Joutsa, Centraal-Finland

Binnengebieden

80 km south of Jyväskylä, Lake Rautavesi 30 m (length 10 km, width 800 m), shallow, hard clay bottom, own boat and canoe. Cottage pier renovated in summer 2025, length 10 m. A sandy beach suitable for children has been mechanically created on the shore.

Log cottage 2005, kitchen, living room alternatively 2 extra beds, bedroom 2 bunks, bedroom 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 allowed at extra fee (not an official charging point).
The cottage's TV has been upgraded to a 55" smart TV in 2025.

NOTE! Pets are allowed after 1.9.2025.
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.

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. A smoke sauna can be rented there (€100/evening),smoke sauna in use from May to end of October.

Russian language services are also available!