Kelkute logging cabin

The Kelkute logging camp is a traditional wilderness cabin situated in the heart of nature. The cabin accommodates up to 12 people and is particularly suitable for hikers and groups who appreciate a simple, wilderness-inspired atmosphere.

Accommodation and equipment

The cabin has sleeping berths for 12 people. Mattresses, pillows and blankets are provided. Please remember to bring your own bed linen.

The cabin is equipped with gas lighting and wood-burning heating. Firewood is included in the rental. There is no central heating, but you can order pre-heating for the cabin for an additional fee.

Kitchen equipment is provided for 12 people. You will have access to crockery and cutlery, three pots, a frying pan and a coffee pot. For cooking, the cabin features a gas stove and oven. There is no refrigerator, but there is a root cellar beneath the building.

Drinking water is available from the well at the Kelkute logging camp. The water quality of the well is monitored regularly. According to samples from 2024, the water is rich in iron but suitable for domestic use.

Yard and outbuildings

The cabin rental includes the entire fenced yard area as well as the following equipment and buildings:

separate lakeside sauna
barbecue shelter
outhouse and woodshed
rowing boat (3 life jackets)

You may use all of these for the duration of your reservation.

Booking and Payment

Book the cabin through the electronic booking system and pay for the reservation immediately upon booking. The reservation period begins at 14:00 on the day of arrival and ends at 12:00 on the day of departure.

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Keys

You will receive a confirmation email after booking. We will send the PIN code 24 hours before the start of your reservation.
There is a black key box next to the cabin door, where you can collect the key using the code. The code is only valid for the duration of your reservation.

Location and arrival

The address is Kelkutteentie 492, 17470 Maakeski. Please note that when arriving from the direction of Hämeenlinna, you cannot reach the destination via the Evo area as the road is closed.

From Road 24 (Lahti–Jämsä), turn onto Taruksentie. The junction is approximately 5 km from the Padasjoki ABC station towards Lahti. Continue along Taruksentie for 2 km, turn left onto Kelkutteentie and drive for 5 km. The forest cabin is on the left side of the road.

Weak network connection in the area

Please bring a map to ensure you find your way easily. Network and telephone connections are weak in the area, so bring a map either printed or downloaded to your phone.

Map of Tarus (pdf, in Finnish)