Villa Haaveranta - Private Villa by the lake

Kind and informative hosts, beautiful property, spotless cabin, serene location, exceptionally thoughtful amenities. The host and another property are nearby, but it still feels very private. The ice cream man even stopped nearby!

Just wish we’d had more time

EVERYTHING❤️❤️❤️ Let’s start with the hosts: they are the most warmhearted, welcoming, friendly and helpful people one could wish for! The villa is amazing, spotless, spacious, perfectly equipped, super comfortable; the amount and variety of groceries provided by our hosts for free is unbelievable. The location can’t be better: at the beautiful lakeside, 20 min from Rovaniemi. Outer and inner sauna, a groomed huge lawn, a large terase with grill, two super-cute dogs (if you don’t want to meet them, you don’t have to), this all for a perfectly affordable price… We can’t be thankful enough.

NOTHING!

Tosi upea paikka ja erittäin ystävällisiä paikanpäällä. Ja kaiki mitä tarvii paikanpäällä on jo siellä.

Simply the best accommodation we’ve ever had! Petri and Kati are amazing, the house is incredible and everything was perfect. We had sauna, a chimney, they waited for us to arrive and everything was ready for us.

Oh mein Gott! Die Bilder in der Anzeige haben ja schon viel versprochen, aber die Realität hat alles übertroffen! Das Haus war einfach großartig. Nicht nur die Lage ist spektakulär am See gelegen, auch die Ausstattung lässt nicht zu wünschen übrig. Wir haben selten eine so vollständig und geschmackvoll ausgestattete Küche in einem Ferienhaus erlebt. Wir hatten ZWEI Saunen zur freien Verfügung. Eine im Haus, und eine mit Holzofen direkt am See. Kati und Petri haben unseren Zug getrackt und hätten uns wohl auch in Rovaniemi vom Bahnhof abgeholt, wenn wird durch die sehr verspätete Ankunft unseres Zuges nicht mehr unseren Mietwagen hätten übernehmen können und haben uns sogar Angeboten für unseren ersten Tag einzukaufen, damit wir nicht ohne Frühstück sind am ersten Tag. Beides war aber nicht nötig. Kati stand uns immer bei Fragen zur Verfügung und hat uns mit sehr guten Tips für Unternehmungen versorgt. Die Kommunikation war extrem nett und unkompliziert. Für uns war das Liebe auf den ersten Blick, wir wollen auf alle Fälle wiederkommen. Wenn man Mittsommer noch nicht erlebt hat, ist Juni/Juli dort die perfekte Zeit. 24 Stunden Tageslicht muss man wirklich erlebt haben. Schlafen kann man trotzdem, denn die Verdunklung im Haus ist super, man wird nur nicht müde. Wir werden versuchen das nächste Mal im Herbst zu kommen, wenn die Wälder voll mit Beeren ist und am Himmel die ersten Nordlichter zu sehen sind

Nichts, aber wirklich gar nichts ist hier zu verbessern.

L'accueil, le cadre, le calme, le confort, tout était parfait !!!

Don’t even hesitate to choose this stay. You will not regret. Amazing stay. Petri and Kati made our stay and vacation soo joyful. We were welcomed with loads of fruits, chocolates and much more eateries. They even baked a cake for us. The place was soo cozy. The only regret for us was not able to stay there longer. We believe one day we will come back again and enjoy the pace even more

Das Haus liegt mitten in der Natur mit einem bezaubernden Blick auf den See und ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Wir wurden sehr herzlich mit Kaminfeuer im Wohnzimmer empfangen. Im Haus gibt es alles, was man benötigt. Sogar Lebensmittel und Toilettenartikel standen bereits für uns bereit. Vom Haus aus kann man die Nordlichter optimal bewundern. Die Zeit war viel zu kurz.

This review section hardly allows enough words to capture how truly wonderful our stay was. From the very beginning, every contact with our super friendly hosts, Kati and Petri, was effortless and welcoming. They are incredibly kind and caring, always ready to help with anything we needed. They even invited us to join them for fishing and to watch the lunar eclipse together, they really gave this place such a memorable and personal touch. The hosts have two super cute dogs, Nuuka and Násti and some chicken that we were allowed to feed and pet. The house itself exceeded all our expectations. It is far more spacious than we imagined and equipped with absolutely everything you might need, from women’s hygiene products, shampoo, and detergent to local snacks and fresh fruit. Everything was spotlessly clean, thoughtfully prepared, and made us feel at home immediately. The location is simply perfect: surrounded by nature, with reindeer visiting the garden almost daily, yet still close to Rovaniemi and centrally placed for exploring the area. The peaceful setting provided us with a tremendous amount of positive energy, and the stunning sunsets made each evening unforgettable. We felt safe and comfortable at all times, truly able to relax and recharge. We would love to return as soon as possible and can only recommend this beautiful place to EVERYONE traveling to Rovaniemi. Thank you, Kati and Petri for this amazing - yet too short - stay!

Everything was perfect. There is really nothing to complain about.

La amabilidad, cercanía y preocupación porque estuviéramos cómodos y confortables. Nos ayudaron dándonos mucha información. También es de destacar de una forma especial la limpieza y orden de la casa, los presentes que nos dejaron y que todo estaba como nuevo. Nos sentimos como en casa. La amabilidad y la cercanía fueron especiales. Disfrutamos muchismo de la casa, que tiene unas instalaciones perfectas

Tykkäsimme niin paljon että tämä oli toinen kerta kun tulimme Villa haaverantaan yöksi♥️

Sehr gut eingerichtet. Tolle Lage direkt am See.

Siisti mökki, riittävästi tilaa isommallekin porukalle. Hyvin varusteltu keittiö, iso terassi, jossa ruokapöytä. Laadukkaat peitot ja tyynyt. Pihalla iso nurmialue, jossa mahtuu lapset leikkimään ja pelailemaan. Soutuvene ja sup lautoja vuokralaisten käytössä ja pelastusliivejä aikuisille ja lapsille. Rantasaunassa oli lempeät löytyt.

Vierailu jäi liian lyhyeksi aikatauluista johtuen.

This place feels like paradise! The lake is right in front of you and the owners have equipped the house with literally everything a traveller could ask for. We loved the boat and SUPs!

That we have to leave....

Wonderful location with a stunning view on the lake. Moreover the hosts, Petri and Kati, were very welcoming and kind. They even left us some finnish snacks! We definately reccomend this location if you want to have a great stay!

Amazing place, very clean, the hosts have thought of everything and are very welcoming. Beautiful views. Great for families. Lovely welcome gifts

It was perfect

The hosts welcomed us, showed and explained about the property. Very easy to contact them since they live nearby. The property and the surrounding area are beautiful. It's a bit far from downtown Rovaniemi (about 30 mins). Most tour will charge extra for pick up. No problem if you have rental car.

What a beautiful place to stay! Very warm and cosy, plus great facilities including a sauna.

Nothing at all

Big spacious house next to the lake and amazingly friendly hosts. We wanted a place that was outside of town to see the auroras, and this place was perfect for it.

Villa Haaveranta is the perfect balance if you’re wanting the peace of an idyllic rural Finnish landscape, but would like to be within 30 minutes of the centre of Rovaniemi. The location of the villa was absolutely breathtaking. Perched on the bank of Lehtojärvi, it was incredible waking up to the views across the frozen lake every morning. It was a much needed break from the chaos surrounding daily city living, and we have found the place that we will return to every year. The villa was equipped with all amenities, utensils and machines that you could need for your stay from a coffee machine, bottle opener and corkscrew (for the wine drinkers), to washing products in the bathroom. Everything was catered for by Kati and Petri. I must say, the thing that made this stay so special were the hosts themselves. Kati and Petri were the most accommodating and friendly hosts that I have ever met. They live near the villa and are always on hand to help or provide advice and assistance. Kati came to inform us at midnight that the Aurora was flaring up and took us out to see it in all its beauty and the night before we left she organised for us to see some huskies. Petri (after I accidentally pulled the door handle off the hire car) came to the rescue with his tools and helped me fix it! Their kindness and friendship throughout our stay towards us and more importantly our 8 year old son showed no limits. Their dogs Nasti, Nukka and little Nuoska are beautiful, and it was interesting to learn from Petri and Kati how Nasti and Nukka track Moose during autumn! We left feeling as though we made two great new friends. We will definitely be back for many years to come!

Villa Haaveranta was amazing, we loved everything about our stay. We arrived late at night but Petri and Kati were there waiting to greet us, with a roaring fire warming the house! The house was very comfortable and had absolutely everything we needed for our stay, even toys for our children and a few bits of food and milk to keep us going until we could get to a shop the next day. The location was incredible - it felt so safe and peaceful, and we felt very lucky to have amazing views of the Northern Lights over the lake (thank you so much to Kati for coming to let us know when they were visible!). We will be back to stay again!

No negatives, everything was perfect!

The host are very friendly, welcoming, helpful and easy to communicate. I will definately stay here again if have a chance. Highly recommended

This was the best stay in any property found on booking.com over the last few years. Hosts - super nice and welcoming. Facilities - spacious, comfortable, well equipped and extra clean Sauna Lake Bonus treats like strawberries, drinks and ice cream. The price is very friendly I highly recommend it if you are in the area.

I would stay in this place over and over again. I would come just here for a week of relaxation. Unfortunately, this is far far away.

The hosts are the nicest people ever. They were super forthcoming, sweet, helpful and made sure that absolutely everything is the best for us. The house is big, comfortable, very clean and has more things than you would ever expect from a rental, everything is available and made easy for guests to use. I highly recommend staying there, even just as a getaway, the area is close to city, yet feels very remote and the quiet is unlike anywhere else.

Absolutely stunning stay. Clean, quiet, charming, well equipped.

Good location, very helpful and nice hosts, the villa was furnished tastefully and very comfortably. beautiful view, very good value for money

Loved everything. Total paradise! We stayed in winter but this location be amazing all seasons. Views out of this world . Great location. Hosts amazing. Very warm in winter. Super comfy bed lots of nice welcome items. Can’t wait to return.

Such an amazing property. Exceeded my expectations. Beautiful location and hosts were so friendly. Villa was very clean and had everything we needed. You will need a car, but there is on-site parking and it is easy to find. Only 30 mins from centre of Rovaniemi. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back. The view of the northern lights over the lake was a definite highlight. Thank you Kati and Petri for allowing us to stay in such a lovely place.

Nothing. It was all perfect.

Can't describe in words how beautiful the location is and how wonderful Katy and Petri (the host) were. Amazing people that were there for us guiding us into having the best time in Lapland. Will definitely go back again before winter is over

Beautiful cabin in an extraordinary setting. Just made magical by the snow and the beautiful lighting

Nothing serious really, would have liked to be told how to segregate our rubbish

Stunning views over the lake, warm and cosy yet spacious inside, sauna inside to warm up and all facilities one may need. Close to all the nearby attractions yet far enough to feel remote and ne surrounded by peace and quiet!

It was perfect.

Location is at country side area near the lake, around 33-35mins drive from RVN airport, theres also a K- market nearby (around 5-10mims drive from the property) Perfect place to rest and getaway from some stress. Host was ultra helpful and sweet couple, everything was prepared nicely. They even include hair conditioner (where most place doesn’t) , theres a nice cozy sauna in-house too. Kitchen wise every necessity are all available, they even prepare instant noodles, spaghetti, tea, coffee etc.. all available. (Most property i go have 0 things prepared, theres only plates and the basics but no food) But for this property they go all out to serve you their best. Living room wise, they even prepare a huge JBL speaker (so u do not need to bring yours) UNO cards, poker cards and a beautiful fireplace (For-those that are afraid that country side will be cold, the fireplace will really help that out alot) Every single thing is all well prepared and the hosts (Petri and Katie) they are really very genuine, helpful and sweet. They also stay very nearby this property, so if theres any help needed, they are not far away. We got into some car accident and they came all the way to help and guide us (Which they can choose to not bother but they didn’t and yet help us a-lot) They are really helpful and sweet and they have 2 beautiful friendly furkids nearby. (No worries they are not noisy at all and they are cage up *for those that are afraid of dogs* ) Overall awesome experience Clean cozy cottage feel by the lake that really help me and my friends clear our mind and relax thru out. Perfect for recuperating. Well prepared facility and clean + cozy cottage. Awesome stay and we will definitely come back again!! Appreciate all the help, its the property and the sweet host that makes our stay perfect and enjoyable. No complaints at all, Kittos Pertri and katie.

0 complaints.

Beautiful location, cozy, warm, spacious, very clean and equipped.

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Everything was just wonderful! Great place (especially to see the northern lights)! Very beautiful, warm and comfortable house! Very friendly and hospitable hosts Petri and Kati! Thank you for our unforgetable vacation!

amazing hosts