Skichalets in Pohjois-Karjala, Finland

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50 km east of Varkaus, Lake Saimaa/Säynelahti Bay 110 m, hard, gently deepening sanded gravel-clay bottom, pier and rowing boat. Hand carved log cabin 1950, totally renovated and inner side paneled 2014. Combined kitchen-living room, downstairs alcove (5 m ², no window) with double bed, upstairs loft with 2 single beds, steep and narrow stairs to the loft, sauna, toilet and shower cubicle in the washroom. Fine, large covered terrace 50 m². Tumble-dryer and air source heat pump. Pets allowed for additional fee (fee per pet). The field between the cottage and the lake has plenty of space to walk the dog. Cottage in rocky slope, yard in natural state, below field area and 100 m² flat area for example yard games. Path to the shore goes through the fields. Campfire site on the shore. Local road goes 30 m from the cottage, trees and shrubs between cabin and road. The roar of the rapid Säynätkoski can be heard (distance 300 m). Rowing boat and 4 life jackets for free use. Children's playground, playing field and grill shelter in general use in 500 m from the cabin (free to use also for cabin clients). Dancing pavilion Kerma/rapid Kerma 21 km, horse riding 5 km, Säynämö retreat center 5 km, Skiing center Pääskyvuori 17 km, Tulenliekki (dancing pavilions, restaurants) 29 km, Karvio (rapid, summer theatre) 42 km, Valamo and Lintula monasteries 50 km, Varkaus 50 km, Kolovesi National Park 50 km, Vesileppis (spa, cafe, restaurant, wellness, sport, year-round skiing arena) 60 km, Savonlinna (for example Olavinlinna castle) 75 km, Joensuu 90 km, Imatra 191 km, Helsinki 365 km.

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Large, modern holiday apartment, located in the middle of a beautiful country landscape, close to the services of Joensuu. 32 km to the southwest from Joensuu, pond Reilampi 200 m (0.711 km²), shallow clay bottom, shore, and boat. No access to swimming from the shore. There is a neighbor's boat on the shore, which he uses every day (does not pass through the cottage's yard). Holiday apartment built in 2011. On the ground floor, there is a living room/kitchen, which is equipped with all the necessary appliances. In addition to the fireplace on the living room side, there is a baking oven on the kitchen side. On the ground floor, there are also 2 spacious bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with a bunk bed (lower bed width is 120 cm). On the ground floor, there is also a laundry room, electric sauna, washroom, dressing room, and 2 separate WCs. On the upper floor, there is a living area with TV that can be used for games and 2 spacious bedrooms. The first has 120 cm wide bed. The second bedroom has one bed and is furnished as a children's room with many toys. There is a separate WC on the upper floor as well. The evening sun shines on the beachside terrace. This cottage is not rented to youth groups under the age of 25. Exclusive, well-equipped, and decorated spacious holiday apartment. It is especially suitable for families with children, as there are plenty of toys, games, and books for children. The TV on the upper floor is reserved for gaming only, and there is a PlayStation 4 console with three games. For nostalgic music lovers, there is a vinyl record player. The apartment also has a fast 100 M fiber optic connection. The large yard has plenty of room for children to play and move. There is also a swing and a playhouse. It is possible to go to Joensuu by boat. The snowmobile route runs on the ice of the lake near the holiday home. Approx. 5 km distance to the public swimming beach in Roukalahti and the beach located in Liperi municipality center. If you want more fast-paced action, Rallycross track is 25 km away in Ylämylly. The outdoor activity center of Pärnävaara, 22 km away, offers versatile outdoor activities. There are numerous ski trails, hiking and biking trails, and downhill biking trails. Kontiolahti biathlon stadium is 48 km away. In addition to the frozen first-snow ski trail and biathlon, there are other activities. Mustavaara ski slopes 54 km, Koli 93 km. Disc golf course in Liperi 5 km. Within 32 km in Joensuu, there are also activities like par3 golf course and bowling and padel halls. If you arrive with an electric car, it is possible to charge it from a standard wall outlet. Please contact the owner for the charging payment in advance. Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 on the day of departure.

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68 km north of Joensuu, Lake Pielinen (871,2 km²) 30 m, own shore with shallow sand bottom, own boat. Log panel cottage 2000, kitchen-living room, 2 bedrooms with double beds each and sleeping gallery with two beds, bedroom with two beds and mattresses, dressing room, washing room, sauna (wood heated stove) and terrace. In addtion, own, separate lakeside sauna (wood heated stove) with fireplace room and convertible sofa, cold water and electricity. Well-equipped log panel cottage in peaceful location. Good possibilities for fishing, boat motor to be rent separately. Children friendly shore faces west. Separate smoke sauna to be rent separately 1,5 km. covered grill. Badminton net and rackets in customers' disposal. Snowmobile trail 50 m. Baby cot. Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings). Final cleaning will be added to the price during 27.12.-12.1.

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75 km west of Joensuu, Taivallahti canal 100 m, deep bottom, stairs into the water, rowing boat 500 m, possible to get electric ourboard motor. House built in 1974, renovated in the 2000s. Kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms with double bed in each room. Sauna with electric stove (renovated 2017) and washing room, toilet. Big hall and covered porch. Gas grill. Internet connection. Netflix TV. For summer use there is sleep-in outbuilding with double bed in yard. Owner has another cottage 13989 Tyynelä, only 10 away. A comfortable and beautifully decorated house, which is located at the Taivallahti canal. In summertime, the canal passes the cruise ship to Valamo monastery. Clients can board to the ship directly at the Taivallahti canal, next to the cottage, by pre-order. Quiet and peaceful location. Nature path leaves from the house to Lintula and Valamo monasteries, distance about 7,5 km to the each monastery, to Heinävesi 34 km. Good possibilities for berry and mushroom picking. Swimming place at the canal 100 m from the cottage. Sandy beach at Varistaipale 2 km from the house. Boat locates in Taivallahti bay, 500 m from cottage. Excellent fishing opportunities. Valamo monastery 8,8 km, Lintula monastery 7.4 km, Varistaipale Canal Museum 2,5 km, Karvionkoski canal and rapids 7.0 km, Heinävesi 34 km, Varkaus 59 km, Vesileppis SPA 65 km, Kuopio 117 km, Savonlinna 127 km, Imatra 222 km, Helsinki 376 km. Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings). Final cleaning will be added to the price during 27.12.-12.1.

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110 km north of Joensuu, L.Pielinen (Lakunlahti bay area) 40 m, hard, moraine/rock bottom, rather large stones on shore, swimming place dredged, own boat. Log cottage 2011, living room/kitchen, bedroom 2 beds. Upstairs 2 bedrooms 2 beds in each, also hall area, sauna, washroom, dressing room, 2 terrace, balcony. Woodshed. Cottage located in Paalasmaa islands, to which ferry connections all the year round. Paalasmaa is in a lovely area. It is also Finland's highest island. Yard area with sand and gravel, with natural surroundings. Plot 1 ha. Owner fishes, sells fish and fishing permits, and hires fishing tackle and gear and outboard motor. Lake Pielinen is very rich in fish, including zander, pike and perch. Viewtower 10 km, Puu-Juuka 25 km, Juuan Kivikylä (Stone Village, World of Stone) 38 km, Nurmes, Bomba 60 km.

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Charming 100 m² cottage built in 2000 on the shore of Lake Rikkivesi, in a great location between Joensuu and Kuopio. The peaceful environment in the heart of nature offers wonderful lake views - the perfect place to relax. The cottage has two bedrooms, one double bed and the other with separate beds for 2. There are two sofa beds in the spacious living room. The separate kitchen is well equipped. The living room leads directly to the terrace, which opens up to beautiful lake views. The cabin has a wood-heated sauna, a washroom with a shower and a separate toilet. The beach landscape has two atmospheric fireplaces where you can enjoy the warmth of the campfire and the lake views. You can swim directly from the beach, which has a hard and gently sloping bottom - the perfect place to refresh yourself! Please note that the beach sauna is temporarily out of use and can be rented separately. There is a barbecue hut next to the cottage, which offers a nice place for spending time together. Distances: Outokumpu Wilderness and Nature Center 13 km (e.g. nature trail, hiking, kayaking, swimming beaches and cafe services in summer), Tahko 84 km, Kuopio 79 km, Joensuu 65 km, Outokumpu Golf 18 km, Seinävuori gorge valley 27 km, Mining Museum 18 km, Koli National Park 93 km Additional services: You can directly ask the owner for services and payable directly to the owner, battery-powered mountain bikes, canoe, sub-board, outboard motor with battery and internal combustion engine, and fishing equipment.

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Elegant holiday home with beautiful views of Lake Pielinen. The holiday home is spaciously furnished. Additionally, there is a well-equipped 30 m² lakeside sauna with a hot tub available for an extra fee. 49 km northeast of Joensuu, Lake Pielinen (871.2 km²) 30 m, shallow sandy beach with some small stones, own beach, a private boat, and a large pier. An outboard motor can be requested from the owner free of charge if you know how to use it. The holiday home was built in 2020. The ground floor features a living room/kitchen and two bedrooms, each with 2 beds. The ground floor also has a large utility/dressing room, a bathroom, an electric sauna, and a WC. The upper floor includes two bedrooms, each with 2 beds, a lounge area with a TV, and a WC. The terrace has a gas grill and terrace furniture for 8 people. The holiday home is equipped with mechanical ventilation and the sauna building has an air-source heat pump. The well-equipped lakeside sauna has a wood-burning sauna stove and a bathroom with a shower and a WC. The sauna's fireplace room has a fully equipped kitchen with an electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and wine cabinet. Additionally, it has an air-source heat pump, TV, and radio. The loft in the fireplace room has 2 mattresses. There is a cooking hut, a gas grill, and 2 smoking ovens. By the shore, there is a fish cleaning table. In the summer, a SUP board is also available for guests. For pets, there is a kennel with both indoor and outdoor areas divided into 3 sections. A maximum of 2 pets are allowed. The holiday home has a fiber optic internet connection. Upon request, the owner can provide fishing equipment such as spinning rods, fish traps, and nets. This place is not rented for groups consisting of under 25 years old customers. Lake Pielinen is rich in fish, including pike-perch. The shore faces southwest. Koli 32 km, Lieksa 44 km, Uimaharju 11 km. Reservations start at 16:00 and end at 12:00 on the day of departure.

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59 km to the northwest from Joensuu, 10 km from Outokumpu, lake Lietukka 25 m (1,6287 km²), shallow sanded bottom, own beach, pier and boat. Wooden holiday cabin 1989, sauna renovated in 2020. Living room/kitchen with sofa bed, on the upper floor bedroom with double bed and spreadable bed, electric sauna, terrace, balcony. Hot tub can be rented for an extra fee. Filling, warming,emptying and cleaning of the hot tub by the client. Log-built cabin by the fishy lake Lietukka in Outokumpu. The beach is facing to the west. Steep stairs lead to the upper floor. There is a portable air conditioner on the upper floor. Lake Lietukka is a part of 12-lake canoeing route. Outokumpu Wilderness and Nature Center approx. 5 km away. There are e.g. nature trails, recreational fishing area and children's fishing park in the area. Ski slopes: Koli 82 km, Kasurila 83 km and Tahko 97 km. Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also weekend reservations).

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95 km southwest of Joensuu, Lake Kolovesi/Saimaa 20 m (1377 km²), own shallow sandy beach and rowing boat. Log cottage 1993, kitchen-living room with convertible sofa, bedroom with double bed, bedroom with 1 bed and bunk bed, dressing room, bathroom, sauna (wood heated stove), terrace. Well equipped log cottage by the lake Kolovesi in Heinävesi. Underfloor heating in the bathroom. Good fishing and paddling possibilities. Fishing equipment and 1 canoe at guests' disposal. Beach facing the southwest. Final cleaning cost will be added to the price. the Final cleaning cost will be added to the price during 27.12.-12.1. and midsummer.

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55 km north of Joensuu. Lake Höytiäinen 20 m, (length 50 km, width 10 km) shallow water, firm sand/clay bottom. Own boat. Wooden cabin 1995, surfaces renovated 2013, living-room/kitchen with convertible sofa, bedroom with double bed , bedroom with 2 beds, dressing room, washing room, sauna, open veranda. Separate hut with 2 beds in the summer, electric light. Traditional cottage on a sunny and peaceful grounds. A spacious lawn plot. Bicycles and outboard motor for rent. KOLI ski resort 40 km. Juuka 33 km (stone village), Outokumpu 43 km (old mining museum) and Huhmari 30 km (spa). The electric car may not be charges from the sockets of the cottage. For an additional fee, the electric car can be charged at the owner's home (approx 2 km) from a power plug. The owner will charge a deposit payment of 200 euros in cash on the spot. The payment will be returned on check-out day when everything in the cottage and surroundings is ok.

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49 km to the northeast from Joensuu, lake Pielinen 35 m (871,2 km²), shallow natural sand bottom, own beach, own boat. Log cabin in one floor, built in 2001, living room, kitchen, bedroom with double bed, another bedroom with 2 beds, plus 1 foldable extra bed, electric sauna. Terrace. Separate wood-heated sauna with washroom, dressing room and fireplace room on the beach. There are electricity and water pipe in the sauna. Fridge, electric stove and spreadable sofa in the fireplace room. There are spreadable sofa also in the dressing room. The lakeside sauna can be used from May to Aug Log cabin by the lake Pielinen in Ahveninen area in Eno. Shallow child-friendly natural sand beach. Good fishing opportunities. You can ask fishnets from the owner, as well as fishing rods. The outboard motor can also be rented, ask from the owner. Good terrains for picking berries nearby, the owner has 16 ha plot. The nearest neighboring building is about 35 m away, used quite rarely. The next neighbor is approx. 80 m away. Uimaharju 7 km, Eno 17 km, Kontiolahti Biathlon Stadium 39 km, Ski trails in Uimaharju 6 km. Distance to the Koli ski slopes along the side roads is 31 km, along the main road distance is 51 km. Reservation starts at 16.00 and ends at 12.00 (also weekend reservations). The owner of the cabin speaks Russian.

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This atmospheric 80 m² round-log cabin, built in 1995, offers the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the peace of nature. The cabin is beautifully situated on the shore of the Pielisjoki River, offering scenic river views throughout the year. Here you can truly enjoy your privacy%E2%80%94the nearest neighbor is 300 meters away. Yet, the location remains convenient, with the city of Joensuu and its services just 34 km away. This destination is an excellent choice for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility without compromising accessibility. The cabin features a kitchen/living room, living area with one bed, and two bedrooms%E2%80%94one with a double bed and a separate single bed, and the other with two single beds. You'll also have access to a separate WC, a washroom with a shower, and a traditional wood-heated sauna. Near the shoreline, there is a grill hut. A wood-heated hot tub is available for rent at an additional cost. Other distances: Eno village center with full services 6 km, Koli National Park 61 km, Patvinsuo National Park 65 km, Karelia Golf 25 km, Frisbee Golf Course 9 km, Jakokoski Museum Canal 19 km, Kovananuuro Gorge Valley 20 km. Additional services: A rowing boat is included in the rental price. The hot tub is rented separately%E2%80%94it will be cleaned and filled with water in advance, and you can heat it at your preferred time. For longer stays, please arrange water changes directly with the owner.