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Backcountry base by Interhome

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Snow and ski sports
Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms
TV, fireplace

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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. Piano.
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 (2024-10-31 - 2026-04-30)
Final cleaning (Basic cleaning is always carried out by the guest) (2024-10-31 - 2025-12-15)
Laundry (initial supply of bed linen and towels) (2024-10-31 - 2025-12-15)
Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees (2024-10-31 - 2026-04-30)

incl. in the price but needs to be booked beforehand:
Pet (max. 1 pet) (2024-10-31 - 2025-12-15)

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Property manager

HHD AG | INTERHOME

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1506.9 sq ft (140 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

FI5640.607.1

About the neighborhood

Map
Kuhmo

What's nearby

  • Kesäranta Beach - 52 min drive
  • Petola Luontokeskus - 61 min drive
  • Kuhmon Talvisotamuseo - 63 min drive
  • Kalevalakylä - 63 min drive
  • Kalevalan leirintäalue - 64 min drive

Getting around

  • Kajaani (KAJ) - 99 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Backcountry base by Interhome pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Backcountry base by Interhome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backcountry base by Interhome?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Backcountry base by Interhome located?

Situated in Kuhmo, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Kesäranta Beach, Samulinhiekka, and Nystyrähiekka. Lentuan Nature Reserve and Juortanansalo-Lapinsuon Nature Reserve are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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