Beachfront Location: Pahtaja Chalet in Rovaniemi offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax on the terrace or balcony, enjoying stunning sea views.
Comfortable Accommodation: The chalet features one bedroom and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. Amenities include a kitchenette, fireplace, sauna, and free WiFi.
Local Attractions: Located 17 km from Rovaniemi Airport, the property is near Arktikum Science Centre (11 km) and Santa Claus Village (17 km). Hiking opportunities are available nearby.
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host and convenient location, Pahtaja Chalet ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
“The location was perfect. Only 25 minutes from Santa Claus Village. The cabin itself was like something from a fairy tale. It was magical. Henry, the host, was exceptional.”
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Ryan
United Kingdom
“Host Henry was second to none Amazing host , very helpful replied very quick , if your looking for perfect Christmas cabin or a break away then this is the place , stayed for 4 nights and going to book again next year 20 minutes from Santa Claus...”
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Claire
United Kingdom
“What a magical place! Staying in the log cabin absolutely made our stay, it was just what we needed set in the beautiful forest on the edge of a frozen lake, away from the hustle and bustle! It was so cozy and immaculately clean! Our girls felt so...”
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Michael
United Kingdom
“Lovely real log cabin on the south edge of a wide river. Very well equipped with lots of cutlery and crockery, dishwasher, good shower, open fire with logs provided. Really quiet at night, and away from lights, so aurora should be good to view...”
Fazil
Ireland
“The experience was exceptional. The chalet had a magical and cozy ambiance, making it the perfect place for a family to unwind. Despite being situated only 20 minutes away from the city and next to the main road, it was a quiet retreat. The chalet...”
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Wendy
United Kingdom
“It was cosy and warm. It was well equipped. It is in a beautiful location and private. The host was very helpful and friendly. Driveway is fun for sledging and building snowmen.”
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Jan
United Kingdom
“Great little cabin, lovely location - only a short drive into town but still really quiet and peaceful. Everything you could need was there. Great communication from host.”
Eamon
United Kingdom
“This was a picture perfect Log cabin, exactly what we wanted.. The location was also great for us, and indeed we were fortunate to see the Northern lights streaming above the cabin on our second night. The cabin was warm and had everything we...”
Borja
Finland
“Amazing landscape, private dock, your own sauna... And the house is so beautiful! Just sit at the porch and listen to birds sing and wind howl after a hot sauna. You won't regret it!”
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Christel
France
“L’emplacement dans la forêt au bord du lac est top! La maison est très propre et bien équipée. Une vue et des couchers de soleil inoubliables. Notre hôte a été très accueillant et disponible, nous avons eu toute les informations et conseils...”
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.
Hosted by Henry John Michael
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Henry John Michael
Pahtaja Chalet is and old Hunting Cabin, built from ancient logs. Chalet is located on the banks of Finland’s biggest river, the Kemi river about 12 km from Rovaniemi City Center. At Pahtaja you can experience the perfect Arctic atmosphere of Lapland at its most authentic. Yet the Chalet is only 10 minutes from the city center and approximately 15 minutes from Santa Claus Village. Welcome to the Chalet, which offers a wonderful setting for an unforgettable Lapland holiday!
We are hosts, who will take care of their guests. Our ambition is to provide a pleasant and unforgettabble holiday experience to all our visitors. Welcome to Pahtaja Cabin, a friendly piece of Nordic hospitality.
You need a rental car or taxi to get to the Cabin. Address is Piittisentie 21, 96460 Rovaniemi.
You are also able to enjoy the traditional finnish Sauna if you desire to get a taste of real Northern Spirit! (extra price)
Languages spoken: English,Finnish
Property surroundings
House rules
Pahtaja Chalet 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 04:00 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$232. This deposit is fully refundable upon check out as long as there has been no damage to the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 16 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
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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Pahtaja Chalet 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.
A security deposit of EUR 200.0 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.
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