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Enjoy nature and family life in the countryside of Putkijärvi, Finland

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a Finnish family of five people, living in the peaceful and beautiful countryside. We have three children (ages 5, 10, 11)

    We welcome you to stay for about 1 week☀️ Accommodation is in a private, cozy lakeside summer cabin about 100 meters from our home, including one room with bed, outside toilet and heating with wood. Lovely place for a person who enjoys nature. The lake next to the cabin is great for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding. We provide you with a daily meals.

    We enjoy peaceful living and doing chores around the house and outside. We welcome help for organizing, cleaning, cooking. We have two dogs and a cat.

    We would be happy to have you here with us😊

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Videography
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Pets
    Movies & TV
    Farming
    Culture
    Photography
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Cycling
    Beach
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You’re welcome to join us in everyday life, whether it’s cooking together, playing games, having a sauna, going for walks in the forest, or simply chatting over coffee.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Organizing, cleaning, and gardening inside and outside, cooking

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Finnish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Lakeside summer cabin: A cozy, simple one-room cabin about 100 meters from our home, surrounded by nature. It has no electricity or running water, but it is perfect if you enjoy peaceful, off-grid living. The cabin has a bed, table, fireplace, and basic supplies. Bedding and towels are provided. There’s an eco-toilet nearby.

    Sauna, washing clothes, water, electricity, and food are provided from the main house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live about 20 km from the nearest town. In town you will find grocery shops, library, art exhibitions, coffee shops, local events. We can provide a ride to town.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Inside the main house, you can use our internet.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    You can park about 100m from our home to our nearby cabin.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Toivo

    Pulla

    Salli

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