Everyone dreams of taking a break from everything and everyone in a hut on the shore of a lake in Karelia, from physicists and lyricists to billionaires! North Karelia is precisely created for such a secluded holiday in the arms of pristine Karelian nature.
Holidays in forest huts on the shores of lakes in Karelia have been especially in demand in recent years. Thousands, tired of noisy megacities, news and gadgets, dream of renting a house by the lake, and our forest huts in the vicinity of Kalevala are just that case and a wonderful opportunity to relax, not to be distracted for a moment, but to relax. breathe in cleanest air and dream under the canopy of the Karelian white night, set off on a boat early in the morning and fish to your heart's content and smoke fish, pick berries and mushrooms for pleasure. What about the bathhouse? Each of our huts must have a bathhouse!
Hut on the shore of a lake in North Karelia
We offer our guests more than a dozen forest houses and huts to choose from, which are located 30 and up to 150 kilometers from Kalevala. All of them are located on the shores of picturesque Karelian lakes. A holiday in a hut on the shore of a lake in Karelia will be remembered for a long time, for many forever, and these people come back here again and again!
Please note that the huts for rent are located in the forest and are not tourist complexes with all the benefits of civilization. No. This is where people escape from civilization. Usually huts are used as a temporary stop for Karelians, hunters and fishermen. The level of comfort in such huts is somewhat lower than in conventional residential buildings. However, it is precisely this level of accommodation and recreation that gives our places a unique flavor of originality and privacy, making your impressions truly exotic, which is the determining factor when conducting this kind of vacation.
All city dwellers are familiar with this feeling: the desire to escape from the hustle and bustle, hide from the city noise, crowds of people and work calmly in solitude. Most people limit themselves to dreams of such a place, but someone was able to make them come true. Below you can admire 25 of the most amazing houses, cottages and cabins built deep in the wilderness.
25. This delightful house is hidden in the forest, near the town of Stradbally in Ireland. Living in such a secluded house, located in a picturesque forest, is the dream of every romantic.
24. Built in 1962, this cute mountain hut provides overnight accommodation for all travelers absolutely free. The hut is located on the top of Mount Brown in New Zealand and offers... cozy stay coupled with breathtaking views from the mountain.
23. If you want to be sure that no annoying neighbors will move in next to you, just build something like this stone house in the rocks. This home is located on a remote hill between two cliffs in northern Portugal.
22. Those who are tired of the city bustle and noise of Florida will surely like this original house in Key West.
21. This mysterious forest hut is located in a picturesque secluded area in Scotland.
20. Unsurpassed panoramic views and absolute peace and quiet is what this hut located in Suhlwald, Switzerland has to offer.
19. This delightful red-roofed house is located in a secluded valley on the arid Australian continent.
18. A small rural hut is hidden in Western mountains Romania, to be honest, at first glance, is more suitable for fans of horror films than for romantics. In addition to the eerie fog that constantly shrouds the area, this part of Transylvania was the place where the legendary vampire Dracula lived and ruled.
17. Built in 1476, this building is none other than the Holy Trinity Monastery in Greece. Located 400 meters above sea level, on top of a cliff, the monastery was previously accessible only by means of a narrow rope ladder. Today you can get here by climbing a staircase carved into the rock, consisting of 140 steps.
16. Living at a crossroads has taken on a new meaning for the residents of this picturesque mansion in Salzburg, Austria.
15. That's right, this tiny white spot in the middle of a huge cliff is real home. For anyone who wants to experience what it means to be a hermit, there is a direct path to the island of Vestmannaeyjar, located off south coast Iceland.
14. Isolated estate in a remote mountain village Munnar in the Indian state of Kerala.
13. A unique example of complete loneliness for many kilometers around can be found in the fields of Hungary.
12. Designed by Swedish architect Erik Kolman Janouch, this wooden cabin is located on an isolated island in northern Norway.
11. What could be more romantic than spending a weekend with your sweetheart in this secluded house located on a cliff in the middle of the Drina River in Serbia?
10. Located on Holland Island, Maryland, this house would have been an excellent retreat if it had not collapsed in 2010.
9. This small hut is used by farmers who work in the rice fields in Mu Can Tsa Ghi (a rural area in northeastern Vietnam).
8. This remote structure is a temple built in honor of Maximus the Confessor. It sits on top of the Katskhi Pillar, a natural limestone monolith located in Western Georgia.
7. Those who desperately need a little privacy from the annoying representatives of the human race can while away the time in this small house on the Faroe Islands.
6. No, this is not photoshop at all, but a real building, which is called Eremo di San Colombano. This is a rock monastery located in northern Italy. For many centuries it served as housing for monks and hermits.
5. This small house, located on the French island of Ile de Saint-Cadeau, is ideal for true singles.
4. This picturesque house is actually a small peat church built in 1884 in Iceland.
3. Nicknamed the “hobby hole,” this fairytale cottage is located in the woods of Wales. Built with every feature in mind environment, the house offers you the opportunity to live literally in the heart of wild nature.
2. To take advantage of all the benefits this charming beach hut has to offer, you'll have to visit Mexico.
1. Known as Solvay's Hut, this lodge is located high in the northeastern ridge of the Matterhorn Mountains, Switzerland. It can accommodate up to 10 people, although first they will have to overcome a climb to a height of 4 kilometers.
Some people dream of a luxurious mansion on the French Riviera, while others dream of a small house away from the whole world. Our review contains photographs of houses that would be an ideal solution for those who dream of escaping from the bustling metropolis and living in harmony with nature.
1. Wooden cottage in Iceland
A small wooden cottage located among a lupine field.
2. Thousand Islands Archipelago, USA
What could be better than your own island?! This residential building is built on one of the smallest islands in the archipelago, called “Just Enough Space”.
3. “The Last Airbender” in Norway
It seems that this house stands on the border of three elements: earth, water, wind.
4. Cliff house in Australia
Comfortable mansion above the sea.
5. Coquitlam, Canada
Spacious house in a deserted area.
6. House on the Lawn in Iceland
Charming house surrounded by magnificent scenery.
7. Cabin in the Woods, Scotland
An absolutely fabulous house, standing alone in the middle of the forest.
8. House in the Western Romanian Mountains
Small residential building in a mountainous area.
9. Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam
Charming house, surrounded by picturesque rice terraces in the Mu Cang Chai area.
10. Cottage in Nepal
A large mansion with stunning views of the Himalayas.
11. Salzburg, Austria
Residential building surrounded by beautiful nature.
12. Stoneham, Quebec, Canada
A house hidden in the dense thickets of a coniferous forest.
13. Liptovska Teplicka, Slovakia
A lonely wooden hut far from civilization.
14. House in Lithuania
A tiny house where you can enjoy tranquil landscapes and unity with nature.
15. Thors Cove, Canada
A bright cottage on the shores of Hudson Bay.
