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Karelia Country Cottages

3.5 star property
Beachfront, with spa services

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Private beach, sun loungers, beach volleyball, rowing
Exterior
Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Property grounds
Sport court
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Karelia Country Cottages. With a private beach, sun loungers, and rowing, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding, ice skating, and volleyball. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Room options

View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Sauna
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Cottage (Sauna)

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Sauna
Heating
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard House, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 120 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Kitee, Karelia Country Cottages is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Punkaharju Ridge and Niinikummun uimaranta, while Lusto Finnish Forest Museum and The Johanna Oras Art Manor are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Väärämäentie 73 A, Kesälahti, Kitee, 59800

What's nearby

  • Kesalahti Church - 14 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Punkaharju Ridge - 50 min drive - 33.5 miles
  • Kerigolf - 56 min drive - 39.4 miles
  • Lusto Finnish Forest Museum - 57 min drive - 38.5 miles
  • The Johanna Oras Art Manor - 59 min drive - 39.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kesälahti Station - 13 min drive
  • Joensuu (JOE) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ravintola Pivanka - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ravintola Karjalan Kievarin sydän - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kesälahti-kousa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kalatuuri / Eväshelmi - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Финская Алкашка - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Karelia Country Cottages

Beachfront, with spa services
Guests of this beach cottage will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a sauna and spa services. All 10 soundproofed accommodations feature private yards and balconies or patios. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Housekeeping is not available.
Karelia Country Cottages offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a private beach and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private sandy beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa services

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 to 30 per person

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Fee: EUR 5 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Ice skating
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 10 buildings
  • 10 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 1985
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive lockbox information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Karelia Country Cottages House Kitee
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Frequently asked questions

Is Karelia Country Cottages pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Karelia Country Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karelia Country Cottages?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Karelia Country Cottages?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability).

Does Karelia Country Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 130 per vehicle applies.

Where is Karelia Country Cottages located?

This Kitee cottage is on the beach, 7.4 mi (12 km) from Kesalahti Church, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Niinikummun uimaranta and Old Mill of Puhos. Kerigolf and Punkaharju Ridge are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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