Ajakka

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Ajakka in Kuusamo offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the outdoor fireplace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and lake or garden views. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide additional comfort. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, and warm dishes. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy skiing, walking tours, hiking, and cycling. Riisitunturi National Park is 41 km away, and Kuusamo Airport is 42 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
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1 sofa bed
3 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
4 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom
2 double beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tamara
    Germany Germany
    “We enjoyed our stay at Ajakka a lot and will definitely come back. The rooms are big, very cosy and comfortable. The owner has an eye for detail and has put a lot of love into the place. ☺️ If you love animals, this is also a great place to be!”
  • Marie
    Belgium Belgium
    “All 3 rooms were perfect to host our 2 families (well connected and roomy) Very warm welcome from Mia and all people staying at the property Great access to lake to fish and swim with small boats - sauna is great with firewood Lots to do in area...”
  • Robert
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful location. Friendly and helpful staff, very accommodating to our needs. Nice room with small kitchen for preparing food. Lovely Cafe & Restaurant. Sauna available with lake swimming. Conveniently located for access to Ruka and Oulanka...”
  • Larysa
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “The location is magical, the sauna is a must, the owners are the best. Breakfast is very good. It’s on the lake, which makes it an exceptional place to see auroras just at your doorstep. I loved everything about the place.”
  • Sarah
    Germany Germany
    “The host was super nice and helpful. Very nice location near Oulunku national park and perfect for watching aurora. The rooms were very cozy and decorated with love. Sauna at the lake.”
  • Ludovic
    France France
    “Miia is very kind, feel so confortable when you're here, very lovely. You have a Nice view of the lake, very quiet place, close to the hikes you have in oulanka park. Very great stay. Kiitos Miia!”
  • Bhaskar
    Finland Finland
    “Ajakka is the place one must definitely stay atleast for couple of nights!! The owner is very friendly and very sweet she even kept the sauna ready for us even though we checked in pretty late!! Love the sheeps and cats. Highlight is the sauna one...”
  • Charlotte
    Germany Germany
    “Absolutely beautiful location right at the lake and close to the National Park. There is a sauna right by the lake and the rooms are very nice as well.”
  • Florian
    Germany Germany
    “Miia is a very friendly host. You habe to book a dinner in her restaurant. It‘s authentic and delicious. All in all this was a wonderful experience!”
  • Helge
    Finland Finland
    “I stayed for a week and it from day 1 it felt like coming home. Very easy going and a super friendly host family. Thank you for the information you shared and the spontaneous "what's on the menu tomorrow" discussions. 🙂”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 85 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Personality host who have strong education about nature, game keeper, international wilderness guide, cook, hunting guide etc. as well as right hand, her mother. You can ask tips about the local nature, hiking places etc.

Property information

Warm and micro farm in the middle of the pure nature. Farm and b&b is an old village-school - rooms are renovated protecting the old style. Three rooms have a kitchen, others with micro, cattle and fridge. Unique place - you can find freandly animals- goats, sheeps, cats and dogs, chickens and a rooster and reindeers. Near by the beach is traditional 100-years old Sauna, also a Smoke-sauna and a Hot Tub. Your host make delicious meals from the local ingredients and from the breakfast bufee you find many local products. Meal orders advance. We have the Wild Food Certification. Pets aloud in one room!

Neighbourhood information

Ajakka located nesr by the famous National Park Karhunkierros - 7 km:s from the Small Bear round.

Languages spoken

English,Finnish,Russian

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Wild Food Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Aamiaispalvelut - Breakfast
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Ajakka takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 12:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
€ 10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 17 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ajakka 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 07:00:00.