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FinnishLakesideCabins.com Star Ratings
The
star ratings below offer guidance for what you are likely to find in a cabin
rated a certain amount of stars. The ratings are based on our personal opinion
and are not tied to any official ratings in Finland.
The
description under each star rating does not guarantee that you will find all the criteria listed in the cabin with the relevant star rating, but is merely an
indication to the cabin standard and what to expect regarding amenities and the
cabin surrounds.
Criteria
for Five Star rating
    
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Cabin
has exceptional presentation throughout or has been very recently
constructed or refurbished, plus all facilities, fittings, furniture and
decor are new or in excellent condition. The cabin has great character or feels
special/unique both inside and out. Additional features not usually included in cabin
rentals are offered.
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Cabin
has facilities for a very comfortable luxurious stay, such as an indoor WC, large sauna, at least
two bedrooms, shower room, fitted kitchen, living room, dining area, washing
machine, dishwasher, DVD player and a hairdryer.
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There
are a number of amenities one would expect outside, such as a pier, rowing boat,
wood shed, external storage, car heating point, lakeside sauna and a barbeque
hut.
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The
cabin is located in an excellent holiday location and offers privacy and wonderful
views. The cabin is located on a lake shore, yet also fairly near to shops,
a petrol station, organised activities and/or places of interest.
Alternatively, the cabin is located in or very near to a ski resort and all
its amenities and services.
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Cabin
owners have demonstrated willingness to go that ‘extra mile’ for their
customers by helping organise
activities etc.
Criteria
for Four Star rating
  
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Cabin
has character or offers additional features not usually included in
cabin rentals, plus all facilities, fittings, furniture and decor are in
good condition. Good presentation and special touches on decoration
throughout.
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Cabin
has all
the facilities one would expect within the cabin, including an indoor WC, sauna, at
least one bedroom, shower, fitted kitchen, living room, dining area,
washing machine and a dishwasher.
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There
are a number of amenities one would expect outside, such as a pier, rowing boat,
wood shed, car heating point, external storage, lakeside sauna and a barbeque
hut.
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Cabin
is located in a good holiday location and offers privacy and wonderful
views. The cabin is located on or near a lake shore, yet also fairly near to shops,
a petrol station, organised activities and/or places of interest.
Alternatively, the cabin is located in or near to a ski resort and all its
amenities and services.
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Cabin
owners are prepared to go that ‘extra mile’ and help organise
activities for their customers etc.
Criteria
for Three Star rating
 
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Good,
but rather basic, presentation. All amenities, fittings, furniture and decor
are in fairly good condition, but the cabin may be older than those which fall under four or
five star ratings.
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Most
of the facilities one would expect within a cabin such as indoor WC, sauna, at
least one bedroom, shower, kitchen, living room and a dining area.
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At
least a few amenities one would expect outside, such as a pier, rowing boat,
wood shed, car heating point, external storage, lakeside sauna and a barbeque.
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Cabin
is located in a good holiday location, that offers privacy and beautiful
views. The cabin is located on or near a lake shore, yet also fairly near to shops,
a petrol station, organised activities and/or places of interest.
Alternatively, the cabin is located near or within a short driving distance
from a ski resort and some additional amenities and services.
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In
rare occasions, tap
water might not be suitable for drinking, but will be provided
in canisters or can be bought in a local supermarket.
Criteria for Two Star rating
 
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Fair presentation. Amenities, fittings, furniture and decor
are in working
condition, but may look dated and cabin may be due for refurbishment. Cabin
may be fairly old.
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Cabin
is small and may not include a separate bedroom, an indoor WC, electricity
or hot and cold tap water.
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Cabin
may not include all the amenities one would expect to find outside the
cabin, such as a barbeque hut, pier or a rowing boat or these might be shared
with another cabin.
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The
cabin is located in a reasonable holiday location near to a lake, but it might be a
relatively long way to shops, a petrol station, organised
activities and/or places of interest.
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Tap
water might not be suitable for drinking, but will be provided
in canisters or can be bought in a local supermarket.
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Cabin
is ideal for those, who travel on a tight budget or wish to holiday without
all the modern conveniences and
"get away from it all".
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