This triangular house is nestled in Lapland, standing alone amidst the forest. For miles around, there is not a soul in sight, and even the residents of the nearest settlements (which are a 20-30 minute drive away) are unaware of the existence of this woodland gem.
“In this cabin we are isolated from the rest of the world,” say the owners of this house.
So remote is the location of the house that the couple purchased it based solely on photographs, without ever visiting in person. They were deliberately seeking a secluded spot for their countryside retreat, so when they saw the listing, they didn’t hesitate.
However, they learned about the downsides (and there are, of course, some) through trial and error. For instance, during winter when the outdoor temperature drops to -30 degrees Celsius / -22.0 °F, the house heats up very slowly. Even after a short absence (the couple tries to come here every weekend), it takes nearly a day to warm up completely. Therefore, the first night often requires sleeping under thermal blankets.
But the positives outweigh the negatives. The house is situated in a breathtaking location, surrounded by wild nature. There’s incredible fresh air, and at night, the hooting of owls can be heard… It’s the kind of beauty that’s eerie yet captivating. Perhaps you’ll find yourself thinking the same.
This is the house we’re exploring today. The structure to the left is a sauna, without which such seclusion wouldn’t be complete.
What do we know about the owners of this little house? He is 34 years old, working as a dentist. She is 32, starting her career as a sales consultant in a furniture store, then registering as an individual entrepreneur after maternity leave (they have a daughter who is one and a half years old now), and now she develops design projects for houses/apartments.
The family also has two husky dogs. With them, spending time in such a secluded house is not scary at all.
The head of the family was enchanted by the photographs of this little house and the surrounding area. For someone who works in the medical field and communicates with many people every day, such a retreat—away from civilization—can be considered ideal.
Curiously, the house is located on the shore of a lake, surrounded by a lot of free and vacant land, but it cannot be developed. Neither for residential nor commercial purposes. So neighbors are not expected. A real paradise for introverts.
The high ceilings (reaching 10 meters / 33 feet at the highest point) are another downside of this lovely house. Because of them, the room heats up very slowly.
The interior itself is very austere. The couple opted for simple materials and muted colors—they have enough bright colors and emotions in their everyday life in the “big land.”
There are no separate rooms here. The kitchen smoothly transitions into the living room. And the panoramic (almost) windows make the space almost infinite—it feels like the featureless (in a good way) interior merges with the forest and becomes one with nature.
“We specifically sought a modern house with all the conveniences. We wanted it to constantly entice us with its coziness and comfort. For such an atmosphere, you’ll overcome even the most inconvenient, long, and heavy journey,” says the head of the family.
Electricity in the house comes from solar panels and a wind generator.
A spiral staircase leads to the second floor, where two tiny bedrooms are nestled beneath the roof.
A reasonable question arises: since the house is far from civilization, how was the furniture delivered? In winter, on sleds (real ones) across the frozen lake. This is Lapland after all!
The house has everything necessary for living. For example, the kitchen is equipped with all the usual appliances. Sometimes in the summer, the couple comes here for 3-4 weeks when they have vacation time.
The house is heated by a stove. Of course, it’s not enough for such a large space, but the couple has not yet come up with an alternative solution.
Here’s a close-up of the kitchen details.
“In this little house, we are completely isolated from the rest of the world. There’s no TV, laptops, or internet here. Sometimes it even feels like time has stopped. On the other hand, amidst such contrast, we’ve come to cherish our everyday life at home more and enjoy our working weekdays,” says the owner.
This is how the sleeping area upstairs looks. Despite being under the ceiling, it doesn’t feel cramped here.
There are almost no unnecessary things in the house. No hobby items, no books. The couple appreciates austerity; if necessary, they bring 1-2 books from the city—as needed.
White floors, plywood walls, light furniture… There’s nothing in this house that irritates the eye (although I think many won’t like such a bleak interior).
Next to it is another mini-bedroom. In case guests come (and when the daughter grows up, they can make a full-fledged children’s room here).
But there are plenty of entertainment options available here, including a hot tub under the open sky… Sometimes, you can even see the Northern Lights here. Just imagine that moment!
Daily bathroom procedures (especially in summer) are usually done in the sauna. It’s atmospheric too—you can sit in the sauna and watch nature through the panoramic window.
This is how the sauna looks from the inside.
And for comparison: this is how sunny and warm it is here in summer.
And this is how the terrace looks in summer. Would you like to spend time here with your family? I would gladly 🙂
That’s the little house somewhere in the middle of Lapland. Remote, but not soulless. Do you agree?
