Family-friendly holiday rentals in North Karelia

Villa Tuulikki

In the cottage by the shore of Höytiäinen, you can spend your vacation surrounded by a unique lake landscape. The wood-burning sauna has soft steam and a view of the lake. Underfloor heating and fireplace heat in winter. Cooking with an Airfryer, in the microwave, or on the terrace with a gas grill. Drinking water is available directly from the kitchen faucet. The guest has the entire cottage at their disposal, with sleeping areas for two, a sauna, a toilet, and a small kitchen. The air source heat pump ensures a suitable indoor temperature. 13 km to the center. 9 km to grocery stores.

Family · Indoor spaces · Heating

Rantamökki

Beautiful sauna cabin (floor area approx. 39 square meters) on the shore of the clear water of Valkealampi! It sleeps four people. The cottage has a sandy beach, in winter an ice hole. You can ice fish or fish in the summer. You can jump into the water from the lovely steam of the wood sauna. Relax in the tranquility of nature. Nearby you will find, among other things, Kontiolahti's ski slopes and trails, biathlon stadium, Paihola's frisbee golf course, summer café (about 6 km), Pielisjoki and Joensuu (21 km) and Koli National Park (about 54 km) services and activities!

Indoor spaces · Family · Decor

Kolilainen Tiny House

Wake up in the morning to the scent of pine forest, walk to the shore of Lake Pielinen in a few minutes, and experience Koli's excursion destinations, exercise opportunities, nature, and mystique. In the evening, you return to the log cabin where a fireplace and sauna await. Kolilainen is a spacious, multi-level log house and a haven of peace where many would like to stay longer than planned. Many also keep coming back here, year after year. The house and its grounds are intended for a peaceful vacation, and the property is not suitable for party use.

Family · Indoor spaces · Condition

Erakkomaja Savukallio – Off-Grid

Do you miss stopping in the middle of nature? Savukallio is a Lappish wilderness cabin that invites you to breathe deeply and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The core idea of the place is: “Everyone is a hermit at heart” – a place to reset the mind and clarify your own thoughts. The cabin, built from old smoke sauna logs, is located in the lake landscape of Savo, about 70 km from Kuopio. The property offers a simple, authentic and natural wilderness experience for couples and travelers seeking peace and quiet.

Family · Indoor spaces · Outdoor spaces

Alapihan Arboretum guest house with sauna

Cozy guest house and sauna in a wild tree species park. There are about 250 different species of woody trees and shrubs in the two-hectare area. The trees were planted in 1970 and form their own microclimate, where the air is clean and good to breathe. The area is still partly in its natural state and renovation is being done in the area. For those interested, we will be happy to introduce the arboretums during the visit. The household includes two Lapphunds, a cat, a rooster and 6 hens. Breakfast available

Family · Indoor spaces · Amenities

Log cabin on the shore of Lake Pielinen

Beautiful log house on the shore of Lake Pielinen. A quiet location, stunning scenery and good outdoor opportunities best describe this place. In winter, you can access the ski slope from the ice in front of the cottage. In addition, the ski slopes of the Timitra ski resort are within walking distance of the cottage. In the courtyard of the cottage, there are good downhill skiing opportunities, as well as a great setting for winter activities. However, city services are available a few kilometers away.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Quiet

Kontioniemi, unspoilt unique natural environment

2 room flat 60m2 with sauna in an old hospital park, view over the lake Höytiäinen. Nature and jogging trails from the yard, swimming and angling 200m, golf course 1 km. Winter: illuminated cross country skiing from the gate, biathlon stadium 4 km, winter swimming 500m. Ideal location to explore North Karelian national parks Koli, Patvinsuo and Petkeljärvi on daily basis. Kerrostalon saunallinen kaksio 60m2 Höytiäisen rannalla. Hyvät ulkoilumaastot kesällä ja talvella. Kansallispuistot lähellä

Kitchen · Family · Beach

A log cabin on the shore of Pielinen in Koli

Log cabin equipped with modern amenities (59m2+19m2) on the shore of Lake Pielinen in Loma-Koli holiday home area. In area is several holiday homes. Views of Lake Pielinen from the windows and terrace. Near shore of Lake Pielinen (shared pier). Illuminated ski slopes, hiking trails and mountain biking trails can be found in the immediate vicinity of the cabin. The cabin is a perfect choice for families and couples. The landscape of Koli National Park is enchanting both in summer and winter!

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Quiet

Between fishes – our house on the lake in Finland

Our piece of land is located on Kaita Järvi– an about 8 km long and a few hundred meter wide lake – it is a small peninsula that looks to the south. That means: sun from morning to evening (if it shines). There right on the shore you find our log cabin, with sauna, bathroom, living room with open kitchen and two small bedrooms. A few meters next to it is a studio like guesthouse, the "Aita". It is also very cosy and comfortable, but provides no own bathroom. Village Savonranta is 5 km away.

Kitchen · Family · Beach

Pielisenpeili (Koli) hot tub, beach and jetty

A magnificent villa on the shores of Lake Pielinen in the scenery of Koli. The windows open to a magnificent lake landscape, which can also be admired from the backyard outdoor jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen. Private beach, dock, rowboat and 2 paddleboards for free use. Accommodation for eight, WiFi connections, and washing machines. Additional services: final cleaning €200, sheets and towels €20/person, hot tub €200, electric car charging with 8 kw charger €20 first day, following days €5

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Condition

Grandma's cottage with sauna

A 100-year-old log cabin with amenities in the courtyard of the main house for year-round living. For guests staying several nights during the heating season, in addition to electricity, there is oven heating. Wood is ready, guidance or heating if needed. Good road connections. Outokumpu is about 10 minutes away and Joensuu is about 30 minutes away. Koli is about an hour away and Valamo Monastery is about 30 minutes away by car. In addition, there is a dog cage outside with a small hut.

Family · Indoor spaces · Hiking

Wild log cabin by the lake

A log cabin for rent on the shore of the wild and fish-filled Lake Koitere. Beautiful pine forest plot with a great sandy beach and a campfire site with good views of the lake. There is a separate sauna building next to the beach. On the beach, a rowing boat that is free to use. The beach is shallow and sandy. The cottage is not like new, but has a patina of time in its structures (60 years old) and is in a very modest condition.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Cleanliness