Heinavesi Homestays

50 km east of Varkaus, Lake Saimaa/Säynelahti Bay 110 m, hard, gently deepening sanded gravel-clay bottom, pier and rowing boat.Hand carved log cabin 1950, totally renovated and inner side paneled 2014. Combined kitchen-living room, downstairs alcove (5 m ², no window) with double bed, upstairs loft with 2 single beds, steep and narrow stairs to the loft, sauna, toilet and shower cubicle in the washroom, terrace (50 m²). Cottage in rocky slope, yard in natural state, below field area and 100 m² flat area for example yard games.Fine, large covered terrace. Tumble-dryer and air source heat pump.Path to the shore goes through the fields. Campfire site on the shore. Local road goes 30 m from the cottage, trees and shrubs between cabin and road. The roar of the rapid Säynätkoski can be heard (distance 300 m). Rowing boat and 4 life jackets for free use.Pets are not allowed but sometimes owner's dog visits the cabin so it is not suitable for people with animal allergy.Children's playground, playing field and grill shelter in general use in 500 m from the cabin (free to use also for cabin clients).Dancing pavilion Kerma/rapid Kerma 21 km, horse riding 5 km, Säynämö retreat center 5 km, Skiing center Pääskyvuori 17 km, Tulenliekki (dancing pavilions, restaurants) 29 km, Karvio (rapid, summer theatre) 42 km, Valamo and Lintula monasteries 50 km, Varkaus 50 km, Kolovesi National Park 50 km, Vesileppis (spa, cafe, restaurant, wellness, sport, year-round skiing arena) 60 km, Savonlinna (for example Olavinlinna castle) 75 km, Joensuu 90 km, Imatra 191 km, Helsinki 365 km.

95 km southwest of Joensuu, Lake Kolovesi/Saimaa 20 m (1377 km²), own shallow sandy beach and rowing boat. Log cottage 1993, kitchen-living room with convertible sofa, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 1 bed and bunk bed, dressing room, bathroom, sauna (wood heated stove), terrace. Well equipped log cottage by the lake Kolovesi in Heinävesi. Underfloor heating in the bathroom. Good fishing and paddling possibilities. Fishing equipment and 1 canoe at guests’ disposal. Beach facing the southwest. Final cleaning cost will be added to the price.the Final cleaning cost will be added to the price during 27.12.-12.1. and midsummer.

75 km north of Savonlinna, L.Ruokojärvi/Ruokovirta 25 m (length 5 km, width 100 m), part of L.Saimaa water system, shallow, hard sand bottom, opposite shore at point of cottage 200 m, main boat channel passes in front of cottage, own boat.Log cottage 1984, fully renovated 2002, living room/ kitchen, bedroom 2 beds, bedroom 2 beds, washroom, sauna, open porch. Drinkingwater from a spring 1 km. Fully renovated, neat cottage for families. Maximun 2 pets allowed. Yard area level and partly grassy. Shore faces south and is suitable for children.Good rapids fishing opportunities at Kermankoski, distance 5 km. Owner rents out outboard motor (2 hp), canoe.Pääskyvuori downhill skiing centre 15 km. Heinävesi 13 km, Heinävesi monasteries 40 km.

74 km north of Savonlinna. Kermajärvi 50 m (length 30 km, width 3 km), deep, hard, sand/moraine/clay bottom, pier and rowing boat.Log cottage 2008, in downstairs kitchen (access to terrace), living room (fireplace), bedroom double bed, bedroom bunk, separate WC. Sauna (electric stove), washroom 2 showers, utility area, washing machine with drying function and access to terrace. Air source heat pump.Loft (low ceiling) convertible sofa/double bed, 2 chairs and other TV, stairs to loft are steep.Lakeshore sauna using only in summer (1.5.-30.9.). Lakeshore sauna has wood-fired stove, hot water tank on stove, cold water from lake by pump, dressing room, terrace and electric light. Steep slope to the lakeshore sauna and beach, steps on the way.Wifi High standard and well-equipped holiday cottage in a high sunny place. Splendid views over lake! Yard area open and light. Neighbours on both sides are 50 m lower down, no direct line of sight. Not suitable for people who have walking difficulties. Outboard motor and gas grill renting from owner by separate cost (please order before hand).Bright-and-clear lake Kermajärvi is good for fishing. Lot of fish for example pike perch, perch, pike, whitefish, vendace and roach. Good places for berry and mushroom picking.’Kerman keidas’, salmon fishing, summer restaurant, harbour services 12 km, Heinävesi 20 km, Kolovesi National Park 23 km, ‘Tulenliekki’, dance floor, restaurant 40 km, Valamo Monastery and Lintula Convent 44 km, Karvio Canal 46 km, Varkaus 68 km, Joensuu 69 km, Savonlinna 74 km, Imatra 184 km, Helsinki 385 km.