We stayed 4 nights in the week leading up to Chris**as in one of the lodges and have to say the accommodation was excellent. We had a lodge 10 mins walk from the main complex wuth bedroom on the first floor of the duplex and two ground floor bedrooms a kitchen diner and lounge. Downstairs shower room was big and had a sauna at the end of it, there was a covered patio but it was too cold to use it - there were amazing views of a frozen lake out the back. The hotel itself was good, breakfast was standard offering I would say and we only ate dinner in O'Leary's Sports Bar so cannot comment on the other meals there. The hotel shop has a limited offering and is quite expensive, be aware the shop cannot sell alcohol after 9pm. The pool was great and kept the kids entertained, lighting made it look really unique. The slide, waterfalls and whirlpools were all really good fun, didn't get a chance to try the sauna. The price for a family ticket was €60 and gives access to everything (massages extra). We also went in the Angry Birds park on our last night, this was €10 for my eldest and free for my youngest as she was under 4 years old - they both loved it. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful when we needed anything, but we didn't need to bother them much. A couple of things I would say is that as a family of four with two young children (3 & 6) arrived at 6:30pm after a full day of travelling having got up at 3am, we had to all drag our Suitcases to our lodge on our own in the snow which was a 5-10 minute walk away and not easy to find the first time. I think they should look to half a golf buggy (there is a golf course opposite) to help you to your room on the first night - have had this in plenty of other hotels previously so I don't see why it would be a problem. Also when we booked a taxi to take us back to the airport it would have been helpful had the taxi been able to come to our lodge to collect us and our luggage rather than having to make two trips with the luggage and children to reception to meet it. I feel these are small items that can be fixed with a bit of feedback and didn't impact the total enjoyment of the trip overall - the kids loved it and given the choice, would certainly return!
10 km north of Kuusamo, Ruka 18 km, Rääpyslampi pond 30 m, shallow sandy bottom beach, pier, rowing boat. Log cottage, built in 2002, bedrooms 1-2: double bed, in the second bedroom an additional extendable bed for child, loft: 2 beds, living room: sofa, kitchen, electric sauna.
Extra folding bed in the closet. The property can be rented for a maximum of six adults and two children. Situated in peaceful surroundings.
Additional equipment: Internet connection (wireless and cable, speed 10Mb). Home theatre. Frisbee golf course (round is about 400-500 m). Sledges, bobsleighs, snow gliders, games, pushchair, 2 high chairs, barbeque shelter (15 m², cooking equipment), ski maintenance room.
Other distances: Oulanka National Park / Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 38 km, Riisitunturi National Park 48 km.
Additional information: For family and business use. There is a also wood-heated charter sauna on the yard and the owner will rent it for extra charge. Charter sauna on the yard has space for 6-7 persons, 2 showers, wc and room with fireplace. Reservations and prices directly from the owner (contact details will be sent with the invoice to the client).
Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings).
23 km north of Kuusamo, Ruka Village (Western Ruka) 3 km, 500 m to lake Kesäjärvi, a semi-detached cabin built of round logs in 2008, combined kitchen-living room, bedroom 1: with bed (160x200cm), bedroom 2: one bed 160 x 200cm and loft has 2 beds (80x200cm), electric sauna, a covered terrace 7 m², 2 toilets.
A semi-detached house in the Rantaruka area, peaceful area, good for familes. There are several cottages in the area. In the backyard a covered terrace 7 m².
Additional information: Apartment 80 m² without loft, the loft is 15 m², the highest point of the loft 1,83 cm. Cot=Travel bed for children. End cleaning included to the price.
Other distances: Oulanka National Park/Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 23 km. Riisitunturi National Park 24 km. To the Skibus route 200 m.
Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings)
29km north of Kuusamo, Ruka village (Western Ruka) 250 m. Holiday apartment, built in 2004, bedroom: 2 beds (possible to make a double bed), living room: convertible sofa for two, combined kitchen/living room, electric sauna. Apartment situated near Central Ruka area. Karhunvartijanlinna A4 is situated on the right side of Hiihtokouluntie road in building A.
Apartment 4 is situated on the first floor (two stairs), first floor is accessed also by the walkway behind the houses.
Additional equipment: TV/home theatre, water kettle, hair dryer.
Other distances: Oulanka National Park / Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 23km, Riisitunturi Fell 29km.
Additional information: Suitable for family and business use. Balcony towards Lake Kitkajärvi (away from fell). Garage. Ski maintenance room in the next building (B).
Reservations start at 16.00 and end at 12.00 (also in weekend bookings).
17 km to the northwest from Kuusamo, Ruka 22 km, lake Jungajärvi 150 m, good sand beach. High-quality log detached house, built in 2019, bedrooms 1-3: 2 beds/bedroom (can be combined), each room have own shower, WC, kitchen and sauna. The high-quality Saaga is ideal and atmospheric venue for small groups. Suitable for parties and leisure. The natural stone fireplace and high stone wall will guarantee an atmospheric stay in Saaga. From the windows open awesome landscapes of the lake Jungajärvi.
More information: Internet = 5 MB. If you need child equipment, please contact the owner. Restaurant Ukonkivi arranges meetings and meals on request. Canoe available for rent. Skin based skis for rent. Equipment are rentable among several cottages and availability will be confirmed on request. There is a ski trail (classic style) nearby and it's maintained if weather-/snow conditions are optimal. Official ski track (route Oivangin latu) is located about 1 km distance and usually maintained beginning from week nr 8. Transition route to the snowmobile trail network.
Other distances: Oulanka National Park / Karhunkierros trail 30 km, Riisitunturi National Park 40 km.
Reservations start at 16 and ends at 12 (also weekend reservations).
Stylish apartment in a semi-detached house in the Rukariuta district. Outdoor trails start nearby. A great destination for families and active people. The apartment has two bedrooms, with 2 beds in each. In addition, there is a 120 cm bed in the sleeping alcove and a sofa in the living room, which can be used as an extra bed if necessary. Living room/kitchen, electric sauna, carport.
Apartment in semi-detached house, built in 2022. 26 km to the north from Kuusamo, Ruka village (West-Ruka) 2 km.
The nearest ski lift - Kelo, the nearest restaurant - Royal Ruka. Only 1.7 km to Pizzeria Ruka and Riipinen Wild Game Restaurant.
11 kW fixed electric car charging station in the carport; normal charging of one electric car is included in the accommodation price. Other distances: Oulanka National Park / Karhunkierros trail 22 km.
Additional information: Internet = 5G router. Spacious carport.