Cabin

Right on the water within the city of Oslo

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Dining
Beach
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Children's area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 827 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Oslo
  • MUNCH Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oslo Opera House
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Aker Brygge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Sleeping loft

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Right on the water within the city of Oslo

- Beach house within the city of Oslo
- Located right on the water
- Excellent opportunities for swimming, diving and fishing from the property
- Only 12 minutes by bus from Oslo city centre
- Uniquely attractive place to stay in all seasons

Welcome to stay in our fantastic waterfront fjord cottage! It is located within the city limits of Oslo, and it is a truly rare kind of property in the city landscape. You will be staying right on the water (literally only a couple of metres away) and the property has a long shoreline with excellent opportunities for swimming, diving, kayaking, and boating. Uniquely attractive place to stay in all seasons!

The property is located only 12 minutes by bus away from the centre of Oslo, and there are frequent bus departures from just outside the property from early morning to late evening.

OUTDOOR AREA
The charming outdoor area has 180 degrees of stunning views of the fiord and its islands.

There is an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill, an outdoor hot-water shower, a heat lamp, a dining area, reclining chairs and much more.

There is a boat and a kayak available for rent.

THE INTERIOR
The fjord cottage was built at a time when the City of Oslo still permitted construction right on the water. Such construction is no longer allowed, rendering this a particularly rare and unique property.

The interior has later been re-designed by architect Andreas Tingulstad. While the fjord cottage is not very large, the design strives to make the most out of every cubic millimeter.

The interior is modern, has specially designed furniture, and is well lit with lighting from Expo Nova. A combined heat pump and air conditioning unit ensures comfortable indoor temperatures around the year.

The kitchen has a Miele induction cooktop, an oven, a micro­wave oven, a dish­washer, refrigerator and freezer, a coffee machine, knives, china, and glassware.

In the living room, there is a flatscreen TV. The dining area (which can actually seat up to 10 persons) has a panoramic alcove with an 180 degree view of the Oslo fjord, including its islands and the buildings of downtown Oslo.

The bathroom features Bisazza mosaic, sandblasted glass and Philippe Stark interior design.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
There is a bedroom with four bunk beds, and also a mezzanine sleeping loft which sleeps up to four people in two comfortable double beds. The loft is perched above the living area and is accessed by a ladder. Each bed features an overhead ceiling window which offers the opportunity to fall asleep right under the stars.

There are light-proof roller blinds on every window. Used in conjunction with the air conditioning, it makes it easy to regulate both light and temperature even in the middle of summer.

The fjord cottage is ideal for couples, families and groups of up to four or five friends. It can technically sleep up to eight people, but the sleeping arrangements become intimate if there are that many guests.

UNIQUELY ATTRACTIVE IN ALL SEASONS
While this property is a heavenly place to spend time by the sea in the warmer part of the year, it is a uniquely attractive place to stay in all seasons. The immediate vicinity to the water provides for stunning views in all kinds of weather. Some winters, the fiord is covered by ice thick enough to allow skating, skiing, ski sailing and kite snowboarding. The combination of heated floors and the powerful heat pump ensures comfortable indoor temperature all winter long.

GUEST ACCESS
Guests have access to our beautiful garden, and to the fantastic swimming, diving and fishing opportunities that are available from the property.

As mentioned above, guests may also rent a kayak or boat from us. (In the interest of safety, rental presupposes that you have previous experience with kayaking or boating.)

Property manager

Truls and Kåre
Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Oslo

Located in Nordstrand, a neighbourhood in Oslo, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Karl Johan Gate and Aker Brygge, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Color Line Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oslo Spektrum or Jordal Amfi. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Oslo

What's nearby

  • MUNCH Museum - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Oslo Spektrum - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Karl Johan Gate - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Aker Brygge - 12 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Kastellet Light Rail Station - 6 min drive
  • Ljan Station - 11 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anne På Landet - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Egon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaffebrenneriet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪W.B. Samson - Sæter - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Right on the water within the city of Oslo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Right on the water within the city of Oslo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right on the water within the city of Oslo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Right on the water within the city of Oslo located?

Located in Nordstrand, this cabin is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Mortensrud Church and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Oslofjord. Ekebergparken Sculpture Park and Vantage Point Ekeberg are also within 6 miles (10 km). Ljan Station is 11 minutes by foot and Ljabru Light Rail Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to Norway!
Wonderful stay, great location, dreamy views, lovely hosts, comfy beds and pillows, will try to return🤗😁🇳🇴
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
It was the highlight of our trip. No one wantes to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kye A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent base for visiting Oslo
It was lovely to come back to the boathouse everyday after exploring Oslo.The decking areas and river views are superb We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast with Truls. The property is very small but we made it work for our family of four. Best suited to two guests. Town access via the 83 bus was super easy and at the doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Tim F.

Peaceful
House has everything you need but the additional bedroom upstairs is questionable- the ladder getting to bed is a challenge!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaime J.

Just splendid
My husband and I stayed at Truls and Kare’s beautiful property just as the first signs of spring were appearing. The house is so lovely that we spent quite a bit of time there. The dock outside is a great place to sit and read and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings. We found Oslo to be a friendly and welcoming city in general and Truls and Kåre certainly embody that spirit. I don’t think we’ve ever stayed at a more distinctive property and it won’t be soon forgotten. The ladder that leads to the two double beds upstairs takes a bit of navigation and has been mentioned by another traveler. I think perhaps my 65 year old parents would have had trouble with it, but for young, able bodied travelers and families I don’t think it poses a problem. We were glad we booked this property and would highly recommend it to others. You’ll see a beautiful part of the city that you may not see otherwise.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kleinod am Oslo-Fjord
Ein herrlich gelegenes, optimal mit Bus zu erreichendes Kleinod am Fjord mit sehr lieben Gastgebern. Danke!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön!!!
Süßes Häuschen in perfekter Lage direkt am Wasser. 100% empfehlenswert.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay on the Oslofjord
Fantastic views, relaxing deck and spur of the moment swimming in the fjord. Nice compact kitchen, comfortable beds and a warm shower. Made use of the convenient bus access to the center of town for museums and dinner and hiked the nature area south of the property. Hosts Truls and Kore were helpful and fun to meet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine traumhafte Unterkunft direkt am Fjord
Eine bessere Location, um einen Norwegen Traum zu erleben, gibt es nicht. Supernette Hosts
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Tolle Unterkunft
Prima- Anbindung, wunderbarer Ort und ebensolche Gastgeber!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
November Views
Even in November you can have an incredible stay in Norway, and this home on the water is one of the reasons. This is the perfect get away stay... my son loved sleeping in the loft above the living room with the huge windows right above him. The dining area was great for a bite to eat and for working on a writing project. The only draw back was the distance to the downtown sites, but the bus is literally right outside the property compound or if you rent a car you can park it right across the street. I'd definitely recommend this home!

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unglaublich schön!
Das Ferienhaus ist großartig! Es liegt genau am Fjord und rückseitig ist die Busstation in die Innenstadt. Ein perfekter Ort also, um die Idylle des Wassers zu genießen und die tolle Stadt Oslo zu erkunden. Und dazu kommt auch noch, dass die Gastgeber sehr liebe und umsichtige Menschen sind.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S., Yakima

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Location
If you really want to relax you simply can’t beat this location. A lovely deck on the fjord, listening to the sound of the water and waking up to the beautiful view. Super easy access to downtown on the 83 bus. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay in Oslo
What a glorious stay! We loved the property, down to to the kitchen where we were able to make two dinners and an amazing breakfast during our stay in Oslo. The owners were extremely responsive and we loved every minute of our cottage stay. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The views were picturesque, even during the rain and the beds were so comfy, we had a hard time leaving. Do not miss the opportunity to watch the sailboats race and the sun set on this glorious property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helga E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannte Tage am Fjord
Wir haben die Tage in dem Häuschen sehr genossen, vor allem den wunderbaren Blick aufs Meer. Das Häuschen ist sehr gut ausgestattet, alles funktioniert bestens. Es ist sehr angenehm, dass der Bus direkt vor dem Haus hält. Die stark befahrene Strasse hört man unten kaum mehr. Die Gastgeber sind aufmerksam und warmherzig und Kare hat für uns die besten Pancakes aller Zeiten zubereitet. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johannes K., SCHWEIZ

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
freundlich aufgenommen, schöne Tage in Oslo
Wir erlebten Gastfreundschaft von unkomplizierten, sehr netten Gastgebern. Das Häuschen mit dem Steg direkt am Fjord ist einmalig. Es war hochsommerlich warm ( bis 30°C), aber wir konnten täglich bei 22 °C Wassertemperatur baden. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. Danke
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronald N., Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prettiest place we’ve ever been
Marvelous, having coffee on the deck overlooking the fjord and throwing crumbs to the seagulls. We recommend having breakfast with the hosts. They were extremely helpful and informative. Carried our luggage to and from our car. There are numerous steps to reach the cottage. It’s small but has all the amenities and quite comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage on the water
We absolutely loved our stay here in Oslo at the beautiful property. On only regret is that we ever had to leave! The owners are wonderful! They sent me all of the information I needed a few days before arrival and then checked in with me once again the day before arrival. I felt like I was in good hands before I ever even step foot in Oslo. The check-in process was very easy, thanks to all of their info. The house is stunning, right on the water. We jumped off the private dock into the fjord several times and loved reading out on the porch. The house is cozy and tastefully decorated. It also has everything you need, from shampoo to toilet paper to hand soap, which many rentals do not have. It took us about 15 minutes by car to get into town, but there is also a bus stop right outside of the house, so getting around is a cinch, but we were happy to be a little outside the city, away from it all. The owners also offer to make you a traditional Norwegian breakfast, which I wish we had had time to do. Next time we will for sure take advantage of it. It's been only a couple of days since we left and we are already missing our favorite cottage on the water. Recommend without the slightest hesitation. You will absolutely love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Gino V.

Fantastisch uitzicht
Adembenemend uitzicht Makkelijke bus verbinding naar Oslo stad, Huisje is voorzien van alle comfort maar te krap voor 8 personen . (Slechts 1 toilet)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin D.

Beautiful
This sweet little cabin on the fjord is so cute that we hardly wanted to venture out to the city. Could’ve spent every minute sitting in the dock! It’s a little further from central Oslo than we had thought, but there is a bus station extremely close!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jay S., Pasig city

the property has an amazing view
we had a very nice time although our stay was for 2nites only, the view was spectacular and property is strategically located
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

A fantastic home in a fantastic setting. The perfect Oslo getaway.
When we arrived at the property we were completely overwhelmed by how quaint the cottage was and how incredible the views are! The cottage was spotlessly clean and had all the basics we might need for our stay. Truls and Kare were the perfect hosts and it was a pleasure to have a chat with them. The property is ideally located (right by the bus stop) for easy access into Oslo city centre. We will definitely be visiting again and have highly recommended this property to our friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

Fantastic stay!
We had an amazing stay in the beautiful lodge in Oslo! The view is even better than the photos and it has a great outside space with plenty of chairs to relax in, even in October we spent most of our time on the large decked area. The space inside is perfect and even though it isn't huge there was plenty of space for 4 adults. The ladder up to bedroom is vertical and may not be ideal for older people but it was fine for us. It is easily accessible from Oslo Central by bus and there is a lovely walk nearby. This walk was recommended to us by Truls & Kåre who greeted us on arrival and gave us some handy tips. We would highly recommend this lodge to anyone looking to visit Oslo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lee S.

Perfect Weekend Getaway!
We have just enjoyed a long weekend in this cosy converted boathouse. The hosts were friendly and hospitable, the accommodation had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. The location is amazing, secluded, private, romantic and only a short drive or bus ride from Oslo. I proposed to my girlfriend on the jetty and I couldn't have picked a better place! Thanks again to Kåre and Truls
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jutta T.

Einmalig
Fantastische Unterkunft mit Blick auf Oslofjord. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

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