Herkkola

86 km southwest from Kuusamo, Lake Jokijärvi 30 m (length of lake 7 km), river Iijoki flows through the lake, shallow water, hard bottom, mud in some places, shore is in natural condition and in shared use with other cottages of the resort, boat and life jackets available.

Wooden apartment in semi-detached house, built in 1990, living room with 2 beds, bedroom with 2 beds, mattresses on the loft (deep stairs to the loft, height of the loft is 1,45 at highest), kitchen corner, electric sauna, wash room/toilet, vestibule, storage. Apartment in semi-detached house in Holiday Village which is located in scenic and traditional Jokijärvi village. Hiking path. Campfire site by shore (in shared use). Also caravans in the area.

Cottage owner has private Lumbering and log floating museum, small entrance fee.

Jokijärvi cultural sites e.g. famous author Kalle Päätalo's childhood home Kallioniemi 2 km, Kylmäluoma recreational area 20 km, gorge lake Julma Ölkky 40 km, Taivalkoski, e.g. old traditional Jalava store 24 km.

Hunting: small game hunting area Etelä-Taivalkoski 5622 (www.eraluvat.fi). License of local hunting club available from shop (12 km).

Fishing: Lakes Jokijärvi, Tyräjärvi and Koiviojärvi: Province of Oulu lure fishing license (www.mmm.fi), Kylmäluoma recreational fishing area 4525 (www.eraluvat.fi).

Nieghbouring apartment is 13045 in the same building. Apartments are available from mid February till end of October.