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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m
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Kuhmo
- Uimaranta44 min drive
- Kalevalakylä63 min drive
- Kuhmo Arts Centre66 min drive
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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
1 bathroom
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About this property
Backcountry base by Interhome
Spacious and versatile base for holiday in Iivantiira district in Kuhmo. Not located by the water, but rowing boat and trailer are in use. Peaceful place, suitable as a base for wilderness tourism and nature activities.
55 km to the north from Kuhmo, 55 km to the southeast from Hyrynsalmi municipality center.
The main building of the farm, built in 1961, completely renewed and renovated.
Living room with spreadable bed, bedroom with double bed, another bedroom with 2 separate beds, sauna, washroom/WC, separate WC and hall. Small covered porch.
Yard sauna with sauna room and dressing room. The sauna is equipped with wood-burning sauna stove and water tank connected to the sauna stove. Tank is used for water heating. There is no electricity in the sauna. Water to the sauna must be brought by using a bucket from the house, distance 10 m.
Nice old-style smoker, suitable for smoking meat.
Fence and shelter for the dog.
In the yard there are a cowshed, vehicle shed and free-range area for cattle. Those are rented to the cattle breeder, who goes daily to take care of the animals (cattle). There is Smart TV in the house, Netflix streaming service is pre-installed. Home theater system. 4G connection works well in the area.
The owner makes a ski trail starting from the yard, length is about 3 km.
Good and peaceful swimming beach 5 km (lake Särkkäjärvi).
Backcountry Base is not on the beach, but guests have access to the rowing boat and the trailer. Trailer can be used to transfer the boat to a suitable lake. If necessary, the owner can make the transfer.
Snowmobile Ski Doo Tundra Extreme 600 e-trek, ATV Honda 420 and motorboat 5 m and boat with Honda 50 hp outboard motor for rent. The boat will be rented with a driver. More information from the owner.
Hunting: small game hunting area on state owned lands 5611 Hyrynsalmi-Ristijärvi starts at a distance of half a kilometer. Destination 5617 West Kuhmo is approximately 4 km away (www.eraluvat.fi).
Fishing: Fishing spots at river Selkäjoki and Mikitänjoki are well reachable (e.g. trout plantings and permit automats).
5411 The Northern Ostrobothnia-Kainuu angling permit allows you to fish with a fly or lure on state owned state waters located in Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu (www.eraluvat.fi).
The fisheries management fee allows you to fish with one rod and lure in lake and pond waters, but not in the rapids and streaming waters considered containing migratory fish (www.eraluvat.fi).
Kuhmo city center services 55 km, Hyrynsalmi 55 km. Vuokatti 100 km.
Bed linen in place and final cleaning are included in the prices.
Included in price:
ERV cancellation insurance
Final cleaning (Basic cleaning is always carried out by the guest) (2025-04-16 - 2026-04-30)
Laundry (initial supply of bed linen and towels) (2025-04-16 - 2026-04-30)
Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees
incl. in the price but needs to be booked beforehand:
Pet (max. 1 pet) (2025-04-16 - 2026-04-30)
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55 km to the north from Kuhmo, 55 km to the southeast from Hyrynsalmi municipality center.
The main building of the farm, built in 1961, completely renewed and renovated.
Living room with spreadable bed, bedroom with double bed, another bedroom with 2 separate beds, sauna, washroom/WC, separate WC and hall. Small covered porch.
Yard sauna with sauna room and dressing room. The sauna is equipped with wood-burning sauna stove and water tank connected to the sauna stove. Tank is used for water heating. There is no electricity in the sauna. Water to the sauna must be brought by using a bucket from the house, distance 10 m.
Nice old-style smoker, suitable for smoking meat.
Fence and shelter for the dog.
In the yard there are a cowshed, vehicle shed and free-range area for cattle. Those are rented to the cattle breeder, who goes daily to take care of the animals (cattle). There is Smart TV in the house, Netflix streaming service is pre-installed. Home theater system. 4G connection works well in the area.
The owner makes a ski trail starting from the yard, length is about 3 km.
Good and peaceful swimming beach 5 km (lake Särkkäjärvi).
Backcountry Base is not on the beach, but guests have access to the rowing boat and the trailer. Trailer can be used to transfer the boat to a suitable lake. If necessary, the owner can make the transfer.
Snowmobile Ski Doo Tundra Extreme 600 e-trek, ATV Honda 420 and motorboat 5 m and boat with Honda 50 hp outboard motor for rent. The boat will be rented with a driver. More information from the owner.
Hunting: small game hunting area on state owned lands 5611 Hyrynsalmi-Ristijärvi starts at a distance of half a kilometer. Destination 5617 West Kuhmo is approximately 4 km away (www.eraluvat.fi).
Fishing: Fishing spots at river Selkäjoki and Mikitänjoki are well reachable (e.g. trout plantings and permit automats).
5411 The Northern Ostrobothnia-Kainuu angling permit allows you to fish with a fly or lure on state owned state waters located in Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu (www.eraluvat.fi).
The fisheries management fee allows you to fish with one rod and lure in lake and pond waters, but not in the rapids and streaming waters considered containing migratory fish (www.eraluvat.fi).
Kuhmo city center services 55 km, Hyrynsalmi 55 km. Vuokatti 100 km.
Bed linen in place and final cleaning are included in the prices.
Included in price:
ERV cancellation insurance
Final cleaning (Basic cleaning is always carried out by the guest) (2025-04-16 - 2026-04-30)
Laundry (initial supply of bed linen and towels) (2025-04-16 - 2026-04-30)
Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees
incl. in the price but needs to be booked beforehand:
Pet (max. 1 pet) (2025-04-16 - 2026-04-30)
#FI5640.607.1
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Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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About the area
Kuhmo
Kuhmo is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lentuan Nature Reserve and Juortanansalo-Lapinsuon Nature Reserve.

Kuhmo
What's nearby
- Uimaranta - 44 min drive - 30.9 km
- Petola Luontokeskus - 61 min drive - 69.1 km
- Kuhmon Talvisotamuseo - 63 min drive - 70.0 km
- Kalevalakylä - 63 min drive - 70.1 km
- Kuhmo Arts Centre - 66 min drive - 72.6 km
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