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It’s peak season at Santa’s Post Office right now and the elves need your help to sort thousands of letters!

Listed by Chief Elf via Airbnb, Santa’s Arctic Circle Cabin is available for two adults and two children to experience a one-time ‘working stay’ between December 18th – 21st. And the kicker? It’s FREE!

The stay is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a family to roll up their sleeves and experience life as the elves do in Rovaniemi at the peak of the Christmas season. Guests will have to empty mailboxes, stamp letters, cross-reference with The List (you know the one) and tend to critical elf duties.

And at the end of the day’s work, they get to stay at Santa’s Cabin.

Shelving in Santa's Official Post Office in Finland.
Be prepared to work! Image: Airbnb

But it’s not all work and no play. Guests are also treated to snowmobile rides, a trip to see the Northern Lights and a traditional Finnish sauna.

“The elves have been working around the clock to transform Santa Claus’ Cabin into a winter wonderland. We want this to be a magical and immersive experience for a family in search of the ultimate yuletide experience. Not only will guests get to sleep in Santa Claus’ Cabin, they’ll also get a sneak peek behind the scenes of the world’s Official Santa Claus’ Post Office during our liveliest time of the year.”

Katja, Chief Elf

Santa’s Cabin

A double bed for the parents. Image: Airbnb
Bunks for the kids. Image: Airbnb
The ultimate Christmas cabin. Image: Airbnb
Enjoy traditional Lapland rugs, decorations and furniture. Image: Airbnb

The lucky guests will stay in Santa’s Cabin, just minutes from the Official Post Office in Rovaniemi, Finland.

The cabin includes one double bed, a set of bunks for the kids, traditional Lapland decorations and a wardrobe full of elf-wear (the required uniform for elf duties). There’s a fireplace for roasting chestnuts, Finnish rugs and furniture – and a Christmas tree.

Of course, the necessary amenities are provided, like bed linen, towels, a microwave for heating your hot chocolate, a hairdryer and toiletries. The cabin is heated and includes a working smoke alarm, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Learn important elf duties. Image: Airbnb
Immerse in Lappish living for three whole days. Image: Airbnb
And unwind at the day’s end. Image: Airbnb

The trip includes FREE flights from London to Rovaniemi, Finland and FREE accommodation at Santa’s Cabin.

Santa’s Official Post Office is operated by Finish Postal Services. It’s open all year and welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors every single year. So if you miss out on this one, don’t despair – you can try again next year.

Ready to book? Head over to Airbnb now.


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