Joutsa sub-region Homestays

80 km south of Jyväskylä. Lake Jutilanjärvi 20 m (length 1,5 km, breadth 0,5 km), deep water, hard bottom. Pier, own boat. Log house 1929, renovated 2006, living room/kitchen, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with couch for two, dressing room with mattress as an extra bed, sauna, washroom, open veranda. Kitchen is renovated fully in 2016. In kitchen ceramic hob and separate electric oven. Internet -connection available. Road to owner’s cottage on shore passes next to the cottage.

70 km south of Jyväskylä, Lake Puttolanselkä 120 m (width 1.4 km, length 6 km), shallow natural sandy beach shared by the apartments in the area. Log-panelled row house apartment built in 1975. Living room/kitchen, entrance hall, living room with a 140×200 cm double bed and a sofa bed that opens into a 140×200 cm extra bed for two. The washroom includes a WC and a shower. The apartment also has a private sauna with an electric sauna stove. Terrace with outdoor furniture. Between the apartment and the beach, a tennis court is available free of charge. The apartment has rackets and balls for guest use. In the Joutsenlampi area, there is a shared barbecue area for the apartments, located by the lake about 300 meters from the apartment.

80 km south of Jyväskylä, L.Rautavesi 10 m (length 10 km, width 800 m), shallow and deep shore, deeper at end of jetty, hard clay bottom, own boat, 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 1993, living room/ kitchen, bedroom double bed, sleeping loft (10 m²) 2 beds, washroom, sauna, open porch and balcony. Access to sauna and shower through porch. The customer must bring drinking water with them, the tap water in the cottage is only for washing. 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).

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.

60 km south of Jyväskylä, L. Luhankajärvi 130 m (length 2 km, width 500 m), shallow, hard sanded clay bottom, own boat and canoe, pier. Two-storey cottage rebuilt from solid old logs 2003, sauna and household appliances renewed and surfaces renovated in autumn 2022. Living room/ kitchen, bedroom double bed + single bed, bedroom double bed + 2 single beds. Upstairs: living room convertible sofa, bedroom double bed + 2 single beds, balcony, terrace. Dressing room, washroom, sauna, open porch. Play Station 3. Wi-Fi. Shore and lakeshore sauna shared with the owner. Cottage has one toilet which is ecotoilet (no water).

Mäntyranta is a spacious cabin, which is suitable for a larger group or two families. The cabin offers good possibilities for fishing on the lake Rutajärvi. Leivonmäki National Park is located nearby and can be seen on the opposite shore of the lake. The cabin is modern, well-equipped and cozy place for holidays. 45 km to the south from Jyväskylä, lake Rutajarvi 30 m (length 5 km, width 2,3 km), first shallow gravel-bottomed beach then rapidly deepening, own pier, rowing boat. Large log-built villa (2008). On the ground floor, kitchen, utility room, living room, bedroom 1: double bed 180x200 cm, WC, sauna (so-called instant ready electric sauna stove), washroom (3 showers) with hydro massage bath. Glazed terrace with spacious uncovered terrace in front. On the upper floor, WC, three bedrooms (bedroom 1: one bed 120x200 cm, bedroom 2: two beds 80x200 cm, bedroom 3: two beds 90x200 cm), lobby with sofa bed (length 196 cm) and TV. Garage and carport on the yard. The garage is not available to the tenant, but the carport is available. Separate lakeside sauna with electricity, electric heating, sofa bed (140x190 cm) as an alternative bed. Washroom with cauldron for water heating, sauna room with wood-burning sauna stove. Water to the sauna must be brought by using a bucket from the lake. There is a campfire site offering a great view of the lake in front of the sauna. Rented only to families, adult couples company use. Note! Not rented for groups of young persons under 25 years of age. This destination can accommodate up to 8 people, including children. The destination is available from 17.00 on the day of arrival. The cabin has a surveillance camera system. However, the system is not used when there are tenants in the house.

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. 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).

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, living area 103 m², including 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.

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.

This cabin is an ideal holiday destination for a couple, small family or two families. The location is peaceful. 46 km south from Jyväskylä, pond Korvenperänlampi 30 m, own pier and rowing boat. Artificially sanded deep beach. Log-built cabin (built in 2008), living room (sofa bed, 150 x 190 cm bed), kitchenette, bedroom (two beds), washroom with WC. Separate lakeside sauna (wood-burning sauna stove, cold water tap) and cooking hut. In the yard, there is a separate sleeping shed, which is used during the summer period. Ice swimming possible in winter upon prior request; order to the owner at least 1 week before arrival.