Title: Karelia Country Cottages - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=10318906&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Karelia Country Cottages Beachfront, with spa services ## Photo gallery for Karelia Country Cottages ![Property grounds - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/d5ace978.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/e00f1ff6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sport court - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/5be3cc90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private beach, sun loungers, beach volleyball, rowing - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/0a14f5f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna | Living area - Karelia Country Cottages (Kitee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/a7591bba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - 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 beach volleyball, fishing, and horseback riding. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included - Laundry - Spa - Outdoor Space ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=10318906&PinnedHotelID=10318906&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna ![Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10320000/10319000/10318906/22930808.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Sauna ### Highlights Yard Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Sauna Heating Free rollaway/extra beds - Lake view - 474 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ### Standard Cottage, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Yard Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Heating Free rollaway/extra beds - Lake view - 474 sq ft - Sleeps 8 - 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds ### Standard Cottage (Sauna) ### Highlights Yard Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Sauna Heating - Lake view - 474 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ### Standard House, 3 Bedrooms ### Highlights Yard Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Fireplace Heating Free rollaway/extra beds - Lake view - 1292 sq ft - Sleeps 8 - 8 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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 - ![Stopped on my drive home from a weekend trip and spotted this pier leading to the lake. At this point it was already snowing pretty hard and there was a crispness in the air to give a hint of the upcoming winter months.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500388/037ecfdd-78db-450b-8c9d-4c30616ccb42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Punkaharju Ridge 37 min drive \- 54.2 km - ![FINLAND: View of the Olavinlinna castle, in Savonlinna, Finland. It is a 15th-century three-tower castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110040/70e8b774-24eb-41b2-a985-f1a802cc8d7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Olavinlinna Castle 57 min drive \- 81.5 km - Kesalahti Church 11 min drive \- 13.6 km - Kerimäki Church 35 min drive \- 53.8 km - Savonlinna Market Square 54 min drive \- 82.4 km ### Getting around - Kesälahti Station 13 min drive - Joensuu (JOE) 89 min drive ### Restaurants - Ravintola Pivanka 10 min drive - Karin Cafe 11 min drive - Kesälahti-kousa 10 min drive - Финская Алкашка 11 min drive - Kalatuuri / Eväshelmi 12 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. 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Karelia Country Cottages? ### What time is check-out at Karelia Country Cottages? ### Does Karelia Country Cottages provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Karelia Country Cottages located? ## Have a question? 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