Lakefront log house retreat for peaceful family holidays

Päätalo offers country romance, space and atmosphere near Lake Päijänne. The beautifully decorated, well-maintained Päätalo is not only a great destination for celebrations but also for families or groups of friends thanks to its spaciousness and comfortable common living areas. By booking additional accommodation in the main house annex, you can sleep a total of 16 people, and in the summer up to 18 people when you also book a double bridal suite. 135 km north of Helsinki, about 1 km from the shore of Lake Päijänne (quiet beach for shared use). The cozy municipal center of Vääksy with its services is only 7 km away - Old Vääksy, Alko, grocery stores, restaurants and cafes within walking distance. You can reach Lahti by car in less than half an hour (30 km). This 1930s log house, completely renovated in 2011, charms by combining the atmosphere of the old times with modern comforts. The main house has accommodation for 10-12 people: 4 bedrooms upstairs; two bedrooms have 2 beds each, and two bedrooms have three beds per bedroom. In addition, 2 good-quality mobile extra beds. Upstairs there is also a living room (47 "TV + Internet 8MB), 2 toilets, one of which has a shower. Downstairs there is a functional, well-equipped kitchen (including induction cooker, several refrigerators, comprehensive tableware), serving room, living room (wood burning oven is not available), banquet hall, sauna (wood and electric stove), washroom (2 showers), dressing room and 2 toilets. Additional accommodation for 1–4 people is also available for rent in the courtyard annex all year round. The price is 120 e/1 day or 190 e/weekend, reservations and payment directly to the owner. The annex has 2 rooms, each with two 90 cm wide single beds, access to the second room is via the first room, which also has an outside door and a toilet shared with the rooms (there is no shower in the annex). Additional accommodation in the annex is only rented in connection with a reservation for the Main House. During the summer season (May-September) a romantic 2-person bridal suite is also available for rent at the end of the barn building. The price for two is 60 €/day, 90 €/weekend (payment directly to the owner). The barn is only rented as additional accommodation in connection with the Main House. The barn has heating, no other amenities. If you would like to rent additional accommodation in the annex building and/or the bridal suite, please mention this in your booking in the Additional information section, payment directly to the owner. The main building has two air-source heat pumps, one in the living room upstairs and one in the ballroom downstairs. You can organize parties for up to 60 people in the main house. However, the additional fee for parties and accommodation for more than 12 people must always be agreed separately in advance with the owner (additional fee starting from 100 €). Note! The property is only rented to families, couples and other formal groups. The property is not rented to groups under 25 years of age. Hydro massage bath oudoors is available for rent (200 €/1 day, 270 €/2 days, please order at least 24 hours before arrival). Pets are not allowed in the main house and the bridal suite, but one pet is generally allowed in the annex. Please inform us of your pet when booking.