Island vacation rentals in Finland

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit auf Katjas Insel, katja hat uns ein tolles Buster-boot zur Verfügung gestellt, als dieses kaputt ging hat sie uns sofort unterstützt den transport und die Reperatur organisiert. Katjas Insel ist wirklich sehr schön und bietet alles was man braucht die sauna ist super und heizt sehr schnell, auf der Insel kann man viele Tiere beobachten (Vögel, Otter, Mink) Wir hatten auch viele Bücher, Spiele, SUP, Ruderboot und ein kleines Segelboot zur Verfügung. Katja war für uns immer erreichbar und hat uns immer unterstützt die war stets freundlich und zuvorkommend. Etwas mühsam war, das der Abfluss in der Küche nicht funktionierte und es kaum Platz gab (Schränke) um die eigenen Kleider einzuräumen. Sonst waren wir aber sehr zufrieden und wir kommen gerne wieder. Danke Katja für diese tolle Zeit.

This cabin was luxurious with a lot of attention to details, a gorgeous sauna, and a beautiful clear lake. It is so amazingly quite. Sari and his husband were extremely friendly and the chats and delicious cake made us feel at home.

We hebben enorm genoten van het prachtige huisje van Sari en haar man. Ze zijn allebei enorm gastvrij en behulpzaam. De locatie, direct aan het meer, is prachtig en in de omgeving valt veel te ontdekken. Ook super dat we, zonder extra kosten, gebruik konden maken van kano’s en SUP board. De, houtgestookte, sauna was ook geweldig. Een onvergetelijke ervaring!

A truly magical place, your own little universe. A quiet and peaceful place like this is not easy to come by these days, especially not with all the modern amenities that Pirjo's place offers. Private sauna, comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen, fast WiFi, near-total isolation with a town still in reach... I could go on. A true gem in the middle of the beautiful Finnish nature and without a doubt the best Airbnb I ever stayed at. Pirjo herself is an amazing host. Not only did she always reply quickly and very helpfully – she went out of her way multiple times to accommodate and go the extra mile for me, organizing helpful things for me that I didn't even ask her to. I am so grateful to Pirjo, whose hospitality has been the cherry on top of this amazing vacation-cake. Also the island's caretaker, Heikki, was super nice and helpful and I'm happy to have met him. Sadly I didn't meet Pirjo to thank her in person but I hope we will once I inevitably come back for another stay.

We had a fantastic and wonderfully relaxing time on this beautiful little private island. The island and the surrounding area are marvellous, beautifully quiet and the opportunity to explore the area by motorboat was a special experience for us. The hosts were also very friendly and very accommodating. Many thanks again and we would love to come back!

We spent a wonderful weekend in this house in nature, and it was a true getaway for the soul! The house is located in a picturesque spot right by the lake, making it perfect for those who love fishing and peaceful walks in the fresh air. In the morning, stepping out onto the terrace, we were greeted by a stunning view of the water and forest — a true feast for the eyes! The house is cozy, clean, and fully equipped with everything we needed. The kitchen was convenient, and we were able to cook the fresh fish we caught ourselves. And we caught quite a lot — the lake had excellent fishing! In the evening, we had a picnic outdoors, surrounded by silence, with only the sounds of nature. The barbecue and firewood were all prepared in advance by the hosts. We especially loved the fireplace inside, which made the evenings warm and cozy. This is the perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city

Tanja ha sido muy maja y atenta. La casita es muy acogedora, apartada, tranquila… está en un lugar idílico y tiene todo lo necesario y más. Si volviera, repetiría. Al principio pueden asustar las carreteras nevadas y la hora y media a Rovaniemi, pero merece la pena. Hay una tranquilidad increíble. No hay un ruido. La casita está a muy buena temperatura. De nuevo, agradezco mucho a Tanja todos los detalles y su atención.

Ha sido una experiencia maravillosa, totalmente recomendable, para repetir y quedarnos más días. Vesa es un anfitrión estupendo, nos estaba esperando aunque se nos hizo tarde, el acceso a la cabaña de película, muy bonito, con el camino iluminado con "velas" naturales, en moto de nieve. La caballa estaba muy caliente, tiene de todo, es auténtica, acogedora, la sauna es genial. Me ha encantado todo, muchas, muchas gracias!!

This place was the absolute highlight of our trip to Finland! It's the most beautiful little island and everything was very clean and tidy. We really enjoyed it and would love to return one day.

We had a great stay for 3-4 days. The island is exactly as described. Timo was helpful and very responsive when we needed him. Transfer from and to the small Vaasa airport was smooth (20mn by car and 10mn by boat, despite strong winds and a few waves on the return). A great place if you are prepared to disconnect and slow down. Our main activities were paddling, swimming (with neoprene swimsuit), going around the island with the boat, fishing (perches), playing board games, and enjoying the sauna. We were lucky not to have too many mosquitoes (only in the evening) and in any case, the house is well protected.

We have stayed in this cottage on the island twice now. We love it! So unique, nicely decorated and so peaceful. I hope I could spend a weekend in this place once a month! Like a retreat for the soul. Please know that you should be familiar with rowing and warming up a Finnish sauna. There are not many directions on how to use everything and the rowing is definitely longer than 5min. It would be lovely if the cottage was checked between guests (this time there was a bag of the dirty linens in the cottage when we arrived) but we understand since the host is renting multiple places and this cottage is on an island. If you want to experience peace in beautiful Finnish archipelago away from all of the noise and business then this place is for you. Just remember to switch off your cellphone!

If you are looking for Paradise, stop looking, this is it! One of our Best Airbnb experience . But if you want fancy restaurants, shops, crowded places or a toilet with a flush, this is not for you. This place is for people with a bit of Robinson Crusoe in them. There is a great sauna, you can swim, read or do some bird-watching... We are already thinking about coming back. Mikaela and her husband Thomas were perfect hosts.

Il cottage è in una posizione splendida, su un’isola circondata da acque cristalline. Ovviamente bisogna tenere presente che non ci sono tutte le comodità, ma il luogo è unico per chi ama stare immerso nella natura e lontano dalla confusione.

Wir waren 5 Tage zu zweit auf der Insel. Definitiv für Paare als Erholung zu empfehlen. Die Umgebung ist Wunderschön und man kann die Abende zu zweit im Sonnenuntergang verbringen. Definitiv wieder!