Pet-friendly hotels and homes in Ivalo

Very cosy and comfortable cottage!!We stayed one night and enjoyed it a lot although it was a bit challenging with no hot water, shower and the toilet outside the cottage. Nice experience!😉❄️👍

Everything. Location, Facilities and host especially were amazing.

Beautiful cottage. It’s a way out of town (check the map) we didn’t have a car but Miia kindly arranged pickup and drop off with a stop at the shops for food. I absolutely loved my stay but I’ve detailed a few differences with this cottages to what you might expect so that you can get an accurate impression. The most important thing is the cottage does not have running water or a bathroom. You will need to bring drinking water, and water for washing/dishes/sauna is hand pumped from a well outside. There is an outside composting toilet, which is perfectly fine and was not difficult to use even as I was there in winter… I just needed to put on a jacket and shoes and was comfortable. The stairs are very steep, not suitable for anyone unsteady on their feet. Downstairs is the bunk bed. Upstairs has a double bed and a single bed (no walls or doors though, it’s an open mezzanine level). Wood for the fire is included and you use dried bark as the firelighters. The central heating kept the house warm even without the fire. The Sauna is attached to the side of the house and uses a wood fire. It takes a couple of hours to heat up. There is also a big water tank in the sauna which uses a wood fire beneath to heat up, you can use this water for washing in the sauna. The instructions state only to use one lot of wood under the tank which was good advice as it got very hot and any more would have made it boil which would be dangerous. Miia also gave us use of a battery powered camping shower so we could wash easily. The cottage is on the river which is completely frozen over winter. It is walking distance from Villa Karhukumpu which we used for activities, where Jrki the owner was very kind and helpful. Overall I found Miia to be extremely helpful as a host, and the place is as beautiful as the pictures.

Such a great stay! We got the sauna and the fireplace explained, it was such a beautiful area to stay, close by shopping options and the airport also near by.

We had a fantastic stay in this beautiful house. The location, nestled in the middle of a stunning forest next to a river, was incredibly peaceful and full of positive vibes. We were even lucky enough to see the northern lights right from there! The house was well-equipped, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We truly enjoyed our time there and will definitely come back!

The house was perfect! Every detail had been considered. When we arrived, it was spotless, and everything was explained thoroughly. The house was delightful, with both an indoor and outdoor sauna. The view of the lake was stunning, and we even witnessed the Northern Lights! Highly recommend booking this cottage!

A very well equipped cosy house, with everything you need for a perfect holiday. The surroundings are enchanting, (especially during ruska season) with a wonderful view of the lake. The outside sauna is a real Finnish experience. Fantastic to watch the starry sky or the aurora borealis from the hot tub in the evenings. Perfect place for a retreat. I will definitely come back! The hosts are very kind and helpful.

Semi remote area, wonderful views, peace & quiet, great Hosts

thank you very much for a great stay, we had a great time, I hope to come back again🥰

Our stay in Väre home was absolutely outstanding and exceeded all our expectations. The property was beautiful and homely with a well-equipped kitchen that made it easy to prepare meals and enjoy the cozy evenings indoors. The highlight of our stay was the private sauna house, where we enjoyed a truly unforgettable experience of relaxing in the sauna and dipping into a frozen lake—a perfect touch of Finnish tradition. The location was ideal, just 5 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from the city, yet wonderfully peaceful. We could watch the Northen lights from the property without the need to travel. The host was incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Overall, this accommodation was worth every penny, and we highly recommend it to anyone visiting Ivalo!