Homestays in South Karelia, Finland

20 km to the north from Imatra, lake Saimaa/Haapavesi 80 m, hard, gently deepening sand bottom, pier and rowing boat for shared use. Apartment in a row house (built in 1990), living room with sofa bed for two, kitchenette (renovated in 2012), washroom with WC and shower, electric sauna, glazed terrace. Three beds in the loft, steep stairs lead to the loft. Also, lakeside sauna with electric sauna stove available for rent. Distance to the sauna is 120 m and the price is 25 euro / 2 hours. The sauna will be pre-heated. The lakeside sauna can be booked on site from the owner, cash payment. Bed linen and final cleaning are included in the price. Not pets allowed for new reservations starting from 23.4.24 (not for allergic, there has been pets) Rantalinna 2 is a small apartment in a row house, perfect base for people who are exploring the sights of the area. The glazed terrace offers great views over the lake due to the terrain height differences. Distance to the beach is 80 m, long stairway leads to the beach, not suitable for people with reduced mobility. There are five apartments i total in this row house. The same owner also owns the neighboring apartment 14952. Ruokolahti 4,5 km, Ruokolahti Freeski ski resort 10 km, Imatra 20 km, Puumala 46 km, Punkaharju 73 km, Savonlinna 101 km, Mikkeli 116 km, Helsinki 279 km.

60 km southeast of Mikkeli, lake Saimaa 25 m, hard sand bottom, own rowboat and pier. Log cottage built in 2001. Downstairs kitchen, living room, bedroom with double bed. Washroom with washing machine, shower and toilet, sauna (wood stove). Entrance to sauna and washing facilities only via terrace. There is open sleeping loft where 120 cm wide bed, 2 x 80 cm wide beds side by side, a junior bed and a cot. A balcony. The maximum number of people may be exceeded by one child sleeping in cot or junior bed. Niitsinniemi log cottage is located on a peaceful spot. Good fishing opportunities. There is large yard for children to play around. There is an air source heat pump (with cooling function) in the cottage. Due to sulfur, the drinking water has had odor and taste disturbance. However, it's examined and safe to use as household water. If you wish, you can bring also your drinking water. Partakoski; restaurant, marina 25 km, Suomenniemi 20 km, Ristiina 40 km, Mikkeli: Visulahti, Kenkävero 60 km, Lappeenranta 70 km.

38 km east from Kouvola, Ruokokoski/Väliväylä waters 250 m (length 5 km, width 300 m), shallow, gently sloping sandy bottom, own boat. Wooden house 1993, kitchen, living room with sofa-bed, 2 bedrooms, one with two beds, another with double bed. Toilet, sauna, bathroom with shower and washing machine, veranda. In summer use (May-September) lakeside sauna 5 m², built 2003, made of logs, sauna has wood-burning stove and water heater tank. Water must be carried from lake 25 m away. 250 m distance from the cottage along the trail to sauna building. Old farm outbuildings in yard (are not in use), also outdoor toilet. Ground cellar. You can bring a maximum of 2 pets with you. Pet fee is per booking period. Mäkelän vierastalo is a spacious old farmhouse, located in the yard of owner's house, distance of 40 m. Pleasant courtyard, berry bushes and rhubarb plant. Garden furniture and swing in summer months. Air source heat pump. Travel cot and high chair are brought, if needed. Also a canoe and SUP-boards to rent. A small pier by lake. Fine sandy beach, large lawn field, campfire site. Flowing waters, rapids approx. 1 km away, a good canoe route. 5 km long nature trail nearby, a lean-to Tolpankangas 5 km away, canoe trail, canoe rental, grocery shop 20 km, a bar (in summer) 1 km, restaurant 20 km. Taavetti / Luumäki 20 km, Utti ABC (gas station, restaurant, shop and pharmacy) 27 km, Tykkimäki (amusement park) 33 km, Repovesi National Park 50 km, Verla (Mill museum) 62 km, Lappeenranta 68 km.

40 km north-east of Imatra, L.Torsa 25 m (length 13 km, width 1 km), shallow, soft, sanded clay/moraine bottom, own boat. Log cottage 2005, kitchen, living room, bedroom (downstairs) bunk bed, bedroom (upstairs, sloping ceilings) double bed, sleeping loft convertible sofa, sauna (electric stove), washroom, open porch. High standard cosy chalet on steep slope on forested plot. Protected area on one side of chalet, on other side neighbour’s lakeshore sauna (70 m). Shore also has special children’s shore, which is signposted. Steep, narrow steps to upstairs in chalet, safety gate at top. For children: yard games, toys, children’s swings. Hydro massage bath outdoors on the terrace. Rent includes electric outboard motor, fish sounder, child’s travel bed/high chair, Nintendo Wii. Internet-connection (wireless, speed 2 Mb). SUP board. Obligatory key deposit €170 payable on arrival. Check in/out Friday in summertime. Only for families and other people who enjoy spending a peaceful holiday. Bed linen are included in the rent.

Savonlinna 50 km to the east, Multalampi Pond 20 m (length 0.6 km, width 0.15 km) deep, soft mud bottom, sandy beach around the pier, boat. A log cabin in 1972, renovated in 2012, kitchen-living room, sleeping alcove (5.5 sq ft) with two beds, sleeping loft with mattresses for three (height max. 1 m, floor area 18 sqm, steep ladder to the loft), bathroom with shower and toilet, hallway, terrace. Tap water is suitable for household use, owner brings the drinking water in the canister. Separate sauna 1972 (10 m²), wood-burning stove and heater tank, carrying water from the pond, electric light, living room with fireplace, a terrace, a swimming beach is 5 m For summer use only: A Sleeping hut 1972 (15 sqm), a sofa bed for two, "small kitchen", electric light, electric heating, open fire place. Woodshed. Yard Buildings in owner's own use (smoke sauna and garage). Characteristic, nicely furnished cottage complex on a hill. Plot is surrounded by two pond's (Multalampi pond and Heinälampi pond). The yard consists of forest and natural vegetation around. Stone steps from the parking place to the buildings. Place is not suitable for walking disabled persons. Bathroom has a low ceiling, height 180 cm. The sleeping hut is freshly decorated, "kitchen" has coffee maker and coffee. The sleeping hut is for summer use only. Bicycles for rent 2 pcs. Särkisalmi ABC 5 km, Oronmylly 8 km, Parikkala 10 km, Statue Park, 15 km, Whitefish Bay, Bird Sanctuary 15 km, Pajarihovi Zoo and spa 50 km, Savonlinna, Olavinlinna 50 km, Punkaharju, Lusto 15 km, Kerimäki 38 km, Imatra 75 km, signposted snowmobile trails 1 km. Opportunity to participate in guided fishing and hunting trips.

65 km south of Savonlinna, L.Tarvaslampi 10 m (length 2 km, width 500 m), deep, hard sanded bottom, own boat and pier. Three-storey wooden house 1952, renovated 2003, in the middle floor living room/ kitchen, bedroom 2 beds, bedroom double bed, toilet and shower. Upstairs alcove 2 extra beds, upstairs bedroom 2 beds. In the basement washroom, dressing room, sauna, hall. Air source heat pump. Detached house altered for holiday use. Plot has lawn and is open and sunny. In the summer (5.6. - 3.9.) renovated outbuilding with bedroom (12 sqm), wood shed and parking place. Electric heating, -light, wardrobe, bedside tables and two single beds in the bedroom. Only electrical outboard motor allowed for boat. Extra bed for a child 10 eur/week. Siikalahti birdlake 14 km, Sculpture park 19 km, Horse riding opportunities 20 km, Stones of Mykkii 20 km, Punkaharju 22 km, Retretti and Lusto 30 km, Savonlinna 57 km, Imatra 76, km, Helsinki 330 km. 4G WLAN internet connection.

69 km south-east of Savonlinna, L.Ylä-Tyrjäjärvi 20 m, (length 2 km, width 1 km), deep, hard, rock/sand bottom, pier, own boat. Log cottage 2006, living room/kitchen, bedroom 2 beds, bedroom double bed, bedroom on the loft 4 beds, sauna, washroom, dressing room, porch, toilet. Wi-Fi. Comfortable cottage on eastern border. Ylä-Tyrjäjärvi is a border lake and a border zone permit (free of charge) is required for rowing, in winter icefishing on it. When booking, customers must notify names and dates of birth of holidaymakers to Lomarengas or cottage owner well in advance. Owner will supply the cottage with a starting amount of 30 l of drinking water. More water can be picked up from the faucet in the owner’s yard. Around cottage is sloping plot with forest, with steps down to shore. Peaceful situation. Good fishing waters. Saari church 3.5 km, Trade museum 5 km, Stone of Mykkii 10 km, Siikalahti birdlake 20 km, Sculpture park 29 km, Punkaharju 35 km, Lusto 44 km, Kesämaa and Retretti 44 km, Savonlinna 69 km, Imatra 85 km, Helsinki 340 km.

69 km south-east of Savonlinna, L.Ylä-Tyrjäjärvi 25 m, (length 2 km, width 1 km), deep, hard, rock/sand bottom, pier, own boat. Log cottage 2005, living room/kitchen, 2 bedrooms 2 beds in each, sleeping loft 4 beds, porch, sauna, washroom, dressing room, toilet. Wi-Fi. Satellite tv. Owner will supply the cottage with a starting amount of 30 l of drinking water. More water can be picked up from the faucet in the owner’s yard. Cottage located in border zone; the permission to row in border zone lake is available free of charge. Following information is needed: the names of passengers, with date of birth and passport number, additionally passport date and place of acceptance of person in charge. Information to Lomarengas or cottage owner well before arrival. Saari church 3.5 km, Trade museum 5 km, Stone of Mykkii 10 km, Siikalahti birdlake 20 km, Sculpture park 29 km, Punkaharju 35 km, Lusto 44 km, Kesämaa and Retretti 44 km, Savonlinna 69 km, Imatra 85 km, Helsinki 340 km.

55 km west of Lappeenranta. Lake Pastjärvi 40 m, (length 3 km, breadth 450 m), shallow water, firm sanded clay bottom. Own boat. Log cabin 1992, living room/kitchen, bedroom with 1 bunk bed for children, bedroom with 2 beds, 2 beds upstairs. Air-source heat pump. Lakeside sauna (16 m2) has a hearth room, open veranda. Shower is in the sauna, toilet is in the cottage. Maximum number of adults in the cottage is 4 (additionally 2 extra beds for children). Outside power point for the car. In Taavetti 16 km away there is more services.

60 km east of Savonlinna, L.Tyrjänjärvi 35 m (length 7 km, width 2 km), rather shallow, hard moraine/stone bottom, own boat. Wooden cottage 2001, kitchen, living room with convertible sofa + single bed, bedroom with 2 beds, washroom, open porch. Air source heat pump for cooling and heating. WC = ekoWC. Lakeshore sauna (20 m²) with dressing room. Sauna has elec. light, elec. heating, cold water pipe and hot water cauldron. Cottage located on sloping plot.Satellite-antenna (for example Russian tv-channels). Drinking water from the owner. Shore faces south. License for lurefishing must be bought separately. Lake Tyrjänjärvi lies between Finland and Russia. In the middle of the lake is the border of Finland and Russia. From the beach you can move normally about 100 meters to the east or south without border crossing and to the southwest about 1000 m, but thereafter a border permit is needed. If you want to move to north to the north of Viitaniemi, you need a border permit. The border zone is approximately 100 m wide. You also need a border permit if you go skiing on a ski track in the area. In the cottage there is a map with more detail about the areas where you can go. The lake is marked with yellow buoys. If you do not go to the border zone, you can spend holiday in this cottage just like in any other cottages. Border zone permit is not a fishing license. If you want to fish on the lake, you need a fishing permit in addition to the border zone permit. Border zone permits can be purchased at Kolmikanta border guard station or from website www.raja.fi. Cottage is located about 11 km from the station. When obtaining the permit an identity card or a foreign passport must be accompanied. Horse riding opportunities 10 km, Parikkala 12 km, Punkaharju 25 km, Imatra 70 km, Lappeenranta 120 km, Siikalahti 6 km.