Experiences

Basic comforts

1. Openable windows, blackout curtains and adjustable heating in the bedrooms

2. Private entrance, free parking and your own keys

3. Freshly made beds with extra pillows

4. High-quality bed linen (100% cotton)

5. Large towels and face towels 

6. Yoga mats and walking poles 

7. Books and board games for relaxation

8. Iron and ironing board

9. Hairdryer and basic beauty essentials

Kitchen & dining

11. Well-equipped kitchen (oven, stove, microwave, fridge, freezer – no dishwasher) 

12. Coffee and tea included 

13. Porridge ingredients included

14. Basic cooking essentials (oil, spices, honey, etc.)

15. Snack selection available (extra charge)

16. Tableware and cutlery for 7 people

17. Kettle and coffee maker (also tea infuser)

18. Frying pans, pots and baking dishes – like at home

19. Blender

20. Maps and board games in the kitchen cupboard

Bathroom & wellbeing

21. Body wash and shampoo included

22. Conditioner and hair products available

23. Hairdryer and styling tools

24. Hair turbans available

25. Wild herb foot bath (extra charge)

26. Basic toiletries for guests

27. First aid essentials

28. Spacious shower with good water pressure

29. Underfloor heating in the bathroom

Outdoor & equipment (extra charge) 

31. Hiking gear and campfire equipment 

32. Campfire coffee equipment 

33. House bicycles and rental bikes

34. Snowshoes and wuuuf-sleds

35. Kayaks, canoes and SUP boards

36. Frisbee golf basket in the yard (discs available for rent)

37. Soft sleds (wuuuf)

38. Children’s bike seat 

39. Soft sleds and sheepskins

Connectivity & entertainment

41. WiFi

42. TVs in both bedrooms (smart TV, HDMI, Netflix in the blue bedroom)

43. Work-friendly desk space

44. Multiple lighting options and power outlets

45. Chargers and USB ports available on request

Additional services & experiences

47. Massage service on the ground floor

48. Breakfast and evening snack delivered to the apartment

49. Cheese platter
50. Guided tours and nature experiences

Families & pets

51. High chair, baby bouncer and baby bath

52. Potty and step stool for children

53. Pets welcome (extra fee includes treats, bowls and paw towel)

54. Playgrounds and lakeside routes nearby

55. Yard space for play and small adventures (fireplace, frisbee golf basket, grandmother’s garden)

You can easily arrive by car. There is a private, sheltered and free parking area for guests in the lower yard of our house. There is space even for larger vehicles, but long vehicle combinations are best parked along the street or in the nearby M-market parking area, which can be seen from the end window of the blue bedroom. 

One heating outlet is available. Unfortunately, we do not yet offer electric vehicle charging. The nearest charging points are located in the town centre, less than 1 km away. 

We arrange transport services for our guests in cooperation with local providers.

Prices are typically from €0.60 per kilometre.

Please book well in advance, at least 5 days before your stay: +358 44 997 2458 / Piia or piia@piiamakila.fi 

Order weekly cleaning, a breakfast brunch, a cheese platter or have your laundry washed and dried for you. 

You can also order a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling drink to the apartment—for example, to celebrate a special occasion. 

Orders directly from Piia: +358 44 997 2458 piia@piiamakila.fi 

We can meet you on arrival if you wish, but you can also check in independently with your own keys and instructions. 

We live in the lower floors of the house and are available to help with any questions before and during your stay.

When staying with us, you are welcome to use a range of complimentary items available in the bathroom, including a hairdryer, hair and body wash products, hairspray and styling products, hand cream, cotton buds, cotton pads, hair turbans, spare toothbrushes and other personal care items, as well as basic first aid supplies. 

For an additional fee, a wild herb foot bath set is available. You can either create your own herbal blend or use a ready-made herb mix. The set includes a foot bath basin, a personal towel, a foot file, nail files, nail scissors, foot cream and nail polish. 

The foot bath set costs 15 € / person, and the items can be found in the apartment (in the brown kitchen cupboard). 

A baby bath, potty, booster seat, baby bouncer, high chair and a child bike seat (with helmet) are included in the apartment.

For an additional fee, you can reserve a sturdy baby bed, which we prepare with high-quality linen and soft toys (the toys are also washed between guests).

We are a pet-friendly accommodation, so you are welcome to stay with your pet. 

The pet fee of 30 € is charged per stay and includes cleaning, a treat, a water bowl and a pet towel for use during your visit. We also provide protective covers for beds and sofas if your pet enjoys relaxing on softer surfaces. 

Heating our private house sauna is available for stays longer than 3 nights. Sauna time is typically between 7–9 pm, but can be arranged according to your needs.

The sauna is located on the ground floor of our house and is a traditional Finnish home sauna, renovated in the 1990s. You can step outside to cool off between sessions. The heating fee is 30 € per booking. 

When booking, you can also request a traditional birch whisk (10 € / piece) or ask us to add 1–2 crystals of 100% menthol to the sauna water. Menthol is known for opening the airways effectively.  

If you’d like to combine sauna with ice swimming, there is a public lakeside sauna at Veljesniemi, maintained by Reissupolku ry. It is heated every Tuesday evening from October to May. The price is 5 € / person per session, and an ice hole is available during winter. For more information, see Reissupolku’s website or ask Piia. 

We offer 4 basic bicycles without electric assistance and one powerful electric fatbike (e-fat).

The basic bikes are 10 € / booking, and the electric fatbike is 80 € / booking. 

Through our partner network, you can also rent 4 high-quality electric mountain bikes (5 bikes available in total: 1 L size, 3 M sizes and 1 S size). Prices for adult e-mountain bikes start from 50 € / 4 hours. We also have 3 children’s bikes (non-electric).

For more information, contact Piia: +358 44 997 2458 piia@piiamakila.fi

You can choose between a generous breakfast brunch or a lighter breakfast or evening snack with coffee or tea and jam.

Everything is delivered ready to the apartment. 

The breakfast brunch is designed for two adults for two mornings or four adults for one morning.

The brunch costs 60 €, and the lighter breakfast or evening snack is 15 € / person. 

Guests have access to some outdoor equipment free of charge, such as campfire gear, a coffee pot for open-fire brewing, walking poles (2 pairs) and various other items like a daypack. The apartment also includes free map brochures, and you can purchase a more detailed Tyvek map from the in-apartment snack kiosk. 

In summer, you can rent high-quality SUP boards through us. In winter, we offer snowshoes for rent.

See the full list of equipment and learn more about availability and prices.

A ready-to-use fire-starting kit in a weatherproof bag, easy to take along on your campfire trip. Includes fire starters, matches, a waterproof pouch and insulated seat pads.

High-quality snowshoes with poles, with or without a carrying bag. Price 30 € / person

Treat yourself to a massage. On the ground floor of our house, a professional massage therapist offers classic massage, sports massage and body care treatments. See the price list and book your appointment. Check out prices and details 

A selection of crackers, soft and hard cheeses, prosciutto, pickles, olives, grapes and non-alcoholic white wine. Perfect as a treat for two or shared snacks for four adults. 

The platter is delivered ready to the apartment, to be enjoyed whenever it suits you. The packages are unopened, so you can order it in advance—for example on Friday—and enjoy it together later. 

Whenever possible, we use ingredients from local producers. 

Please book this additional service directly with Piia at least 1 day before arrival. 

On the storytelling house tour, you’ll step inside our rare historic merchant house, which has been home to generations of women. Their personal touch can be seen in the unique details throughout the house. The tour ends with herbal tea in Piia’s kitchen.

The guided walking tour takes you on a journey through the history of Mäntyharju’s old village area, where you’ll see preserved wooden houses from the 1900s.

Through us, you can rent high-quality kayaks and canoes from the Mäntyharju Canoeing Centre and Miekankoski. 

You can also book guiding services or get paddling tips from Piia, an authorised canoeing guide. 

The house sleds (wuuuf sleds) are included in the accommodation. Two traditional pulkas and a few sleds are also available. If needed, you can borrow sheepskins to keep warm in the sled. 

The kitchen includes complimentary porridge ingredients, as well as coffee and tea (including loose-leaf tea). You’ll also find baking paper, foil and storage bags. Basic ingredients such as salt, pepper, sugar, honey and olive oil are always available. Ice is available in the freezer, with additional ice packs in the lower drawer. An apron is also provided. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need for everyday cooking and light baking. Appliances include a fridge, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, tea infuser and a smoothie blender. A variety of glassware is available, including wine and shot glasses.