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Karjalan Helmi

Property class: 3
3-star beachfront cottage with kayaking

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A glass-enclosed patio with a view of a lake, outdoor furniture, and a lawn.
A furnished living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A conservatory with a view of a lake, furnished with chairs and tables, and a wooden bench with cushions.
A red house with a large front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A rustic cabin with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Suoparsaarentie 6, Kitee, 82380
  • Place, Old Mill of Puhos
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Niinikummun uimaranta
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Kitee Church
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a cozy living space with a bed and seating.

Family Apartment, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Sauna, Lake View

A red house with a large glass window and a metal roof.

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Sauna, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kitee

On the beach.Within the region of this Kitee cottage, you'll find Lusto Finnish Forest Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Old Mill of Puhos - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Niinikummun uimaranta - 16 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Kitee Church - 19 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Kesalahti Church - 31 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Kerimäki Church - 56 min drive - 46.7 miles

Getting around

  • Kitee Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Myllyravintola Wanha Puhos - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kotileipomo Vaittinen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ruutiaistenpuutarha - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ravintolalaiva - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Koivikon kievari - ‬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.

Karjalan Helmi

3-star beachfront cottage with kayaking
Step outside to unwind on the black sand beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Karjalan Helmi with activities like kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach cottage also offers outdoor tennis courts, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kitee cottage is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Karjalan Helmi offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated accommodations include desks and dining tables. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include showers. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private black sand beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 10 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Connecting units available
  • Electric bike charging
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of EUR 50 (exact amount varies) at check-out
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Bed linens and cleaning fee are not included in the room rate. If requested in advance, they are available for a surcharge.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

This property charges the following cleaning fees per stay, collected at the property: EUR 40 for Apartment bookings and EUR 60 for Cottage bookings. Guests may choose to clean their accommodation themselves.

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 indicated 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 20 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Karjalan Helmi Country House Kitee
Karjalan Helmi Country House
Karjalan Helmi Kitee
Karjalan Helmi Kitee
Karjalan Helmi Cottage
Karjalan Helmi Cottage Kitee

Frequently asked questions

Does Karjalan Helmi have an airport shuttle?

Karjalan Helmi offers an airport shuttle.

How much does it cost to stay at Karjalan Helmi?

As of Sep 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karjalan Helmi on Sep 28, 2026 start from $133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Karjalan Helmi to the beach?

This cottage is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Karjalan Helmi offer free breakfast?

Karjalan Helmi does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Karjalan Helmi?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Karjalan Helmi?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Karjalan Helmi?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Karjalan Helmi have a pool?

Karjalan Helmi does not have a pool.

Does Karjalan Helmi have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Karjalan Helmi to downtown Kitee?

Karjalan Helmi is 7.3 mi away from Kitee.

Karjalan Helmi Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was met by the owner Passi who was waiting for me. I had booked into one of the apartments but wes told that I was staying in one of the cottages by the lake. Passi took me to the cottage which has its own wood burning sauna and stunning views looking out to Lake Orivesi. It was really peaceful and it has its own private beach and a rowing boat plus a swing which I must admit I spent quite a bit of time on there. The centre of Kitee is about 20 minutes away in a car so if like me you do not drive order a taxi through the Menava app. It cost me €87 return trip but the compromise is the absolute stunning views. I visited the Nightwish Museum in the centre of Kitee. There is a Merimekko shop and others shops which includes an S Market and a K Market. I would stay here again and nothing was too much trouble for Passi and his mom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jouni

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Kaikki ok
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loistava palvelu. Yhteydenotto positiivinen. Ongelmaratkaisu mainio. Ainut pieni miinus on ajomatka päätieltä suhteellisen pitkältä ja huonossa kunnossa olevan pikkutien varrella
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hyvä, ystävällinen palvelu. Mukava mökki ja hienot maisemat
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
kaunista seutua, rappuset ylös olivat liukkaat eikä ollut ulkoreunassa kaidetta, jos oltaisiin oltu kauemmin oltaisiin varmasti viihdytty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rauhallinen sijainti, mutta naapuri huoneiston liesituuletin piti kovaa ääntä.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SYLVIE

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tuula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019