Villa Karikkoniemi is a peaceful villa in Tampere's Pyhäjärvi and has its own 150 m shoreline. You can swim directly from the door of the beach sauna and the cape also has its own boat dock that can be accessed by a larger boat. Honkarakenne's buildings were completed in 2010 and were renovated for rental use in 2019. The buildings are heated by geothermal heat, and in the summer heat the main building is cooled by an air source heat pump.
The beach sauna warms you up with a wood-burning Iki stove, and you can admire the sunset over the lake from its decks. The beach sauna also has its own toilet and two showers in the bathroom.
The large windows of the living room/dining room in the main building offer a wonderful view of the lake, and a large fireplace creates atmosphere in the space. The main building has an electric sauna, two toilets and showers with two showers. The modern kitchen is well equipped.
The sleeping areas are divided as follows: During the winter season, the Villa comfortably accommodates 12 people and during the summer months (May-August) 14 people. The capacity of the dining area is 14 people.
Beds in the winter season:
Main building MH1- 2 person double bed
Main building MH2 - 2 x 1 person bed
Main building Upper hall - 2 x 1 person bed
Main building Vinttihuone - 4 x 1 person bed
Beach sauna fireplace room - 2 person spreadable sofa bed
+ Summer months: "The butler's cottage" - 2 x 1 person bed
8 person outdoor hot tub is at your free disposal and is included in the rental prices.
A rowing boat is available during the summer season.
Pets are allowed, as long as they are kept away from the furniture and beds.
When Pyhäjärvi is frozen, the opening at the end of the pier of the beach sauna is kept open with a submersible pump, so it´s perfect for ice swimming.
The minimum rental period is 2 days and on weekends only Fri-Sun rental. The prices include bed linen, towels and final cleaning. Holiday seasons and bank holiday weekends are sold only in full weeks or rental periods.
