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Rantamökki
Beautiful sauna cabin (floor area approx. 39 square meters) on the shore of the clear water of Valkealampi! It sleeps four people. The cottage has a sandy beach, in winter an ice hole. You can ice fish or fish in the summer. You can jump into the water from the lovely steam of the wood sauna. Relax in the tranquility of nature. Nearby you will find, among other things, Kontiolahti's ski slopes and trails, biathlon stadium, Paihola's frisbee golf course, summer café (about 6 km), Pielisjoki and Joensuu (21 km) and Koli National Park (about 54 km) services and activities!

Villa Tuulikki
In the cottage on the shore of Höytiäinen, you can spend your holiday by a unique lake landscape. The wood-heated sauna has soft steam and a view of the lake. Underfloor heating and fireplace for heating in winter. Cooking with an Airfryer, microwave or on the terrace with a 5-burner gas grill. Drinking water is available directly from the kitchen faucet. The guest has access to the entire cottage, which has sleeping facilities for two, a sauna, a toilet and a small kitchen. The air heat pump ensures a suitable indoor temperature. 13 km to the center.

Summer cottage by the lake - Beach House
Our cottage has a living room, kitchen, 2 sleeping alcoves and a sauna. While on vacation, you can sit on the terrace to enjoy the lake view or read a book while lounging on a hammock. The gentle sandy beach opening to the south is well suited for children's water games and there is a lot to do for families in the cottage and the surrounding area. We also have a trampoline, a campfire place and a boat. Welcome to your holiday! Traditional Finnish lakeside cottage with beach, sauna, trampoline, and a boat. Perfect for families of 4-5 people.

Apartment Siltavahti with a view
Lovely Siltavahti with a view of the river from the most desirable places in Joensuu! The apartment's living room overlooks the Pielisjoki River and the Ylisoutaja Bridge. The apartment has all the equipment and amenities required for modern living. Free Wifi, a workstation suitable for remote work, free parking, integrated appliances, LED smart TV, keyless access, etc. You'll definitely enjoy your vacation and work! - Train station 1.4 km - S-market Penttilänranta 600 m - K-Citymarket Centre 900 m - University of Eastern Finland 1.9 km

Minihouse – Kotiranta
Welcome to stay overnight and enjoy the new mini-house by the magnificent scenery of Höytiäinen! The spacious windows open onto a 20 km long lake. The surrounding nature and its possibilities are guaranteed to make an impression! ✔️ 2 beds ✔️ equipped kitchenette ✔️ landscape sauna with wood stove ✔️ terrace with outdoor furniture ✔️ bed linen and towels ice ✔️hole on request Separately, for an additional fee: ✔️Breakfast ✔️ Sup boards / rowing boat during the open water season ✔️day trip to the island by boat ✔️kick sleds

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.

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.

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

Kolin Suurselkä
‼️ Allergy cottage, no pets ‼️ (Due to our family member's severe allergy/asthma). Winter 2026: possibility use downhill skiing supplies, ask when booking. Longer vacation: (6 night) tickets for the spa included. A unique place on an island with a road. You will experience complete peace. Shower and toilet A great sauna experience Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, hair dryer, washing equipment, TV, micro, floorheating, aircondition, etc Cleaning 100€, bedlinen & towels 15€.

Villa Lammenranta Suite
Welcome to Lammenranta. We are a couple from Joensuu and we rent the downstairs of our house. The guest can access a spacious room with their own entrance. There is also a private toilet and laundry room, as well as a washer. The space has a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and kettle. Cutlery and crockery. Pets are welcome, there is a 10€ fee. We do not have an electric car charging facility. The nearest fast charging point is 600 meters away.

Modern sauna cabin by the lake
Welcome to relax in our courtyard sauna, on the shore of the lake! Although the small, stylish sauna house is part of our inhabited yard, you will find peace, nature, privacy and wonderful views here. The property is also great for telecommuting! The beach in Lahti is shallow and well suited for children. A rowboat and a SUP board are available. Bring your own linen and towels. If necessary, however, linen can be arranged from the accommodation.

Smokeyrock off-grid cabin
An authentic and wildernessy little pirtti (25m2) made of old smoke sauna logs by a clear and fishy lake. No electricity, no carrying water. Chest plot with rock. On the beach, a small black log sauna, an open savage, a fire pit, a sup board, and a rowing boat. In the tranquility of nature, but still just 5 kilometers from the services of the center of Juankoski. Four beds. Gas stove. Gas heater. Outdoor toilet. Gas grill. Note! No refrigerator!
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