Family-friendly holiday rentals in North Karelia

Cottage on the shore of Lake Juojärvi

Cottage in a quiet location on the shore of the fishy Lake Juojärvi. You can enjoy a meal prepared in an idyllic home on the sunny terrace. In the vicinity of the cottage you will find berry and mushroom forests. This cottage is not disturbed by electrical appliances, but the necessary energy is produced by the power of the sun. The atmosphere is created by a cozy fireplace in the cottage and what is more wonderful than brewing your morning coffee unhurriedly with a traditional wood stove. The sauna is traditionally heated with wood, where you can relax in the magical heat of the stove

A wilderness cabin on the shore of a lake.

Take a break from everyday life and relax in the peace of nature. Visit Petkeljärvi National Park and Möhkö ironworks. Mushroom, fish and berry. Swim and row in Nuorajärvi and sauna in gentle steam. Enjoy the peace and cleanliness of Eastern Finland. The cottage has no electricity. Food water must be brought. Water from the lake. The cottage has a sleeping area (1 - 3 people) and a barn in the yard with a sleeping area (1 person). Your own sheets and towels! The cottage has a gas stove and a ground basement. There is a set of dishes. Pets welcome!

Villa by the pond

Fall in love with the stunning scenery surrounding this place. The villa is located on the shore of Sirkkalampi by the beautiful clear water. It is located about 17 km from the city center. The cottage has running cold and hot water. The water is drinkable. Also an indoor toilet and shower. Wooden sauna with a beautiful view of the pond. There are kitchen appliances such as a refrigerator, freezer, oven, stove, microwave, dishwasher, water and coffee maker. There is also a washing machine. The sunlight comes to the cottage all day long.

Erakkomaja Savukallio – Off-Grid

Do you miss stopping in the middle of nature? Savukallio is a Lappish-style 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 clear your 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 travellers seeking peace and quiet.

Kolilainen Tiny House

Hulppea's impressive log villa for holidays, meetings and remote work for visitors who love nature, tranquillity and the atmosphere of the hills. The multi-level house is great for family celebrations, but not for parties for safety reasons. Pielinen beach, cycling and walking routes and ski trails are nearby, a 15-minute drive from the shop, scenic spots, hiking trails, the harbour and other places to visit. Kolilainen is an experience to be had for yourself (and an animal-free, allergy-friendly house)!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Villa Myllymäki

In the villa Myllymäki, built on top of Myllymäki with my own hands, it is easy to relax and get close to nature while enjoying the magnificent scenery. A window the size of the entire end wall frames the magnificent lake landscape. The farm has about 40 hectares of forest for animal grazing, which guarantees easy and fine hiking terrain. The distance to the center of Savonlinna is 10 km by car or 6 km by boat. The farm also has a private lean-to by the pond with equally stunning views.