Eteläranta

80 km south of Jyväskylä, L.Rautavesi 10 m (length 10 km, width 800 m), shallow and deep shore, deeper at end of jetty, hard clay bottom, own boat, canoe.

Log cottage 1993, living room/ kitchen, bedroom double bed, sleeping loft (10 m²) 2 beds, washroom, sauna, open porch and balcony. Access to sauna and shower through porch.

Movable hot tub for 6 persons for rent (brought to the cottage yard); rental for several cottages, so availability should be checked in advance.

Charging the electric car allowed at extra fee (not an official charging point).

Traditional cottage in a quiet hillside site. From the cottage to the beach a steep slope, steps on the way. The lake has clear water and diverse fish point of view. Tainio current 15 km (Finland's southern most salmon river).

The nearest boat landing place approx. 300 m away. The owner rents a 2.5 hp outboard motor, price (year 2024) 35 e/day.

The cottage tap water comes from the lake and is safe to drink. There is a water point 150 m where drinking water can also be picked up.

In winter cross-country skis (3 pairs), snowshoes (2 pairs), sledges and slides available in common storage. Christmas tree included in Christmas bookings. In summer, cottage rent includes Indian style canoe (including route map to camping place on Huhmarsaari island). If required, basic canoeing instruction can also be given at 5 €/person.

Owner has programme enterprise offering several different programme options, as well as equipment for hire, e.g. outboard motors and snowmobiles (there is also a snowmobile park for children in the area). Purnu skiing centre 28 km, Himos Ski Resort approx. one hour away by road.

Willa Taiga’s tepee, available all year round, is within walking distance (can also be accessed by road). Located at a panoramic viewpoint, the tepee also features fish baking equipment and a WC. Close to nature trail. Transportation for excursions to Willa Taiga is available by arrangement for a maximum of 16 persons per time. Close by there is...