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Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design
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2 bedrooms1 bathroom70 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Breakfast available
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Pohjois-Karjala, Pohjois-Karjala
- Lusto Finnish Forest Museum
- Kesalahti Church21 min drive
- Punkaharju Ridge57 min drive
Room options
About the area
Kitee
When you stay at this cottage in Kitee, you'll be 12 minutes by car from Kesalahti Church. .This cottage 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
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
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 cottage, 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 cottage include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Pool/Spa
- Sauna
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
Dining
- Breakfast available for a fee
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/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
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In a village
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- 100% renewable energy
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycles
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Garden
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Recycling
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 754 square feet
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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