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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
  • Barbecue grill

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Pohjois-Karjala, Pohjois-Karjala
  • Lusto Finnish Forest Museum
  • Kesalahti Church
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Niinikummun uimaranta
    ‪36 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Kesalahti Church. Features include breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna and a playground
  • 8.7 mi (14 km) from Kesalahti Church and 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from Niinikummun uimaranta
This cottage offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kitee cottage is smoke free.

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 are welcome
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 040766-172t

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