This cabin near Rovaniemi sits on the shore of the Meltausjoki river and offers a simple, off-grid stay in the wilderness. The combined kitchen and living room includes a convertible bed, and a small sleeping loft holds two mattresses. The loft is low, and the stairs up are steep, so the layout suits guests who are comfortable with a compact, rustic space.
The cabin is heated by a wood stove with a glass door, and there is a USB charging point for basic power needs. A wood-heated sauna and dressing room are in the same building, with an extra bed in the dressing room. Outside on the terrace, you find the gas hob and gas fridge, while the yard has a campfire place for evenings outdoors.
The cabin has no water pipe, so household water comes from the river and you need to bring drinking water with you. In winter, the cabin is pre-heated before arrival. It is reached by car all year round, and the setting is well suited to recreational fishing and canoeing on the freely flowing river. Hunting and berry picking are also possible in the surrounding area.
Rovaniemi is 60 km away, and a private restaurant in Patokoski village is 7 km from the cabin. Bed linen and final cleaning cannot be rented, so you need to bring your own linen and towels and leave the cabin clean when you depart.