Sirpukka

Property Description

Property Summary

Nestled in the serene Finnish countryside of Tihusniemi, Finland, this charming log cabin holiday rental offers an authentic lakeside retreat approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Varkaus. Built in 1991 and fully renovated in 2016, the cabin combines rustic character with modern comfort, making it an ideal destination for families and nature lovers alike. The property accommodates guests across several sleeping areas, including a ground floor bedroom of 10.5 square metres furnished with a double bed, an upstairs sleeping alcove with 2 beds, and a dedicated children's room on the upper level with a maximum ceiling height of 160 centimetres, a floor area of 25 square metres, 2 beds, and a baby cot. The combined kitchen and living room provides a welcoming central space, while a shower and toilet ensure everyday convenience. A porch completes the main cabin, offering a comfortable transition between the interior and the surrounding natural landscape. The property also includes a separate lakeshore sauna building dating from 1989, a boathouse, a woodshed, a roofed barbecue area, a solid brick-built barbecue, an outdoor toilet and storage room, and a dedicated yard building where children can play freely.

Outdoors

The outdoor spaces of this lakeside property are as generous as they are varied, inviting guests to make the most of the stunning natural surroundings. The cabin sits just 25 metres from the shores of Lake Suontjärvi, a beautiful body of water measuring 0.4 kilometres in width and 3.5 kilometres in length. The lake features a sandy, shallow beach perfectly suited to children, while the area next to the pier offers a deeper sand-mud bottom ideal for swimming and water activities. A private boat is available for guests to explore the lake at their leisure. The separate lakeshore sauna, built in 1989 and spanning 15 square metres, is equipped with a wood-burning stove and a hot water cauldron, and features a dressing room with stove heating and an open porch where guests can relax and take in the lakeside atmosphere. Inside the dressing room, a wooden sofa provides an additional sleeping option if required. The property also benefits from a roofed barbecue area and a separate solid brick-built barbecue, both ideal for outdoor dining and evening gatherings. A boathouse and woodshed are conveniently located on the grounds, and a dedicated yard building offers a safe and engaging space where children can play throughout their stay.

Other Information

The cabin is heated through the sauna building's stove system, which also serves the dressing room, ensuring warmth and comfort during cooler periods. The lakeshore sauna is wood-burning, adding to the traditional Finnish atmosphere of the property. An outdoor toilet and storage room are available on the grounds for additional convenience. Guests with young children will appreciate the thoughtful layout of the property, which includes dedicated spaces and facilities designed with family comfort in mind, including the shallow children's beach, the children's room with a baby cot, and the yard building for outdoor play.

Distances and Attractions

The property is situated approximately 20 kilometres northwest of Varkaus, a town that provides access to a range of local services, shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The surrounding region of Tihusniemi is characteristic of the Finnish Lakeland, offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in pristine natural scenery, with Lake Suontjärvi directly accessible from the property. The lake itself, stretching 3.5 kilometres in length and 0.4 kilometres in width, is well suited to boating, fishing, and swimming, with the private boat available on site making exploration of the waterway both easy and enjoyable. The broader area offers typical Finnish countryside experiences, including forest walks, wildlife observation, and the timeless tradition of lakeside sauna bathing.

Amenities

•   Near Spa
•   Installment Plan
•   Dishwasher
•   VCR / DVD
•   No Smoking
•   Microwave
•   Television

Location Tihusniemi, Southern Savonia, Finland

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