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Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Pohjois-Karjala, Pohjois-Karjala
  • Lusto Finnish Forest Museum
  • Kesalahti Church
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Punkaharju Ridge
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Kitee

When you stay at this property in Kitee, you'll be 12 minutes by car from Kesalahti Church. .This property is 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from Niinikummun uimaranta and 27.2 mi (43.8 km) from Saaren Church.

What's nearby

  • Kesalahti Church - 21 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Niinikummun uimaranta - 36 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Saaren Church - 52 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Punkaharju Ridge - 57 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

  • Kesälahti Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ravintola Pivanka - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Karin Cafe' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Elämänpolku / Koffert Pirjo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Issakainen Kommandiittiyhtiö - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kalatuuri - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design

Romantic Forest Design Cottage with Sauna, Lake & Firepit | Kesälahti, Finland

Welcome to Varmonniemi, a fully renovated designer mökki (May 2025) nestled in the peaceful Finnish forest just 700 meters from a serene lake. This intimate cabin blends Scandinavian aesthetics with slow-living comfort — ideal for couples, creatives, and anyone seeking quiet reconnection with nature.

Inside, enjoy a warm and light-filled living space, a compact kitchen with all essentials, a cozy dining nook, and a stylish bathroom. The sofa easily transforms into a second bed (140cm), while upstairs awaits a dreamy bedroom with a double bed and oversized 240cm duvet — perfect for sharing warmth on chilly nights.

Step outside and breathe. Toast marshmallows over the private firepit, sip wine under string lights, or take a morning walk to the lake for a cold dip. You’ll also have access to a rowboat with life jackets — perfect for quiet paddles across crystal-clear waters.

Highlights:
• Private sauna experience
• Romantic firepit under the stars
• Rowboat included for peaceful lake moments
• Stylish interior with natural materials and soft tones
• Surrounded by nature, no neighbors in sight
• 13km to grocery store, hiking trails nearby
• Fully equipped kitchen, high-quality tableware & candles
• Year-round access (great for winter stargazing or summer swims)

This rare design retreat is a perfect escape from digital overload and urban stress. Whether you want to write, reconnect, celebrate, or simply listen to silence — Varmonniemi is ready.

Book now to experience Finnish stillness in a space crafted for comfort, aesthetics, and calm.
Make yourself comfortable in this accommodation, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this property include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (70 centimetre high)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices

More

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Recycling
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 040766-172t

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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