Vacation rentals in Keski-Karjala

Villa Iltaranta -Cottage at the shore of Saimaa

Warm welcome to Iltaranta! This holiday home, built in 2013, comfortably accommodates up to 9 people with modern amenities. The property includes a main building and a separate lakeside sauna cabin, which can also be used for accommodation. The main building features three bedrooms with a total of three double beds. It is equipped with underfloor heating and an air-source heat pump. A hot tub is located on the terrace of the lakeside sauna. The spacious plot includes a private sandy beach, and guests have access to a rowing boat. The main building includes: 3 bedrooms + living room + open kitchen + shower + WC + sauna with an electric stove. The bathroom is equipped with a washing machine and has direct access to the terrace. The living room features a TV, Wi-Fi, a heat-storing fireplace, and an air-source heat pump. The separate lakeside cabin features a sofa bed for two people, a sauna, and bathroom facilities. The cabin includes a traditional Finnish wood-heated sauna, with easy access for a refreshing swim. The cabin is equipped with a double sofa bed, a TV, and all essential amenities for a comfortable stay. The location is peaceful with a large private lot and no nearby neighbors. Outdoor activities are easily accessible, and you’re free to enjoy the surrounding nature. Savonlinna is just a 45-minute drive away and is well worth a visit. There are excellent spots nearby for berry and mushroom picking. Amenities include: Underfloor heating Air-source heat pump (for both heating and cooling) Heat-storing fireplace Two saunas (wood-heated and electric) Double shower and washing machine in the main building Rowing boat Additional services available for a fee: Baby cot €5 Hot tub €150 Towels and bed linen €15 per person Transport to/from Savonlinna €150 Nearest services: Rauvanniemi Kiosk & Services – 5 km Grocery store – Kerimäki, 24 km Pharmacy – Kerimäki, 24 km Train station – Savonlinna, 45 km

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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.

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Home from the last millennium

Stay in the middle of Kitee, on the corner of the square, all services are within walking distance. The house is from the 50s and the decor is from the 90s. Bedroom with double bed and living room with two 80 cm beds. Extra bed option for two with 10cm mattresses. The kitchen is retro with modern appliances, however. Toilet small but clean and tidy. The shower facilities are downstairs, shared with another apartment, lockable door. Marimekko's cotton bed linen and towels are washed with unscented detergent and ironed.

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Hakoniemi - Old log house in Northern Saimaa

”Hako” stands for a spruce tree or a tree lying in the swamp or in the water, waiting for clearing. Hakoniemi is a coniferous peninsula in North Karelia, located in the inland archipelago of Northern Saimaa. The creative space in Rääkkylä, Oravisalo, provides a framework for working and leisure, combining creativity and nature.The 1925s old farm has got a new life as a center of creative activity where you can organize workshops, events, marketing projects and tourist and accommodation services.

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Nordic Eco Retreat – Sauna, Firepit & Slow Living

Eco-boho forest cabin for slow living and retreat. Surrounded by silence (700m Lake Puruvesi). Natural materials and soft lighting to create warmth and calm. Sleeps 6, 240 cm duvet. Slow mornings, forest walks, and peaceful evenings by the fire. Included: sauna, firepit, grill zone, firewood (2p), bikes, Wi‑Fi, parking, bed linen, towels. Baby crib/chair, TV (on request) On request: breakfast box (€20/p), boat rental (€30/d), SUP board (€20/d), extra firewood (€10), mid-stay cleaning (€30)

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Niittyniemi Villa

Niittyniemi villa is a fully equipped holiday home on the shore of Puruvesi, which is part of Lake Saimaa. The villa has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a loft, a bathroom, a toilet, and a sauna with both a wood-burning and electric sauna stove. A separate beach sauna and a 2 bedroom cabin are available. The quiet location and good outdoor facilities, as well as rowing, provide a great setting for a perfect holiday. I am welcoming residents and guiding them in relation to their vacation.

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Waterfront cottage with sauna and stunning view

Surrounded by nature, the cottage is situated on the shore of Lake Puruvesi (Saimaa region), famous for fishing and its clear water. Very quiet and peaceful environment. The use of a rowing boat, fishing equipment and bed sheets are included in the price. Private lake access and sauna. Total privacy. Beautiful views from everywhere in the house. Well situated to visit the region. 10 minutes from Kerimäki (shops, health centre), 30 minutes from Savonlinna, 30 minutes from Punkaharju

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Unique boat house at the Ukonniemi Vineyard

Welcome to a unique boat house by a clear water lake! The boat house is equipped with modern appliances. Long deck by the water, summer kitchen, balcony on top of water, rowing boat, wood-fired sauna - all this is waiting for you in Ukonniemi. Boat house is excellent for remote work too as it is equipped so that all you need to bring along is your laptop. We are located on a northern Ukonniemi vineyard. You can explore nature and lake Pyhäjärvi during your stay!

Location · Hot tub · Kitchen

Log cabin with panoramic lake views

MANY ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE; MAINTENANCE HAS BEEN ORDERED A modern log villa on its own lake shore offers peace and quality in the middle of nature. A bright living room, a well-equipped kitchen and an atmospheric sauna make accommodation easy. Relax in the lake scenery on the large terrace and in the sauna. An excellent place for couples and families who need space, comfort and beautiful nature experiences.

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Cottage on the shore of Lake Pyhäjärvi in Karelia in Kesälahdela

Cottage in peaceful Kesälahdel by the water. Shallow sandy beach with a beach sauna available. Good fishing waters nearby, rowboat available. The distance to services is about 10 km. A barbecue area and a hut in the same yard. Water toilet next to the sauna. The cottage has its own peaceful yard, and the property's inhabited building is about 100 meters away.

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Luxury Kelo Cabin – 15 m to the lake

MOST POPULAR HOLIDAY DESTINATION IN THE SAIMAA LAKE DISTRICT: “That this cabin has been praised with five stars exclusively for already over two years is testimony of our guests' very high satisfaction with their stays here.” SWIMMING IS POSSIBLE HERE DESPITE water levels currently (August 2026) being exceptionally low in the region.

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Ihana mökki

Relax in the tranquility of nature in this cozy accommodation on the shores of the clear-watered Särkijärvi. About 40 km from Joensuu. Gently sloping sandy beach. Biolan composting toilet. Washing water from the lake, drinking water carried with you. Electricity is available.

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