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Welcome to the Finnish countryside – enjoying peaceful nature and bit more hectic family life 😄
Hello! We are a Finnish family living in the peaceful countryside. We have three children (ages 4, 9 and 11) and are looking for a calm and friendly new friend to join our family life. Help with cleaning and cooking is much appreciated.
Accommodation is in a cozy lakeside cabin about 100 meters from our home – a perfect place for someone who enjoys nature! The cabin has no electricity or running water, but it offers a peaceful retreat to unwind after the day. The lake next to the cabin is great for swimming and stand-up paddleboarding.
We provide you with daily meals and flexible working hours can be agreed together.
You’ll also have the chance to explore nearby villages and experience authentic local life in the Finnish countryside. There are bus connections from the nearest town Joutsa to Jyväskylä (1 hour) and Helsinki (2 hours), so exploring further is easy too.
Help may include, depending on your interests:
• Household chores (cleaning, cooking)
• We’re also open to creative ideas and personal projects!
We hope you are:
• Open-minded, calm and positive
• Interested in rural life and nature
If this sounds like a good fit for you, don’t hesitate to reach out – we’d love to hear from you! 😊
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
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
We enjoy spending time together as a family, and you’re warmly 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
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Help
Help may include, depending on your interests:
• Some household chores (cleaning, cooking)
• We’re also open to creative ideas and personal projects!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
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 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.
Food:
We provide daily meals. You’re also welcome to cook.
What else ...
We live about 20 km from nearest town. In town you will find grocery shops, library, art exhibitions, coffee shops, local events. We can provide a ride to town and sight. From the nearest town, you can easily hop on a buss and get to the capital of Finland Helsinki, Jyväskylä or maybe Rovaniemi to see the Santa Claus? 😄
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
You can park about 100m from our home to our nearby cabin.
Can possibly accept pets
Friendly pets who are good with kids and other animals
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Pulla
Salli
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