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Korvala log cabins

Sodankyläntie 5901, 97540 Korvala, Finland – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 221 reviews)

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9.0
Superb
221 reviews

The place and the cabin Close to the lake very well equipped with canoa boat and everything by for free

Carla73lotta Italy

The surrounding nature, the silence. It was great to be able to do activities outside all day long (winter equipment for free). Despite the cold weather, the cabin was always warm.

Sara Belgium

The red log cabins are really nice, cute and comfortable for us. The view from inside and outside to the area with the lake is lovely. You have a great view from the lake to see the Polar Lights. The hosts are very friendly and courteous. You can use snow shoes and cross country skies for free to explore the nice environment. We love the silence and the beautiful area. We enjoyed the Husky Tours, both were good organized. The lunch after the tour was excellent. The children loved to build snow igloos and snow mens.

Ole Germany

The cabin was small but cozy. Excellent, remote location for northern lights. The husky tour is amazing, once in a lifetime experience

T00n Belgium

It really is the whole package! You have ski equipment and trails, so you can spend the whole day in the forrest. The hotel only have a couple of cabins, so you will be practically alone. We also saw the northern lights from the hotel almost every night. I highly recommend the husky tour from the hotel as well. Just be sure you bring food with you as the closest store is like an hour away and there are no restaurants at walking distance either.

Nikte Belgium

Stunning location, lovely cosy cabin and great to be able to borrow a sledge, snow shoes etc. Staff were super friendly. Husky ride on site was amazing. It was a very special place for our holiday.

Ian United Kingdom

Cottage was very nice, Location is beautiful, Husky ride was a lot of fun

Yannick Germany

It's a bit far away from the city hussle and it would be difficult to reach unless you have a car. (Of course there is public transport, but you will need to consider the frequency, timings). Once you reach the place, it's awesome. Hosts are super nice, friendly people. You can do ice fishing, ski without any extra cost.

Suvankar Sweden

Excellent view from cabin when it was snowing and also when it was clear sky . Husky sledding and canal tour was best experience in entire stay .

Arun India

Fantastic place to stay. 40 mins ride from Rovaniemi airport. Cabin was comfortable and clean. Highly recommended

Carlo Italy
9.0
Superb
221 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The place and the cabin Close to the lake very well equipped with canoa boat and everything by for free”
    Carla73lotta Carla73lotta Italy Italy
  • “The surrounding nature, the silence. It was great to be able to do activities outside all day long (winter equipment for free). Despite the cold weather, the cabin was always warm.”
    Sara Sara Belgium Belgium
  • “The red log cabins are really nice, cute and comfortable for us. The view from inside and outside to the area with the lake is lovely. You have a great view from the lake to see the Polar Lights.”
    Ole Ole Germany Germany
  • “The cabin was small but cozy. Excellent, remote location for northern lights. The husky tour is amazing, once in a lifetime experience”
    T00n T00n Belgium Belgium
  • “It really is the whole package! You have ski equipment and trails, so you can spend the whole day in the forrest. The hotel only have a couple of cabins, so you will be practically alone.”
    Nikte Nikte Belgium Belgium
  • “Stunning location, lovely cosy cabin and great to be able to borrow a sledge, snow shoes etc. Staff were super friendly. Husky ride on site was amazing. It was a very special place for our holiday.”
    Ian Ian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Cottage was very nice, Location is beautiful, Husky ride was a lot of fun”
    Yannick Yannick Germany Germany
  • “It's a bit far away from the city hussle and it would be difficult to reach unless you have a car. (Of course there is public transport, but you will need to consider the frequency, timings).”
    Suvankar Suvankar Sweden Sweden
  • “Excellent view from cabin when it was snowing and also when it was clear sky . Husky sledding and canal tour was best experience in entire stay .”
    Arun Arun India India
  • “Fantastic place to stay. 40 mins ride from Rovaniemi airport. Cabin was comfortable and clean. Highly recommended”
    Carlo Carlo Italy Italy

Categories:

  • Staff 9.4
  • Facilities 8.7
  • Cleanliness 8.9
  • Comfort 8.7
  • Value for money 9.0
  • Location 9.2
High score for Korvala
Houses
Lake view
Garden
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Terrace
Free parking
Private bathroom
Non-smoking rooms
Heating

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Situated in Korvala, Korvala log cabins provide self-catering accommodation with a terrace.

Each holiday home features a kitchenette, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with bidet and shower. Some cabins have a TV, sofa and fireplace.

The holiday homes offer a barbecue a garden for your convenience, along with a private beach area.

Rovaniemi is 37.3 miles from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 32.3 miles from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Korvala log cabins has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 20 Mar 2018.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Ski-to-door

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Accommodation Type
Sleeps
 
4 bunk beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1::
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2::
4 bunk beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.3
High score for Korvala

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carla73lotta
    ItalyItaly
    “The place and the cabin Close to the lake very well equipped with canoa boat and everything by for free”
  • Sara
    BelgiumBelgium
    “The surrounding nature, the silence. It was great to be able to do activities outside all day long (winter equipment for free). Despite the cold weather, the cabin was always warm.”
  • Ole
    GermanyGermany
    “The red log cabins are really nice, cute and comfortable for us. The view from inside and outside to the area with the lake is lovely. You have a great view from the lake to see the Polar Lights. The hosts are very friendly and courteous. You...”
  • T00n
    BelgiumBelgium
    “The cabin was small but cozy. Excellent, remote location for northern lights. The husky tour is amazing, once in a lifetime experience”
  • Nikte
    BelgiumBelgium
    “It really is the whole package! You have ski equipment and trails, so you can spend the whole day in the forrest. The hotel only have a couple of cabins, so you will be practically alone. We also saw the northern lights from the hotel almost every...”
  • I
    Ian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Stunning location, lovely cosy cabin and great to be able to borrow a sledge, snow shoes etc. Staff were super friendly. Husky ride on site was amazing. It was a very special place for our holiday.”
  • Yannick
    GermanyGermany
    “Cottage was very nice, Location is beautiful, Husky ride was a lot of fun”
  • Suvankar
    SwedenSweden
    “It's a bit far away from the city hussle and it would be difficult to reach unless you have a car. (Of course there is public transport, but you will need to consider the frequency, timings). Once you reach the place, it's awesome. Hosts are super...”
  • Arun
    IndiaIndia
    “Excellent view from cabin when it was snowing and also when it was clear sky . Husky sledding and canal tour was best experience in entire stay .”
  • Carlo
    ItalyItaly
    “Fantastic place to stay. 40 mins ride from Rovaniemi airport. Cabin was comfortable and clean. Highly recommended”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hello! I just booked for my family to stay at one of your cottages in early March. Is it possible to reach you without a car?
    Hello! Yes, there is a regular bus service from Rovaniemi via both the railway station and the airport. The same line also runs in the opposite direct..
    Answered on 21 November 2021
  • Hi, do you provide bed sheets and pillow covers? or we have to use own bed sheet? thanks
    You can bring your own bed linen or rent them from us.
    Answered on 11 September 2022
  • Is there santa visits near by
    Yes, Santa's Village is 52 km from us along a straight road, which takes 35 minutes to drive.
    Answered on 4 November 2019
  • Hi, coming from Helsinki by train, is it easy to reach your place in case i am not renting a car? Is it easy to get a taxi/public transportation?
    There are buses that run daily from Rovaniemi. A taxi is easy to get but expensive.
    Answered on 11 September 2022
  • Hi is this there a nearest public transpo? Is aurora can be seen here? Thank you
    Hi, yes, the bus route north from Rovaniemi passes by us, and yes, aurora can be seen from the garden when they are in the sky and the sky is clear.
    Answered on 31 January 2022
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Hosted by Korvala family

9.4
Host review score
Korvala family
Korvalan Kestikievari has always been a family run business. Seppo and his wife Jaana are the third generation to be looking after travellers needing a place to stay and rest whilst on their journey in the north. They live on site and can be easily contacted for help with any enquiries. Guests at Korvala can enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings and all the possibilities the wilderness offers. On site there are many outdoor activities and tours available for travellers to fill their days in both summer and winter, eg. fishing, canoeing and swimming in summer, and cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking and ice-fishing in winter. For more adventures it is possible to join the husky-sledding tours (there are more details on Korvala's website). Winter overalls and boots can also be rented.
Korvala has an interesting history. Seppo's family first settled in the region in 1733, a hundred years before any roads existed in the area. The building of the first road, the Arctic Ocean Passage, was started in Rovaniemi in 1848. It made its way northwards through the wilderness to Sodankylä, and then onwards until it reached the Arctic Ocean in the 1920's. Korvala's homestead was established in 1889 next to the new road. The inn, known as Korvalan Kestikievari, was also built to accommodate travellers. In those days, inns were located at 10km intervals and travellers walked, skied or were taxied in horse drawn sleighs and carriages driven by the owners of each inn. Every inn offered food and a place to sleep. Korvalan Kestikievari is the only inn and guesthouse in the region that has stayed in operation since those days, so has been welcoming travellers for over one hundred years. Nowadays, the accommodation is in small, self-catering lodges, known as Korvala's log cabins. Seppo has built all the cabins and still does the maintenance. Jaana looks after the husky kennel and the training of the dogs, and runs the sledding tours in winter.
Korvala is ideally located half way between Rovaniemi, now the capital of Lapland, and Sodankylä, Luosto and Pyhä to the north. Rovaniemi offers many opportunities for shopping and dining, as well as the famous Arktikum Science Centre and Lapland's Provincial Museum, while the Arctic Circle and Santa's Village are found on the way to Rovaniemi. The National Park and ski resorts of Pyhä and Luosto offer striking scenery and well-kept hiking and ski trails. Hiring a car makes it easier to visit all these places, but regular and reliable bus services run too. There are also local hiking and ski trails around Korvala, providing many opportunities to explore and enjoy the endless wilderness all year round. Easy to access but far from the crowds, Korvala is lucky to be at the same time both reachable and remote.
Languages spoken: German,English,Spanish,Finnish,French,Norwegian,Swedish
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Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Facilities of Korvala log cabins
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Walking tours Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski storage
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Bicycle rental Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Children's playground
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Wellness
  • Sauna Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Norwegian
  • Swedish

House rules

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Check-in

15:00 - 23:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

08:00 - 11:00

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 250 is required on arrival. That's about 214.34GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Bankcard Korvala log cabins accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Please note that bed linen and towels are not included. Guests can bring their own or rent bed linen for EUR 10 per person and towels for EUR 5 per person. Please contact the property in advance if you wish to rent linen and towels.

Please note that final cleaning is not included. Guests can clean before check-out or pay a cleaning fee of EUR 70 per stay.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Please inform Korvala log cabins in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of EUR 250 is required on arrival. That's about 214.34GBP. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Korvala log cabins

  • The prices at Korvala log cabins may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Korvala log cabins on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Korvala log cabins (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Korvala log cabins by:

    • Car 40min
    • Bus 45min

  • Yes, Korvala log cabins is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Korvala log cabins is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Korvala log cabins offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours

  • Korvala log cabins is 450 yards from the centre of Korvala.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Korvala log cabins (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 7 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Korvala log cabins.