Our homes, your holiday
Holiday homes with a local soul
A lake house in Finland, a stone house in Spain and a white villa in Greece. Three homes of our own, where we welcome you ourselves.
Discover the staysOur homes
Distinctive homes. Memorable stays.
Each of our homes is different, but they share one idea: peace, a good bed and a view you'll keep coming back to.
Our homes on the map
From the lake to the Mediterranean
Experiences
More than a stay
Trails, long meals, small villages and days when you don't have to do anything at all.
Nature
Trails and open landscapes
Forest trails by Lake Saimaa, mountain paths in Catalonia and coastal walks on Paros.
Food
Local flavours and long meals
Market lemons, local olive oil or smoked lake fish. We'll share our own favourites.
Villages
History and narrow streets
Stone lanes, flowering doorways and cafés where no one is in a hurry.
Slow days
Rest and time of your own
A morning swim, a book in the shade and an evening that can stretch on.
Surroundings
Three homes, three landscapes
- Lake, forest and a private saunaVilla Ilta
- Valleys, vineyards and beachesCasa Almendro
- White villages and sandy beachesVilla Galini
- Nearest airports1–2 hours away
Why book direct?
- Book directly with us, no middleman
- We reply ourselves – usually the same day
- The same welcome in every home
- Our own tips with every booking
About us
Welcome, we're Laura and Mikael
Our homes grew out of years of travel: the lake house is in the landscape of Mikael's childhood, the stone house and the villa in places we wanted to return to again and again.
We welcome every guest ourselves or through a local friend, and we're happy to share where to find the best trails and tables.
Guestbook
Guest stories
The sauna at Villa Ilta and a morning swim in the lake – the best week of our summer.
Jonas, Hamburg · Villa Ilta We had dinner on Almendro's terrace every evening as the sun set over the valley.
Emma, Amsterdam · Casa Almendro From Galini's terrace you see nothing but sea. Laura's tips took us to beaches no guidebook mentions.
Sanna, Tampere · Villa Galini
Practicalities
Good to know
How do I get to the homes?
Each home is 1–2 hours from the nearest airport. After booking we send detailed arrival instructions and can help arrange a transfer.
What is the minimum stay?
Three to five nights depending on the home. The price calculator shows the total as soon as you choose your dates.
Are linen and cleaning included?
Yes. Linen, towels and final cleaning are included in the total shown in the price calculator.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are welcome at Villa Ilta by arrangement. Casa Almendro and Villa Galini are pet-free.
Can I cancel my booking?
Cancellation is free up to 30 days before arrival. You'll receive the full terms with your confirmation.