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Veskaranta Sky View Villas

Veskantie 1, 93825 Ruka, Finland – Great location - show map

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9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
56 reviews

Close to the lake, with very nice views. We really liked the bbq/fireplace at the lake. House is very complete.

Joost Netherlands
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Veskaranta Sky View Villas

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  • Entire apartment
  • 592 ft² size
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Sauna

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Veskaranta Sky View Villas is located in Ruka. A sauna is available for guests. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment with a terrace and lake views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ruka, like skiing, fishing and hiking. Barbecue facilities are available at the apartment complex, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Riisitunturi National Park is 42 km from Veskaranta Sky View Villas. The nearest airport is Kuusamo Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Skiing
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE private parking!

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Ruka
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  • Joost
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Close to the lake, with very nice views. We really liked the bbq/fireplace at the lake. House is very complete.”
  • J
    Juha
    Finland Finland
    “Toimiva kokonaisuus, hieno taivaankatseluikkuna makuuhuoneessa, hyvä sauna, rauhallinen luontoympäristö”
  • Stefan
    Austria Austria
    “Schöne, hochwertige Sauna, super Lage am See mit viel Schnee. Tolle Möglichkeiten im Resort (Rutschbahn mit vielen verschiedenen Schlitten zur freien Entnahme). 5 Minuten zum Skiresort. Sehr ruhig und entspannend gelegen.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Rukan Salonki Chalets & Veskaranta Sky VIew Villas

Company review score: 9.1Based on 51 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a family run business and currently two generations are working in the company side-by-side. Marjo is the CEO and for most guests the host they meet on spot. Vesa is busy with maintenance and keeping everything looking sharp and working well. The daughters Sonja, Laura and Julia are responsible for the private restaurant operations, both in Rukan Salonki & Veskaranta resort as well as a la carte Restaurant Rukan Kuksa in Ruka Village. Personal service is one of our core values, as we work in the daily business hands-on. All family members live in Ruka permanently.

Property information

Veskaranta Sky View Villas is a private resort close to Ruka recreational area. It is easy to reach us via airport of Kuusamo, located 30km from us, or via Rovaniemi or Oulu airports, both around 200km away. If you travel by rental car, you will find us easily, as we are en route one of the main roads across Finland. The high-standard sky view villa-apartments are located by a wilderness lakes and you have direct access to nature trails of the area. All buildings of the resort are of sturdy Finnish grey log, a natural building material. The accommodation units are spread out nicely to give our guests the privacy they seek when traveling to the north of Finland. At Veskaranta you can admire the northern sky from the comfort of your bed. These semi-detached villa-apartment features two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Further, the villa-apartments also has a panorama lounge, kitchenette and a sauna. Final cleaning and bed linen and towels are included. Guests have access to a shared beach with a lean-to-shelter. Our on-site restaurants are seasonally open, mainly in winter time or on request for groups.

Neighbourhood information

Ruka-Kuusamo is one of the most beloved nature areas in Finland. The hiking trails take you to amazing nature sights and a plethora of activities is offered all year around. Veskaranta Sky View Villas is located 3km from Ruka Village, the winter sport centre. The SkiBus shuttles regularly in the winter and in the summer the shuttle service, which is not so frequent as in the winter, takes you to Oulanka National Park from where you can start your hikes. In our resort we have several BBQ-sites at the free use of our guests. In the winter time these are good northern lights observation spots and in the summer perfect for admiring the still white summer nights. In the winter time we offer a snow tubing slope for children of all ages (not supervised). In the summer we have rowing boats for the use of our guests and they say you might get a good catch from our little lakes! There are nature trails, in winter time cross country ski slopes starting from the resort. All major safari companies pick up from our resort, either from the doorstep of your chalet or a meeting point in the area.

Languages spoken

English,Finnish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Veskaranta Sky View Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Skiing
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Wellness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Finnish

House rules

Veskaranta Sky View Villas takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 25 per stay

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Veskaranta Sky View Villas

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Veskaranta Sky View Villas on this page.

  • Veskaranta Sky View Villas is 1.6 miles from the centre of Ruka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Veskaranta Sky View Villas has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Veskaranta Sky View Villas on this page.

  • Veskaranta Sky View Villas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing

  • Veskaranta Sky View Villas can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Veskaranta Sky View Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Veskaranta Sky View Villas is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.