Title: Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116916223&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design Cottage in Kitee with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design ![Interior - Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design (Pohjois-Karjala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116920000/116916300/116916223/99c5a745.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/87fde2a1-b92a-410a-8f7c-5314379e2d22-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=608) ![Property grounds - Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design (Pohjois-Karjala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116920000/116916300/116916223/85f55d16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design (Pohjois-Karjala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116920000/116916300/116916223/7a6485c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design (Pohjois-Karjala)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116920000/116916300/116916223/a7435fab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A firepit, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and bicycling at this cottage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom754 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Breakfast available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### 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 - 3 pets total (up to 22 lbs 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 (28 inches high) - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107190000/107181500/107181406/cfe87dcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haus Direkt am See Niukkala - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=107181406&PinnedHotelID=107181406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113630000/113622200/113622198/583548ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A sunny, vintage villa with private sandy beach and breathtaking lake views North Karelia - 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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 ## About the area Kitee is home to this cottage. Local points of interest include Kesalahti Church, Old Mill of Puhos, and Niinikummun uimaranta. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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¢er=61.936314,29.940771&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ay%60yJyxvuD%3Fa%40%3F_%40%40a%40%3Fa%40%40_%40%40a%40%3Fa%40B_%40%40a%40%40_%40%40_%40Ba%40B_%40B_%40B_%40%40_%40D_%40B_%40D_%40B_%40D_%40D%5DD_%40D%5DD%5DF%5DD%5DF%5DD%5BH%5DD%5BH%5BF%5DFYH%5BF%5BHYFYHYHYJYHWHYHWJWHUJWJUJUJUJUJSJSJSLSJQLSLOJQLQLOLOLOJMNMLMLMLKNKLKLKNILINILGNGNGLGNELENENCNCNCLCNANANAN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40NBNBLBNBNDNDLDNFLFNFNHLFNHLJLHNJLJNJJLNLLLLNLLLNJPLNLPLPJPLPJRJRLRJRJTJTJTHTJVHTJVJVHXHVHXHXHXHXFXHZFZHZFZFZFZF%5CDZF%5CF%5CD%5CF%5CD%5ED%5CB%5ED%5CD%5EB%5ED%5EB%5EB%5EB%5EB%5EB%5E%40%60%40%40%5EB%5E%40%60%40%40%60%40%40%5E%40%60%40%3F%5E%40%60%40%3F%60%40%3F%5E%3F%60%40%3F%60%40%3F%5E%3F%60%40A%60%40%3F%5EA%60%40A%5EA%60%40A%5EC%60%40A%5EA%5EC%60%40C%5EC%5EC%5EC%5EE%5EC%5EE%5EE%5CC%5EE%5CE%5CG%5EE%5CG%5CG%5CEZG%5CGZGZGZIZGZIXGZIXIXIXIXIVIVKXKVITKVITKTKTKRKTMRKRKRMPKPMPMPMNKPMNMLMNMLOLKJOLMJOJMHMJOHMFOHOFMFOFMDODODOBMBOBOBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40OAO%3FOAOAOAMCOCOCOCOEMEOEMGOGOGMGOIMIOKMIMKOKMKMMMMOMKOMMMOMOMQKQMQMQKQMSKSKSKSKUKUKUKUKWIUKWIWIYIWKYIYIYGYIYG%5BI%5BG%5BG%5BI%5BE%5BI%5DE%5BG%5DE%5DG%5DE%5DE_%40E%5DE_%40E%5DC_%40E_%40C_%40E_%40A_%40C_%40C_%40C_%40Ca%40A_%40Aa%40A_%40Ca%40%3F_%40Aa%40A_%40%3Fa%40Aa%40%3F_%40%3Fa%40&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1YExcuLbS-jU2cqATkxG7nEi6H8=) Pohjois-Karjala, Pohjois-Karjala ### 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 42 min drive \- 56.8 km - Kesalahti Church 16 min drive \- 16.2 km - Old Mill of Puhos 23 min drive \- 26.8 km - Niinikummun uimaranta 26 min drive \- 28.9 km - Lusto Finnish Forest Museum 47 min drive \- 64.9 km ### Getting around - Kesälahti Station 15 min drive ### Restaurants - Ravintola Pivanka 9 min drive - Karin Cafe 11 min drive - Röhmö - Kesälahti-kousa 5 min drive - Kalatuuri / Eväshelmi 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design? ### What time is check-out at Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design? ### Where is Romantic Forest Cottage near Lake • Sauna, Firepit & Cozy Scandinavian Design located? ## Have a question? 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