Vimpasaari cottages on land are built for year-round use and they are located in peaceful nature, right next to the sea shore. Nearby activities include biking, hiking, fishing, berry and mushroom picking, as well as skiing and ice fishing in winter.
In Rakinkotka Island cottages one can spend an unforgettable holiday enjoying breathtaking nature, with is forest trails and sandy beaches, mesmerises any traveller. There is much to see and do for everyone, and hundreds of years worth of history. All cottage prices include boat trips to the island and back, use of beach sauna, wireless internet, rowing boat, grill, firewood, and of course, free access to the island and its nature. For additional charge: hot tub, smoke sauna, bed linens, towels, meals, outboard motor.
Villa Vimpa Island: Holiday house, 240m2, for 12 + 2 people, large living room, own pub, 4 bedrooms + loft with beds. Located in beautiful sorroundings, right on the beach. Comfortable and cosy.
2 fireplaces, TV, DVD, CD and radio, home theatre system, WiFi, vacuum cleaner, washing machine and dryer, clothing iron, hair dryer, hand towels, dinnerware for 25, dish washer, oven and stove, fridge and freezer, microwave and toaster, coffee maker and kettle, blender and mixer, wine and cognac glasses, barbecue area and hut, pier, own sandy beach, life jackets, rowing boat, ice swimming, outdoor furniture, patio, also outdoor WC available, electric new VIP sauna for 8 people, WC 2, shower, dressing room. Accessible by car. Beach perfect for swimming. Waters rich in fish.
Vimpa Seaside House: Holiday home, 92 m2, 2 bedrooms. Located right by the sea with fantastic views to the Gulf of Finland. The cosy, glassed-in sun lounge with changing sea views.
Pull-out couch, fireplace, TV, CD and radio, WiFi, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, hair dryer, hand towels, dinnerware for 8, dish washer, oven and stove, fridge and freezer, microwave and toaster, coffee maker and kettle, blender, barbecue hut, pier, sandy beach, life jackets, rowing boat, ice swimming, outdoor furniture, patio, also outdoor WC available, electric and wooden sauna for 10 + 4 people, WC, shower, dressing room.
Villa Vimpa Bay: Holiday villa, 100m2, for 7 people, 3 bedrooms. Located on a peaceful, sunny sea shore.
Pull-out couch, fireplace, TV, CD and radio, home theatre system, WiFi, vacuum cleaner, washing machine, dish washer, hair dryer, hand towels, dinnerware for 8, oven and stove, fridge and freezer, microwave and toaster, coffee maker and kettle, blender and mixer, wine and cognac glasses, barbecue hut, pier, own sandy beach, life jackets, rowing boat, ice swimming, outdoor furniture, patio, wooden sauna for 4 people, WC, shower, dressing room. Sandy beach perfect for swimming. Wooden sauna. Recommended for fishing.
Cabins: Old-fashioned, idyllic 3 log cabins, for 12 people total, beds 4 + 2 + 3 + 4. Located in peaceful nature, right next to the sea shore.
Communal showers and WC, vacuum cleaner, electric stove, coffee maker and kettle. Available from spring to autumn. Cabins have electrical heating, shower and outdoor toilet. Great swimming possibilities.
Eagles's Nest: Beautifully restored log building, 120 m2, for 11+1 people, 3 bedrooms. Located on a cliff top, on the sunny western shore, beach sauna and perfect for swimming sandy beach.
Fireplace, TV, CD and radio, WiFi, vacuum cleaner, hand towels, dinnerware for 12, oven and stove, fridge, microwave if necessary, coffee maker and kettle, grill, pier, shared sandy beach, life jackets, rowing boat, outdoor furniture, patio, outdoor WC, wooden sauna for 10 people, dressing room.
Suomu's cabin: A cosy island cottage, 45 m2, for 4 + 2 people, beds and double bed. In a panoramic location. Pull-out couch, fireplace, WiFi, vacuum cleaner, hand towels, dinnerware for 6, electric stove, fridge, coffee maker and kettle, pier, shared sandy beach, life jackets, rowing boat, outdoor furniture, patio, outdoor WC, wooden sauna, communal, dressing room. Beach sauna and perfect swimming location.
Seagull's nest: Built originally in 1880s and then moved to the island, this log cottage has been beautifully restored. 2 bedrooms and kitchen alcove, sunny patio. Fireplace, CD and radio, WiFi, vacuum cleaner, hand towels, dinnerware for 7, electric stove, fridge, coffee maker and kettle, pier, shared sandy beach, life jackets, rowing boat, outdoor furniture, patio, outdoor WC, wooden sauna for 10 people, dressing room.
Night Ghost: Recently renovated, charming island cottage, 45m2, for 7 people, two separate bedrooms. Amidst nature. Big cosy living room and two separate bedrooms. Fireplace, WiFi, vacuum cleaner, hand towels, idnnerware for 6, electric stove, fridge, coffee maker and kettle, pier, shared sandy beach, life jackets, rowing boat, outdoor furniture, patio, outdoor WC, wooden sauna, communal, dressing room.
Fishing, ice fishing, skiing, snow shoe hiking, snowmobiling, ice-golf, hovercraft trip. Enjoying the untouched wintertime nature scenery, making camp fires or even spot a seal are one-of-a-kind experiences. All equipment provided.
The transfer to Rakinkotka is safely managed by boats or ships according to weather and season. We also have our own hovercraft.
The nature of the archipelago is exceptionally diverse and beautiful. In summertime we have lambs and chicken on the island, in spring and summertime we enjoy watching thousands of birds as their mass migration route goes over our island. Our bird-watching tower has a great location for not only the bird-watching but also admiring the picturesque sea view.
The clear waters of Rakinkotka offer year round possibilities for different kind of fishing. We fish for instance salmon, brown trout, whitefish, pike, burbot, perch, pike perch, cold fish, eel and herring. Day fishing in rich sea waters with professional fishing guides for example spin fishing and traditional nets. Fishing on safe fishing boats. All equipment provided.
Rakinkotka also offers a 3 km easy-to-walk island path and a playful forest golf course.
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