Cabin vacation rentals in North Karelia

Everything went as expected, a beautiful and clean place where it was nice to relax. Of course, we expected to have been able to do outdoor activities, but the beautiful outdoor terrain worked just as well!

a very nice house located close to lake Pielinen. We liked our stay and would highly recommend this!

Beautiful views of the hills at the other side of the lake. I stayed in the hottub for hours just looking at the gorgeous surroundings. The cabin and sauna were cozy, well equiped and clean. The surrounding are was very quiet and calm; perfect for relaxing. Downsides for this place would be the location. Although perfect for a getaway, plan your trips to the store well, and don't forget the diesel for the hottub. The water comes from a well, has some discoloration and has a taste of iron. Nothing serious, but if you're picky about your water, bring some from the store. Big thanks to Niko for letting us stay here! Well definitely book here again, if we're looking to stay the night in the area.

Harri's chalet is very well-equipped. We didn't miss a thing. As stated in the listing, towels, kitchen towels and sheets are not provided. So we planned this in our suitcases. The environment is very pleasant and quiet. Perfect views of the lake! We even had the chance to see a moose, a magical moment! A car is essential to access the stores. For example, Savonlinna is about 50 km away. The only negative point was the cleanliness on arrival, requiring cleaning before we settled in. Harri was very understanding on this subject. We still recommend it because we had a lovely stay.

It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in Finland, really clean,warm ,cosy, best private spa, and very friendly, responsible host!

Very beautiful location. Great place to relax. Friendly hosts. Recommended👌

Our stay at the villa was just amazing. We usually never go to the same place twice but we both are considering to come back again.

A Wonderful Stay with Beautiful Views and Fun Activities Make sure to carefully read the description and be aware of the requirements before booking. We were informed about the water situation and the dog (Very friendly) in advance, but our host, Jennifer, mentioned that some guests had not been. As long as you're comfortable with those details, you're in for a truly awesome stay! Jennifer is a fantastic host—friendly, helpful, and full of great recommendations for places to visit and things to do in the area. The cottage itself offers a variety of activities: paddleboat, stand-up paddleboarding, sauna, BBQ, whirlpool, and of course, the amazing experience of jumping straight into the lake. The view over the lake is absolutely breathtaking. The surrounding area is also very peaceful and scenic—perfect for a relaxing walk. Just a heads-up: during the summer months, there can be quite a few mosquitoes, so bring some repellent!

Responsive owner and great nature

Clean and cozy cottage, the host responded quickly to messages, nice quiet place. We had a better than good time👍

Lovely spot with nice walking trails in the national park and also from the house. Used the canoe for a gentle paddle in the evening - beautiful!

Close to the local attractions in Koli. Nice peaceful place, was really able to relax. The cottage has a direct view to the lake, unlike most others there. Arttu was always responsive and helped us get over any obstacles we had quickly. He's a good problem solver. All in all, it was great relaxful stay. Loved the fireplace too.

We enjoyed the holiday there very much. In addition to pure relaxation, there were also plenty of activities that were offered to make the stay as unique as possible. The toboggan run, which is only a few minutes walk away from the house, was a super busy for small and large. With the snowmobile provided, we were able to explore the surroundings and drive through the snowy forests. We had a lot of fun! The highlight was also the ice bathing in the lake after the sauna as well as ice fishing. Many thanks to Arthur and his son for sawing up the hole in the frozen lake😁. Definitely worth an experience! We can only recommend this house from the whole family and assure you they will have a holiday like never before with enough fun and relaxation.

Amazing place to get away! wonderful nature and great house with sauna and fishing boat!

A wonderfully cozy and thoughtfully built cottage. Great sauna and lake to swim and paddle. Plus the beach and the fence! I'm sure it will work in worse weather, we had the perfect warm summer holiday. ☀️

Comfortable and functional cottage, wonderful sauna, good sleep in the barn. The property is located on the shore of a beautiful pond, in a really peaceful place, even though there are two other cottages on the same pond. Birdsong and the hum of the wind in the soundscape, endless forest roads are good for jogging. Hiking destinations Ruunaa and Änäkäinen are a short drive away. A really cozy place where you can get a Finnish summer cottage feeling. The host is really helpful and responds to messages quickly.

Very beautiful and cosy place. In the middle of nature off the highway for those looking for peace and quiet. Everything you need for a bonus of coffee, make condiments if they happened to be behind. Beds comfortable and ensure a good sleep.

The cottage was in a great location, very cozy and cozy. The windows opened up to views of Puruvesi. The heat of the furnace welcomed us, and it was nice to have a fire during our stay. The trees in both the oven and sauna were ready. The sauna was atmospheric and the steam was gentle, you could easily cool off on the deck. The kitchen was well-equipped, found everything you need. The beds and bedding were pleasant. Mikko communicated actively and kindly, making us feel welcome. I'm sure you can warmly recommend this place for a break from everyday life in all seasons. I think we'll visit again.

A cozy and functional cottage is located on the shore of a stunningly beautiful Höytiäinen. The necessary cottage equipment and a good sauna, where we also had great views of the lake. Kalaisa lake served its antimony and its clean water refreshed swimmers. There were also nice dirt roads for jogging and walking. The nearby Pöppökallio and nearby forests attract samoilu. The peace and quiet that crowningly invites us back next summer too! Koli and its surroundings were a great place to day in the right distance. Messaging with Jouni worked well and warmly!

Gorgeous Karelian house, in peaceful,calm setting/area If you want to relax for a week or two or longer.This is the place

The cottage is situated at the end of a rough track. Kristiina sends good instructions as the navigator is inaccurate. The view from the cottage is perfect... straight onto Lake Pielinen. There is a large area for use and it feels totally private. The cottage is comfortable and spacious.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful, new house at the lake. The house and everything in it was new and clean, spacious and well taken care of. The view of the lake is beautiful, the water very clear. Great that we could use the rowing boat. We enjoyed the veranda and being in serene nature very much. All worked well in the kitchen and the sauna. If you want to enjoy a kind of remote place in nature it is perfect. It is very quiet and there is no road nearby, only a sort of dirtroad getting there. There are a few houses nearby but we had no neighbours this time and it is all situated so that it feels very private. We really recommend this place and we hope that we can visit it another time.

We really loved our stay at Mikko's place. The location is fantastic, with a pier and a beach leading to the lake. The cottage faces south, so it gets a lot of sunlight during the day which is great. The cottage was very well equipped with two kitchens to chose from, a rowing boat, a grill, a garden swing and many more items. Very clean water from a well. The equipment and wifi worked perfectly. The wood-fired sauna is also well located next to the lake with a separate cloak room. Mikko's lovely "mökkimummo" greeted us upon arrival and gave us a tour of the grounds. Only small concern was that we did not know before that the grounds are shared with another cottage about 40m away. However, the neighbour seemed to only be there for some of the time and kept to himself, so we still felt like we had our privacy. Groceries in Lieksa were about a 20 minutes drive by car. Overall a great and authentic way to experience Finnish nature and lifestyle!

As mentioned before, the cottage road is not suitable for a terribly low car. Otherwise, the cottage exceeded expectations, a luxury cottage!