This log cabin is located in Karesuvanto, 330 km northwest of Rovaniemi and 88 km north of Muonio. The cabin is located on River Muonionjoki, which has a deep, natural state shore. It is 250 meters wide. Sweden is on its opposite shore. River Muonionjoki flows into river Tornionjoki. It is a salmon river. There are 2 life jackets and a rowing boat available at the cabin. The log cottage was built in 2017 and is paneled inside.
The cabin features a combined living-kitchen area with a convertible bed, an electric sauna, toilet, shower corner, and covered porch. You can add a mattress to the floor as an additional bed. The log cabin also has a mini-kitchen, with two hotplates and no oven. Under the seats, storage is available. The log cabin includes a metallic fireplace and darkening blinds for the windows. It also has a small terrace with table and chairs, an outdoor fire pit and a ball barbecue grill. The log cabin features include bed linen and towels included, electric lighting and electric heating, a stove and water pipe from your own well, shower and toilet, electric sauna (no oven), fridge and microwave oven, TV, radio and a single cottage.
It is important to remember that the water from the tap comes from the well. Iron can cause a slight taste or smell in the water. It’s safe to use, however, it has been tested. Guests staying in the log cabin are allowed to bring water. The log cottage is directly in front of the power line. The cottage is near Karesuvanto village’s services and Sweden Karesuando Village’s. The cabin is within walking distance to a small grocery, restaurant, fuel sales, and fuel shops in Karesuvanto. Neste Karesuvanto (distance approximately. A charging point for electric cars can be found at Neste Karesuvanto, located approximately 950m away. The border crossing to Sweden can be found 1.5 km away from Sweden Karesuando shops and restaurants. Services 2 to 3 km are also available. The cabin offers two pairs of snowshoes. The owner can provide guides for fishing trips or safari trips. You can rent a kayak from the owner. It is recommended that you inquire well in advance.
Fishing license area 2502 Tornionjoki-Muonionjoki-Konkamaeno and 1550 Lataseno 12 kilometers. Small game hunting license area (fowls and only willow grouse), 1614 Hetta – Karesuvanto (1615 Nakkala) and 1613 Kasivarsi (1613 Kasivarsi). Hannu’s Reindeer farm in Kuttanen village 21 kilometers (services for tourists), Kultima old Lappish village 30 kilometers, Kilpisjarvi 108 kilometers. The cottage is easily accessible by car at any time of the year.
Karesuvanto, or Kaaresuvanto, is a village located in Enontekio municipality. It is located in the Finnish Lapland which is the largest and most northern region of Finland. It is located on the Muonio River that runs along Finland’s western border to Sweden. On the Swedish side, you will find Karesuando. This is the northernmost border crossing to Sweden by car. Nearby is Tarvantovaara Wilderness Area. Karesuando, a village located on the Swedish side is also nearby.