Yla-Savo Homestays

50 km west of Iisalmi, L.Toiviaisjärvi 40 m (length 3 km, width 0,8 km), shallow, hard sanded/dredged bottom, own boat. Wooden house 2007. Downstairs: living room/kitchen 1 extra bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 beds, utility/dressing room, washroom, sauna, porch and terrace. Upstairs: hall 2 extra beds, bedroom 3 beds, bedroom 2 beds, clothes storage room, balcony. Own lakeside sauna for rent (distance from cottage about 20 m). By separate payment: Smoke sauna building (40 m²) with room with fireplace and electric light. Note! Smoke sauna can be rented. Cottage has baking oven, cooling/warming inverter air heat pump (upstairs and downstairs), central vacuum cleaner and mechanical ventilation. Lower floor of house constructed to facilitate the disabled. Please add pet fee /booking to Your reservation if You have a pet with You, thank You. Level grassy plot. Wooden fence along neighbouring cottage boundary. Next to good blueberry, lingonberry, cranberry and cloudberry areas. Good pike and zander stocks in Lake Toiviaisjärvi. Owner rents outboard motor (2.2 hp), 2 bicycles and hot tub. There is 1 hot tub in shared use with 2 cottages and therefore it's recommened to book it in advance (owner's contact details will be sent after booking the cottage). Urho Kekkonen’s birthplace (Lepikon torppa) 45 km, horse riding opportunities 9 km, Runni spa 20 km, Paljakka hill 10 km, ‘Devil’s churn’ pot hole 10 km, nature trail 10 km, Palosvuori ski resort 50 km. From yard of holiday home is a connection to a maintained trail running round the lake.

135 km north-west of Kuopio, L.Sulkavanjärvi 30 m (length approx. 8 km, width approx. 2 km), shallow, hard sand bottom, own boat. Log cottage manufactured by Mammuttihirsi company 2011, large, ‘airy’ living room/kitchen, hall, bedroom double bed, bedroom 2 beds, utility room/dressing room, washroom, sauna and glazed large terrace. Upstairs: hall area, bedroom with bunk and glazed balcony. Cottage located at end of promontory, level yard area, partly grass, also spruce trees on plot. Building has geothermal heating, mechanical ventilation, spin drier for clothes, and Internet-connection through owner’s Sonera USB connector (so-called mokkula). Customers must bring own laptops, however. Yard has garage/storeroom building and grill tepee. Owner rents out outboard motor for rowing boat. On shore a smoke sauna that is not in use. Runni spa/restaurant 15 km, Kiuruvesi town services and hobby locations 20 km, Iisalmi Golf and ski resort 40 km, Kuopio airport 100 km.

Cozy cabin in a quiet location. The lakeside sauna has a hydro massage bath (order for a separate payment is possible for the period 1.4.-31.10), with a wonderful view of the lake. 17 km to the west from Iisalmi, lake Haapajärvi 25 m, shallow mud beach, pier, own rowing boat. Log cabin (2012), well-equipped kitchen, heat reserving fireplace in the living room, bedroom (double bed), WC, washroom, sauna (electric sauna stove). Upstairs, an open space with spring mattresses 160x200 cm and 80x200 cm on the floor and sofa bed (120x200 cm bed for one). Summer kitchen with garden furniture, kettle grill and gas-heated grill pan. Separate lakeside sauna (dressing room and sauna room with wood burning sauna stove), hydro massage bath in front of the sauna building, Note hydro massage bath can be ordered for a separate fee for the period 1.4.-31.10, note the hydro massage bath is not available during the winter months. There is an outdoor toilet on the side of the cabin. Note! The garage in the yard is not available. Flat, lawn plot. The sun shines into the yard all day long.

140 km north-west of Kuopio, L. Koivujärvi 30 m (length 10 km, width 3 km), shallow water, sand bottom, pier, own boat. Log cottage 2002, living room/ kitchen convertible sofa, 2 bedrooms 2 beds in each, washroom, dressing room, sauna (elec. stove), open porch. Peaceful spot, neighbours not visible. Lake Koivujärvi has a good stock of pike, perch and pikeperch. Price of the cottage includes fishing permits for the lake Koivujärvi (fishing management fee should be paid by the client). The owner borrows fishing nets and traps. By a separate agreement possible to rent a hot tub (heated by wood) on wheels. (in summertime). On the other side of the lake (3 km by boat and 7 km by car) there is a summer terrace, which is open during summer weekends.

40 km west from Iisalmi, Lake Körtti 25 m, hard, sanded, gently sloping bottom, a pier and own rowing boat. Round log cabin built in 1995, kitchen-living room with convertible sofa for two, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with two single beds, vestibule, dressing room, washroom, woodheated sauna and covered terrace. Water pipe comes from the spring, air source heat pump for additional heating and cooling. Flat pine grove plot, birches on the shore, lake faces west. Grill hut, campfire site and smoke sauna on the shore (smoke sauna at an additional cost). In the yard a wood shed and a log sleeping cabin for summer use with beds for two and electricity (please note that maximum capacity of persons is still 6). Child-friendly shore, water level about 1,5 m at the end of the pier, good mushroom- and berry picking areas around the cottage. A swing, sandbox and toys for children. There is a high chair in the cottage, baby cot is available on request. There is also a tumble dryer in the cottage. Pets are allowed, but You can bring only one dog. Catering services are available in the area. In Kiuruvesi and Pielavesi area there are lot of summer theatre and music events. Snow mobile route 2 km. Services in Kiuruvesi 17 km, Runni Spa 17 km, Ylä-Savo Golf and Paloisvuori recreation ground (for example frisbeegolf, skiing slope and country skiing tracks) in Iisalmi 40 km, Kasurila Skiing centre 80 km, riding stable 21 km, Kuopio Airport 100 km.

8 km to the south of Iisalmi, Porovesi (length 11.5 km, width 2.5 km) 10 m, gently sloping, hard sandy beach, boat. From the end of the pier it is about 50 m to the cottage. Silver log cottage built in 1976, kitchen, spacious living room, three extra beds in wide wall seats, a small bedroom with a bunk bed, a small bedroom with a double bed, shower room with two showers, dressing room, sauna (electric stove), a covered terrace. Log cottage situated on a flat plot with a lawn on a peninsula, surrounded by birch and spruce forest. The yard has a roofed barbecue hut with a terrace and a gas grill. The courtyard also includes wood shed and garbage shed. The shore has a long jetty and from the pier, even for big boats. Boat journey to the town beach 2.5 km, by road 8 km. Spa Runni 30 km, 68 km Tahko, Kuopio Airport 70 km, Iisalmen services and recreational opportunities nearby, among others. golf, horse riding, ski resort. In summer, a huge variety of events.

50 km west of Iisalmi, Lake Toiviaisjärvi 20 m (length 3 km, width 0,8 km), hard gently sloping sanded/dredged bottom, dock and own boat. Wooden villa 2001, downstairs living room with sofa bed for two, kitchen, hallway, vestibule, bedroom with double bed, wood-fired sauna, washroom, toilet in the washroom, dressing room/utility room, terrace. Upstairs: lounge with sofa bed for two and sofabed for one, two bedrooms with two beds in each, toilet, closet, spacious balcony. Smoke sauna building (40 m²) with room with fireplace and electric light. The villa has baking oven, cooling/warming inverter air heat pump (upstairs and downstairs), central vacuum cleaner and mechanical ventilation. The downstairs rooms and access to the dock are suitable for the disabled. Villa on a flat grassy plot. There is a spacious grill hut and fixed barbeque place outdoors on the beach. There is a two-car carport. Please add pet fee /booking to Your reservation if You have a pet with You, thank You. By separate agreement / payment for rent smoke sauna (40 m²) where also a room with fireplace and electric lights. The owner also outboard motor for boat as well as hot tub. There is 1 hot tub in shared use with 2 cottages and therefore it's recommened to book it in advance (owner's contact details will be sent after booking the cottage). Next to the plot there are blueberry, lingonberry, cranberry and cloudberry picking areas when berry season is on. Urho Kekkonen's birthplace Lepikon torppa 45 km, horse riding opportunities 9 km, Runni spa 26 km, Paljakka hill 10 km, nature trail 10 km, Ski Resort Palosvuori 50 km, Pielavesi 46 km.

15 km to the northeast from Iisalmi, lake Iso-Lappi 80 m (length 2.5 km, width 350 m). Planed log cabin (2006) living room/kitchen, bedroom with double bed, loft with three mattresses, living room, washroom/WC. Air source heat pump in the cabin. Outbuilding and sauna with wood-heated sauna stove in the yard. Sauna does not have shower. During winter sauna door must be closed at all times so that pipes won't get frozen. Shallow sand beach 80 m, for summer use only; separate lakeside sauna (wood-fired sauna stove), pier, rowing boat, campfire site, lean-to and an observation tower made from log wood. Pets allowed at extra fee/pet. If you have a pet with you, please choose the additional service "pet fee". Select as many pet fees, as many pets you have with you - Thank you. The cabin is located on a peaceful, wide and grassy plot. Possibility to play disc golf in the yard area of Luonto-Savo tourist company if there is no other events in the area. There is also a small traditional museum in the yard. To get access to the museum, please ask it from the owner. The owner has four cabins in the area: 14152, 14153, 14154, 14155. The cottages have solar electricity. Nature trail of Soidinvuori, dist. 1.4 km. The starting point of the route is on the road Palosenlammintie. The hiking trail is about 7 km long and the terrain varies. The views are beautiful. There are several campfire sites and resting places along the route. Cottage is located in the vicinity of an 8 hectares wide built wetland. There is a bird observation tower, platform and photo-shooting and viewing place built in the barn on the wetland. Distance to the wetland is about 500 m from Oriaho and Riihipirtti. There have been seen over 100 bird species in the wetland. You can take part in a variety of bird observation activities with us, such as the Battle of the towers and the calculation of winter birds. Additional services like snowshoe rental, guided tours, possibility to use the smoke sauna for an extra agreement and...

70 km southwest of Iisalmi, lake Koivujärvi 250 m, hard, gently sloping, rocky beach (not for swimming), own boat. NOTE! No swimming possibility, no pier. Spacious 2-story log house built in 2016, on the ground floor kitchen-living room (40 m²), hall, vestibule, washroom, sauna (electric), separate toilet, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 2 beds, 3 terraces. Upstairs in the lobby pool table, separate toilet, bedroom with double bed, bedroom 2 beds, bedroom 2 beds, a cot and a baby changing table, sleeping area with sofa bed for 2, balcony. Air source heat pump for heating and cooling. Yard sauna (wood-burning sauna stove) for year-round use; dressing room and terrace. The yard sauna has electricity, the water comes through a hose. There is a lean-to on the beach. Log house located on a quiet hillock, distance to the beach 250 m. During summer there are cows grazing in the neighborhood. The downstairs kitchen is ideal for meetings and celebrations, catering services available by separate agreement. Table space for 14 people. Pets allowed at extra fee/ pet. Pets allowed only on the ground floor! The rental price includes bicycles, 2 pairs of forest skis, usual cross-country skiing skis, snow shoes and indoor shoes for every clients. A transferable bathtub can be rented from the owner. Runni Spa Spa 45 km, Paloisvuori ski slope 75 km, Kiuruvesi 30 km, Riitta riding stables 45 km, Ylä-Savon Golf course 75 km, Kuopio Airport 110km. Owner has another cottage, Pyykkiranta (14568), distance 300 m. This cabin is well suited for extra accommodation.

24 km north-east of Iisalmi, River Matkusjoki 30 m, hard, rather deep, rock-bottomed shore, own boat. Laminated log chalet 2009, living room/kitchen convertible sofa, bedroom 1 bed (width 120 cm), washroom, sauna (electric stove), terrace. Upstairs: bedroom double bed (width 160 cm) + 2 mattresses, lounge and balcony. Downstairs: underfloor heating. River bank sauna. Chalet located on a slope on eastern bank of River Matkusjoki. Separate lakeshore sauna, woodshed, outside toilet. A campfire site and grill shelter in the yard, a gas grill on the terrace. Price includes 2 bicycles and one open-style canoe. Remember to mention when you reserve. Iisalmi 24 km, Sonkajärvi 6 km, Tahko ski resort 70 km, Runni Spa 37 km, Tiilikkajärvi national park 40 km, Vuokatti 90 km. Fishing and canoeing opportunities on River Matkusjoki. On Lake Sonkajärvi annual world championship Wife Carrying Competition.