): 70 m - river: 70 m - boat included: rowing boat - angling spot: 70 m - public swimming pool: 35,0 km - bicycle hire: 14,0 km - hiking trail: 14,0 km - riding facility: 20,0 km - ski vacation - distance to ski slope: 14,0 km - distance to ski school: 14,0 km - distance to cross-country skiing: 14,0 km Distinctive features - Suitable for fishing.