55 km south-west of Kuusamo, L.Kostonjärvi 300 m (length 20 km, width 10 km), path to shore, shallow shore, hard moraine/rock bottom, own boat. Shore exclusively for house. Log house, faced with wooden boards, interior panelling, built 1949, completely renovated and extended 2011. Living room/kitchen convertible sofa/bed, bedroom 2 double bed, closed sleeping loft 2 bes (steep stairs to loft, area 9,5 m², low room height), sauna, washroom/WC, hall, open porch. Large living room with baking oven, bedroom with small tall oven. Cot and baby feeding chair on request. Grill tepee. Renovated to a high standard, the house is in a quiet location. Level yard area, ideal for children. Yard area has old shed and a small barn. Lake Kostonjärvi offers good fishing opportunities (including stocked lake salmon). Boat slipway 10 km. A good place for a visit is Pyhitysvaara 30 km (with e.g. camp fire places and lean-to’s). Taivalvaara ski resort 35 km, Ruka 70 km, Syöte 70 km.
Aarnitupa is a well-equipped and cozy log villa in Taivalkoski, situated on the shores of the clear-watered and fish-rich Lake Kylmäluoma.
Child-friendly, peaceful sandy beaches, adjacent to the fish-rich wilderness ponds of the Kylmäluoma hiking area, hiking trails with campfire sites, and the authentic locations from Kalle Päätalo's books ensure a successful vacation for families, fishermen, hunters, and other travelers.
The cabin is a traditional planed log cabin that radiates warmth and coziness. It is insulated and paneled inside, creating a cozy atmosphere.
On the ground floor, there is a living room with a sofa bed for relaxation. The kitchen is equipped with necessary utensils and appliances for preparing delicious meals. There is also a bedroom downstairs with a double bed, providing a peaceful place to rest. Furthermore, the ground floor includes a sauna with a wood-burning sauna stove, a bathroom, and a separate WC.
On the upper floor, there is another spacious bedroom with both a double bed and two single beds. This upper floor space is suitable for families or groups of friends who wish to share accommodation. Please note that the stairs leading to the upper floor are quite steep.
The cottage's terrace was glazed afterwards (the glazing is not visible in all photos).
Outside the cabin, you will find a carport that provides shelter for your vehicle. There is also a fence with a dog house, allowing you to bring your pet on vacation (additional fee). Aarnitupa was built in 1991. Accommodation includes, among other things, a rowing boat and firewood for the fireplace and sauna (reasonable amount). Free 4G Wi-Fi also enables remote work. Guests have their own profile available for SmartTV streaming services (Netflix, Disney +).
Bed linen is provided pre-made.
Fishing is allowed on the lake without a separate permit in the owner's water area (however, those aged 18-69 must pay the fishery management fee, see https://www.eraluvat.fi/en/fishing/fisheries-management-fee.html).
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16 km south of Kuusamo, 40 m to Lake Kuusamojärvi, shallow and hard sandy lake bottom, pier, own boat.
Log cabin built in 1994, kitchen, living-room, downstairs 1 bedroom with double bed, upstairs/sleeping loft with 2 double beds (160 cm and 140 cm wide), 1 bed (80 cm). Wood-fired sauna with bathroom. A grill hut in the yard (available in summer).
A peaceful location by the lake. Skiing tracks and snowmobile routes 500 m away.
Smoke sauna, built in 2013, can be rented at extra fee, more information and reservations from owner (contact details will be sent after making the reservation).
Weekend bookings valid from 16:00 Friday to 12:00 Sunday. We recommend you to book final cleaning.
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31 km south of Kuusamo, Ruka 58 km, Lake Soiviojärvi 25 m, sandy bottom beach, rowing boat. Semi-detached cottage, built in 1989. Bedroom: 2 beds, living room: 2 beds + sofabed. Electric sauna.
Semi-detached cottage situated in peaceful surrounding, near Soivion Kurssikeskus (course center). Excellent fishing and hiking opportunities. Ski trails and snowmobile trails are nearby.
Additional equipment: Carport.
Additional information: You can ask catering services, extra beds and laundry possibilities from the owner. More information from Soivion Leiri- ja Kurssikeskus websites. Owner lives in another apartment in semi-detached house.
Distances: Poussunkoski rapid for fishing 12 km, The Predator Center "Kuusamon Suurpetokeskus" 22 km, Näränkä Natural Forests and marked trails (Suojärvi parking area) 35 km, Canyon lake Julma Ölkky (hiking trail Ölökyn Ähkäsy and boat trips) 43 km.
Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings).
A stay at Goiglo Hotel & Hostel places you in the heart of Kuusamo, a 3-minute drive from Kuusamo Park and 5 minutes from Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Center. This ski hotel is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Ruka Ski Area and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Kuusamo Church.
Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy recreational amenities including a sauna and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and ski storage. The ski shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the slopes a breeze.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Kuusamo? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
7 km northeast of Kuusamo, Ruka 25 km, Lake Saapunkijärvi 20 m, shallow sandy bottom beach, own boat.
Log cottage, built in 1990, bedroom with double bed (width 140 cm), 2 alcoves with curtains: one with two beds and the other with double bed (width 180 cm), living room: convertible bed, combined kitchen/living room, electric sauna. Situated on cape, good beach, surrounded by waterways. Other Saapungin lomat cottages in the vicinity.
Additional equipment: Rowing raft (oars, table, stools), grill. Baby cot and high chair on request. Several snow ledges of different sizes.
Other distances: Oulanka National Park / Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 50 km, Lahtela-Vanttaja trail 21 km, Iivaara 40 km, Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa 7,5 km. A large sledding hill 200 m away
Additional information: A lure fishing licence and 2 net fishing licences are included in the price (no fishing nets or fishing tackle). 2 hot plates and separate small oven in the kitchen.
Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings).
7 km northeast of Kuusamo, Ruka 25 km, Lake Saapunkijärvi 30 m, shallow sandy bottom beach, own boat.
Log cottage, built in 1990, bedroom with double bed (width 140 cm), 2 alcoves with curtains: one with two beds and the other with double bed (width 180 cm), living room: convertible bed, combined kitchen/living room, electric sauna.
Other Saapungin lomat cottages in the vicinity.
Additional equipment: Rowing raft (oars, table, stools), grill. Baby cot and high chair on request. Several snow sledges of different sizes.
Other distances: Oulanka National Park / Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 50 km, Lahtela-Vanttaja trail 21 km, Iivaara 40 km, Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa 7,5 km. A large sledding hill 200 m away.
Additional information: Campfire place. A lure fishing licence and 2 net fishing licences are included in the price (no fishing nets or fishing tackle).
We stayed 4 nights in the week leading up to Chris**as in one of the lodges and have to say the accommodation was excellent. We had a lodge 10 mins walk from the main complex wuth bedroom on the first floor of the duplex and two ground floor bedrooms a kitchen diner and lounge. Downstairs shower room was big and had a sauna at the end of it, there was a covered patio but it was too cold to use it - there were amazing views of a frozen lake out the back. The hotel itself was good, breakfast was standard offering I would say and we only ate dinner in O'Leary's Sports Bar so cannot comment on the other meals there. The hotel shop has a limited offering and is quite expensive, be aware the shop cannot sell alcohol after 9pm. The pool was great and kept the kids entertained, lighting made it look really unique. The slide, waterfalls and whirlpools were all really good fun, didn't get a chance to try the sauna. The price for a family ticket was €60 and gives access to everything (massages extra). We also went in the Angry Birds park on our last night, this was €10 for my eldest and free for my youngest as she was under 4 years old - they both loved it. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful when we needed anything, but we didn't need to bother them much. A couple of things I would say is that as a family of four with two young children (3 & 6) arrived at 6:30pm after a full day of travelling having got up at 3am, we had to all drag our Suitcases to our lodge on our own in the snow which was a 5-10 minute walk away and not easy to find the first time. I think they should look to half a golf buggy (there is a golf course opposite) to help you to your room on the first night - have had this in plenty of other hotels previously so I don't see why it would be a problem. Also when we booked a taxi to take us back to the airport it would have been helpful had the taxi been able to come to our lodge to collect us and our luggage rather than having to make two trips with the luggage and children to reception to meet it. I feel these are small items that can be fixed with a bit of feedback and didn't impact the total enjoyment of the trip overall - the kids loved it and given the choice, would certainly return!
13 km northeast of Kuusamo, Ruka 30 km, Lake Saapunkijärvi 50 m, sandy bottom beach, deep after 3-4m, rowing boat, pier. Log-panelled cottage, built in 1994, bedroom: double bed, loft (12 m²): double bed , living room: convertible sofa, combined kitchen/living room, electric sauna.
Cosy log-panelled house on a hill landscape. ATTN. rather steep slope to the shore.
Wood-fired beach sauna, available May-September, water for sauna with electric pump, sauna terrace with gas grill.
Additional equipment: Fishing nets for whitefish and vendace (also license), 2 bicycles, grill + Muurikka pan. Frisbeegolf basket.
Garden furniture both on shore and nearby cottage.
Other distances: Oulanka National Park/Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 53.5 km, Lahtela-Vanttaja trail 24.5 km, Iivaara 43.5 km, spa Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki and Kuusamo Golf 11 km.
Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings).
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GGuest UserHad a wonderful stay in this beautiful holiday home. Spacious enough, wonderfully secluded and fully equipped.
GGuest UserWe had a brilliant stay at the Ruka Valley Apartments with Crystal Holidays! We stayed in a family studio which was an ideal size for a family of 4 and had everything we needed for our self catering holiday. We loved being so close to the slopes and having our own ski locker outside the door. We also found the drying cabinet really handy too. The accommodation is finished to a really lovely standard, the beds were very comfy and we loved having our own sauna to warm up after a long days skiing! The staff were very friendly and helped us book taxis for our trip to Lammintupa Winter Village where we did husky sledging and snow mobiles for the children. Ruka Valley was much quieter than the village side which we really liked but it's easy enough to hop on the Gondola to visit Ruka Village where there are lots more bars and restaurants and a bigger grocery shop. There is a shop on the valley side which stocked most things you would need but there was a little more choice in the village shop. Ruka Valley is ideal for families and beginners as it is located by the nursery slope and the family park. We had two lovely meals in the Camp Kitchen and Bar which is within the same building. The staff were very attentive and the food was delicious! We fell in love with Ruka Valley and would love to return again soon for another amazing holiday in a winter wonderland!
Just back from a week at this hotel booked through Crystal Ski. Very nice hotel. We booked a superior room with balcony overlooking the ski slope and village centre, cracking view! Room very spacious, comfortable bed, tea/coffee making facilities, heated cabinet to dry ski gear, spacious bathroom, good shower with plenty of hot water. A super nice room. The hotel staff are all excellent, very helpful and friendly. Gave good recommendations for trips out…. much cheaper than through Crystal Ski. Food was all buffet style, breakfast and dinner. We enjoyed the food, lots of choice and good quality… particularly the fish offerings. Stunning views from the residents dining room. Comfortable lounge/lobby/bar area. Spacious ski lockers. Sauna. All in all, an excellent hotel right in the village centre, literally a few steps from the gondola. We highly recommend this hotel for a winter break. We loved our stay!
GGuest UserWe stayed 4 nights in the week leading up to Chris**as in one of the lodges and have to say the accommodation was excellent. We had a lodge 10 mins walk from the main complex wuth bedroom on the first floor of the duplex and two ground floor bedrooms a kitchen diner and lounge. Downstairs shower room was big and had a sauna at the end of it, there was a covered patio but it was too cold to use it - there were amazing views of a frozen lake out the back. The hotel itself was good, breakfast was standard offering I would say and we only ate dinner in O'Leary's Sports Bar so cannot comment on the other meals there. The hotel shop has a limited offering and is quite expensive, be aware the shop cannot sell alcohol after 9pm. The pool was great and kept the kids entertained, lighting made it look really unique. The slide, waterfalls and whirlpools were all really good fun, didn't get a chance to try the sauna. The price for a family ticket was €60 and gives access to everything (massages extra). We also went in the Angry Birds park on our last night, this was €10 for my eldest and free for my youngest as she was under 4 years old - they both loved it. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful when we needed anything, but we didn't need to bother them much. A couple of things I would say is that as a family of four with two young children (3 & 6) arrived at 6:30pm after a full day of travelling having got up at 3am, we had to all drag our Suitcases to our lodge on our own in the snow which was a 5-10 minute walk away and not easy to find the first time. I think they should look to half a golf buggy (there is a golf course opposite) to help you to your room on the first night - have had this in plenty of other hotels previously so I don't see why it would be a problem. Also when we booked a taxi to take us back to the airport it would have been helpful had the taxi been able to come to our lodge to collect us and our luggage rather than having to make two trips with the luggage and children to reception to meet it. I feel these are small items that can be fixed with a bit of feedback and didn't impact the total enjoyment of the trip overall - the kids loved it and given the choice, would certainly return!
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