[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Karelia Country Cottages Beachfront, with spa services ![Private beach, sun loungers, beach volleyball, rowing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/d3ef2671.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sport court](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/5be3cc90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/e00f1ff6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/d5ace978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/d6981a26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Prices - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground at Karelia Country Cottages. With a private beach, sun loungers, and rowing, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy onsite activities like horseback riding, ice skating, and volleyball. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKitee-Hotels-Karelia-Country-Cottages.h10318906.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKitee-Hotels-Karelia-Country-Cottages.h10318906.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Kitee, Karelia Country Cottages is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Punkaharju Ridge and Niinikummun uimaranta, while Lusto Finnish Forest Museum and The Johanna Oras Art Manor are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Kitee travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitee.dx602349) [View more Cottages in Kitee](https://www.expedia.ca/Kitee-Cottages.d602349-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C61.96503%2C29.73493&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aHee3APDtPWh06n0wbAj7lPsROI=) Väärämäentie 73 A, Kesälahti, Kitee, 59800 ### What's nearby - Kesalahti Church - 14 min drive - 13.3 km - Punkaharju Ridge - 50 min drive - 53.9 km - Kerigolf - 56 min drive - 63.3 km - Lusto Finnish Forest Museum - 57 min drive - 62.0 km - The Johanna Oras Art Manor - 59 min drive - 63.8 km ### Getting around - Kesälahti Station - 13 min drive - Joensuu (JOE) - 89 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Ravintola Pivanka - ‬10 min drive - ‪Ravintola Karjalan Kievarin sydän - ‬11 min drive - ‪Kesälahti-kousa - ‬10 min drive - ‪Kalatuuri / Eväshelmi - ‬12 min drive - ‪Финская Алкашка - ‬11 min drive ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Karelia Country Cottages Beachfront, with spa services Guests of this beach cottage will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a sauna and spa services. All 10 soundproofed accommodations feature private yards and balconies or patios. Guests will find kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Housekeeping is not available. Karelia Country Cottages offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Recreational amenities at the cottage include a private beach and a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27060000/27056600/27056584/c36b8b24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel PajarinHovi Kitee - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.4 Good 28 reviews CA $185 CA $211 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=27056584&PinnedHotelID=27056584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Basic Room | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105960000/105956900/105956809/259e0d51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Koti Plus - Kitee Puhos Kitee - Free WiFi 4.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=105956809&PinnedHotelID=105956809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Deluxe Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Sauna, Lakeside | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22790000/22785100/22785070/87127794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ruokkeen Lomakylä Kitee - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi CA $235 CA $317 total includes taxes & fees Nov 15 - Nov 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=22785070&PinnedHotelID=22785070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Beach - On a private sandy beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna - Spa services ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Free crib - Playground ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 15 to 30 per person ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Free rollaway/extra bed - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Fee: EUR 5 per pet per night - Service animals exempt from fees - Pets allowed in specific rooms ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Beach volleyball - Bicycle rentals - Fishing - Horseback riding/rentals - Ice skating - Rowing/canoeing - Boat tours nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Game viewing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scooter/moped rentals nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 10 buildings - 10 units - Bicycle rentals - Built in 1985 - Garden - Soundproofing ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: EUR 25 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive lockbox information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Lockbox ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free rollaway/extra beds Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 30 per person - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per vehicle (roundtrip) - Pet fee: EUR 5 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 This property accepts credit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Karelia Country Cottages House Kitee Karelia Country Cottages Kitee Karelia Country Cottages Karelia Country Cottages Kitee Karelia Country Cottages Cottage Karelia Country Cottages Cottage Kitee ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Karelia Country Cottages pet-friendly? > Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 5 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Karelia Country Cottages? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Karelia Country Cottages? > Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Karelia Country Cottages? > Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability). ### Does Karelia Country Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 130 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Karelia Country Cottages located? > This Kitee cottage is on the beach, 7.4 mi (12 km) from Kesalahti Church, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Niinikummun uimaranta and Old Mill of Puhos. Kerigolf and Punkaharju Ridge are also within 32 mi (52 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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