Holiday houses in Paalala

Saimaa Syli - for peace lovers

When you long for a complete escape from everyday life, here it will succeed and everyday things will take on a new meaning. The electricity-free cottage gives you the opportunity to be present here and now. A separate summer kitchen on top of the rock with amazing views is a point of pleasure. Gas stove and grill available. There's a bed for one in the barn. The sauna has a loft and a pull-out sofa bed. You also have access to a rowing boat and a paddle board. The hot tub heats up for a separate fee. There is a campfire place on the beach. There are a lot of stairs in this place, so please note when booking.

Panorama Villa + Sauna on the shores of Lake Saimaa

When you're looking for stunning views, a unique experience, and the tranquility of nature. The property has a living room, kitchenette, bathroom, sauna and a large illuminated terrace. Panorama Villa is located on the shores of Lake Saimaa, in front of a long shoreline. Between the sandy beach and Villa, there is a lawn where you can play frisbee golf, petanque, and other outdoor activities. The lake landscape is visible from the living room, porch and sauna. At the back of the villa there is a summer kitchen recess with a Weber gas grill. In winter there is an ice hole.

Romantic little cottage by the beach

In this unique and peaceful place, it's easy to relax and let go of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The bedroom has a beautiful panoramic view. In the summer kitchen, you can cook either on an open fire or on a gas grill. The summer kitchen and the cottage kitchen complement each other perfectly. The fun mobile sauna heats up with wood and offers gentle steam baths and a place to wash with lake water. The large lake terrace is most likely the most beautiful living room where you have watched nature shows.

Retro Beach - Colourful Retreat

The colorful and unique Retroranta offers an experiential accommodation experience on a charming private beach, where a beautifully patinated, traditional Finnish beach cottage with its activities awaits guests to enjoy the summer. This picturesque place is for you who are passionate about self-sufficiency and eco-friendly beach activities. The non-electric cottage offers an authentic cottage experience right on the shore of the lake. In case of a momentary need for electricity, you have a USB backup power supply

Peace and harmony at Pikkumökki-cottage

Pikkumökki-cottage is a cosy, traditional log cottage with a magnificent view over the lake Saimaa. The cottage has an open common area (livingroom and kitchenette) and a sleeping alcove. Sauna is in the same building with an own entrance. There is no shower, but you wash yourself with a refreshing lakewater. There is no watertoilet, but traditional dry eco toilet in a separate building. A big terrace and a grill for barbeque. There is a small bungalow next to the cottage, with beds for two.

Modern Lakefront Villa & Sauna

Welcome to Tyrnihovi – a spacious, modern villa on a peaceful lake just 2 hours from Helsinki. Perfect for families and groups, it features a private lakeside sauna, large terrace with a grill, rowing boat, and stunning nature views. Swim, fish from the lake, or visit a private salmon fishing pond experience at Survaa right nearby. In winter, enjoy snowy forests and cozy nights by the fire. A stylish touch of luxury, all-season escape with space to play, connect, and relax together in comfort.

Villa on Lake Saimaa, private beach.

Talviasuttava huvila Saimaan rannalla, majoitustilaa 8 hengelle. Ei naapureita lähellä. Kohteessa hiekkaranta, puulämmitteinen sauna, laavu, patio rannalla, kelluva sauna, hyvin varusteltu keittiö, Weber-kaasugrilli, 2 wc:tä, suihku, ilmalämpöpumppu, 2 SUP-lautaa, soutuvene, trampoliini, lastenkirjoja ja pelejä. Lähellä frisbeegolf-rata. Täällä koet upeat auringonlaskut ja saatat bongata saimaannorpan. Täydellinen kohde luontoa, luonnonrauhaa ja mukavuutta arvostavalle, sopii lapsiperheille.

Villa Valtola by Lake Saimaa

Enjoy your staying at this peaceful villa by iconic Lake Saimaa. Villa Valtola is located in Ristiina. The house has a sloped view to the lake and you can go take a swim by following a path straight from the backyard. House is a relatively new log villa with three bedrooms. It has all the comforts for living and equipment for remote working. The terrace is large and sheltered, facing the lake from the backyard, providing a peaceful and private space without any disturbance from passerby.

Log cabin with beach sauna

Charming 65 m² cottage located in Ruoholampi, Lappeenranta, close to the LUT campus. The cottage features a small private yard and beach. For an authentic Finnish sauna experience, enjoy the traditional lakeside wood-fired sauna with its gentle heat. The beach is shallow and child-friendly. The cabin accommodates up to 4 people. During the summer of 2026, the lake water level is exceptionally low, as is the case elsewhere in Eastern Finland. So swimming may be difficult in shallow areas.

Log cottage

Escape to a luxurious log cottage in Finland’s breathtaking wilderness, under 3 hours from Helsinki. Surrounded by vast forests and sparkling lakes, this cozy haven is the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Featured in More About Travel, it offers spa-like relaxation, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an electric desk for seamless work or leisure. Perfect for nature lovers or teleworkers, enjoy the tranquility of Finland’s untouched beauty paired with all the comforts of home.

Floating accommodation and sauna in Lake Saimaa

Experiences and eco lodging and a wooden sauna on floating boards in Saima. Nature serenity and beautiful scenery year-round. ------------ Experiential nature accommodation and sauna in Lake Saimaa. Floating raft accommodation is a haven for switching off from everyday life. Built from recycled materials and accessible by a rowing boat, the raft sleeps 1-3 and has no electricity or running water. The floating sauna offers a great experience of traditional Finnish sauna rituals.

Summer cottage by a lake at Mäntyharju

Nice rebuilt log cottage by lake Siikanen. Cottage is electrified and equiped with cold drinking water and warm shower water system. Peaceful beach opening to direction south. Available a small boat and two SUP-boards. At the yard there is a gas grill and an equipment cottage for firewood and eco wc. Our own summer house is near by (at 150 meter distance) thus help and additional services are often easily found. English and German are spoken by the hosts Timo and Tuula.