Cozy Forest Home · Northern Lights · Starlink

Entire home in Filipstad, Sweden

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Shanti
  1. 3 years hosting

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Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.
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Wake up to birdsong, step straight into the forest from your garden, and with a little luck, watch the Northern Lights dance above the house.

The space
Lilla Älva is a cozy, traditional Swedish forest home surrounded by pine trees, silence, and the gentle sound of a nearby river. Perfect for families, nature lovers, and remote workers looking to slow down and recharge.

The home:
• 3 bedrooms · Sleeps 6 (Traveling with more guests? Feel free to send us a message to discuss the options.)
• Wood-burning stove
• High-speed Starlink internet
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Shower + washing machine

The house features one master bedroom with a double bed and two bedrooms, each with two single beds. The bright living room has large windows overlooking nature and a wood-burning stove for cozy evenings.

Outside, walking trails start directly from the garden and lead through the forest down to the river.

What makes this place special:
✔ Chance to see the Northern Lights from the house
✔ Direct access to forest trails
✔ River just a few minutes away
✔ Extensive online activity guide included
✔ Dogs very welcome

Seasonal highlights:
Summer → swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking
Autumn → golden forests and mushroom picking
Winter → cross-country skiing nearby or downhill skiing in Säfsen
Spring → peaceful nature, fresh air and long light evenings

Location:
Within a 20-minute drive, you’ll find supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, and activities in Filipstad.
In winter, you can borrow cross-country skiing equipment for free nearby.

Other things to note
Good to know:
• Dogs are very welcome (€25 pet cleaning fee)
• Cleaning fee of €75 included
• Linen and towels optional (€15 per person)
• Before arrival, you’ll receive a house manual and a digital activity guide

We look forward to welcoming you to Lilla Älva - your cozy Swedish getaway!

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
TV
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Filipstad, Varmland County, Sweden

Meet your host

Host
9 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Entrepeneur
Hi, I’m Shanti — From the Netherlands and living in Bali with husband and kids. I love nature, calm living, and creating cozy homes where people can truly relax. Through hosting, I hope to offer others a place to relax and feel at home.

Co-hosts

  • Ronald
  • Willemijn

Host details

Response rate: 100%
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide detector not required
Smoke alarm