Cottage · Ruka · Finland
This log cottage on Lake Porontima offers a quiet base near Ruka, with the water just 30 metres away and cross-country skiing starting close by. It suits a small family or two couples who want a simple, well-kept stay in a peaceful lakeside setting.
The cottage sits right by clear water and pairs a private lakeside setting with easy outdoor life: a pier, rowing boat, campfire site and shelter in the yard. In winter, the owner prepares a ski track that connects to the official network, and the sauna is ready after a day on the trails.
This log cottage sits on the clear waters of Lake Porontima, north of Kuusamo and within easy reach of Ruka. The setting is quiet and private, with the lake only a short walk away and a gently sloping shoreline that makes it easy to get down to the water.
Inside, the cottage keeps things straightforward and comfortable. There is a combined kitchen and living room, one bedroom with a double bed, and a loft with additional sleeping space, so the cottage works well for a small group. An electric sauna, indoor toilet and fireplace add warmth and ease after time outdoors.
Outside, the cottage is made for simple lake days and evenings by the fire. A pier, rowing boat, life jackets, campfire site and outdoor shelter are all part of the stay, and the owner also prepares a cross-country ski track that connects to the official route in winter.
Konttainen fell is about 4 km away, and Pieni Karhunkierros is 18 km away. Ruka is 15 km from the cottage, while fishing net permits and snowshoes are available from the owner with the usual permit requirements for fishing.
Kuusamo, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Finland
Kuusamo, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa, Ruka
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