Villa Paadar

Fully equipped spacious villa, location, jacuzzi and sauna, fireplace, very welcoming hosts

All was great

Our December stay at Villa Paadar was truly unforgettable and exceeded all our expectations. Nestled in a serene, snow-covered landscape, the villa offered an unparalleled combination of luxury, privacy, and comfort, making it the perfect destination for a winter retreat. The peacefulness of the secluded location allowed us to fully disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature. The villa itself was immaculate and thoughtfully equipped with high-quality amenities. The electric sauna was a highlight—perfect for warming up after exploring the icy surroundings—and the outdoor jacuzzi on the deck was absolutely breathtaking. Relaxing in the bubbling hot water, surrounded by a quiet forest blanketed in snow, was a surreal experience. It felt like a scene straight out of a winter postcard, and we spent hours just soaking in the stunning views and crisp air. The interior of the villa was just as impressive. The attention to detail made it feel warm and welcoming, from the beautifully decorated Christmas tree glowing in the window to the cozy fireplace that created a perfect ambiance. It truly felt like a home away from home, but with a luxurious touch. Every corner of the villa was spotless, and the furniture and decor were of the highest standard. One thing that stood out was the hospitality of the host. Their regular, friendly check-ins ensured that we had everything we needed and felt completely taken care of throughout our stay. This level of attentiveness added a personal touch that made our visit even more special. That said, the villa is quite remote, which is part of its charm, but it’s essential to have a car. Inari, a quaint village about 27 minutes away, has a few restaurants, a souvenir shop, gas stations, and grocery stores. For more extensive options, Ivalo is about an hour’s drive. We recommend stocking up on supplies on your way to the villa to fully enjoy the peaceful seclusion once you arrive.

The bedroom was just slightly cooler, but I do think that was due to outside temperatures dropping to -30c. 🥶

The location is fantastic, sitting in the hot tub looking out through the snowy trees was magical.

The previous occupants had left the hot tub in a mess so we were unable to use it on our first night, but happy that it was cleaned. Thank you

Location, Whirlpool

Sauna, it was impossible to completely heat it.

Amazing location. We could observe aurora lights from the lake Paatari nearby. The road can be a bit tricky if the weather is bad (snow storm). The house is also beautiful. The Jacuzzi is very nice. The morning view is appeasing.

Sauna not enough for 4 people (confortable for 3 people). When we went the Jacuzzi lights did not work but we understand it's not easy to fix in a few days.

A very cozy stay! We even saw the aurora lights 2 nights in a row which was a huge bonus. The host was very helpful and always communicated back quickly when we had questions.

The location is amazing if you want peace and quiet without anyone around. We saw some amazing northern lights over the lake and the surrounding forest is very peaceful. The sauna and jacuzzi are great to relax, especially in the cold winter weather.

It wasn't very clean when we arrived and the bubbles of the whirlpool didn't work.

I love the quietest of the house, very close to the nature! One minute drive down to the lake and you have the view was spectacular and the view of Northen light from the lake is AMAZING. The hot tub was a bouns, we baked ginger bread and made hot chocolate one evening and enjoying the sauna and hot tub. My kids loves this house so much and I do too.  The house provided two steel sleighs (adult also fit) and we brought it Juutua Nature Trail (15-20mins drive) form the house.  We spent the whole afternoon in the trail sledding and go for a short hike, I originally planned for 7km and we only did 2km. We were able to stay till dark because it was well lighted. What a trip!! We wish we can stay longer!! By the way, house is clean and very warm, dryer also provided so you dont have to worry running out of clothes.  We didnt use the studio beside the house but if you wants some alone time/night you could sleep in the sofa bed! We didn’t use the barbecue either but we didn’t have cooked dinner in the house. 15-20mins drive to Inari centre where you find supermarket with good selections of meats and veg! Northern light appears all night but you can’t see it in your naked eye, use your phone and the photo came out amazing!!!

The closest alcohol store located in Ivalo (45mins drive) if you are looking for anything greater then 5.5% please stock it up before you arrive :)

the wooden fire place, Sauna and Jacuzzi make the outdoor in the Forrest experience amazing