Mairela Retreat Cottage – Home 3375333 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
Mairela Retreat Cottage – Home 3375333
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Ask about children
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Mairela Retreat Cottage offers cosy lakeside accommodation in the midst of the Finnish forest, set in stunningly beautiful surroundings, the cottage offers comfortable accommodation for up to 4 persons.
There is a lakeside woodburning sauna, a fresh water well providing the water and an outside bio-toilet. There is a rowing boat for use on the lake and many forest tracks for walking.
The cottage is especially suitable for back to nature holidays, quiet relaxation, as well as being a wonderful place for enhancing creativity and inspiration.
Walking, writing, painting, meditation and deep relaxation are very well supported by the Mairela retreat atmosphere.
Holistic healing holidays and ad hoc treatments of Reiki are also available at the cottage.
The cottage is equipped for a self catering holiday and half board accommodation is also available.
There is electric heating in the cottage as well as a beautiful soapstone fire for those who prefer a real fire. The soapstone fire is an ecologically efficient heat source, part of the sustainable ethos of Mairela Retreat.
The gardens are mainly raised organic beds growing organic herbs and vegetables both for food and herbal preparations. The surrounding forests are also rich in medicinal plants and organic mushrooms and berries.
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Bed & bathroom
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Boat available
- Fireplace
- Sauna
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Sara G.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 35 minutes
- Response rate:
- 50%
- Calendar last updated:
- 12 Nov 2023
- Years listed:
- 11
- Based in:
- Finland
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 11 reviews
Very Good
11 reviews
- Excellent
- 8
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“Healing Heaven!”
-I wasn't sure what to expect from my healing holiday at Mairela Holistic Retreat and I certainly would never have expected to gain so much just from hanging around with Sara (the owner and heale… More
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner One of my favourite things is when guests discover the magic that really is here in the lakes, forest and rocks. It's a wonderful feeling to share, so thank you for the opportunity of sharing this part of your journey
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Peace Love and Happiness”
Absolute gorgeous forest backdrop with an extremely warm and welcoming atmosphere. Sara is the perfect host and extremely attentive to her guests needs. Grill House, Sauna, hiking, and more all await … More
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Response from the owner Looking forward to your return visit xx
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A perfect getaway!”
I had the most fantastic week at Mairela. It really is set in the most beautiful location, in the middle of the forest, right next to the lake. It was so easy to relax there, it's so peaceful. I … More
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Response from the owner Can't wait to see you again xxx
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect place to enjoy Finnish nature, landscape and Silence”
We were welcomed by the lovely Sara in this wonderful cottage, she was really helpful and provided everything and all information we needed. The cottage was really cozy and you feel at home in a few s… More
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Response from the owner Thank you guys, it really was my absolute pleasure to host such lovely people who appreciate what is here. Welcome back anytime!
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“Marvellous Place for Recreation and Recovery”
Mairela is the perfect place to escape daily routine and remember what life really is about. Enjoy the silence, the lake, the forest, the lovely garden, the sauna, water from the well, fire after wood… More
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Response from the owner Thank you guys, I really enjoyed hosting you both! Welcome back anytime!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Peacefull”
Un peu à l'écart de la "ville" dans un cadre très sympa. Le cottage est très bien (avec une petite cuisine, une cheminée, de quoi écouter de la… More
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Response from the owner Je vous remercie, il était très agréable d'avoir votre famille de rester ici I hope my google French is ok!! :)
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“Nirvana”
Mairela is a little piece of heaven on earth. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday modern living and truly engage and immerse yourself in nature, Mairela is the place. The magical… More
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Response from the owner It was my pleasure to host you, come back soon!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Like a dream came true for us”
Simply amazing place and just like heaven, if you would like to experience the beautiful Finnish nature at a lakeside cottage in a breathtaking setting, with wood burning sauna, water from the well, e… More
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Response from the owner It was my absolute pleasure to host such a wonderful couple and I really hope that you make it back here some day!
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“Wonderful place”
Booked through Air BnB and already written an AirBnB review. Writing a tripadvisor one as I feel the current rating is an unfair representation of the place! :) Sara was a lovely host, very accommoda… More
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Response from the owner Thanks guys, it's always nice to see how pleasantly surprised folk can be about getting back to nature, mastering fire lighting and just enjoying the natural aspects of life! Really hope to see you all again some day, very welcome back anytime!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Not all it's cracked up to be.”
I stayed here for two purposes: silence and Reiki healing. The silence was good in such a remote setting. I had 1 Reiki session and withdrew from the other 14 I'd arranged. Sara talked at me for … More
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Response from the owner Although this traducement has no relevance to the property listing I shall answer the points. You booked an individual healing holiday which encompasses 15 hours of one on one sessions, hardly a partner for silence and certainly not reiki healing. On the first session I explained why I didn't use forms and why that wasn't relevant, I also explained why I used my own experiences to give examples of the spiritual aspects we covered. This would be the part where you weren't listening or paying attention. I then began a very simple exercise where you close your eyes, feet flat on the floor and begin to notice your body whilst I assist you to do so. You didn't ever really take this seriously and after 20 minutes you stopped the session, said it wasn't working for you and left. Next day you came and said that you didn't want to do any more work with me. I had rearranged my care work and my voluntary work, and busted a gut getting the refurbished kitchen ready for you, plus rejecting other enquiries, so when YOU decide to stop coming to sessions I don't think a refund is required. You accepted that at the time, so what has changed since? You didn't “discover” that I didn't do the 3rd year at the UK school of Energy Healing, I told you that and my website clearly states that I studied “for some time” at the school. If you want certificates then I have them for 4 levels of Reiki, Meditation, Traditional Yoga Massage, Foot Reflexology, Business Law, Business Administration, Tax Law, Accounting, Information Systems, A level Maths and Biology, 8 O levels and a 50 yards swimming certificate! My qualifications are my successful return to health from stage 3 ovarian cancer after a life expectancy of 17%, dealing with acute depression since my teenage years, dealing with self harm, overcoming an abusive 7 year relationship, successfully navigating a 4 year stalker, nursing my soul mate through his cancer until he died in my arms after only 1 year and 3 days. If you had wanted a silent journey to and from the airport why did you specifically ask me to collect you? If you wanted silence in the car why didn't you just say so?!! If you wanted silence in the car why didn't you sit in the back? If you wanted silence why didn't you take the bus? If you wanted silence why didn't you take a taxi? It's not rocket science!!! Generally, and by that I mean everyone except for you, appreciates getting to know a little bit about the person they are staying with, places of interest along the way and an introduction to life in Finland. In my 13 years of running these holistic retreats and holidays I had never met anyone who refused to even shake my hand at the airport.....that is until you came. When I dropped you off at the airport and wished you luck with your new job you got my name completely wrong! The entire essence of your traducement reflects the very ill that you came to see me about. A classic case of anosognosia?
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Sara (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Sara (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Sara (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Sara the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Sara (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Sara (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Sara (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Sara (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Sara (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Sara (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Sara (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Sara (the owner) a message.
If Sara (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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