Räyskälän Suuri Huvila

The multifunctional villa, perched high above the shore and overlooking Lake Kaartjärvi, is designed with people in mind: no unnecessary frills, just a relaxed setting for spending time together. Its hallmarks are spacious communal areas and unfussy interiors that adapt to all kinds of gatherings and activities.

Raise a celebratory toast on the scenic terrace, or bring your team together for inspiration at the bar overlooking the lake. Between celebrations or meetings, you can enjoy the villa’s three sauna areas, soak in wood-fired hot tubs, or cool off with a dip in beautiful Lake Kaartjärvi. With 150 metres of shoreline, there’s plenty of room for fun!

Come and experience the authentic atmosphere of Räyskälä’s Great Villa for yourself!

GENERAL: Räyskälä’s Great Villa is a multifunctional villa for groups of all sizes, suitable for meetings, seminars, training sessions, cottage getaways, celebrations, events and camps. The villa is set amid lakeside scenery in the Lopen Rauha area.

MAIN HALL AND LOUNGE/MEETING SPACES: The approximately 100-square-metre main hall and adjoining open-plan kitchen and dining area can accommodate almost 80 guests around dining tables and sofas. The space can also be used for meetings and seminars by rearranging the tables. The main hall has two flat-screen TVs that can also be used as meeting displays, as well as a data projector and screen. The projector is available by special request. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided.

A seven-metre-long bar runs along the hall’s window wall, offering lovely views down to the lake. Sofas at the end and along the sides of the hall provide a place to relax after a meal or meeting. Next to the main hall is a separate lounge furnished with sofas and equipped with a TV. Table football and billiards, among other activities, are available in the ground-floor lounges for an additional fee.

ACCOMMODATION: There are beds for approximately 35 guests in 11 separate bedrooms, two sleeping lounges, sofa beds and extra beds. For an additional fee, guests can also rent the impressive penthouse, completed in spring 2026 on the villa’s top floor, with sleeping space for approximately 15, as well as the corner apartment at the west end of the villa. The corner apartment has three bedrooms and a sofa bed in the main hall, providing a total of seven beds. Including these additional apartments, the villa can sleep up to 63 guests.

Extra mattresses are available if needed. There are enough duvets and pillows for all the beds.

KITCHENS: The spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area is equipped with tableware for at least 60 guests, an electric stove and oven, a large fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, Moccamaster coffee makers, kettles and toasters. Guests who enjoy cooking can also rent a separate, fully equipped kitchen next to the main hall, providing extra cooking space for larger groups.

The kitchens have four fridges with approximately 750 litres of total refrigerated storage, and two freezers with approximately 190 litres of total freezer capacity.

The corner apartment at the villa’s west end has a kitchenette with tableware for six, a microwave, a coffee maker and a kettle.

SAUNAS, SHOWERS AND TOILETS: The Great Villa has three separate sauna areas. The large wood-fired sauna can accommodate 8–10 people at a time. Its washroom has three showers, and the changing room comfortably accommodates around 10 guests. A smaller electric sauna, shower and changing room provide space for 2–4 people. Larger groups can rent a separate 50-square-metre sauna area, which includes a steam room for 10–14 people, a changing room and a washroom. The villa has seven toilets in total.

OUTDOOR AREAS AND HOT TUBS: There are three wood-fired hot tubs on the terrace. By the shore of Lake Kaartjärvi, there is a log-built barbecue shelter with a brick fireplace, as well as a separate campfire site in front of it. The shelter can seat approximately 15 people.

FISHING, BOATING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Räyskälä’s Great Villa is only about 20 metres from the shore, making it easy to head out fishing, boating or canoeing on Lake Kaartjärvi, or ice fishing in winter. We also arrange guided trips and fishing instruction, and rent equipment to villa guests.

The sandy field at Räyskälä’s Great Villa is perfect for a game of football or volleyball. The varied hiking and mountain-biking trails of Poronpolku also run nearby.

PRICING: The prices include use of the multifunctional villa and two saunas. The separate 50-square-metre sauna area, the two-apartment penthouse, the three-bedroom corner apartment and indoor games are available for an additional fee. Optional extras include hot tubs, the additional kitchen, the barbecue shelter, final cleaning, bed linen (made up or folded) and towels. We also offer boat and canoe rental, activities, catering and practical services, such as preparing the saunas and hot tubs before your arrival. All extras must be booked at least 14 days before arrival.

REQUEST A QUOTE: The quickest way to get a quote for renting Räyskälä’s Great Villa and any extras is to fill in the quote request form. If you’re looking for an affordable nearby getaway, you may be pleased to know that—especially outside the peak travel seasons and weekends—you can enjoy outdoor adventures at very wallet-friendly prices!