Cozy Arctic Lakeside Cottage with private sauna

Entire cabin in Pello, Finland

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1.5 baths
Hosted by Joakim
  1. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

On the lake

This home is right on Miekojärvi.

Self check-in

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Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.
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Welcome to our cozy lakeside cottage with private sauna on the Arctic Circle, a warm retreat where Nordic simplicity meets soulful comfort. Set on 2.7 ha of private land with direct access to Lake Miekojärvi, it’s the perfect place to slow down, reconnect, and feel again.

We are Joakim from Sweden and Jenny from Germany. We fell in love with the stillness and beauty of Arctic Finland, and we’re excited to share our cottage, and a little piece of that magic, with guests from around the world.

The space
Our 80 m² cottage includes two bedrooms (160cm and 140cm), an open loft sleeping space upstairs (2 beds each 120cm) a cozy reading corner, one bathroom, and a separate shower room with an electric sauna, from which you can step directly out onto our spacious terrace. It can accommodate up to six adults. Open living areas with a fully equipped kitchen invite you to cook, relax, and take in the lake views, while the private sauna and terrace offer the perfect place to unwind after a day outdoors.

Guests can enjoy fire pits on the property, take our 6 sleighs for a ride in the snow, swim under the midnight sun, or watch the Northern Lights dance above the lake in winter, all far from city lights. The large wooden terrace and private jetty are perfect for yoga, morning coffee, or a refreshing dip after sauna. For those who enjoy a hands-on workout, wood chopping is always an option. :-)

Practical amenities include a car heating station for winter and plenty of space to roam in peace. The closest village shop is just 10 minutes away in Lankojärvi, while more services such as gas stations, ATMs, and supermarkets can be found in Pello, 25 minutes away. Rovaniemi Airport and Santa Claus Village are 1 hour away, Ylläs Ski Resort (with more than 60 slopes) is 1 hour 40 minutes away, and the Snow Hotel is within 40 minutes. Dog sledding is 25 minutes away and reindeer farm experiences 10 minutes from your door.

Whether it’s starry winter nights or endless summer days, this cottage offers an authentic Lapland experience, combining comfort, nature, and stillness in one unforgettable stay. Come north. Stay still.


Getting Here & Practicalities

Please note: a car is required to reach the property, as there is no public transportation in the area. During winter, all rental cars come with winter tires, and the road to the cottage is plowed regularly for safe access. Parking is available directly on the property, along with a car heating station.

Optional Experiences (available for an additional fee)
To make your stay even more memorable, we’re happy to help arrange:

- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Food catering options
- Private handicraft leather workshop with English-speaking local
- Pony/Horse riding tours/stable visit
- Small group Aurora hunting tours with local guides
- Private ice-fishing activity

Guest access
Guests have exclusive access to the entire cottage and surrounding property. No spaces are shared. This includes the lakeside sauna, private jetty, and direct access to Lake Miekojärvi. Please note that our yellow skoolie, Kendall, the Arctic Lake Bus (future Airbnb listing), is a separate accommodation and not included in this booking. When the cottage is reserved, Kendall will remain unoccupied.

Other things to note
We do not provide a TV or Netflix. Instead, the cottage has WiFi and a projector (incl. HDMI cable) that connects to your own laptop, so you can stream movies onto a canvas screen, the perfect setup for a cozy movie night.

Some of our amenities include: Coffee, variety of tea, hot chocolate, sugar, salt & pepper, laundry detergent and laundry softener.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises

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Where you’ll be

Pello, Lappi, Finland

The area offers wonderful hiking opportunities, such as the striking Triangle Beach (Orhinselänniemi), a sandy stretch that extends from the forest out into Lake Miekojärvi. For panoramic views over the lake and surrounding wilderness, you can hike up to Pieskänjupukka. Another highlight is Eero's Trail in Pallistajavaara , the former training ground of the village’s own Olympic gold medalist in ski cross, Eero Mäntyranta. This trails lead you across a scenic boulder ridge with sweeping views, and even a traditional tipi along the way, perfect for a barbecue break.

Meet your host

Host
49 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Visby, Sweden
Jenny and Joakim - a Swedish-German couple with maritime roots and a shared love for the North. Both mariners by trade, with Jenny's heart rooted in hospitality, we've built a life between sea and stillness, guided by deep connection to Lapland's landscapes. This is an invitation to pause, breathe and rediscover what matters, in a place where quiet and wonder live side by side. Come north, stay still, your stillcation awaits.

Co-hosts

  • Jennifer

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm