Best Koillismaa Hotels

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.

45 km south of Kuusamo, 94 km north of Suomussalmi, lake Polojärvi 45 m (length of lake 6 km, width 2 km), shallow, gently deepening shore, gravel bottom, own rowing boat, dock. Log cabin, built in 2005. Living room /kitchen with sofa bed, bed room with double bed (width 140 cm), loft with two double beds (width 140 cm). Sauna with electric stove, bathroom / toilet, covered terrace. Lakeside sauna is a partially renovated old log sauna, in use from the beginning of June to the end of October. Water is carried from the lake. The sauna has a large covered porch. Keskiniemi is located on the peninsula of Polojärvi in ​​an open and sunny location. Flat yard and shallow beach suitable for children. Cottage is suitable for both relaxed holiday and base for active holiday. A doghouse and dog's cage in yard. Fishing on Lake Polojärvi: a fisheries management fee is needed, fishing is allowed on lakes, excluding the salmon-based streams (more www.eraluvat.fi). The fisherman is obliged to review the fishing restrictions at kalastusrajoitus.fi. Cottage owner gives more detailed information eg about fishing permits. Boat ramp is located 200 m away. Kylmäluoma Hiking Area 7 km. Excellent fishing opportunities in clear water lakes and ponds. Area has hiking trails, lean-to shelters, campfire sites, in winter cross country ski trails (15 km), snowmobile trails etc. Kylmäluoma is known for its rugged ridges, primeval forest and lakes. Fishing permits, see Kylmäluoma 4525 (www.eraluvat.fi). Hossa National Park 35 km (distance to its shortest), Visitor center ab. 40 km. Finland100 National Park 2017, eg rock paintings to see, varied hiking routes, canoeing and mountain biking. Hunting: Small game hunting area 5622 South Taivalkoski (see www.eraluvat.fi).

Half of round log-built house by the lake Iijärvi, 15 km to the south from Kuusamo. There are 5 bedrooms, 3 on the ground floor and 2 on the upper floor. All bedrooms have 2 beds. The bedrooms on the upper floor also have own WC and shower. Living room/kitchen, electric sauna. 42 km distance to Ruka and 30 km distance to Hossa national park. Hotel Kuusamon Portti in the same yard. More information: There is a shared cooking hut and a smoke sauna on the beach of lake Iijärvi. Both are available for an extra fee, please ask prices from the owner. The nearest ski trail is made by the hotel and availability should be confirmed in advance by the owner. Skis and other equipment are available from the hotel. The hotel's restaurant and other services are available for the guests. More information from the owner. Pets are allowed for extra fee. There is space to park several vehicles with trailers in the yard. The snow mobile trail runs next to the cabin. Other distances: Spa Kuusamo Tropiikki and Kuusamo Golf 18 km. Reservations start at 16 and end at 12 (also weekend reservations).

25 km south of Kuusamo, Lake Iijärvi 25 m (length 17 km, width 2 km), shallow, hard sand bottom, own boat. Two-storey silver log chalet 1988, renovated 2007, living room/kitchen 1 extra bed, washroom, wood-heated sauna, open porch. Upstairs bedroom with double bed (width 160 cm) and one bed (width 120 cm), sleeping loft with double bed (width 140 cm), balcony. Sturdy silver log cottage with 2 storeys. Cottage located on shore below steep hill, plot has spruce forest. Peaceful place, neighbours not visible. Kuusamon Tropiikki Spa 30 km, Ruka 50 km.

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.

From Kuusamo center 3.5 km to southeast, Tolpanniemi-area. Lake Kuusamojärvi 200 m. Public beach 1.2 km for swimming. A house built in 1978 and renovated in 2017. Bedroom 1: double bed, toilet, shower. Bedroom 2: double bed + 1 bed. Room with fireplace: sofabed for 2. Spacious, combined kitchen/living room. Electric sauna. Separate house in Tolpanniemi area, by the lake Kuusamojärvi (200 m). Ski resort Ruka 31 km. Additional information: washing machine and dryer are together (2 in 1). Other distances: Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki -Spa, Angry Birds activity park and Kuusamo Golf 8 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.

Spacious kelo log cabin built in 1989, located on the shore of Lake Saapunki, where the evening sun shines beautifully. The cabin has three separate bedrooms: one with a double bed, one with two single beds, and one with three single beds. There is also one additional bed in the living room. This destination is ideal for both families and groups of friends. A large living area, dining room, spacious wood-heated sauna, lakeside seating areas, and a covered grill shelter offer a comfortable setting for a relaxing holiday. The crystal-clear Lake Saapunki invites guests to swim and fish. Additional information: In 2024, new outdoor and indoor lighting, as well as an air-source heat pump were installed. In 2025, a water purification system was added. The cabin is comprehensively equipped. Recreational equipment available in the storage is free for guests to use. Wi-Fi = 5G. Other distances: A snowmobile trail passes along the lakeshore, providing winter access all the way to Kuusamo town center or Ruka. Reservations start at 16:00 and end at 12:00.

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).