From cosy cottages to luxury villas, manor houses and modern hotel rooms, there are plenty of traditional accommodation options for staying in the Mikkeli region. However, for those looking for something a different, why not check out some of our more unconventional alternatives to normal hotel rooms!
Hasti lean-to shelter is located on the land of 300-year-old Tuukkala Farm 25 km from Mikkeli. Enjoy a perfect night in this traditional shelter with the crackling of a campfire and rustling of the leaves as your lullaby as you fall into a peaceful sleep. In the morning a delicious country breakfast made from sustainable ingredients will be served in the farm kitchen 1 km away from the shelter. While eating you can listen to stories of farm life from days past as told by the proprietor.
The lean-to shelter sleeps 1-4 and is easily accessible by car and public transport. This experience is suitable for all ages and no prior camping experience is required. The price includes bedding, sleeping bags, towels and water bottles. The shelter has firewood and help is provided for lighting the fire if needed. There is a traditional coffee pot and griddle pan for the campfire and mosquito nets for the bed. The shelter has an outdoor toilet.
Based on a hill overlooking the windmill estate of Linkkumylly, dating back to 1850, this unique, custom made yurt is perfect for experiencing the surrounding nature with a touch of luxury. The 5- feet diameter yurt sleeps two in a double bed and also has a wood burning indoor stove and a sitting area. You can admire the stars and surrounding pine trees through the skylight while enjoying the peace and quiet.
There is an eco-toilet at the yurt and guest can also use the indoor toilet and shower room by the nearby lake. Bedding is included in the price of the yurt rental, as is a seasonal breakfast made from locally sourced ingredients. Breakfast is served in the atmospheric main building of the estate. As an additional service guests can also enjoy the gentle relaxing heat of the estates historic sauna that has been in use since 1890.
With four different kinds of saunas to pick from, Villa Keidas is the paradise for sauna-lover. There is beach sauna with lake views, a smoke sauna for 10 people, an electric sauna and an infrared sauna. Adding to the spa like atmosphere, the villa also has two hot tubs, a cold waterfall and a steam shower cabinet, not to mention a private beach for sunbathing and swimming in the lake. The three-storey Spa Villa Keidas of 420 m² has six hotel-standard bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a spacious living room with a fireplace and a fully-equipped kitchen with dining area seating 20 people.
This is exotic accommodation option takes you as close to Lake Saimaa as possible - right on top of it. Floating cabins at Uhkua offer a completely unique and relaxing way of spending the night in the arms of Finnish nature. Each cabin is equipped with a double bed and a private compost toilet. During summer an additional cot bed cand be added to the cabin. Travel to the cabin is with a rowboat included in the rent of the cabin during summer. In winter the cabins are attached to each other next to the beach. Guest can also use Uhkua's traditional wood heated sauna for no extra charge.
The circular Villa Muu is like a building straight out of a fairytale. This high-quality villa sleeps up to 8 people and comes with its own private beach, as well as a heated outbuilding suitable for grill parties even during winter. Especially popular with families, the villa is located near the charming village in Juva. Villa Muu needs no fancy words to describe it, just looking at the pictures is enough to get everyone in the family excited about their next holiday destination.