
Waterfront holiday rentals in Vaala
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Vaala holiday rentals start at $159 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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10 of Vaala holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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4.8 Average rating
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Top-rated waterfront accommodation in Vaala
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Cozy triangle in the center
Stay comfortably in a well-equipped three-room apartment in the city center. The apartment is located close to key services and great outdoor and sports venues. Nearby are, for example, downtown shops, K-Citymarket, Prisma and an indoor swimming pool. The apartment overlooks the Kajaaninjoki river and the market square. Particularly suitable for families with children. The apartment has, among other things, a high chair, a children's bathtub, toys, and children's plastic tableware. WiFi connection. Upon request, a warm garage space a short walk away.
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews
Villa Saaga - Private Island (bridge) Oulujärvi
You can reach the unique and scenic Private Island by car along the bridge right up to the courtyard of Villa Saaga. Villa Saaga has just been renovated and decorated to a high standard, and is a villa of about 80m2. Number of guests 1-6. On the island, you can relax in complete privacy. The beach sauna has panoramic views of the lake and the pier also has a swimming pool. The island has breathtaking lake views in every direction. A dream destination for those who love privacy and peace. Oulujärvi is a dream for fishermen. (Rowboat)
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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews
Log cabin with sauna by the lake + boat.
Take a break from everyday life and relax in this peaceful place. Barbecue over a campfire, go fishing or exercise in nature. The customer brings the coals to the kettle grill. Boat access. The cottage and sauna are heated with wood and there is a hot water tank in the stove. Clean outdoor toilet. Water is brought or can be collected from the water point. Pillows, blankets and sheets are ready in the cottage. Price 82e/day max. 2 people. Additional person 20e/day. Max. 4 people. Only small pets allowed, extra charge 10e per day.
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4.61 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews
Island! Cottage on the island of Lake Oulu
Relax at this peaceful place to stay. Tuulentupa is a traditional, relaxed and retro, but well-maintained, family cottage on a small island in Lake Oulu. Free parking is available on the beach, which is a 10-minute rowing distance (270 meters) from the island. There is a rowing boat, 2 boats for a larger group, and life jackets. NOTE! If you do not do the final cleaning yourself, please remember to agree on it for a price of 90 euros/booking. Also agree on the possible rental of linen and towels at 15 euros/person/booking.
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews
Villa Huiperoinen on Lake Oulu
A high-quality villa in a great location for rent in Jylhänniemi, Vaala. The villa has three bedrooms on one level, a kitchen and a bathroom, 85 m2. In front of the villa there is a covered terrace and a large open terrace. The yard has a separate beach sauna with a wood-fired hot tub. Sleeping accommodations for a total of 6-8 people. The beach offers stunning views of Lake Oulu. The beach is a sandy beach and it deepens gently, making it ideal for swimming and water activities for even the smallest children.

Cottage / Holiday home in Oulujärvi
A unique place to relax and enjoy Finnish nature. The windows overlook the stunning landscape of Lake Oulujärvi (one of the cleanest lakes in Finland). It's 50 meters to the beach. You'll have access to all the amenities you need for a holiday, and in a hot tub (Note! a hot tub in April - October) you can watch the lake. On the glazed terrace, you feel the starry sky or the Northern Lights in winter. The cottage is perfect for travelers looking for a hassle-free retreat or refreshing sports vacation.
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4.93 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews
Rokua - High quality cottage by a clear water lake
Rokua Dream is a comfortable and well-equipped holiday cottage on the shores of Lake Kirvesjärvi in Rokua. The facilities are on three floors for six adults and two children if required. Come relax and exercise in the middle of nature. If you wish, you can take a dip in the sauna to the clear water from your own dock or take a snow bath. Listen to the sounds of nature from your own terrace. Restaurant services are just a few kilometers away. Enjoy nature while hiking, skiing, biking or canoeing.
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4.71 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews
Wood villa like in the middle of Lapland's nature
Villa Jäkälä, located in the finest spot in Rokua – right next to the national park – welcomes the holidaymaker seeking peace and quiet. Completed in 2020 and set in the middle of a magnificent lichen heath, the villa blends seamlessly into its surroundings, which resemble Lapland both in summer and in winter. Large floor-to-ceiling windows bring Rokua’s unique nature and atmosphere right inside. Villa Jäkälä sits on the shore of the clear-watered Lake Vaulujärvi, far from any neighbours.
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
Scandinavian cottage by the beach
This unique place has a style all its own. Scandinavian soothing decor and the sandy beach of Lake Oulu Lake calm in the midst of busy everyday life. The services of the village of Vaala can be found nearby. Nature is present and hiking opportunities include kayaking, biking, or hiking. Rokua's hiking trail starts a few hundred meters away. Mushrooming and berry picking terrain nearby. Option to rent SUP boards. Come and relax! No pets. The host lives on the property.
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4.82 out of 5 average rating, 11 reviews
Off-grid cabin · Lake Oulujärvi · Sauna & laavu
Not a resort, not a hotel. Exactly what Finland actually looks like. A small off-grid cabin on Lake Oulujärvi running on solar power and firewood. No running water or indoor plumbing. You light the sauna, pump water from the lake, and cook on gas or an open fire at the laavu. Note: this stay requires basic outdoor skills. You must be comfortable making fires, bringing your own sheets and drinking water, and doing the final cleaning before checkout.
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4.86 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews
Villa Dyyni - Lake Oulu Manamansalo, Vaala
Escape to tranquility at this cozy lakeside villa nestled by the beautiful Ärjänselkä area of Lake Oulujärvi. Enjoy your own private sandy beach, perfect for relaxing days by the water. The peaceful location offers the ideal setting for unwinding and immersing yourself in nature. With a child-friendly shoreline and a wide range of outdoor activities nearby, this is the perfect destination for a memorable getaway in the heart of the Finnish wilderness.
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4.83 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews
Beautiful lakeside cabin with an excellent sauna
Welcome to the peaceful shores of Lake Vihajärvi, surrounded by the beautiful nature of Kainuu. Enjoy your own private beach, crystal-clear lake, and complete privacy with no nearby neighbours, while the services of Puolanka are only 9 km away. The cozy cabin features warm wooden interiors and atmospheric indirect lighting. The authentic Finnish sauna, with hand-carved aspen benches and a rough-sawn timber ceiling, completes the experience.
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4.84 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviewsPopular amenities for Vaala waterfront rentals
Waterfront apartment accommodation

Villa Pääsky: Apartment 3
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Cozy riverside apartment in the center of Kajaani
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Cozy triangle in the center
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews
Lovely two-bedroom apartment in the city center with stunning views
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4.78 out of 5 average rating, 45 reviews
In the heart of Kajaani 4 rooms+kitchen+sauna+balcony 100 m2
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4.79 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviewsWaterfront house rentals

A cozy and well-equipped log house in Puolanka
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4.68 out of 5 average rating, 68 reviews
Lakeside villa in Auhojärvi
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4.82 out of 5 average rating, 17 reviews
Riverside villa near Oulu – sauna & hot tub
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 14 reviews
VillaCastle on the riverbank
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Own peace with your own sandy beach
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4.33 out of 5 average rating, 30 reviews
Villa Helena, 4-bedroom wood-framed house
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Vila Kiehinen on Lake Oulu
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Luxury Villa Kiviniemi on Private Peninsula
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5.0 out of 5 average rating, 12 reviews
Private Lakeside Log Cabin with Sauna
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4.87 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews
Quiet villa by the lake in Puolanka
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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews
Cottage on the banks of the Sanginjoki river
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4.66 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviews
Ecolodge on Lake Oulu!
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4.8 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews
Cozy cottage near the small lake and nature
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4.7 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews
Beachhouse WillaHilla hirsitalo auringonlaskuineen
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews
In the center of Kajaani! Center of Kajaani.
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4.69 out of 5 average rating, 59 reviews



