Situated on Lake Karanka, this log-cabin cottage is 20 minutes’ drive from Karstula village centre. It provides free use of a row boat, as well as a BBQ hut and private terrace. A lakeside sauna can be rented from the property. The 3-bedroom Villa Mertala provides a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. The cottage also has 2 bathrooms, a washing machine and drying room for clothing. The living room has a flat-screen TV and fireplace. Guests can enjoy on-site snowmobile rental and fishing licenses available for purchase. Other activities include swimming, hiking and cross-country skiing. A variety of restaurants and stores are found in Saarijärvi, 30 minutes’ drive away, while the smaller town of Karstula is 15 km from the cottage.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
6.3
High score for Pääjärvi
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  • Grigory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location right at at the lake was definitely awesome and the 3 boats available made it even better. The beds were very comfortable, the surrounding forests were really quiet and great to collect berries or mushrooms! The nearby island of...
  • Jo
    Norway Norway
    Vakkert og rolig sted. Enkelt samarbeid med vertskapet. Høy standard. Tilgang på båt, fiskeutstyr og vedfyrt badstue.
  • Jenna
    Finland Finland
    Tilava isommalle seurueelle. Varustelu hyvä ja ympäristö sopiva myös perheelle.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Villa Mertala
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Ironing facilities
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Sauna
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • Finnish

House rules

Villa Mertala takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 09:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After booking, you will receive payment instructions and key pickup information via email.

Bed linen and towels are not included. You can rent them on site or bring your own.

You can clean before check-out or pay a final cleaning fee.

Please inform Villa Mertala in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Villa Mertala

  • The prices at Villa Mertala may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Villa Mertala is 500 yards from the centre of Pääjärvi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Villa Mertala offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Water park
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Private beach area

  • Check-in at Villa Mertala is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Villa Mertala can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Villa Mertala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Villa Mertala is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Villa Mertala has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.