INSTRUCTIONS TO STRUKA GUESTS
Welcome to Villa Struka in Pyhtää!
Welcome to Villa Struka in Pyhtää! On this page, you will find the most important information about using the cottage, its equipment and facilities, safety, and preparing for your departure. Please read the instructions before your arrival so that you can enjoy a comfortable and trouble-free stay.
Villa Struka facilities and links to detailed instructions
Additional services: Hot tub – Saunas – Cleaning
Accommodation & indoor facilities: Kitchen – Wi-Fi & electricity – Heating & air conditioning – Fire safety and use of fireplaces – Water & wastewater – Cleaning products, paper products & supplies – Pets – Facilities for families with children
Outdoor facilities: Gas grill, gazebo and fire pit – Docks & waterfront – Waste management
Things to remember before departure
Blogs, instructions and useful links for Villa Struka guests
Contact information and feedback
🏡 Accommodation, prices and additional services
Villa Struka is a year-round villa of approximately 130 m², with sleeping accommodation for up to 16 people. The villa is best suited for groups of around 10–12 people, but larger groups can also stay according to the available sleeping arrangements. The basic rental price includes accommodation for up to 6 people. For groups of more than 6 people, the additional charge is €25 per person per day.
The villa has its own small wood-heated sauna. There is also a separate large wood-heated sauna by the river, which can be booked for an additional fee of €45 per day throughout the year. A wood-heated hot tub next to the gazebo is also available for an additional fee of €80 per day.
Final cleaning can be ordered in advance. The price is €160–220 depending on the extent of the cleaning service. You can either bring your own bed linen and towels or rent them from us for €20 per person.
| Included in the rental price | Available for an additional fee* |
|---|---|
| Accommodation for up to 6 people | Additional guests €25/person/day |
| Wood-heated sauna and firewood | Bed linen and towels €20/person |
| Billiards | Hot tub €80/day |
| Rowing boat | Riverside sauna €45/day |
| Wi-Fi | Basic final cleaning €160 or full final cleaning, including kitchen cleaning, €220 |
| Gas grill and gas | *Additional services can also be booked later if they were not ordered when making the reservation. |
| Hand towels and kitchen towels | |
| A few rolls of kitchen and toilet paper | |
| Cleaning equipment and cleaning products, including dishwasher detergent |
🔑 Keys and check-in
The key to Villa Struka is located in a key box. The key box code will be sent to you before your arrival. Check-in is possible from 4:00 p.m., and on the day of departure you must leave the villa by 12:00 noon at the latest.
If the key does not work or you lose the key, please contact the rental provider as soon as possible.
📍 Location and directions – Strukantie 24, Pyhtää
Villa Struka is located at Strukantie 24, 49270 Pyhtää, Finland. From Helsinki, take the E18/E7 motorway towards Kotka. Take exit 70 (Pyhtää KK) and follow the ramp to the roundabout. Turn right onto road 3503 and continue for 580 metres. Turn right onto Strukantie and continue along the gravel road for approximately 700 metres. At the reddish-brown mailbox, make a sharp left turn onto the small paved cottage road. The dark brown laminated-log villa is approximately 50 metres further on.
Arriving by bus
The nearest bus from Helsinki stops at Pyhtää church. The distance from Pyhtää church to Villa Struka is only about 1 km along Annulantie. If you arrive in Pyhtää by bus, you can arrange a taxi to the villa if necessary through Kymenlaakson Taksi. The telephone number is 0100 87227.
Parking
There is parking space for guests’ cars in the Villa Struka yard. There is room for 2–4 cars in front of the garage, and additional cars can be parked along the private driveway. Cars can be parked in suitable places within the property. Parking along Strukantie is prohibited.
Electric vehicle charging and car heating
Electric vehicles must not be charged using the villa’s standard electrical outlets. Car engine or interior heaters must not be connected to the villa’s electrical outlets either.
The nearest electric vehicle charging point is located at the ABC service station in Pyhtää, approximately one kilometre away.
📋 Guest Registration Form
All guests staying at the villa must complete a guest registration form upon arrival. Blank forms can be found underneath the television or in a small cardboard box in the living-room cabinet. Before departure, please leave the completed forms containing the details of all guests on the dining table.
You can also print the guest registration forms in advance (Matkustajailmoitus) and send the completed forms to us as a scanned document by email at asiakaspalvelu@kotteria.com.
🛏️ Accommodation and living areas – approximately 130 m²
🛏️ Three bedrooms and a sleeping loft above the sauna for four people. The sleeping loft is accessed from outside via a ladder.
🎱 Six beds and a billiard table on the upper floor
🔥 Living room with a heat-retaining fireplace
🛌 Pillows and duvets are provided
🧺 Bed linen and towels: €20/person
🧖♀️ Small sauna and large shore sauna
🚽 Two toilets
Sleeping arrangements
| Room | Location | Beds | Sleeping places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | Ground floor | 180 cm | 2 |
| Bedroom 2 | Ground floor | 2 × 80 cm | 2 |
| Bedroom 3 | Ground floor | 2 × 80 cm | 2 |
| Sleeping loft | Upper floor | 6 × 80 cm | 6 |
| Sleeping loft above the sauna | Above the sauna terrace; access by ladder | 1 × 160 cm + 2 × 80 cm | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
Kitchen facilities
🍽️ Crockery and cutlery for 16 people
🍷 Wine glasses and champagne glasses
🍕 Oven and microwave oven
🧊 Large fridge-freezer and a small drinks refrigerator
☕ Coffee maker and electric kettle
🍞 Toaster
Dishwasher detergent and washing-up liquid are provided.
Wi-Fi and electricity
Villa Struka has wireless internet access. The Wi-Fi networks are called SavantumFree and savantum_free. The password is savantum. The Wi-Fi equipment is located in the cupboard in the entrance hall.
You can check electricity distribution outages on the Kymenlaakso electricity website. The page can also be accessed using a mobile phone.
Heating and air conditioning
Villa Struka has direct electric heating, an air-source heat pump and a heat-retaining fireplace. To save energy, the temperature is lowered when the villa is not occupied. The temperature is automatically increased to the normal level at 9:00 a.m. on the day of check-in. During very cold winter weather, the villa may initially feel cool if the temperature has previously been kept lower.
There is a “heating on/heating off” switch in the entrance hall for controlling the villa’s heating. The switch operates wirelessly, so you need to hold the button down for a few seconds for the command to be transmitted. The switch controls both the indoor temperature and domestic hot water heating. When staying at the villa, select the “home” setting when necessary to keep the villa sufficiently warm and ensure that hot water is available.
If the villa feels too cold, check that the radiators are switched on. Also check that the radiator thermostats are set to +20°C. Never switch the radiators off completely. Do not cover electric radiators.
Air-source heat pump
There is an air-source heat pump in the living room. It is operated using a remote control mounted on the living-room wall.
Toilets and ventilation
The extractor fan in the shower room operates automatically based on humidity. The extractor fan in the entrance-hall toilet is activated by a motion sensor and switches off automatically after use.
💧 Washing machines, water and wastewater
Villa Struka is connected to the municipal water supply operated by Kymen Vesi.
Water supply to washing machines
There is a dishwasher in the kitchen. Before using it, open the dishwasher’s water supply valve. Remember to close the valve after use. The valve is located on the lever underneath the kitchen sink. Remember to close the valve after use.
There is a washing machine in the shower room. Before using it, open the washing machine water supply valve. The valve is located to the right of the shower tap.
Important information about the wastewater system
The villa’s wastewater system has a macerator pump that pumps wastewater to the municipal sewer network approximately 500 metres away.
Only human waste and toilet paper may be flushed down the toilet. Do not put sanitary pads, tampons, wet wipes, paper towels, plastic or any other waste into the toilet. These items may damage the macerator pump or block the wastewater system.
💦 Water leaks
In the event of a water leak, the water supply can be shut off using the black plastic shut-off valve located underneath the washing machine in the bathroom.
🔥 Fire safety and use of fireplaces
Using the fireplace and sauna stove
The villa has two fireplaces: a heat-retaining fireplace in the living room and a wood-burning sauna stove.
The fireplace damper is located next to the fireplace at floor level, while the sauna stove damper is located above the stove. The dampers must be opened before lighting a fire and kept open until the fire and embers have burned out completely.
[Read more about lighting fires and using a wood-heated sauna safely in our blog]
Place ashes in the black ash container located next to the storage shed. If the ash container is full, cooled ashes can be emptied behind the garage.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited inside the villa. Please smoke outdoors and use ashtrays. Do not leave cigarette butts in the surrounding area or in nature.
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms are located in the bedrooms and living areas. Please make sure that they are functioning properly during your stay.
If a smoke alarm gives short beeping sounds, the battery may be running low. Spare batteries are available in the cleaning cupboard in the entrance hall. Replace the battery if necessary. If a replacement battery cannot be found, remove the smoke alarm and place it on a table, then notify our maintenance team.
Fire extinguishing equipment
A powder fire extinguisher and a fire blanket are located in the entrance hall of the main building. Please familiarise yourself with their location as soon as you arrive. If you notice any deficiencies in the fire safety equipment, please contact our customer service.
Firewood
Firewood is stored in the woodshed behind the garage. Newspaper, birch bark and small dry pieces of wood can be used for lighting the fire, together with firelighters if necessary. Never use flammable liquids to start a fire.
📺 TV and HDMI
The villa has a stereo TV with an HDMI connection. HDMI cables and other connection cables may not be available at the villa. Please bring your own cables if you wish to connect external devices to the television.
🧴 Cleaning products, paper products and supplies
The villa provides:
- Dishwasher detergent, washing-up liquid and hand soap. Cleaning products are stored in the bathroom cabinet, kitchen and toilet.
- Kitchen paper and toilet paper. If you are staying with a large group or for an extended period, we recommend bringing enough toilet paper and kitchen paper with you.
- Spare light bulbs, clothes pegs and mousetraps are stored in the tall cupboard in the entrance hall.
- We cannot guarantee that laundry detergent, shower gel or shampoo will be available. Previous guests often leave cleaning products behind, but others take them with them when they leave. For this reason, please do not rely on these products being available.
🧹 Cleaning, bed linen and towels
Final cleaning is not included in the Villa Struka rental price. Before leaving, the villa must be left clean and in the same general condition as it was upon arrival.
Even if you have ordered final cleaning, please make sure before departure that the dishes have been washed and put away, rubbish has been taken to the waste bins, belongings have been returned to their proper places and the villa is otherwise tidy.
Final cleaning
You can order final cleaning from us in advance or during your stay. Read more about final cleaning service
- Basic final cleaning €160
- Full final cleaning €220, including kitchen cleaning and washing the dishes.
Bed linen and towels
Hand towels in the bathroom, a kitchen towel and sauna bench towels in the changing room are provided free of charge.
Bath towels and bed linen are not automatically included in the rental price.
You can bring your own bed linen and towels or rent them from us for €20 per person. The rental includes sheets, a duvet cover, a pillowcase and a bath towel.
Rented bed linen and towels are located in the left-hand cupboard of the larger downstairs bedroom. After use, please leave the rented bed linen and towels on the bench in the changing room. The cleaner will take them to the laundry.
🐕 Bringing a pet to the villa
You are welcome to bring a pet to the villa. Please always mention your pet when making the reservation. The pet fee is €10 per pet per day.
If you are highly allergic to animals, you can contact our customer service to ask when the villa was last occupied by a guest with a pet.
If you bring a pet, please make sure that it does not cause any damage to the property and that all pet waste is collected from the yard. If your pet causes any damage to the villa, please contact our customer service immediately so that we can agree together on compensation for the damage.
Read more about staying at a cottage with a pet in our blog: [Bringing a pet to a holiday cottage]
Ultrasonic mouse repellents
Ultrasonic mouse repellents are used at Villa Struka from autumn through spring. They are plugged into electrical outlets. People usually cannot hear them, but dogs and cats may be disturbed by the sound.
If you unplug or switch off the repellents during your stay, for example because of your pet, please remember to plug them back in before leaving.
👶 Facilities for families with children
A high chair is available in the living areas, and a travel cot is stored in the equipment loft.
To put the travel cot into its sleeping position, press the long sides down first, followed by the ends, and only then lower the base. When folding the cot back into its storage position, follow the steps in the reverse order.
🌿 Outdoor facilities
The Villa Struka grounds include a shore sauna, dock, rowing boat, fire pit by the river, gazebo and griddle grill. There is also a gas grill and outdoor furniture on the terrace. The hot tub is located next to the gazebo.
Please take particular care around fire, grills and the water. After use, return furniture, grill equipment and other items to their proper places.
🌊 Shore sauna and private dock
🛶 Rowing boat
🔥 Fire pit by the river
🏡 Gazebo with griddle grill
♨️ Gas grill on the terrace
🍽️ Garden furniture and outdoor dining area
💦 Wood-heated outdoor hot tub
🌿 Large terrace areas and river views
🔥 Gas grill, gazebo and fire pit
There is a gas grill on the villa’s terrace. The use of the gas grill is always the customer’s responsibility. The condition of the grill must be checked before use. Never leave the grill unattended while it is in use.
Before using the grill, check that it is in good condition and clean it properly after use. The gas grill can be used year-round, including in winter. When grilling in cold weather, please also take into account how gas behaves in freezing temperatures and the potential challenges caused by cold weather.
There is also a gas-powered griddle grill in the gazebo. Always use the griddle plate with the gazebo grill, otherwise grease may run inside the grill.
Before using the grill, make sure that the gas hose is attached to the gas cylinder. If the gas bottle is not detached, place the pressure regulator (“painesäädin”) on top of the gas bottle and lift black plastic collar with your fingers while pressing it on top of the bottle, then press the collar down with your fingers. Make sure that the bottle is properly closed by lifting the bottle from the pressure regulator (when well attached, the bottle rises with it and does not come loose). Once the pressure regulator is attached, open the gas inlet valve from the pressure regulator. There are also videos and photo instructions online if you don’t succeed right away.
Once the gas bottle is connected, open the grill lid, turn the first grill control to full power (to the left), and wait a couple of seconds for the gas to reach the burner. Then press the ignition button by pressing the switch lightly down and turning it to the left. If the lighter does not work, lift up one of the grill grids and throw a burning match on the right front edge of the grill.
The gazebo has a radiant heater. Remember to switch it off and disconnect it after use.
There is a small fire pit in front of the shore sauna. Please empty the ashes into the ash container after use.
Spare gas cylinder
A spare gas cylinder is stored in the shed. If you use the spare cylinder, please let us know so that we can replace it during the next maintenance visit.
Open fires
Open fires are prohibited during a wildfire warning, including at designated outdoor fire pits. Always follow the current instructions issued by the authorities.
♨️ Cottage sauna and riverside sauna
Cottage sauna
The wood-heated sauna at Villa Struka is included in the rental price. Instructions for heating the wood-heated sauna
Riverside sauna
There is a traditional log-built wood-heated sauna by the river at Villa Struka. Villa Struka riverside sauna – prices and instructions
The riverside sauna has its own dock and direct access to the river. When using the sauna, please use the stove safely and handle the ashes according to the instructions. The riverside sauna is available year-round. It must be booked separately, and the price is €45 per day.
There is no running water in the riverside sauna. Washing takes place in the shower facilities of the main building.
💦 Hot tub
There is a wood-heated hot tub next to the gazebo at Villa Struka. It can be booked for an additional fee of €80 per day.
The hot tub can be used year-round. Heating it takes approximately two hours, depending on weather conditions.
Villa Struka hot tub – prices, booking terms and instructions
🌊 Docks, waterfront and swimming at Villa Struka
Villa Struka has two different docks.
The fixed small-boat dock is located in a shallow cove and is well suited for mooring a small boat. The dock has a four-step swimming ladder, making it easy to enter the water. There is a rock on the bottom near the swimming ladder, and the water is approximately 1.2 metres deep.
In front of the shore sauna there is a floating concrete pontoon dock measuring approximately 6 × 2.5 metres. At the end of the dock, the water is approximately two metres deep. There is a sturdy six-step swimming ladder for entering the water directly from the dock.
⚠️ Water safety
Do not jump into the water from the dock without first checking the depth and the location of any rocks. Swimming is at your own risk. Children must be supervised especially carefully near the water.
🛶 Rowing boat and life jackets
A rowing boat is available at the villa. Check that the boat is securely moored before use and again before leaving it. Keep the equipment in the boat in its proper place and make sure the boat is securely tied up after use.
Life jackets in different sizes are available in the storage area. Always bring properly fitting life jackets for children, as the sizes available at the villa may not be suitable for every child.
There are no life jackets for pets at the villa, so bring your own pet life jacket if needed.
🗑️ Waste management
Villa Struka and Villa Kivikoski share the same mixed-waste bins. The bins are located along Strukantie, near Villa Struka.
Please fill one waste bin at a time. Pack waste tightly so that as much as possible fits into the bin. The bins are emptied twice a month.
Please close the lid carefully so that wildlife cannot get into the bin or spread waste into the surrounding area.
There is also a separate collection bin for recyclable bottles and cans. Please place bottles and cans in the designated container in plastic bags.
♻️ Recycling
The nearest recycling point is located behind the ABC service station in Pyhtää. Another recycling point in Kotka is located in the Prisma car park at Hakamäentie 1, Kotka.
At recycling points, you can recycle, among other things, glass, metal, paper, cardboard and clothing.
Mail at the holiday cottage
You can temporarily redirect your mail to the holiday cottage during your stay.
The postal address is Strukantie 24, 49270 Pyhtää, Finland.
The mailbox is shared by guests staying at Villa Kivikoski and Villa Struka.
🚨 Emergencies and problems
If you encounter any problem at the villa, please report it as soon as possible.
- The key does not work: contact customer service.
- Water leak: shut off the main water supply and contact us immediately.
- Power outage: check the Kymenlaakson Sähkö outage map.
- Broken equipment or appliance: please report it as soon as possible.
- Safety-related problem: contact us immediately.
- Emergency: call 112.
✅ Before departure – checklist
If you have not ordered final cleaning, please clean the villa carefully before leaving. If you have ordered the cleaning service, please still make sure that the villa is arranged according to the instructions. Cleaning instructions and cleaning services
Things to remember before leaving
☐ Dishes have been washed and the kitchen has been cleaned
☐ Rubbish has been taken to the waste bins
☐ The grill has been cleaned
☐ The grilling area has been left tidy
☐ Ashes from the fire pit have been emptied into the ash container
☐ Items taken from storage have been returned to their proper places
☐ The yard has been left tidy
☐ The boat has been securely moored
☐ Pet waste has been collected from the yard
☐ Lights have been switched off
☐ Windows have been closed
☐ Doors have been locked
☐ Keys have been returned to the key box
☐ Completed guest registration forms have been left on the dining table
If any appliance, piece of furniture or other equipment has been damaged, or if you notice any other damage at the villa, please report it to us before leaving.
📋 Instructions and useful links for Villa Struka guests
We have collected useful instructions and tips for guests staying at Villa Struka. Read the articles before your arrival or during your stay – they contain practical advice and inspiration for enjoying your cottage holiday.
| Topic | Blog | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Pets at the cottage | Bringing a pet to a holiday cottage | Instructions for bringing pets to the cottage and enjoying a responsible holiday. |
| Using the riverside sauna | Villa Struka riverside sauna | Guide to booking and safely using the shore sauna. |
| Using the wood-heated sauna | Heating a wood-burning sauna | Guide to using a wood-heated sauna correctly and safely. |
| Villa Struka hot tub | Villa Struka hot tub | Guide to booking and safely using the hot tub. |
| Cleaning | Cleaning instructions | Cleaning instructions and information about ordering cleaning services. |
📞 Contact information and feedback
We want to keep Villa Struka in good condition and make sure that all equipment is working properly. Please let us know as soon as possible if:
- any equipment is missing or damaged
- there is a water leak or another technical problem
- you notice a safety issue or have any suggestions for improvement
Customer service
Suomen Kotteria Oy, asiakaspalvelu@kotteria.com
Pentti Kotiaho: +358 415 345 100
Minna Kotiaho: +358 400 534 269
Suomen Kotteria customer service: +358 400 868 889
In an emergency, always call 112.
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Villa Struka holiday cottage, Savantum Oy, Strukantie 24, 49270 Pyhtää, Finland