Ukonloma Cottages - Rovaniemi

slimmorrell

Remote hideaway in a magical winter area almost all to yourselves. This cottage made our holiday to an otherwise industrial town of rovaniemi. As others say you need a car and do your food shop at prisma etc before you go. (Alcohol over 5% has to be bought from alko shops). Doubt food deliveries would be able to get to you. Theres a locked car barrier you need to unpadlock before the 10 mins almost private driveway to the dreamy cottage. ||Harkalampi was adequate for 4. Very chilled owner who escorted us there and then left us to it. The upstairs ‘bedroom’ space is sparse and huge so suitcases could go up there. Would like curtains in the upstairs mezzanine bedroom. We fashioned some. A floor plan would have revealed this was open plan to the rest of the house so whoever sleeps up there needs earplugs and able to manage small treads on a staircase you go down backwards. We had the fire on for coziness and it was roasting up there at night. Windows can open obviously. ||The kitchen has no dishwasher but really well appointed. Had fluids and sponges etc. Bathroom shower water was hard to control the flow and temperature, but wasn’t a problem. We mainly showered in the sauna space. ||Lots of moths in the house being in the woodlands it’s what to expect. Some sledges onsite to play with. We went down the roads and driveway as it was sooo quiet. ||Sauna and hot tub were excellent to have and then there’s no need to pay for other excursions to experience them. We saw wisps of northern lights across the frozen lake whilst steaming from the hot sauna at minus 5 in a swimsuit. Awesome!!! ||I loved this little home and would recommend it highly. It was exactly what you would hope for and made our holiday.

Hansen N.

We (2 couples) spent 7 nights at this picturesque cottage nestled next to a serene lake, providing a beautiful escape from light pollution.

However, it's essential to note that without personal transportation, reliance on agency pickups can be highly inconvenient due to a gated entry approximately 3-4km away, requiring careful management of padlock keys and pickup instructions.

During our stay, we participated in 7-10 activities spread across the week, yet nearly 50% of our pickups were delayed as drivers occasionally encountered navigation challenges. We were told by our pick up driver that resort owner requested driver notifications for pickups or drop-offs, which seemed unnecessary.

The cottage had only bathroom. It came with heated bathroom floors, but the lack of ventilation is a massive drawback during winter.

The open-concept kitchen caused smoke to spread throughout the house and upper floor accommodations for four, disrupting the ambiance during meal preparation.

The washer, although functional, took about 2 hours for laundry without a dryer, necessitating the use of a heater for drying purposes.

WiFi was decent and sufficient coverage.

Amidst these inconveniences, the Finnish sauna was a delightful amenity, and the fully equipped kitchen added convenience. Moreover, the landlord was easily accessible and responsive, contributing positively to our overall experience.

Kela

Wir sind aktuell zum 2. Mal und hoffentlich nicht zum letzten Mal im Härkälampi Cottage. Diese Hütte ist der absolute Traum. Weit im tiefverschneiten Wald ist die Ruhe einfach himmlisch. Hier kann man wunderbar entspannen und sich erholen. Die Sauna und der Pool sind herrlich. Ein wenig Arbeit beim Anheizen muss allerdings investiert werden, was für uns aber Teil des Urlaubs ist. Es gibt nichts Schöneres als bei Minustemperaturen, ringsherum Schnee und Wald, im warmen Wasser zu sitzen und die Ruhe zu genießen.
Das Cottage selbst ist bestens ausgestattet. Uns hat es an nichts gefehlt.
Jouni, der Vermieter ist super nett und kümmert sich hervorragend darum, dass alles in Ordnung ist und wir unseren Urlaub in vollen Zügen genießen können.
Danke Jouni und Sini.
Wir kommen sehr gern wieder.

f3d0n4k0z

One of the best stays we had as a tourist married couple! Jouni the owner was very polite and discreet. The cottage (Aimola) is a cute small place which is within the forest and remote which is exactly what we wanted. The scenery was magical and everything was covered in snow. Jouni (owner) had been clearing the path for us and our vehicle. Be aware that the cottage is remote and you would definitely need a car with a navigation system. The sauna was amazing, comes with unlimited usage and is easy to operate (instructions were given by Jouni and are available in a small instruction booklet in the cabin). The cabin has cutlery, crockery, two electrical stoves, and a small fridge-freezer. The cottage doesn't have a TV, but on the other hand it's better to appreciate the quietness and enjoy the nature and the time with your partner rather than wasting your time in front of a TV! Overall, we had a fantastic stay and hopefully we will visit again Rovaniemi and Aimola cottage!

amieh554

Just returned from a week in the Salmilampi cabin and it was the best holiday ever. The cabin was remote yet you do not feel isolated although a car is a must. Everything you need is in the cabin or can be purchased locally (20min drive). The cabin was always warm and bigger than the photos suggest. We made use of the hot tub and sauna both of which were amazing even in the -30 degree weather. I cannot recommend this cabin enough and is a must for a more traditional Finnish experience. Jouni the owner was helpful and polite. Would return next week if I could but the memory's will last a lifetime.||Thanks you Jouni.

ReisetanteU

Eine wunderschöne, urige Hütte mit Sauna, so wie wir uns das vorgestellt hatten. Sehr sauber, ruhig und idyllisch. In der Küche hat man alles was man braucht, Toaster, Kaffeemaschine, Mikrowelle, Herd mit Backrohr. Auch Gewürze waren vorhanden. Zur Stadt sind es ca. 10 km. Jouni, der Vermieter ist bei Fragen immer erreichbar und hat uns einen guten Tipp zu den Polarlichtern gegeben. Wir würden sofort dort wieder buchen und können es uneingeschränkt für diejenigen empfehlen, die für sich an einem wunderschönen Ort sein wollen.

Lockesara1973

From the moment we booked until we left the cabin, the service and help we received was outstanding. When we pulled up to Harkalampi which is a 1 bedroomed cabin and mezzanine with fabulous amenities, we were in awe of the place. The bathroom was a large size with a great shower with a plenty of hot water and wonderful pressure, to the kitchen which was well stocked with utensils and basics you need if you want to self cater. The double bed were more than comfortable and our teen boys were comfortable in the mezzanine on put up beds. The location is indescribable. The tranquility, silence and overall beauty cannot be explained unless you have been here. Our friends also travelled with us and stayed at the Salmilampi which was just a 5 minute drive away from us in yet another beautiful secluded area of the forest. There was an outside hot tub that was wood fired and a sauna that was also outside and there was plenty wood for our use. We stayed here for 1 week and enjoyed it so much we have rebooked to go back next February. It was one of the best holidays we have ever been on and our teen boys aged 14 and 18 cannot wait to go back which is usually unheard of. The best part was the serenity and the sunrises the colours which we ranging from the most vivid blues to a magical orange. There is nothing that could have been done to make our stay any better. Join the host and owner is not only approachable with any questions or help that is needed, he goes out of his way to make your stay a memorable one. A car is needed as the cottage/lodge is approx 15 minute drive from the town of Rovaniemi which was more than suitable for us.You will not be disappointed.

innarad88

Oh we loved it so much!!!|We took the one with a beautiful lake just in front of the cottage. We drove about 10 km in the woods (you surely need a car to get there) and arrived to a perfect location. The cottage was well equipped, we only brought our own sheets (which you can rent by the way). The kitchen has everything you need. The cottage all wooden from the inside, has this awesome fireplace (we used it every night, there's wood available in a separate cabin near the cottage). Also there's sauna, which we didn't get a chance to use (but I'm sure it's amazing). There's also a nice deck with a bench in the lake and even a boat you can use (we weren't brave enough to use it though, it was cold and we have no sailing experience 🙂 ) the nature is amazing, the woods are enchanting, lots of berries and mushrooms all around. We saw a squirrel and reindeer! And the most exciting thing - we saw the northern lights just from the porch! As it appeared we ran to the deck and enjoyed this magnificent display as it covers the starry sky and reflects its light on the lake. Stunning!!! We loved this place so much, such quiet vacation in the pure wild nature. The host Jouni was very helpful and nice, gave us a bunch of tips. I would recommend this place and definitely would come again!!!