Lake Oulu Luxury Hideouts was founded in May 2025. Today, we offer six unique, high-quality privately owned holiday villas and one private hotel. Each destination is special - a personal dream hideaway created by its owner, now shared with travelers seeking authenticity and tranquility. Luxury Hideouts opens the door to the genuine spirit of the Lake Oulujärvi and Rokua region. We act as a bridge between guests, local cottage owners, small businesses, and communities, allowing every visitor to experience life like a local. Together, we promote responsible tourism that supports the vitality, culture, and nature of the area. For us, luxury means freedom of choice - whether you seek perfect peace or unforgettable experiences and indulgence. Choose your dream destination from our stunning collection and design your stay exactly as you wish. For the adventurer, we offer equipment rentals and tips for discovering the region’s hidden gems. If you prefer a ready-made itinerary, we can arrange guided tours and authentic local experiences. Enjoy food your way - cook for yourself, have lunch out, or order a fine dining dinner delivered to the privacy of your villa. We know the region well and can help you find local events and happenings during your stay, ensuring you experience the very best of our home region. Easy to arrive - hard to leave. Our destinations are located only about an hour’s drive from Oulu and Kajaani airports. You can rent a car at the airports.

At Villa Salmi, Finnish architecture meets nature in perfect harmony. Every detail of this hideout is thoughtfully designed – custom-made for both beauty and comfort. Light and nature are part of the interior: floor-to-ceiling windows open directly into the surrounding pine forest and onto the shimmering Lake Oulujärvi. In summer, the living room flows seamlessly onto a spacious sunlit terrace through large glass sliding doors. The first rays of morning sunshine invite you to open the doors and step barefoot straight onto the beach. Right in front of the cottage lies a magical, family-friendly sandy beach – the perfect spot for a relaxing summer holiday. Swim, paddleboard or simply bask in the sun. In winter, the frozen lake becomes a quiet wonderland where you can explore on foot, with snowshoes or by fatbike. Set deep in the forest, this location awakens all your senses. Pick blueberries straight from the yard, discover porcini mushrooms along the forest trail, go trail running through breathtaking scenery and end the day by lighting a fire at your private firepit. Let the stillness, the rhythm of nature and the warmth of the fire wrap around you as the evening falls. Villa Salmi is a place to embrace the art of slow, luxurious living in nature. Welcome to experience what it feels like when everything simply falls into place. As a guest at a private holiday villa, you also have the opportunity to enjoy Luxury Hideouts’ exclusive services, such as fine dining, host service, a premium welcome package, and hotel-quality pressed bed linens. When making your booking, you can also request optional services such as final cleaning or bed linens. With our Host service, you’ll receive local knowledge and practical assistance even before you arrive. Tell us more about your wishes, and we’ll help you plan a truly unique holiday experience.

Our guests fall in love with the authenticity and quiet beauty of the Lake Oulujärvi and Rokua region - its endless lake views, pine forests, and the genuine warmth of local life. Here, nature isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a way of being. Every sunrise over the lake, every walk through the forest, and every evening by the fire carries a sense of calm and belonging that’s hard to find elsewhere. As locals, we know this region by heart - its hidden gems, its people, and the stories that live in every village and shoreline. That’s why we invite you to tell us what kind of holiday you dream of, and we’ll show you how to make it happen. Whether you want peaceful nature moments, outdoor adventures, or culinary delights, we’re here to help you plan it all, even before your journey begins. Welcome to experience the region through local eyes - genuinely, warmly, and with the kind of quiet luxury that can only be found in nature.