Willa Lumia - Aurora Skylight Villa | Villa in Rovaniemi
1 Bedroom Villa in Rovaniemi
Welcome to Willa Lumia!
Lie back, turn off the lamp and watch the aurora through the heated skylight above your bed. The glass-igloo view, except the whole villa is yours.
Willa Lumia is a 135 m² architect-designed log villa on the shore of Lake Norvajärvi, 15 min from Rovaniemi airport and 10 min from Santa Claus Village. Private sauna, open fire, a pier of your own — and not one street light in any direction.
3 bedrooms, sleeps 9.
THE SPACE:
Willa Lumia was designed by architect Jouko Rytkönen for this exact stretch of shoreline: 135 m² of hand-carved log wall, black timber and glass, standing in pine forest fifteen metres from the water, just above the Arctic Circle.
It is a private house, not a resort. No reception, no lobby, no one else`s schedule — just your own plot, your own shoreline and your own front door.
THE SKY BEDROOM
One bedroom has a heated skylight set directly above the bed. Heated is the whole point — it never frosts and never fogs, so from late August to early April you can lie on your back with the lights off and watch whatever the Arctic sky decides to do. The Finnish word for the northern lights is revontulet: fox fires, from the old story of a fox running across the fells and throwing sparks off its tail.
THE LIVING SPACE
Kitchen, dining table and living room open into one tall room under a pitched timber ceiling. One wall is almost entirely glass, so the lake is in the room whether you look at it or not. A wood fire burns in a stone-built fireplace at the centre — firewood provided, and yes, it is yours to use. The dining table extends and there are benches for everyone, so all nine of you eat together rather than in shifts. Above, a loft with hanging chairs, for the person in every group who wants to read away from the conversation.
THE GLASS TERRACE
A covered terrace under a glass roof, with a second open fireplace, patio heaters and hanging chairs facing the water. This is where people actually end up: minus twenty outside, fire lit, blanket on, sky overhead, nobody wanting to go to bed. It is also the best aurora-watching seat in the house that doesn`t require lying down.
THE SAUNA
A proper Finnish sauna — dark panelling, lit benches, electric stove, ready whenever you are, no firewood and no waiting. Beyond it, a washroom in black stone with twin rain showers, so nine people can get through an evening without a queue. The dressing room has antler hooks and rolled towels waiting.
THE SHORE
A boardwalk runs down through the heather to a private pier with a ladder into the lake. Beside it, a fire pit with a proper grill, and a heavy timber swing facing west across the water. In summer the bottom here is clean sand and the sun doesn`t set at all from late May to late July. In winter the lake freezes solid and you can walk out onto it from your own garden — or come straight from the sauna, at your own risk.
BEDROOMS — SLEEPS 9
- Bedroom 1: extra-wide double bed + 1 single bed
- Bedroom 2: wide double bed
- Bedroom 3: wide double bed, with the heated skylight above it
-Bedroom 3: sofa bed for 2 children or 1 adult
Bed linen and towels included.
THE PRACTICAL PART
- Heating and air conditioning adjustable room by room
- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Extending dining table
- Free WiFi throughout, TV
- Free private parking and an EV charging point
- Firewood for both fireplaces and the fire pit
WHY THIS INSTEAD OF A GLASS IGLOO
An igloo gives two people a glass roof for one night. Willa Lumia gives nine people the same sky, plus a kitchen you can cook Christmas dinner in, a sauna that`s yours alone, two open fires, a lake at the bottom of the garden, and a door you can close behind your whole group. Do the arithmetic on four igloos for a family and the comparison tends to end there.
GUEST ACCESS:
The entire villa is yours — every room, the sauna, the terrace, the fire pit, the pier and the shoreline. No shared spaces and no other guests; the nearest neighbouring house is out of your way and out of your evening.
We`re Lapland Host, a local team in Rovaniemi. Your check-in instructions come before you arrive, and we`re reachable throughout your stay — for a restaurant booking, a husky safari, an aurora alert at one in the morning, or a question about how hot the sauna is supposed to get.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD:
Willa Lumia sits on the shore of Lake Norvajärvi, a twenty-minute drive north of Rovaniemi and just above the Arctic Circle. Pine forest on three sides, water on the fourth, and no street lighting anywhere near — which is exactly why the sky looks the way it does here.
- Rovaniemi Airport — 7 km, about 15 minutes
- Santa Claus Village & Santa`s Main Post Office — 9.5 km
- SantaPark — 10 km
- Rovaniemi centre, Arktikum, Korundi, restaurants — 14 km
- Arctic Golf — 13.5 km
AURORA SEASON — LATE AUGUST TO EARLY APRIL
The northern lights are visible on roughly 150 nights a year in Finnish Lapland, most often between 9pm and 2am on a clear night. What separates a good aurora base from a bad one is darkness, and there is no street lighting here at all — only motion-sensor lights on the paths, which turn themselves off again. You don`t need to book a tour or drive anywhere to hunt: you step onto the terrace, or you don`t even get out of bed.
Willa Lumia - Aurora Skylight Villa is located in Rovaniemi. Willa Lumia - Aurora Skylight Villa provides accommodation, featuring Parking, TV, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This Villa features Air Conditioner, Parking and TV to make your stay a comfortable one.
Willa Lumia - Aurora Skylight Villa has 1 Bedroom , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Rovaniemi has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Rovaniemi, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
FAQ's
Is this property pet-friendly for guests?
No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
No, this Rovaniemi villa does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.
How much does it cost per night to stay in property?
Best-rates for the Rovaniemi villa starts from $908 per night with includes Internet, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, Bedding/Linens, Spa, Child Friendly, Heating, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
Is property a family-friendly place to stay?
Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this villa Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the villa has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.
Is the property wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?
Based on the information received from our partner, the Rovaniemi villa has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.
What is the minimum night stay policy for the property?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Rovaniemi villa indicates 1 day stay policy at this villa. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.
What cancellation policy is in place for property?
Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.
