JokiLaakso ~ countryside house ~

JokiLaakso is a traditional old-fashioned grandma, a grandma's cottage, the first part of which was built in the 1920s. It is located in the tranquility of the countryside, under the aurora borealis and in the light of summer nights, but only 500m from the 4-way. It's also a great place for a milestone on the way north. Downstairs there is a bedroom, kitchen, laundry facilities, sauna, utility room and living room. Upstairs, sleeping spaces will be completed 1-2/26. Kitchen equipment serves a more demanding cook/baker. Modern heating. The space The yard of the JokiLaakso represents the traditional Finnish building tradition and culture. ( CORRECT english below ) Its sunny and sheltered yard borders a barn and field. Neighbors are just one farmhouse that serves as a summer cottage, and the JokiLaakso has its own riverfront. So it's perfect for those who want some privacy and quiet! You can easily row along the Olhavan River or paddle all the way to the High Sea. The river valley has its own boat in use in the summer, but no life jackets, which we recommend using. The house has an air source heat pump that cools in the summer and gives more heat in the winter. The sleeping chamber is a gem of a home with more than 100 years of age. In the renovation of '24, the insulation of the room was renewed and a good hair and makeup mirror were placed in the room. A high-quality bed comes with a double bed and provides a good night's sleep. As the sauna fresh under the blanket, you can imagine being in a safe and atmospheric chamber of Grandma. Bed linens can be found in a chamber bed drawer. The living room has been renovated and its insulation has been replaced from floor to ceiling in -24. At the same time, the old original -20's log wall was brought up. What kind of story those old walls would tell a hundred years ago... There's a TV hidden behind the doors of the Old Nivala cinema, and the story tells that these doors could even be walked to the gig by a Metallica band! A plush couch takes you into a gentle embrace and spreads out of the couch for a double bed that's great for sleeping. The coffee table is an old kapio chest, telling its own story. The dining area attached to the living room can accommodate up to 8 people, so there's room for a feast dinner. There are wine glasses, soup bowl, and tableware in the cabinet. More info below the pictures in the kitchen. In the river, there is also the possibility to have a small party of about 20 people, for which you need coffee cups with sets. There are plates for about 20 people. Pirtin, the kitchen side has been renovated a few years ago, and in its peaceful atmosphere, you can enjoy breakfast, look at the scenery behind the window, and meditate on what to do today. The kitchen is equipped for the needs of a more demanding cook and baker. More info under the photos in the kitchen. The upper floor is currently under renovation and the new premises will be completed in January-February 2026. After the renovation, JokiLaakso can accommodate 8-10 people. The staircase has been moved to a better and easier place and more beds can be added upstairs. We'll add photos when the renovation is complete. The sauna is wood-burning and renovated -24. The benches are completely new. This sauna heats up quickly and makes you calm and relax. The bathroom and toilet have been renovated -25. There is a utility room in the same space. At the same time, the porch/entrance was renovated. There is a wood-burning outdoor Kota grill outside to serve those who like to cook with an authentic fire. In the JokiLaaks, we strive for ecology, and so please note the trash breakdown. Glass, radiators, cardboard, paper, and plastic are collected in their own containers. Likewise, biowaste. There are several tour destinations in the Olhava and Yli-Olhava area, for example, where you can make fires and fry sausage. For a longer stay, you can ask for a quote. If you would be interested in visiting the RiverLaaks, for example, in the summer month or in the winter for several months. Examples of distances from the RiverLaaks below. English: The courtyard of JokiLaakso represents traditional Finnish building tradition and culture. Its sunny and sheltered courtyard borders a barn and a field. The only neighbors are a farmhouse that serves as a summer cottage and JokiLaakso has its own riverbank. So it is perfect for those who are looking for their own peace and quiet! You can easily row or paddle along the Olhavanjoki River all the way to the Bay of Bothnia. JokiLaakso has its own boat in use in the summer, but no life jackets, which we recommend using. The house has an air-source heat pump that cools in the summer and provides additional heat in the winter. The bedroom is the gem of the property, which is over 100 years old. During the renovation in -24, the room's insulation was renewed and a good hair and makeup mirror was installed in the room. The high-quality bed can be converted into a double bed and offers good sleep. When you slip under the covers after a refreshing sauna, you can imagine yourself in grandma's safe and atmospheric room. The bed linen can be found in the bed drawer in the room. The living room has been renovated and its insulation has been replaced from floor to ceiling in -24. At the same time, the old original log wall from the -20s was brought out. What kind of story would those old walls tell a hundred years ago... Behind the doors of the old Nivala cinema is a TV and the story goes that even the Metallica band could have walked through these doors to a gig! The soft sofa takes you into a gentle embrace and when spread out, the sofa can be conveniently converted into a double bed, where it is good to sleep. The sofa's mattress can be found in a drawer inside the sofa. An old kapio chest serves as a coffee table, telling its own story. The dining area, which is connected to the living room, can seat up to 8 people around the table, so there is room to set a festive dinner. The cupboard contains wine glasses, a soup bowl and dishes suitable for setting the table. More information can be found under the kitchen pictures. JokiLaakso also offers the possibility of holding small parties of around 20 people, for which coffee cups and cutlery are required. There are plates for around 20 people. The kitchen area was renovated a few years ago and in its peaceful atmosphere you can enjoy breakfast, look at the scenery outside the window and think about what you would like to do today. The kitchen is equipped to meet the needs of even the most demanding chef and baker. More information under the kitchen pictures. The upstairs is currently being renovated and the new facilities will be completed in January/February 2026. The staircase has been moved to a better and more convenient location. There will be more beds upstairs. All together 8-10. We will add pictures when the renovation is complete. The sauna is wood-heated and renovated in 2024. The benches are completely new. This sauna heats up quickly and makes your mind calm and relax. The bathroom and toilet are renovated -25. The same space includes a utility room and more space in the hallway. There is a wood-fired Kota outdoor grill outside, catering to those who like to cook over a real fire. We strive to be ecological at JokiLaakso and therefore ask you to consider the separation of waste. Glass, batteries, cardboard, paper and plastic are collected in separate containers. The same goes for biowaste. These must not be put in mixed waste. There are several excursion destinations in the Olhava and Yli-Olhava areas where you can, for example, make fires and fry sausages. For longer-term accommodation, you can request an offer. If you are interested in visiting JokiLaakso for, for example, a month in the summer or several months in the winter. JokiLaakso is a trip / Distances from JokiLaakso: - Bus stop 460m Direct bus connection: Rovaniemi, Kemi and / and Oulu. - 500m Olhavan Paussi cafe and shop / cafe and shop - approx. 600m Olhava school skating rink, playground and fitness stairs - 17km Ii city center: grocery store, shops, pharmacy, Alko, gyms, library, Iin Hamina (attraction), church, gas stations, etc. / city ​​center: grocery store, shops, pharmacy, Alko (liquor store), gyms, library, Iin Hamina (attraction), church, gas stations, etc. - 55 km Kemi - 82km IKEA, Haparanta / Haparanda, Sweden - 53km Oulu - 176km Arctic Circle - 84km Ranua Zoo/ Ranua Zoo - 335km Levi ski resort / Levi Ski Center - 142km Iso-Syöte ski resort / Iso-Syöte Ski Center - 452km Ivalo - 541km Tampere Guest access The road to the yard. The road to the yard. Bus stop 460m. Direct bus connection to: Rovaniemi, Kemi and Oulu. The yard of the riverLaakso, the hillside by the house to the river, and a small field next to the barn are available to the guest. These areas are private property of the host, not accessible to all. There is one farmhouse next door, which is mostly recreational in the summer. The ground floor of JokiLaakso is available to the guest in the residential areas. The upstairs is locked and there is no access. The upstairs is under renovation. There is an old barn in the yard with a wood litre where you can pick up sauna trees. The trees in the Pirti oven are in a different stack than the sauna trees. Trash cans are located in the same space. JokiLaakso has its own beach with a rowing boat for guests. Along Olhavanjoki, you can reach Olhava's Paussi cafe and Perämeri. There are no life jackets in JokiLaakso for the time being. In the next few years, the so called summer room will be at the end of the barn, where you can sleep in the summer. Guests will not have access to the rest of the barn. The barn serves as a host's warehouse and is in the middle of a renovation. It is not allowed to enter the construction site for safety reasons. There is a barn on the edge of the field that is not available to guests. Other things to note ATTENTION! (English below) Linens/ sheets or shower towels ARE NOT included in the rental price. - Sheets: €15/ person - Shower towel: 5€ / person - The need for children / baby duvet or sheets to be disclosed separately. Bed sheets 15€ / person. - Possibility to borrow two travel cots. - Electric car charging €15/day The guest will take care of the final cleaning. Important: The river valley should be left in the condition, as clean as it was when you got there. The beds must be fully made, the floors are vacuumed, including the wooden trash in the sauna, the toilet and its surroundings clean, the dishes washed and the dishwasher emptied, the kitchen counters wiped, etc. Attention! The dishwasher or laundry machine should not be left on when checking out. Their taps should be closed. The oven peelboards should always be closed when the oven is not in use and the embers are extinguished. If the guest has not done the final cleaning, the cleaning will be charged at €50 per hour. Payment for cleaning by invoice (for information to companies) the minimum charge is 50€ due to the invoicing work. If the guest wants to take the final cleaning, it must be arranged before arrival. The baking oven may only be heated by those staying for longer periods of time, for a week or more. First, the host is always instructed on how to heat the oven. The oven has its own owls, which you need to know before heating it. The oven can be heated by the host by arrangement. No smoking or use of e-cigarettes in the buildings. All smoking must be done outside. Cigarette butts should not be thrown on the ground, they should be collected in a container that can be disposed of in mixed waste. Not in the metal can/metals. Guests should take care not to throw any burning cigarettes in the trash. The ashes are taken outside in the designated container. Multi-day visitors should empty the ashes in the sauna after every second sauna bathing, when the ashes are no longer hot /the next day. In the JokiLaaks, we strive for ecology and recycle the trash as closely as possible. Therefore, we ask that you be mindful of the trash breakdown. Glass, radiators, cardboard, paper and plastic are collected in your own containers. Similarly, biowaste. These must not be placed in mixed waste. Bottles and cans can be left in the designated container. Pledge-free plastic bottles are included in the plastic collection. In english: Bed linen / sheets or shower towels are not included in the rental price. - Sheets: €15 / person - Shower towel: €5 / person - Children's / baby blanket or sheets must be requested separately. Sheets €15 / person. - Possibility to borrow two travel cots. - Electric car charging €15/day The guest is responsible for the final cleaning. Important: JokiLaakso must be left in the same condition, as clean as it was when you arrived. The beds must be completely made, the floors vacuumed, including the wooden debris in the sauna, the toilet bowl and its surroundings clean, the dishes washed and the dishwasher emptied, the kitchen countertops wiped down, etc. Attention! The dishwasher or washing machine must not be left on when you check out. Their taps must be closed. The chimney damper must always be closed when the oven is not in use and the ember have gone out. If the guest has not done the final cleaning, a cleaning fee of €50/hour will be charged. Paying for cleaning by invoice (note for companies) the minimum charge is €50 due to invoicing. If the guest wishes to have the final cleaning done, this must be agreed upon prior to arrival. The oven in the kitchen may only be heated by guests staying for a longer period of time, at least a week. Guests are always instructed on how to heat the oven first. The oven has its own quirks that you should be aware of before heating it. The oven can be heated by the host by agreement. Smoking or e-cigarettes are not allowed in the buildings. All smoking must be done outdoors. Cigarette butts must not be thrown on the ground, but must be collected in a container that can be disposed of with mixed waste. Not in metal cans/metals. Guests must ensure that lit cigarettes are not thrown into the trash. Ashes are taken outside to a container reserved for them. Visitors staying for several days should empty the sauna ashes after every other sauna session, when the ashes are no longer hot / the next day. At JokiLaakso, we strive to be ecological and recycle waste as carefully as possible. Therefore, we ask you to pay attention to the separation of waste. Glass, batteries, cardboard, paper and plastic are collected in separate containers. The same goes for biowaste. These must not be put in mixed waste. Deposit-returnable bottles and cans can be left in the container reserved for them. Non-depositable plastic bottles are included in the plastic collection.