Holiday home for max. 8 persons
Björkboda, Southwest Finland (Finland Proper), Finland

65 km to the southwest from Salo, lake Björkbodanjärvi 100 m, swimming beach 100 m (length 2,5 km, width 600 m), shallow, sanded beach for children, mud bottom in deeper, there are plenty of water plants on the beach (however, swimming is possible), pier, own rowing boat. Björkbodanjärvi is a small (180 ha) lake in Kemiönsaari. Kemiönsaari is one of the largest islands in Finland.

Log apartment, built in the end of the 1800 century, renovated in 2013, renovated for tourism use treasuring the traditions. Apartment has own peaceful yard. Both entrances of the apartment are leading to the same apartment. There is a separate apartment in the end of the house. This apartment is not in rental use.

There are three bedrooms in the apartment: 1 bedroom 160 cm double bed (masonry heater), 2 bedroom two separate 90 cm wide beds (masonry heater), 3 bedroom 90 cm bed and spreadable sofa; 90 cm wide bed in separate space. Spacious kitchen, shower, WC in the washroom. There is no separate living room in this apartment, one of the bedrooms can be used as a living room, there is also a TV. Shared covered cooking area in the yard, no own sauna.

Separate former sauna/laundry building on the beach, building is for shared use, previously this building has been used by the manor staff. The sauna building has a large dressing room/fireplace room, large shower room (2 showers) and steam room (must be heated by yourself). Small sauna can be used without a separate fee daily at 21.00 - 22.00 (must be heated by yourself).
There are general shifts daily: women at 17.00 - 19.00, men at 19.00 - 21.00. Old and atmospheric former apartment operated by old iron works, built in the late 1800 century.
Originally the apartment accommodated workers working in factory, but nowadays it is renovated for tourism use treasuring the traditions, destination is monitored by Finnish Heritage Agency.

Björkbodan historical iron works and manor is a historical area, which has been used for refining iron for agricultural and household needs since 19th century. The iron ore was transported from Dalsbruk's iron works to Björkboda by using horse carriages. From the beginning of the 1900 century, locks and bushings are made in the area. The factory was used for manufacturing locks until 2019. The factory was operated by Assa Abloy.

The manor was built as the home for factory director. Other smaller buildings were built for factory workers. The iron works area is quite dense, neighbors are close by a comfortable way. Yard is grassed, bright and spacious. The nearest neighboring house is right next door, entrance to the house from the other side of the house, usually no disturbance. There is also a large former storage nearby, used now as a machine shelter for the manor.

Nowadays, several forestry and agricultural activities, horse business (big new manège and riding trails), farm tourism and hunting trips for large groups are done in Björkboda manor.

Large hiking trail network for both humans and horses.

Dalsbruk 12 km, Kasnäs (e.g. Sinisimpukka nature centre and spa, sea excursions to Örö fortress Island and Bengtskär lighthouse Island) 30 km, Meri-Teijo ski and golf centrer 45 km, Bjärkas Golf 7 km, Kemiö 15 km, Salo 65 km.