Skichalets in Sonkajärvi, Pohjois-Savo, Finland

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45 km to the northeast from Iisalmi, lake Haapajärvi 50 m (length 4,5 km, width 1,5 km) shallow gravel bottom, rowing boat, no pier. Wooden cabin 1947, kitchen, living room with 2 x sofa bed (size 140 x 190 cm), bedroom double bed (160 x 200 cm), baking oven, two fireplaces, air source heat pump, sauna (electric sauna stove), washroom with WC. There is a sheltered area in the yard%3B suitable, for example, for barbecuing. Campfire site on the beach. Separate lakeside sauna (wood-burning sauna stove, water must be brought by using a bucket) Large flat lawn yard area on the sunny plot. The yard is ideal for playing yard games. There are two disc golf baskets (bring your own discs) in the yard. The picturesque Jyrkänkoski ironworks area is within 4 km distance. There is summer restaurant / summer café (both open from 1st of May till end of September), museum and summer theatre. The owner organizes some additional services like guided hunting, fishing and trekking. The owner also rents equipment for those activities. In addition, a mobile hot tub trailer available for rent (from first of May till end of October, water from lake.

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A cozy cabin on the shores of the River Matkusjoki, which is part of Lake Sonkajärvi. Pets allowed at extra fee, which is charged per reservation. The spacious yard has space for multiple cars. The riverside sauna is equipped with a wood-burning stove, and from the sauna, it's a short distance to swim on your own beach. 23 km northeast of Iisalmi, River Matkusjoki 35 m, log cabin (2018), living room with TV, heat-storing fireplace, sofa bed that can be extended to a 140x200 cm bed for two. WC with shower. One bed under the stairs. Well-equipped kitchen and spacious dining area. In the loft, there is one bed and two 80x200 cm mattresses on the floor. The yard's outbuilding has a double bed. The outbuilding includes an electric heater, so it can be used for accommodation in winter as well. The riverside sauna has a wood-burning stove. Cold tap water is available year-round. There is a water cauldron in the sauna for heating the washing water. The electric car can be charged for an additional fee from a standard socket. Spacious grassy yard. The parking area is gravel-covered. There is plenty of space in the yard to relax. The owner has a beef cattle farm, Hietaniemi Ranch, 3 km away. The farm has a shop where you can buy Ranch's meat products. It is possible to arrange paid program services and farm visits. Instructions and contact information are in the cabin's information folder. Kangaslampi sandy beach (beach volleyball and 5 m diving tower) 8 km, Ski Stadium 8 km (ski trails 1, 3, and 5 km). Ice rink 7 km, Iisalmi services 23 km, Vuokatti 98 km, Tahko 77 km.

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45 km to the northeast from Iisalmi, lake Kiltua 75 m, shallow, sanded beach, pier, rowing boat. Log cabin 2019, bedroom 1: two 80 x 200 cm beds, bedroom 2: 120 x 200 cm bed, bedroom 3: two 80 x 200 cm beds, bedroom 4: two 80 x 200 cm beds, sofa bed (140 x 190 cm spare bed) in the lobby on the upper floor. Living room with wood-burning stove, dining group which can be extended (for 10 people group), well-equipped kitchen corner, sauna (electric sauna stove), washroom, terrace with gas grill and garden furniture. Pet 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. Grassed plot, nice view over the lake Kiltua. There are good opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting and picking berries in the area. The picturesque Jyrkänkoski ironworks area is within 500 m distance. There are summer restaurant / summer café (both open from 1st of May till end of September) , museum and summer theatre. The owner organizes some additional services like guided hunting, fishing, and trekking. The owner also rents equipment for those activities. In addition, a mobile hot tub trailer available for rent.

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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%3B 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 extra price. Runni spa 32 km. Iisalmi 15 km Helsinki 486 km

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Wood-built manor, built in 1904. There are two apartments on the upper floor: 16217 Pekka and 16218 Heikki. Both have own small kitchen and WC with shower. The apartments are part of Spa Hotel Runni and locate in the Mano hotel building. Guests staying in the apartments can use Spa Hotel Runni's spa facilities and separate smoke sauna located by the river Kiurujoki (during general shifts). The smoke sauna has space for 35 people. Glazed terrace has two hydro-massage baths and sitting area. The schedule of public shifts varies, check the schedules at the Spa hotel reception. 23 km from Iisalmi, river Kiurujoki 100 m, no private beach. Wood-cladded manor hotel, built in 1904. Apartment HEIKKI: bedroom with high-quality 140x200 cm bed and TV, living room with sofa bed (140x200 cm bed for one), dining group, TV, separate kitchenette (microwave oven, two hotplates, refrigerator), shower cubicle in the WC. There are two fishing piers on the shore of river Kiurujoki. Fish species in the river: usual lake fish and pikeperch. There are 3 public barbecue sites in the area, tennis court, indoor sports hall / gym and the hotel's own 2.5 km long ski trail. The hotel offers canoes and rowing boats for rent, as well as the buffet breakfast. The availability of breakfast varies according to the seasons. Check availability at the hotel reception. Spa Hotel Runni is a wellness hotel, wide scale of wellness services can be booked at the hotel reception or on the website. Electric car charging for an additional fee. The same charging station is also used by hotel guests. Check availability at the hotel reception. The yard area is spacious, and the sun shines into the area all day long. There is a public swimming place maintained by local municipality, distance about 100 meters. River Kiurujoki has strong current, therefore adults must take care of children while they are swimming.

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Wood-built manor, built in 1904. There are two apartments on the upper floor: 16217 Pekka and 16218 Heikki. Both have own small kitchen and WC with shower. The apartments are part of Spa Hotel Runni and locate in the Mano hotel building. Guests staying in the apartments can use Spa Hotel Runni's spa facilities and separate smoke sauna located by the river Kiurujoki (during general shifts) for the same price. The smoke sauna has space for 35 people. Glazed terrace has two hydro-massage baths and sitting area. The schedule of public shifts varies, check the schedules at the Spa hotel reception. 23 km from Iisalmi, river Kiurujoki 100 m, no private beach. Wood-cladded manor hotel, built in 1904. Apartment PEKKA: bedroom with high-quality 140x200 cm bed and TV, living room with sofa bed (140x200 cm bed for two), dining group, TV, separate kitchenette (microwave oven, two hotplates, refrigerator), shower cubicle in the WC. There are two fishing piers on the shore of river Kiurujoki. Fish species in the river: usual lake fish and pikeperch. There are 3 public barbecue sites in the area, tennis court, indoor sports hall / gym and the hotel's own 2.5 km long ski trail. The hotel offers canoes and rowing boats for rent, as well as buffet breakfast. The availability of breakfast varies according to the seasons. Check availability at the hotel reception. Spa Hotel Runni is wellness hotel, wide scale of wellness services can be booked at the hotel reception or on the website. Electric car charging for an additional fee. The same charging station is also used by hotel guests. Check availability at the hotel reception. The yard area is spacious, and the sun shines into the area all day long. There is a public swimming place maintained by local municipality, distance about 100 meters. River Kiurujoki has strong current, therefore adults must take care of children while they are swimming.

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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.

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15 km to the northeast from Iisalmi, lake Iso-Lappi 21 m (length 2.5 km, width 350 m), shallow sand beach, pier, rowing boat. Planed log cabin (1998) living room/kitchen, bedroom with double bed, loft with four mattresses, living room, washroom, sauna and WC. Pet fee /pet/stay. 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 in a peaceful, wide and grassy plot. There is also an outbuilding, summerhouse and barrel sauna with wood burning sauna stove in the yard. Air source heat pump in the cabin. The owner has four cabins in the area: 14152, 14153, 14154, 14155. The cottages have solar electricity. Possibility to play disc golf in the yard area of Luonto-Savo tourist company if there are no other events in the area. There is also a small tradition museum on the yard. To get access to the museum, please ask it from the owner. Nature trail of Soidinvuori, dist. 1.7 km. The starting point of the route is on the road Palosenlammintie. The hiking trail is about 7 km long and the terrain varies. Views are beautiful. There are several campfire sites and resting places along the route. About within 500 meters, there is an 8 hectares wide built wetland. There is a bird observation tower, platform and photoshooting and viewing place built in the barn on the wetland. Distance to the wetland is about 500 m from Oriaho and Riihipirtti. There are seen over 100 bird species on 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 smoke sauna for an extra agreement and extra price. Runni spa 32 km Iisalmi 15 km Helsinki 486 km.

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22 km to the northeast from Iisalmi, river Matkusjoki 40 m, shallow, rocky grassy beach, no pier. Public sandy beach nearby with good possibility to swim. Log panel faced cabin 2012, living room/kitchen, a living room with heat reserving fireplace, bedroom 1 double bed, bedroom 2 two beds, WC with shower. Sauna, washroom and a separate dressing room with own entrance. On the large terrace, there is a wood heated hot tub included in the price in case when customer carries out heating by itself (heating of hot tub takes three hours). Heating of hot tub and sauna can be ordered from the owner for extra fee / pre-order before arrival in the cabin. Payment of heating should be paid in cash straight to the owner. The cabin is located on Matkusjoki shore near bridge of Aittokoski. The cabin is located near camping and training center Hombu. The plot is a gently sloping and the yard is gravel-coated, from the terrace there is grassy slope to the shore. Campfire next to the cabin. Interior decor of cabin is modern. There is a video projector in the cabin. The spacious sauna has been built with the idea of traditional sauna. Access to the sauna from terrace. There is no own pier in cabin. Public, municipality owned beach next to the plot. On the public beach, there are good swimming beach and pier. There are three canoes available. Different sizes of life jackets available. There are good kayaking routes and fishing opportunities with a state fishing license on the area. Distances: Iisalmi 25 km, Kajaani 75 km, Kuopio 105 km, Tahko 71 km. Places to visit: Ironworks of Jyrkkä 32 km Hiking trail, Volokinpolku

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25 km north of Iisalmi. Lake Pyöree-järvi 25 m (length 2 km, breadth 1 km), shallow water, firm sanded rock bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1997, living room/kitchen with convertibe sofa, bedroom with 1 bed and a bunk bed, bedroom with double bed, washroom, dressing room, sauna, 2 x open verandas. Air source heat pump ( heating and cooling). Meals delivered by order. Possibility for guided rabbit shooting. The railway runs 200 m behind the cottage.

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60 km north of Kuopio, L. Onkivesi 15 m (length 35 km, width ab. 5 km), shallow, hard sand bottom, boat. Log cottage 1998, renovated 2010, living room/kitchen with convertible sofa/double bed (as alternative beds), bedroom with 2 beds, low loft (15 m²) with 1 bed and 3 mattresses (on top of stairs hatch), toilet, entry. Washroom with shower cabinet, sauna and roofed terrace. Access to sauna and washroom through porch. Cottage on gently sloping grassy plot. Steep decline down into yard. Lake view faces south-west, summer kitchen and a long pier on shore. Woodshed and outdoor privy in yard. Yard and shore ideal for families with children. Strawberries and vegetables can be bought from owner, as well as outboard motor. Worth visit stop Matti and Liisa 9 km, view point Väisälänmäki 23 km and summer café 21 km, Art Museum Halonen 10 km, Savon Golf (9 holes) 35 km, spa Runni 54 km in Kiuruvesi. Iisalmi 35 km, Siilinjärvi 35 km, airport Kuopio 54 km. Pets allowed at additional cost. Midsummer for families.

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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.