Finland is home to half a million holiday cottages, or "mökki" as they're called in Finnish. Now, a selection of holiday cottages is being made available for rent to foreign visitors. The cottages are located on lakes and by the sea. Some cabins are basic, while others have all the modern amenities of a luxury villa. Country Holidays represents more than 4,000 inspected and classified holiday cottages all over Finland. Most of the locations are situated right on the lakeshore and all have a private sauna. The weekly rates range from 500 euros ($665) to 2,000 euros ($2,660), depending on the season as well as on the size, location and standard of the cottage. The smallest cottages offer room for two people, while the largest villas can accommodate up to 20 people. For more information, visit www.lomarengas.fi.
Three distinct examples of Finnish holiday cottages include a private island, a wilderness dugout and an old fire station. The Villa Fregatti sits on a private island located in Lake Nauasjärvi with views of Vuokatti, an outdoor sports resort 350 miles north east of Helsinki. The villa is equipped with three bedrooms, a fireplace, sauna, whirlpool, home entertainment centre and heated, glazed-in terrace. The ships Princess Vilma and General Jermu take guests to the island. General Jermu is also available for rent and can serve as extra accommodation, or it can be used for fishing, surfing and other water activities. A heliport on the island makes it possible to arrive by aircraft or helicopter. The price for a weekend at the villa varies between 1,295 euros ($1,722) and 1,475 euros ($1,961), while the rent for the entire week is 8,950 euros ($11,903). Catering and cleaning services are tailored to suit individual needs. For more information, visit www.vuokatinaateli.fi.
The Koron Korsu sits in the middle of Lapland's wilderness. Located in Posio, 80 miles southeast of Rovaniemi, Koron Korsu is a cabin hidden inside a sandy ridge on the shore of the clear-watered Korsulampi pond. It contains one room, three bunk beds and a sauna. The cabin is lit by candle light and equipped with only an outdoor toilet, making for a total nature adventure. Drinking water comes straight from the pond, or from the spring next to the cabin. The nearby Korouoma Canyon offers hiking and fishing. The rent for Koron Korsu is 70 euros ($93) per night. For more information, visit www.villipohjola.fi/item.asp?Section=987&Item=1044 .
The Wanha Paloasema is an old district fire station converted into a villa. "Wanha Paloasema," Finnish for Old Fire Station, is located on the grounds of Hotel Patruunantalo, 70 miles east of Helsinki in the historic ironworks area. From the outside, Wanha Paloasema still resembles a fire station, but the interiors have been completely refurbished and only old photos remind residents of the cabin's days as a fire station. The cottage sleeps 10 people, and has a living room, kitchen, and bathrooms. A lakeshore sauna and large bathtub are available for an extra charge. The villa stands 164 feet from Hotel Patruunantalo with a restaurant and wine cellar, and the nearest village with more shops is less than a mile away. The weekly rate for this fully equipped villa is 1,106 euros ($1,470), and the weekend rate is 422 euros ($560). For more information, visit www.lomarengas.fi/ServiceInfo.action?siteName=lomarengas&id=5608. For general destination information, visit www.visitfinland.com.
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