Ypäjä, Finland


Member since
2011The member has not specified any exchange dates
Big house in the middle of 3 biggest town in Finland,
Looking for exchange in summer 2020 2-4 weeks.
Just got back from Canada, but looking forwards all ready... Austria, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, USA, Canada, Great Britain, Greece... Almost everything work's for us, if You have any questions just contact us, we promise to answer You fast. Also long weekends with smaller groups (2-4 people), just ask us.
2020 our group would probably be 4 people..
Hopefully pictures tell You more than 1000 words, but just in case here´s some more about us. We are Family of 6, but 2020 probably only 4 of us will travel: Jouni 44, Anu 47, Eetu 20, Milla 18, Nella 14 and Jessi 12. We live in small village Ypäjä, which is best known about it´s horses. Actually if You are in to horses we have 2 horse's too. If You like to go riding in to forest or fields near by, that can be arranged too. Horses are ~1km from our house and You can go there as much as You like. Our cat is called "Musteljooni", he is very nice with kids and spends his time outside at summers.
Our house is 2 storied and consists of kitchen, 2 WC(upstairs and downstairs), shower room (2 showers) with sauna, living room, 5 bedrooms(upstairs) and utility room. Sleeping places for 9 (8adults+1childrens bed). Each floor has it´s own air conditioning. There are all the things that You need in everyday life: Microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, wireless internet connection (free), LED TV, Plasma TV, Playstation 3, X-box, home theater system and so on.
At our yard there is trampoline with safety net, slide, playhouse, network for badminton/volleyball and swing. So while Your children play You can sit on big shaded terrace and enjoy. There is also barbegue (gas) set at the terrace. Or if You like sun better you can sit in terrace at the front of outdoor sauna and wait while the sauna warms up. Our yard is ~1000m2 (70% forest, 30% grass), so plenty or room to play.
At the moment we have a car for up to 7 people, Ford Galaxy. Great car when You are exploring our country.
Here are distances to closest towns, location is in the midle of Finlands 3 biggest towns Helsinki (capital) Turku and Tampere. Only 1-2 hour drive to every city.
Loimaa 8 km
Ypäjän kirkonkylä 10 km
Humppila 10 km
Jokioinen 20 km
Forssa 35 km
Turku 80 km
Tampere 80 km
Helsinki 140 km
There are 2 adventure park relatively close, closer is Särkänniemi ~80km,, which is in Tampere. And Linnanmäki ~140km which is in Helsinki.
http://www.sarkanniemi.fi/www/index.php?lang=en
http://www.linnanmaki.fi/en
All major credit card´s are excepted almost in every place.
Our house is surrounded by forests, which You can go to walk and pick berries and mushrooms.
Times that are good for us 2018, June, July and August. But if You have something else in mind, just ask. Also around year long weekends with smaller groups, just ask.
So far we have made following exchanges
-2011 Denmark/Odense
-2012 Germany/Freiburg
-2012 Netherlands/Spannum
-2013 Ireland/Killmurry
-2014 Germany/Aachen
-2015 Austria/Stallhofen
-2016 Belgium/Zomergem
-2017 Netherlands/Dieren
-2018 USA, NYC/Houston/Los Angeles
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 2 Children
- 7 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Technical salesman
- Paramedic
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 0
- Environment: In the country
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Sleeping Capacity: 9
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Bed & Breakfast
- Hospitality wanted
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
- Hospitality exchange
- Youth exchange
- Renting possible
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Baby equipment
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Balcony
- Sauna private
- Garage
- Private swimming pool
- Bicycles: 6
Facilities
- No smoking
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open for all offers
- Austria
- Belgium
- Canada
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Denmark
- Spain
- France
- Iceland
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- USA
Spoken Languages
- English
- Suomeksi
Occupation
- Technical salesman
- Paramedic
Children
- Girl - Age: 15
- Girl - Age: 13
Pets
- Cat "Musteljooni"
References
This member has completed 7 successful exchanges. Here are some members that he exchanged with in the past:
Stallhofen,
Austria
AT10163
Zomergem,
Belgium
BE01009
Freiburg im Breisgau,
Germany
DE7505
Aachen,
Germany
DE8098
Odense M,
Denmark
DK804741
Spannum,
Netherlands
NL0712