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The Squirrel Apartment: Cozy and Flexible Living for Families and Groups

Apartment in Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia

🌊 Lake, StreamBoat on-site Distance to water: 98m
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
4
Guests
33 m²
Living Space
Self Check-in

Apartment 2, the Squirrel, is ideal for families or groups of four or for a bigger group they can rent the second floor.



Then they have the kitchen for private. The apartment features two spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds, a functional bathroom, and a small kitchenette in one of the bedrooms.



You also have access to the shared kitchen on the same floor, making your stay even more enjoyable.



The apartment covers 33 m², providing a cozy and efficient living space.

The best time to visit

Spring 🌱Summer ☀️Autumn 🍂Winter ❄️

Amenities & Facilities

  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Basic Supplies (Towels/Bed Linen)
  • Fridge
  • WiFi
  • Grill
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All details about the Accommodation

Basic Information

Size33 m²
Plot Size33 m²
Rooms2

Accommodation Details

Guests (max.)4
Beds4
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
ToiletsInside

Heating and Amenities

HeatingHeating system wood
Hot Water
Usable in Winter
Self Check-in
Jetty/Dock on-site
Fishing context

Fishing in this region in Kuusamo

What the host promises, what the public Finnish data shows for the surrounding waters, and which permits you'll need — all in one place.

What the host offers

Your Fishing Experience in Kuusamo

Jetty/Dock on-site
Boat on-site
Distance to water: 98m

Optional Add-On: Book a Session with Our Fishing Specialist Enhance your stay with the expertise of our Fishing Specialist! Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced angler seeking insider tips on Lake Kitka's best spots, our specialist is here to help. Available for booking as an optional service during your stay.

Fishing Methods Available

Spinning

Spinning

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing

Trolling

Trolling

Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing

Fishing with Nets and Traps

Fishing with Nets and Traps

The house is located directly on Lake Orjaslahti, a scenic part of Lake Yli-Kitka, one of the 20 largest lakes in Finland. With a depth ranging between 3 and 4.1 meters, Orjaslahti offers ideal conditions for anglers looking to fish in calm, shallow waters. The transition to the open Yli-Kitka Lake varies between 4 and 7 meters in depth before reaching its deepest point at an impressive 30 meters. This diverse underwater landscape provides excellent conditions for various fish species, making it an exciting spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Required Licenses

  • You can buy the licenses from us
Waters & Permits

Waters in the Area

What you'll be fishing, who issues the permits, and which restrictions apply at this exact spot — sourced live from Finnish public services.

Primary water body

Yli-KitkaLake

Distance
0.0 km
Area
237.31 km²
Shoreline
624 km
Islands
418
Elevation
241.1 m
Current weather

4.8 °C

Wind
3.6 m/s(gust 5.5)
Humidity
62%

Reported 15 hours ago

Surface water temp

6.7 °C

Oijärvi

Nearest gauge · 152.8 km away

Reported 44 hours ago

5-day forecast

6 days ahead

  • Sat

    10°/

    dry

    4.4 m/s

  • Sun

    11°/

    dry

    5.3 m/s

  • Mon

    /

    1.6 mm

    5.1 m/s

  • Tue

    /

    2.2 mm

    3.8 m/s

  • Wed

    /

    6.0 mm

    4.2 m/s

Other waters in the area

6 nearby water bodies

Ala-Kitka

Lake
Distance
2.5 km
Area
49.11 km²
Shoreline
229.7 km
Islands
201

Ristilampi

Lake
Distance
5.4 km
Area
20.2 ha
Shoreline
2.4 km

Heinäjärvi

Lake
Distance
2.9 km
Area
12.4 ha
Shoreline
2.4 km
Islands
1

Kukurtaja

Lake
Distance
1.8 km
Area
9.8 ha
Shoreline
1.8 km

Paukuttaja

Lake
Distance
2.9 km
Area
6.5 ha
Shoreline
1.4 km

Pikku-Rehvi

Lake
Distance
5.0 km
Area
4.2 ha
Shoreline
0.8 km

Note: All data is sourced from public Finnish services and shown without warranty. Only the responsible authority can give binding information.

Data: © Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), CC BY 4.0 · © Ruokavirasto / ELY-keskukset, CC BY 4.0 · © Metsähallitus / Eräluvat, CC BY 4.0 · © GBIF.org and contributing publishers (incl. FinBIF/laji.fi), CC BY 4.0 · © Maanmittauslaitos / Suomen ympäristökeskus, CC BY 4.0 · © Ilmatieteen laitos (FMI), CC BY 4.0

Fishing Permits & Restrictions

Information about fishing permits for route fishing in the region. Please verify that the linked site contains the most up-to-date information and actually covers the area where you want to fish.

4501-Koillismaa, valtion vedet

The Metsähallitus' Koillismaa angling permit entitles you to fish with a fly or lure in state-owned waters located within the Koillismaa fisheries region. The angling permit area covers approximately 4,300 hectares of lake and pond waters, as well as over one hundred kilometers of river and stream waters.

Responsible Authority: Metsähallitus, Wildlife Service Finland, northern area

Pricing

Adults
Daily Price10€ / DayWeekly Price20€ / WeekSeasonal Price30€ / Season
Minors
Daily Price5€ / DayWeekly Price10€ / WeekSeasonal Price15€ / Season

No special restrictions are known for this permit. Please check the official site for more information.

Activities, equipment & full-service close by

Bookable add-ons grouped by distance from this accommodation. Availability reflects the dates you've selected.

Nearby (< 25km)

Boat with electric motor
Equipment

Boat with electric motor

This boat is included in the rent of the room

Row Boat
Equipment

Row Boat

This boat is included in the rent of the room

Winter Fishing Trip – Let’s Go Ice Fishing!
108
Activity
Duration: 2.5 hours

Winter Fishing Trip – Let’s Go Ice Fishing!

Join us for a thrilling ice fishing adventure, where you’ll learn to fish for perch and explore what’s in the nets. After fishing, enjoy a cozy campfire with a delicious mushroom soup made from local forest mushrooms, fresh bread, butter, coffee, and herbal tea. A perfect way to enjoy the winter wilderness!

Summer Fishing Trip – Discover Traditional Summer Fishing!
105
Activity
Duration: 2.5 hours

Summer Fishing Trip – Discover Traditional Summer Fishing!

Learn the traditional art of fishing, using worm rods and fish traps, under the guidance of an experienced expert. After your catch, we’ll prepare a delicious lunch from the fish you’ve caught, or other fresh ingredients. A great way to experience summer fishing in its purest form!

Winter Fishing Trip – Let’s Go Ice Fishing and See What’s in the Nets!
92
Activity
Duration: 2 hours

Winter Fishing Trip – Let’s Go Ice Fishing and See What’s in the Nets!

Experience classic winter ice fishing combined with checking the nets to see what’s caught. Relax by the campfire with hot drinks and fresh sandwiches, soaking in the winter landscape. This tour offers a peaceful and rewarding day on the ice.

High-quality equipment for all types of rod fishing
30
Equipment

High-quality equipment for all types of rod fishing

We rent and sell high-quality Hanak fly fishing equipment and Daiwa casting equipment, nets, lures and flies.

Searching for graylings
141
Activity
Duration: 5 hours

Searching for graylings

Experience an unforgettable fishing trip to the best spots in the region – the Kitka River, Kuusinki, or our "secret river." Our experienced guide will lead you to the hotspots where you can catch trophy-sized grayling, including specimens over 40 cm! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the best fishing locations in the area and showcase your fishing skills.

Midnight Fishing Trip
106
Activity
Duration: 4 hours

Midnight Fishing Trip

Experience the magic of the Midnight Sun in the Finnish wilderness! Hike through pristine landscapes to the Laavu, where you can fish in the shade of the ancient pines. With valuable tips from the guide, you'll catch rainbow trout, whitefish, and pike in a picturesque wilderness pond. Enjoy coffee, snacks, and fascinating fishing stories under the never-ending sunlight.

Fly Fishing Course for Beginners
141
Activity
Duration: 3 hours

Fly Fishing Course for Beginners

You will learn basics about fly fishing, history and highlight of your day will be fly fishing by the river

Ice Fishing
94
Activity
Duration: 4 hours

Ice Fishing

Experience the adventure of ice fishing in an untouched winter landscape! From the reindeer farm, we hike to the private pond, drill holes in the ice, and embrace the tranquility of nature. By the open fire, we enjoy a picnic while listening to exciting stories about fishing and reindeer. Patience will be rewarded – with a catch that you can take home. The day concludes with a visit to the historic craft shop of the reindeer farm, which has been standing for over 100 years.

Fishing and nature hike
94
Activity
Duration: 4 hours

Fishing and nature hike

Fishing tour to a private lake – encounter with reindeer and the soothing experience of nature.

Grayling and trout
199
Activity
Duration: 8 hours

Grayling and trout

Fishing Tour in the Finnish Wilderness – In Search of Grayling and Trout

Fishing and Rafting
316
Activity
Duration: 12 hours

Fishing and Rafting

I will pick you up from the Ruka-Kuusamo area, and we will set off on an unforgettable adventure. After a short hike of about 1.5 km, we will reach the river, where we will start with the rafting equipment. Our journey begins at the impressive Jyrävä Rapids, and we will paddle downstream along the Kitka River through the Oulanka National Park, all the way to the Russian border.

from 128/ night

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