🏡 Villa Joutsen is located in a peaceful and scenic location on the shores of Lake Saimaa, offering an excellent setting for both a relaxing holiday and active leisure. The villa is comfortable and well-equipped, and is perfect for families, groups of friends, and those who enjoy nature and water activities.

The villa has spacious living areas, a well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms, which guarantee a restful night's sleep. A sauna and laundry facilities complete the whole and allow you to relax at the end of the day. Large windows and a terrace open towards Lake Saimaa, offering magnificent views in all seasons.

🌊 Lake Saimaa offers a variety of opportunities for boating and fishing. You can fish both from the shore and from a boat, and the fish stocks in the water are known for, among others, pike, zander, and perch. The private beach and pier make getting into the water easy and hassle-free.

🌲 The surrounding nature also invites you to other activities, such as walking, berry picking and enjoying nature. The peaceful environment and clean lake nature make Villa Joutsene the perfect place to escape from everyday life and enjoy a genuine Finnish lake holiday.

✨ Villa Joutsene combines comfortable accommodation, the unique landscapes of Lake Saimaa and the peace of nature, offering an unforgettable holiday experience to all guests.

The best time to visit

Spring 🌱Summer ☀️Autumn 🍂Winter ❄️

Amenities & Facilities

Family friendly
Pet friendly
Basic Supplies (Towels/Bed Linen)
Internet
Fridge
Freezer
Inside Slaughtering / Filleting Area
Dishwasher
Coffee Machine
Oven
Microwave
Slaughtering and Filleting Tool
Washing Machine
Dryer
Vacuum Cleaner
Bedding
Towels
Drying Room/Facility for Fishing Clothes
TV
WiFi
Stereo System / Music System
Children's Bed
Children's Chair
Terrace
Garden Furniture and Seating
Outdoor Kitchen
Grill
Fire Pit
Smoker (Hot and Cold Smoking)
Storage Area for Fishing Tackle

Accommodation Highlights

Villa Joutsene's comfortable large terraces and stunning views of Lake Saimaa.
Spend the evening in the sauna and lounging in the warm outdoor hot tub.
Evening coffee/beer on the bridge terrace built in front of the cottage.
Fishing trip on a top-equipped fishing boat

Outdoor Area

Excellent fitness terrains nearby
Mushroom and berry forests
A beach suitable for children with gentle, fine sand

Arrival Instructions

Approximately 320 km from Helsinki Airport. The address is Porkalansalontie 11 C Punkharju.

Additional Offers & Prices

Linens provided or 10 euros/person
Final cleaning by yourself or 150 euros
Small pets under 10 kg 50 / pcs

6124-Pihlajavesi, state waters

The angling permit area includes state-owned water areas located in the Pihlajavesi fisheries region, with a total size of slightly over 1,500 hectares.

Responsible Authority: Metsähallitus, Wildlife Service Finland, southern area

Pricing

Adults

Daily Price10€ / DayWeekly Price20€ / WeekSeasonal Price30€ / Season

Minors

Daily Price5€ / DayWeekly Price10€ / WeekSeasonal Price15€ / Season

Restrictions

River Hiitola basin
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Fisheries Regulation 1 § 1: Lake salmon with fat-cut (rel) is prohibited from 1.6-31.8 on the main migration route.
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.6 - 31.8)
Government Decree 1360/2015 on fishing (the so-called Fishing Decree), Article 1, stipulates that fat-finned lake salmon is completely prohibited in the Vuoksi water body and fat-finned (rel) lake salmon is also prohibited on the migration route between 1.6 and 31.8. In the fishing restriction service, this restriction area under the Regulation is indicated for the time being as a fishing restriction decision by the ELY.
Fishing Regulation Article 14: fishing with a hook and line set near the surface or in intermediate water by means of floats is prohibited.
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Government Decree 1360/2015 on fishing (the so-called Fishing Decree), Article 14, stipulates that fishing with a hook and line set near the surface or in the intermediate water using floats is prohibited in the Vuoksi and Kuolimo watercourses. This restriction area under the Regulation is currently indicated in the fishing restriction service as a fishing restriction decision of the ELY.
Prohibited fishing gear in key habitats of the Saimaa ringed seal
Protection of Saimaa ringed seal (1.1 - 31.12)
The following fishing gear and fishing methods may not be used in the key habitats of the Saimaa ringed seal: 1) longlines; 2) other hook-and-line gear using fish or fish pieces as bait; 3) trammel nets; 4) nets with a line made of vertical bars lowered from other than the ends of the line; 5) nets with a line made of multiple strands or fibres; 6) nets or sets of interconnected nets that are not anchored at both ends during open water; (7) any net of mesh size less than 60 mm in which the twine is constructed of single twine of a thickness of 0,17 mm or more; (8) any net of mesh size equal to or greater than 60 mm in which the twine is constructed of single twine of a thickness of 0,20 mm or more; 9) a closed-top trap; 10) an open-top trap and any other static gear similar to a trap with a knot spacing of more than 55 mm; 11) a catfish or sea otter trap with a cod-end of more than 150 mm in width or length. The restrictions do not apply to angling, spinning, casting and trolling, even if carried out with bait. The prohibition shall not apply to a closed-end trap with a knot spacing of less than 55 millimetres and which, when spread or fitted with bars in the throat, does not under any circumstances create an opening of more than 150 millimetres. In addition, if the above trap is equipped with a covered front window, each corner of the front window shall have at least one exit opening 70 cm wide to allow the red seals to escape from the trap.
Lauvus pond
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Pihlajavesi region
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Pihlajavesi kta Saimaa over 8m (over 22-54 mm)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Decision POSELY/1284/2024 23.9.2024 Fishing with 22-54 mm nets is prohibited in the Pihlajavesi fishing zone in the Saimaa River in waters deeper than 8 m.
Pihlajavesi kta permit for eel fishing from 1 May to 30 September 2024-2027
Exceptional protection period (1.5 - 30.9)
The North Savo Centre for Economic Affairs, Transport and the Environment has granted a permit to fish for eels in the waters of the Pihlajavesi fishing area between 1 May and 30 September 2024 - 2027 pursuant to Section 47 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015). Decision POSELY/2226/2023, 31.10.2023.
Restriction of surface and intermediate water networks, Puruvesi fishing zone
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing in surface and intermediate waters with nets with knots between 22 and 64 mm is prohibited. This prohibition shall apply to nets set on floats. Decision: POSELY/616/2023 (14.2.2024), https://www.puruvesi.info/
Surface and intermediate water networks are prohibited see additional information
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing with surface and midwater nets is prohibited, except for gillnets smaller than 22 mm. This restriction applies to the waters of the Puumala fishing zone and applies to nets set by means of floats on the surface or in intermediate waters. POSELY/1117/2023 (14.2.2024), https://www.puumalankalatalousalue.fi/
On the Saimaa, nets with a knot size of 22-54 mm are prohibited in waters deeper than 8 metres.
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
On the Saimaa, nets with a knot size of 22-54 mm are prohibited in waters deeper than 8 metres. POSELY/1117/2023
Saimaa Pihlajavesi surface and intermediate water network closure (over 21 mm)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Decision POSELY/1824/2024 23.9.2024 Surface and intermediate water networks of more than 21mm on the Saimaa Pihlaj Lake are prohibited.
Ban on netting in key habitats of the Saimaa ringed seal
Protection of Saimaa ringed seal (15.4 - 30.6)
Fishing with nets is prohibited from 15 April to 30 June, except for gillnets with a knot size of less than 22 mm, which are allowed from 21 June.
Maximum net height 6 m, Puruvesi fishing zone
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
The maximum height of the nets is 6 metres in the Puruvesi fishing zone. Decision: POSELY/616/2023 (14.2.2024), https://www.puruvesi.info/