Korvala log cabins

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

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>433</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
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Rated superb
433 reviews
a living room with a couch and a wooden table at Korvala log cabins in Korvala
a bedroom with a bed in a log cabin at Korvala log cabins in Korvala
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Korvala log cabins

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  • Houses
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

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 60 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Rovaniemi Airport, 52 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

Ski-to-door

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
4 bunk beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
4 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
High score for Korvala
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  • Oliwia
    Poland Poland
    “The area is breathtaking. Located at the edge of a forest. You don't even have to go anywhere by car as the area itself can be explored on foot. You can enjoy the magical views and silence. There's plenty of cabins but you don't really get to see...”
  • Georgia
    Germany Germany
    “We loved the cozy cabins with the fireplace. There are trails for cross country skiing and snow shoe hiking. We loved our stay! Everything worked seamlessly. We enjoyed the sauna with the dip in the lake and the husky tour! Thank you Jaana and Seppo!”
  • Bruna
    Brazil Brazil
    “Amazing place, comfortable, had everything that we needed. The place is very well-maintained with a clean and organized atmosphere that reflects attention to detail. We did XC Ski all days, bond fire, and many others activities that are available...”
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Korvala family

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Korvala family
Korvalan Kestikievari is the oldest travel business in Lapland and has always been a family establishment. Seppo, with 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 on site (there are more details on Korvala's website). Winter overalls and boots can also be rented.
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 home and inn, known as Korvalan Kestikievari, was built to accommodate travellers and explorers. In those days, inns were located at 10km intervals and travellers walked, skied or rode 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 Lapland 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 work. 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, the capital of Lapland, and Sodankylä, Luosto and Pyhä National Park 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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Korvala log cabins
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Ski-to-door access
  • Ski equipment hire on site
  • Ski school
  • Ski storage
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Children's playground
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Norwegian
  • Swedish

House rules

Korvala log cabins takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 23:00

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

Check-out

From 08:00 to 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 GBP 214. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 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 Cash 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 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

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

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 6 guests

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

  • Check-in at Korvala log cabins is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • 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.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Korvala log cabins. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Korvala log cabins is 450 yards from the centre of Korvala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Skiing
    • Fishing

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