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Situated in Rovaniemi, 3.8 km from Santa Claus Village and 3.9 km from Santa Claus Village - Main Post Office, Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village offers a garden and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.9 km from Santa Claus Village - Christmas House. The spacious apartment features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with river views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. For guests with children, the apartment features an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. Cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby, while a private beach area and water sports facilities are also available on-site. Santa Park is 4.2 km from Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village, while Arktikum Science Centre is 6.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
High score for Rovaniemi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful home, kind and considerate hosts, great location, super comfy beds and equipped with everything you could possibly need.
  • Jayro
    Malta Malta
    The house is comfortable and big. The backward is beautiful. Jorma is an excellent host. Always replying the messages and giving suggestions. I will definitely return to Rovaniemi again and stay at the same place.
  • Turlough
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful home , very close to Santa Claus village. Also 10 mins from Rovaniemi City Centre. Would highly recommend for a family.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful home in a fantastic location with a peaceful, idyllic garden space and homely, welcoming feel to the house. Excellent family-friendly set up with ample space for everyone, and great washing/cooking/relaxation facilities. The house was...
  • Maigi
    Estonia Estonia
    We had a wonderful time! The house is very well equipped. Especially the kitchen has everything to offer that you might need. The outdoor area is really nice and gives you plenty of space to relax. We definitely recommend Riverside home...
  • Valeria
    Italy Italy
    Il giardino stupendo lungo il fiume che dà la possibilità di mangiare all’aperto e fare il bbq, la sauna, la luce dalle grandi finestre. Posizione comoda per raggiungere tutti i punti di interesse
  • Khu67
    Germany Germany
    Großzügiges, geräumiges, gemütliches, sauberes Haus mit wunderbarer Sauna und außergewöhnlich freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Vermietern, umgeben von wunderschöner Landschaft.
  • Simone
    Germany Germany
    Wunderschönes Haus in Top-Lage! Die Vermieter waren sehr freundlich und wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Klare Empfehlung!

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi. How much is the hot tub?

    Hello and thank You for Your question! Sorry we missed it earlier - hot tub is available from May - Oct/Nov when the temperature is above 0 Celsius. Minimum price is 300 eur (water, wood, heating, cleaning the before&after). Best regards Jorma
    Answered on 20 October 2024

Hosted by Jorma Petäjäniemi

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Jorma Petäjäniemi
Riverside home is a scandinavian style detached house by the river just few kilometres from Santa Claus Village and Rovaniemi Airport. This riverside property has a big garden and amazing views. We offer minimum three bedrooms with comfy beds in both of them, so the property is ideal for example for two couples or family. There is also available 3rd room with motorbed (single) and by request 4th room with sofabed (queensize). We accommodate max 4-5 guests so if needed all of you have own bedroom. The house is very suitable for families with children all ages! One child is welcome free (under 7 yrs). Amenities also for little children: a potty, adjustable TripTrap children´s high chair, plastic bath tub, toys and games. Safe environment for your children. The property has fully equipped kitchen and a nice dining area as well living room. There are two toilets/bathrooms and also two saunas: one inside and one outside. Inside sauna is included the price. You may ask the outside sauna and / or hot tub for extra service (ask price and availibility per request). Hot tub available from May to October. The big 3800 m2 garden and 50 metres long riverside is private: make Your own snowman in wintertime and swim in the river in summer :) Late summer months You can pick Your own raspberries and redcurrants from our garden. Broadband WI-FI, Netflix and also also an office-desk/place to work for You to use. We invest for sustainability, we have f.e. solar panels on our property roof and electric car loading station available in garage. We recycle all our waste and we offer our guests also an opportunity and ability to do so also. This Riverside home offers You and Your family or friends true lapland and scandinavian experience in total privacy, but still near the city center, airport and Santa Claus Village. We host You friendly and give You full guidance to the property. Our home is not for party purposes and we will not accept that kind of customers.
Hello! My name is Jorma and I am experienced host so You can focus enjoying Your holiday. I am retired from my job as a carpenter and nowadays enjoy travelling also myself with my wife Anne. Between our own travels we now and then welcome guests to our home - it is privilege to host You, welcome to Rovaniemi and beautiful Lapland!
Santa Claus Village just appr. 4 km from the property, Rovaniemi Airport appr. 5 min with taxi, City Center appr. 7 km (bus stop near the property). Grocery stores in walking distance and in Rovaniemi there is also Wolt-service available to order groceries or ready meals to front door.
Languages spoken: English,Finnish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Heating
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Fast free WiFi 110 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sauna
Activities
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Finnish

House rules
Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 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 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 22
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
Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village

  • Check-in at Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

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

  • Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Badminton equipment
    • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village on this page.

  • Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village is 3 miles from the centre of Rovaniemi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village can accommodate the following group size:

    • 5 guests

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

  • Yes, Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Riverside Home for families - beautiful house near Santa Claus Village may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.