Rantala
cottage, Suonenjoki, 8 persons

Rantala

65 km south-west of Kuopio, L. Iisvesi 50 m (length approx. 35 km, width approx. 3 km), 3 hard, shallow, lovely sandy shores, own boat.

Old farm, where 2-storey house built for rehousing in 1958 after WW2, renovated 2011-2014. Middle floor: living room/kitchen with fireplace, blue and red bedrooms, both with 2 beds, toilet, hall and glazed terrace. Door to the terrace from the living room. Upstairs: hall and toilet, yellow and blue bedroom, both with 2 beds. Basement has large room with fireplace, sauna (electric stove), washroom, utility room and toilet. House has mechanical ventilation. There are 2 fireplaces and 2 showers in the house. Internet connection (mobile 3G). Around the villa there are large grassed areas, planted shrubs, berry bushes and apple trees. There are walking paths on the area which lead to 2 other beaches or to the woods. Large patio has 2 tables, chairs and gas grill (also other cooking utensils available).

In the old cowhouse there is a large log-built summer kitchen called "suveköökki". Wood-heated lakeshore sauna right at waters edge and wood-burning grill. Long, large pier. Small cabin by the shore with one bed and fishing equipment. Rent includes a boat, an outboard motor, canoe and 2 bicycles. Also yard games and Sony Playstation 3 available.

Good mushroom and berry picking terrain nearby. Splendid fishing waters offering good rod, reel and lure fishing opportunities. Fishing permit for the cottages various kinds of fishing tackle/gear. Catering service available locally.

Kuopio airport 78 km, Suonenjoki 20 km, spa hotel Rauhanlahti 64 km, ski center Häkärinteet 63 km.

The owner's dog visits occasionally in the cottage. However, pets are not allowed.