First, fall in love.
Then, feel at home.
Explore the villa, choose your favourite experiences and take your time trying something new. Find the sauna and ice-swimming guides, the practical house manual and the house rules in their own sections.
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This is what
a stay could feel like.
Two saunas, your own pond, an evening of snooker and good food by the fire. Explore the spaces and find the moments that feel like yours.
Your first sauna.
Your first cold-water dip.
What happens in a Finnish sauna? What do you bring for ice swimming, how do you enter the water, and how do you warm up afterwards? Unhurried guides take you through each step.
A lovely journey
begins at home.
Arriving by car or private transfer, shopping, the seasons and little outings. Plan a stay that feels like your own.
The instructions,
when you need them.
The sauna heaters, lakeside washing water, fireplaces, Solo Stove and grills. The equipment manual, practical house information and check-out instructions each have a place of their own.
Let’s look after
Huvikumpu together.
The house rules are collected on a separate page. Read them before your stay so everyone can enjoy their time here.
A few answers, ready for you.
22 questions
Where is Huvikumpu?
In Kyrönlahti, Ylöjärvi, about a 35-minute drive from Tampere. A car makes getting around easier. The exact address and arrival instructions are sent privately to booked guests.
Is the whole villa exclusively ours?
Yes. The main villa, lakeside sauna and designated outdoor areas are exclusively for your group. You won’t share them with other guests. Locked owner storage spaces are excluded.
How many guests can stay?
The usual capacity is 12 guests, with four separate bedrooms and extra sleeping space in the open loft. Larger groups and any additional charges must be agreed before booking.
How are the bedrooms and beds arranged?
The four bedrooms have double beds measuring 180, 180, 160 and 140 cm wide. The main bedroom has a private bathroom. The open snooker and loft area has foldaway single beds and a 130 cm sofa bed. Extra arrangements are agreed to suit your group.
Can a group larger than 12 stay?
Please message us before booking. We’ll review sleeping arrangements and whether the villa will suit your group. Additional guests are possible only by prior agreement and at an extra charge.
Are bed linen and towels included?
Yes. Main beds are made up. Bed linen, bath towels and face towels are included, and bathrobes are available. Linen, duvets and towels for extra beds are in their own bags beside those beds.
Are children and pets welcome?
Children are welcome; please arrange a travel cot in advance. Up to two pets are welcome with advance notice and the separate fee shown on Airbnb. Keep bedroom 4 pet-free and its door closed. Children need constant supervision near the water.
What are the two saunas like?
The main villa has an electric sauna with an IKI Float heater, showers and a bathtub. The lakeside sauna is wood-fired: washing water is carried from the well and heated in a cauldron. There are no showers or running hot water at the lakeside sauna.
Can we swim, and is there an ice-swimming hole?
You can swim according to conditions and your ability. The pond is deep and is not a children’s paddling beach. In winter, a pump maintains an ice-swimming hole; use depends on conditions and separate instructions. Never swim alone. There is no maintained safe route on the ice.
What can we do on a rainy day?
Play snooker or board games, read, cook together or enjoy a sauna evening. There is also an Xbox One, smart TV and Apple TV. Please use your own streaming accounts.
Can we charge an electric car?
Yes, at either of two charging points. Please arrange charging in advance and bring your own Type 2 cable. The rate is €0.38/kWh, charged through Airbnb according to use. Charging is not included in the stay. Rate checked 8 November 2026.
Can we arrange meals, an outing or transport?
Yes, ask us in advance. Catering and guided outings are booked separately, subject to the provider’s availability. Please tell us about transport needs well ahead of time, too. These services are not included in the accommodation.
Can we hold an event at Huvikumpu?
Events are not permitted. Huvikumpu is for a peaceful stay and time together with your own group. Outdoor quiet hours are 22:00–07:00; please respect the surrounding peace throughout your stay.
Where can I find prices, availability and cancellation terms?
All accommodation bookings are made through Airbnb. Select your dates and the correct number of guests there to see the total price, breakdown and applicable terms before confirming.
How does arrival work?
Self check-in is from 16:00 and check-out by 12:00, unless agreed otherwise with you. Your exact address, personal door code and arrival instructions are sent privately before your stay.
Who can I ask for help?
Mellu is happy to help: +358 50 560 2851 or melina.naatanen@gmail.com. You can also send a message on Airbnb. Tell us a little about your group and the stay you have in mind.
What should guests with limited mobility know?
There are stairs and a loft, and outdoor surfaces vary. Accessibility has not been confirmed. Please contact us before booking so we can talk through the spaces and your needs together.
Can we drink the tap water?
Yes. The villa’s tap water is tested borehole water suitable for drinking.
Do we need a car?
There is no public transport to Huvikumpu. Arrive in your own or a rental car, or arrange a private transfer in advance. Without a car, plan groceries and transport for outings ahead. Parking is available at the villa.
Can we arrange catering?
Catering and guided nature experiences are booked separately with providers well in advance. Agree the menu, dietary needs, price and delivery directly with them.
What do we need to do before leaving?
Check-out is at 12:00 unless agreed otherwise. Put used dishes in the dishwasher, return items, leave used towels and bathrobes in the utility room, and follow the instructions for rubbish and outdoor equipment. The full check-out instructions have their own page and are also sent through Airbnb.
Can a beginner try ice swimming?
Read the ice-swimming guide and on-site instructions in advance. Suitability depends on your health, abilities and conditions. Never enter alone or while intoxicated, and never pressure anyone to enter cold water. If you have health concerns, seek medical advice before trying it.
Your next beautiful memory
begins here.
Choose your dates. Bring your favourite people. We’ll be here to welcome you.