Apartment Neitamo44

Das Engagement des Hosts, dass wir auch ja so viel wie möglich die Auroras sehen und sonst noch was das städtchen zu bieten hatte. Er war auf Nachfragen immer da und sehr hilfsbereit und angenehm. Sehe empfehlenswert.

L’allotjament és molt petit però perfectament equipat. Trobareu inclús un esmorzar per al primer dia. L’entorn està molt bé, de seguida trobes bosc per sortir a caminar i absoluta foscor. Volem destacar que en Petteri és un amfritrió extraordinari!!! Molt amable, sempre atent a qualsevol necessitat o problema que puguis tenir i sempre disposat a donar un cop de mà.

The best stay in all Lapland! The apartment is extremely well located, comfortable, and well appointed. Petteri the host is knowledgeable on the area, can be your tour guide for many activities, and is very helpful and proactive with helping find auroras!! This is a traditional Bed and Breakfast and in all the best ways. The listing pictures on booking.com dont do the property justice, what you get is better than the listing will suggest. We are a family of 4 with 2 kids under 7, and while it was cosy, the apartment was big enough to cater for our needs. Petteri gave us directions to (and also took me to) all the best aurora spots both near and far. We are extremely happy with our stay and highly recommend!!

Wir haben das Apartment unter anderem auch aufgrund der vielen guten Bewertungen gebucht und können wirklich alles Positive bestätigen! Die Unterkunft ist sehr sauber, gut ausgestattet und hatte für uns die perfekte Lage am Rand von Ivalo. Gleich hinter dem Apartment befindet sich ein großer Wald, wo man sehr gut spazieren und auch einen im Winter zugefrorenen See erreichen kann. Allgemein ein perfekter Ort, wenn man z.B. gerne in der Natur Ausschau nach den Polarlichtern halten will, aber auch noch das Zentrum von Ivalo zu Fuß in 30 Minuten erreichen kann. Hervorzuheben ist der nette Gastgeber Petteri, der unseren Urlaub unvergesslich gemacht hat. Bereits im Voraus haben wir über seine Webseite sämtliche Ausflüge gebucht (Huskytour, Schneemobiltour, Rentierfarm, Abendessen) die wirklich alle eine 10/10 waren - sehr zu empfehlen! Zudem hat er uns immer über die Polarlichter informiert, wodurch wir diese mehrmals sehen konnten, hat uns viel über die regionale Kultue erklärt und uns auch von der Sauna abgeholt, die wir woanders gebucht hatten. Durch Petteris aufmerksame Art war alles perfekt organisiert. Man hat in jeder Situation gespürt, dass Petteri seine Arbeit mit großer Freude und von ganzem Herzen macht. Für uns war der Urlaub in dieser Unterkunft ein einmaliges Erlebnis und ist nur zu empfehlen!

Wir hatten keine negativen Erfahrungen.

We stayed in Neitamo44 for prolonged weekend. The accommodation was super neat, clean and comfortable. It was well equipped with all the necessities, even with breakfast ingredients that included some  tasty savoury treats. Our host was nice and helpfull, truly a superhost. At winter times he can offer some great winter experiences which I hope we get to experience next time. Now we were too busy socialising with my family, after which we really enjoyed the peace, privacy and comfort of Neitamo44. Thank you Petteri!

Petteri (the host) is the kindest and the most gracious host we've ever had the pleasure to be hosted by. This goes beyond his professionalism, each day we stayed there Petteri made sure that we are getting the best experiences possible with his tips and recommendations, we asked about local Finnish cuisine (planning on getting it later in the city) and Petteri just knocked on our door and gave us some Karelian pies he got on the way home later that day. It's the little stuff he did that proved to me that we are more than just business customers to him, but genuine guests and friends. We've never hesitated to ask any questions and we always received an honest and whole-hearted answer. The apartment itself contains everything you'll need for a stay in Ivalo, there is a 30 minute walk to the center of Ivalo, and a 1 minute walk to a nearby dreamy forest and lake behind the apartment. We spent whole evenings just walking around and exploring the nearby wilderness. If the sky is clear, and there is Aurora activity in the region, it is visible from the backyard! There is no light pollution, we just stepped outside and enjoyed the lightshow! The other experiences Petteri offered to us during the stay were perfect 10/10 too! We hoped for a perfect trip and in the end got even more than that. Can't wait to visit again <3

We had a wonderful stay in Ivalo. The accommodation was very tidy and most importantly cozy. But we particularly liked the beautiful view of the stars and the aurora borealis, which we were able to admire directly from the accommodation. The owner of the accommodation gave us a wonderful insight into the surroundings and culture of Finland. We also had very interesting and nice conversations with Petteri every day, which made our stay even more enjoyable. One of our highlights was definitely that Petteri and his dog went with us on aurora hunting to the nearby lake. The activities were fantastic too, as he organised everything from the husky tour to snowmobiling. So we enjoyed every second there and can only recommend the accommodation! In summary, Petteri is the perfect host, he takes care of all your well-being and makes your holiday the best! Thanks for everything!!!

Excellent pretty and quiet location at the beginning of the forest. Well equipped apartment with a comfortable bed. Easy to walk into town for restaurants or supermarket. Easy to go for a walk into nature. Ideal location for aurora hunting. The Northern lights can be seen from the garden or from two locations at walking distance, one of them a large frozen lake. The owner monitors aurora activity and thanks to him we saw the strongest one (see pictures). If the local weather conditions are not good the owner can drive you to known more clear areas. The owner picks you up from the airport. He can organize all kind of activities. Things like a snowmobile ride with a sleigh, husky sleigh riding, visit a reindeer farm or the Sami museum in Inari. He also has a small traditional cabin where he organizes a dinner with local dishes.Nearby are also (bookable) private saunas. Hence, the owner adds a huge value to your stay. !

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Petteris Apartment is really nice and cosy in a very nice place for someone who loves nature and especially snow and the winter time. We would recommend to rent a car if you are staying more than 3-4 days. Petteri is a great and very kind host who gives his best to fulfill the guests wishes. We would recommend everyone to stay at Neitamo44 and say thank you to Petteri for the nice stay and for helping us see aurora.

The apartment is very close to nature, just a five minutes walk and you're away from light pollution and can see the stars, look for auroras...it was the first time we could walk on a frozen lake (very close to the apartment)! It is cosy, clean, well-equipped and warm. Petteri is a very kind host, very responsive and extremely helpful. We also enjoyed some of the activities he offers such as lappish dinner (he was so kind to adapt it to our specific diets) and he booked us a tour with dogs. There is also a swimming pool with sauna about 5 minutes walk away and it only costs 3€ (check website for opening hours).

That we missed the first snow and could not stay any longer!

My girlfriend and I had an unforgettable stay here. Our host, Mr. Petteri, was exceptional and went above and beyond to make our experience truly special. He took care of all the little details, which brought our stay to life. He even helped us chase the northern lights and captured an incredible photo that we’ll cherish forever. We saw aurora on all the nights of our stay, lucky for us that the sky were clear. Petteri arranged amazing experiences for us, from a husky ride to a farm visit, and provided great recommendations that helped us make the most of our time. There’s a small lake just 100 meters from the apartment, and he even checked the ice conditions so we could safely walk on it. Petteri also offers various activities, including snowmobiling, but there wasn't enough snow during our stay. We also got to enjoy a traditional Finnish dinner with a delicious three-course meal for price, inside a cabin/fire place just outside of the apartment. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend – this is a stay you’ll remember!

The host, Petteri, is the most thoughtful host I've met so far. We requested a pick up from him and he was mindful enough to check the timings and arrive earlier as we landed earlier. He gave us a short trip around Ivalo giving us important information such as supermarkets etc. The apartment has almost everything one might need for a comfortable stay. He provided us some breakfast items to start our next day, which was very kind of him. The apartment is located a little outside Ivalo and very close to wilderness so better rent a car. We could see the Aurora right from the backyard and a 10 minutes of walk takes you to a small lake where it's much more open sky to see the Aurora. Petteri was in constant contact with us and gave us very helpful tips and predictions about the Aurora. He is an expert. He made sure that our stay was comfortable and was available whenever we needed any help. He also offers other activities. He booked us a snowmobile safari and it was great in a smaller group. We are thankful to him for such a wonderful time.

Petteri as the host is wonderful and welcoming! He attends to every need of his guests. From overall information about the area, to helping with organising activities and tracking auroras. Petteri even provides first breakfast and some food (coffee, tea, cookies, candies). The apartment itself is clean, comfortable, warm, and has all supplies and items one needs for a stay. All facilities worked perfectly; especially warm floor is cool! Last but not least, the location is at the edge of wilderness that greatly helps with hunting auroras almost at your doorstep.

Everyting exceeded our expectations. Petteri is very nice and handsome and he has answered kindly everything we have asked. Thank you Petteri for your excellent service.

There is nothing at all we would complain about

Petteri was an amazing host and ensured that we had everything we needed. He was sure to update us all the time about the auroras and where would be best to see them (as we had hired a car). Petteri helped booked our excursions and was an amazing host. The location is perfect and driving was perfectly fine (mid Jan). The apartment had everything and was nice and warm.

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Petteri (owner) is such a lovely person, beside the appartment he is really the cherry on top. He provides local knowledge and always has an answer to every question. On the other side, he gives time for yourself and is very calm and gentle. We recommend to book your activities via Petteri, because we had a nearly private snowmobile tour instead of having a tour with up to 20 snowmobiles… The appartment is smaller than others, however it provides anything you need and has a little romantic flair which is the right mindset for holidays in Lappland. We also enjoyed the local dinner with Petteri very much. So everything was perfect and great and we love to come back as soon as possible again. Thank you for making our stay something magical! 🥰

More than 5 Stars! Petteri is definitely the best Host that we ever had! Great Apartment with amazing Location directly to the Forest! Very, very, very friendly and helpful Host. We made an Snowmobile- and Aurora-Tour with Petteri which was both fantastic as well! Also the Transfer from Airport to Appartment and back was really good. Even a few days before we arrived Petteri contacted us regarding the Aurora Forecast. That shows that Petteri tryes everything to make his Guests happy. We will come back as soon as possible!

Honestly the best stay and experience we have ever had. Petteri was kind, passionate, knowledgeable and professional. He went well above any expectation on providing a great accommodation and excellent experiences. He made sure we had a fantastic view and experience of the northern lights which you can get a great view from backyard at the apartment. He also drove us down to the nearby lake late at night for no extra cost which has a fantastic view for the lights. The Lappish dinner he cooked for us was a fantastic experience and was delicious, was well worth the cost. He even made adjustments to make it vegan. His communication was excellent and provided frequent updates on when and where to see the northern lights. He helped us book other activities and provided an affordable tour and airport shuttle.

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We had a very good time here, the house is really nice, well-equipped. Petteri is a superhost:)) highly recommended.

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Houselord is super kind man, Please is amazing, winter in Finland is magical (even than I was there for business trip).

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Petteri welcomed us very well in Ivalo. The apartment is very clean, modern and functional (all we need is there). We were able to have several experiences thanks to Petteri: snowmobile, reindeer farm, traditional meals and see the northern lights! We are very happy with our trip to Ivalo, Petteri is a caring and warm person.

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Petteri is a perfect host! He gave me all the information I needed to have the best stay at his apartment. We went 2 times for hunting Auroras and it was very successful due to his expertise. He does everything for people to be able to see Auroras. He is polite and friendly, shared with me many stories and arranged many activities for me during my stay. Always very welcoming. The apartment is impeccable, beautiful, clean, new and has everything you need for a perfect and comfortable stay. He is engaged to make everything perfect. I super recommend the apartment and Petteri as a host and as a perfect guide for Auroras as well. Thank you so much Petteri!

Absolutely perfect place to stay! My husband and I had the best time at Neitamo 44 and are so glad we chose to stay here! To start of- Petteri is the best host! We came as guests but left as friends - he really enjoys meeting new people and hosts everyone with all his heart. He helped me arrange a surprise birthday dinner for my husband where he cooked us a delicious traditional meal - for vegetarians (which is hard to find in all of Finland) in his lovely little hut with a fireplace and Sami music! I still the miss the taste of the food and hope to have it again! He shared so many stories about his life and it’s truly inspirational what he’s achieved! Next up is his dedication to make our experience the best! He is so good at tracking the auroras and was sure to keep me posted if there was any activity! We will always remember the first time we saw the full Aurora borealis right outside apartment Neitamo 44. He also took us to his favourite spot and stayed out in the cold with us for an hour! The place itself is very cute and comfortable, thoughtfully decorated with an excellent bed! We were able to drive around Ivalo and to the outskirts easily! The views are pretty and we will always remember this holiday! Cannot wait to visit again! Petteri also helped us with recommendations for other parts of Finland to explore and we followed his suggestions blindly which turned out to be incredible too! I recommend Neitamo 44 100/100 so do yourself a favour and book it if you’re lucky enough to have it available!

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very nice and cosy, nice backyard, very pretty location