Which house suits a couple, and which a family?
The Pond House is for two — the quietest of the three, on the bank of its own pond. The Forest House suits a family or two couples: two separate bedrooms, four places. The Sauna House is for a group, four places — and it is the only one of the three with a sauna.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is at 12 noon. The minimum stay is one night.
How do I pay?
Booking directly, you can pay in cash on arrival or by card. There is no card form on this site: once we have confirmed your dates we send you a secure payment link, and the card details are entered on Stripe’s own page — never on ours, and never by e-mail. Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay all work. If you book through Booking.com, Booking.com takes the payment; booking with us directly, it stays between us. Payment is due 14 days before arrival; the link is valid for 4 days, and unpaid dates are released again.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellation is free up to 7 days before arrival, and we refund what you paid in full. After that, there is no refund. To cancel, write to info@oanduaia.ee. Bookings made through Booking.com follow Booking.com’s terms.
Is breakfast available?
Yes. Breakfast is €20 per person per morning — eggs, bacon, porridge and coffee. Lunch, dinner and the festive long table are pre-ordered; ask for the menu by e-mail.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. The pet fee is €20 per stay, not per night. If other guests are on the property at the same time, dogs must be kept on a leash.
Are all the houses open in winter?
The Sauna House is open all year. The Pond House and the Forest House close for the winter, from 1 December to 31 March; their first night of the new season is 1 April.
Is there WiFi?
No — there is no WiFi in any of the houses. Mobile coverage is good, so a phone will work. Parking is free.
What are the houses built of?
Solid walls of thick, heavy logs, the timber from Estonian forest. There is no drywall in any of them. Several of the buildings carry a reed roof.
Can I swim in the pond?
Yes, in summer. In winter a hole is cut in the ice beside the sauna.
Is there anywhere to eat nearby?
Palmse, Sagadi and Vihula manors and the inn at Altja are a short drive away. Here, the host cooks breakfast, lunch or a festive long table — all ordered in advance.
Where do the hiking trails start?
At the RMK Oandu visitor centre, which is within walking distance. Six marked trails begin there, among them the 370 km Oandu–Aegviidu–Ikla route.
Can we hold a celebration or an event here?
Yes, by arrangement. There is no fixed rulebook — tell us what you have in mind and we will say whether it works. The test is simple: that it disturbs neither the other guests on the property nor the place itself. The festive long table is laid to order for two to ten people, and in summer for up to twenty in the outdoor kitchen. Write to info@oanduaia.ee.
Is there a bed for a child?
Yes. If needed, any of the three houses can have a bed for a child – just mention it when you book. There are places for four adults in the Sauna House, four in the Forest House and two in the Pond House. Write to info@oanduaia.ee.
How far is Tallinn?
About 90 kilometres, a little over an hour by car. From Tallinn you drive towards Narva and turn north into Lahemaa at Viitna. Public transport is awkward — most guests arrive by car.
Where is Oanduaia?
In Oandu village, Lääne-Virumaa, inside Lahemaa National Park in Estonia — between forest and sea, among three manors: Palmse, Sagadi and Vihula.
How do I reach you?
Write to info@oanduaia.ee or call +372 5202 044. We reply within 24 hours.
