Good Life Homestay

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Good Life Homestay in Ahmovaara offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and parquet floors. Each room includes a sofa bed, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free use of bicycles, a terrace, and a garden. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, children’s playground, and barbecue facilities. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served with local specialities, warm dishes, cheese, and fruits. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Convenient Location: Located 63 km from Joensuu Airport and 26 km from Koli National Park, the property provides easy access to skiing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. Highly rated for its friendly host and excellent service.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ieva
Finland Finland
“Beautiful guest house—it was like staying in a warm hug. Every corner of their home radiated love, care, and the kind of peace you usually need a yoga retreat and three scented candles to find. We left well-rested and slightly suspicious that we...”
Tony
Isle of Man Isle of Man
“A very quiet location, nothing around there, total silence...”
Oskar
Finland Finland
“Nice room, and very friendly staff. Very quiet area. There was also a great swimming place nearby suggested by the hosts!”
Bianca
Estonia Estonia
“It was a last minute decision for us. Our room was ready very quickly, everything we needed was there. The owners are kind and helpful. the surroundings are quiet, we enjoyed the lake and the river. The breakfast was very good, we spent a long and...”
Deborah
Switzerland Switzerland
“A very warm welcoming and the hosts were absolutely helpful and friendly. The place is so peaceful and quite and the nature around is fantastic. There is a beautiful lake to swim near by and the Koli NP is also close. We really enjoyed our stay!...”
Mark
Netherlands Netherlands
“Lovely place. Clean, funny, quiet. Good breakfast.”
Emmi
Spain Spain
“The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room was very cosy. Super nice breakfast too! We used the sauna, it was not a big sauna but a very clean and the host offered some sauna juice drinks. In general Excellent quality- price ballance”
Olli
Finland Finland
“Aamupala ja varsinkin kehuttu puuro maistuivat. Siisti paikka ja yllättävän luova sisustus hymyilytti. Tulen uudestaan jos Kolille on asiaa.”
Santeri
Finland Finland
“Kodikas tunnelma, mukava henkilökunta ja hyvä aamupala.”
Teemu
Finland Finland
“Upea kohde, sijainti hieman syrjässä, mutta autolla erittäin nopea ajo Kolille. Aamiainen saatiin sovittua varhaisen lähdön vuoksi valmiiksi valmisteltuna odottamaan aamua ja se oli erinomainen.”

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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 futon bed
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Managed by Hyvän Elämän Koulu Oy

Company review score: 9Based on 186 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Good Life School is located in Tuopan­joki, about 20 km from the services of Koli. The building is a former village school built in 1932, which closed its doors in 2004. Since 2021, the school has served as a cosy and characterful guesthouse, wellness centre, and retreat venue. The surroundings are ideal for inspiring courses and events that promote health, happiness, and personal growth. Carefully curated details and the tranquil countryside atmosphere make guests feel truly at home. These lovingly restored spaces invite you to relax and connect with nature. Here, both body and mind can rest. Learn more at goodlifeschool org.

Property information

Staying at Good Life School offers the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the healing power of nature. Just a short drive away, you'll find the scenic hiking trails of Koli National Park. Spend your day rowing or canoeing on nearby Lake Höytiäinen, or take a refreshing swim at Tuopan­joki’s charming natural swimming spot just one kilometre away. The day ends beautifully with a traditional wood-heated Finnish sauna. You’ll stay in a peaceful countryside setting in individually decorated rooms with a romantic rural charm. We recommend our generous and nourishing breakfast buffet to start your day right. Additional wellness services include hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to support recovery and wellbeing. Read more about us: goodlifeschool org .

Neighbourhood information

Good Life School is surrounded by beautiful forest and countryside scenery. The nearby green forest is a protected flying squirrel habitat, offering a serene natural setting. A one-kilometre nature trail begins right outside the door, inviting you to feel the forest’s quiet magic and reconnect with yourself. Lake Höytiäinen is just 700 metres away – perfect for peaceful summer days spent boating, canoeing, or fishing in idyllic Finnish lake scenery. For a refreshing dip in clean, cool water, head to Tuopan­joki’s natural swimming spot just over a kilometre from the school. It’s a hidden gem for summer bliss.

Languages spoken

German,English,Finnish,Swedish

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast available at the property for US$14.11 per person, per day.
  • Food
    Bread • Butter • Cheese • Cold meat • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals • Jam
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate
  • Menu style
    Buffet • Breakfast to go
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House rules

Good Life Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that bed linen and towels are not provided. Guests can bring their own or rent them at the property for the following extra charges 10€ per person. Alternatively for tents guest can rent sleeping bags and towels for 10€ per person.

Please inform Good Life Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.