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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Ylämaja - with a stunning view is located in Ruka. This holiday home provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has a sauna. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ruka, like hiking. Skiing, cycling and fishing are possible within the area, and Ylämaja - with a stunning view offers ski storage space. Riisitunturi National Park is 45 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport, 27 km from Ylämaja - with a stunning view.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Nearby ski lifts:
  • RukaExpress chair lift - 400 yards
  • Kulmahissi - 400 yards
  • Vuosseli - 400 yards
  • SkiBistro - 400 yards
  • Saarua Express - 750 yards
  • Saarua 1 - 800 yards
  • Saarua III Ski Lift - 850 yards
  • Välihissi - 1,000 yards
  • Masto 2 - 1,250 yards
  • Masto 1 - 1,250 yards
  • MastonAitio - 1,350 yards
  • Pessari - 1,400 yards

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
High score for Ruka
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anne-sophie
    France France
    The apartment was really nice, just few minutes from the ski lifts. Very nice view and charming location. Quiet, very nice interior design, chimney.
  • Kalle
    Finland Finland
    Location was peaceful on the quiet side of the Ruka ski resort complex. The view was great and the space was cozy and compact. The wooden log house had a great feeling to it. The fireplace added great atmosphere.
  • Ura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cabin , great views from cabin, in a ideal location for ski-ing with family . Jussi the host was very helpful with things to do in the area . Would definitely visit again :)
  • Aleksi
    Finland Finland
    Sijainti loistava, mökki juuri sopivan kokoinen ja todella viihtyisä kaikkine mukavuuksineen.
  • Stella
    Finland Finland
    Mökki on täydellinen 4 hengelle ja sijainti on vaan niin hyvä kun pääsee lähes suoraan hisseille jos lähtee laskettelemaan😊 Näkymä aivan ihana! Kaikki toimi loistavasti 🫶🏼
  • Päivi
    Finland Finland
    Ihana maisema. Kaikki tarvittava löytyi. Kunnon taulu tv. Lapset oli huomioitu. Puut takan tulentekoon löytyi.
  • Lassi-matti
    Finland Finland
    Mökki oli tunnelmallinen ja huippusijainnilla. Varustelutaso oli kohdillaan, mitään ei puuttunut.
  • Ratlena
    Finland Finland
    Вид из окна на горнолыжные склоны, удобное расположение. Внутри все необходимое для проживания (кухня, ванная комната)
  • Stella
    Finland Finland
    Mökki oli täydellinen 4 hengelle! Sopivan lähellä rinteitä, pääsi laskemaan pientä polkua pitkin melkein suoraan hissille👌🏼 plussaa makuuhuoneen isosta sängystä ja keittiön varustelusta, löytyi mausteita myöden kaikki tarvittava 😊👍🏼 myös maisema...

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.

Host Information

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score
Welcome to Ruka and to our cosy family cabin in the hart of Winter wonderland. Ylämaja is a traditional silver log cabin with a stunning view over the ski slopes and the Nordic forest, just next to the slopes. The cabin is perfect for couples and families. Slopes, skiing tracks, sledding hill and the gondola to the Ruka village are located just few minutes by foot. From the front door, you can already access the beautiful woods for snowshoeing. Downstairs has one bedroom, a well equipped kitchen, living room with an open fire place, bathroom and sauna. The upstairs is a one big space with a lounge area and two twin beds. Under the scenic balcony, you can find a storage for skis with plenty of firewood. Snuggle in a blanket and enjoy the beautiful view while sipping your morning coffee. We warmly welcome you to stay at our cabin!
Languages spoken: English,Finnish,French,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ylämaja - with a stunning view
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Skiing
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • iPad
    • iPod dock
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    • Air conditioning
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Sun terrace
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    Wellness
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Ski storage
    • Bowling
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Billiards
      Additional charge
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
      Additional charge
    Outdoor & View
    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Finnish
    • French
    • Swedish

    House rules
    Ylämaja - with a stunning view takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 00:00 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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    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+ 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.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    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.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Bed linens and towels are not included in the room rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge of EUR 20.0 per person or bring their own.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Ylämaja - with a stunning view

    • The prices at Ylämaja - with a stunning view may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Ylämaja - with a stunning view is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Ylämaja - with a stunning view is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Ylämaja - with a stunning view can accommodate the following group size:

      • 6 guests

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

    • Ylämaja - with a stunning view is 1.1 miles from the centre of Ruka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ylämaja - with a stunning view on this page.

    • Ylämaja - with a stunning view offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Sauna
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Skiing
      • Bowling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Ylämaja - with a stunning view has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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