Family-friendly holiday rentals in Skien

Centrally located house in Skien

The house is centrally located in Skien, only 300 meters from the railway station/bus stop, which also has direct connection to both Torp and Gardermoen Airport. To Porsgrunn the estimated travelling time is 8 minutes by train. Bus M3 goes downtown to the main bus station, before it continues on to Herkules, Skien Fritidspark and Porsgrunn. The nearest convenience store, Kiwi, is 500 meters away, and downtown Skien about 1,5 kilometer away. In other words you can walk to everything. If you are travelling by car, you can park the vehichle for free on the premises. The 115 m2 (living space) house is built in the late 1920s by my great-grandfather & grandfather. The ground floor has a bedroom with a double bed, and a small bathroom with a shower right next to it. The toilet is literally one step away in the hallway. The living room is quite spacious with a 50-inch TV, Blu-ray player, and some Blu-ray videos for your pleasure. Between the bedroom and the living room is a well-stocked kitchen with stove, microwave and fridge. On the first floor is another bedroom with a double bed, and it is a sink in the room as well. The living room is divided into two parts. In the "TV-part" there is a IKEA-sofa which can be folded out to a double bed. In the "dining part" it is also a sofa which can be used as a single bed. It is as well another small room with one single bed. There is a another kitchen with stove and fridge between the master bedroom and living room. In the basement it is a somewhat bigger bathroom with another shower. If you need to wash your clothes, it is a washer in the basement. It is no dryer in the house, but you can dry your clothes in the garden weather permitting (or inside). The garden itself is quite big and has 5 apple trees. In season it is of course possible to pick some apples for personal consumption. Almost all the rooms in the house are decorated with pictures shot by myself all over the world. Wi-Fi is included. Non-smokers are preferred. If you want to smoke you can do that outside. Unfortunately, neither access to the building nor the flat's design is suited to visitors with physical disabilities. For your safety, there is a security camera on the property monitoring the driveway (and nothing else) Some possible excursions to do in this area: * Go with the ferry on the Telemark Canal, which dubs itself as one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. I would recommend a day trip to Lunde. The ferry leaves every morning from Skien from mid-May to mid-September. You can watch what the canal looks like on the Netflix show: "Slow TV: The Telemark Canal", released in August 2016. * Skien Fritidspark, which both have water- and zip-line park. * Brekkeparken - a park that double as museum. It has some interesting older buildings, which includes furniture and other things from the 18th and 19th century. * Playwright Henrik Ibsen was raised in Skien, and if you are into him, it is obligatory to visit the museum at Ibsen Venstøp. Skien also has some nice neighborhoods as Bakken and Snipetorp. * If you're into golf, it is a 18 hole par 72 course 7 km away @ Jønnevald. Grenland Golfklubb own the course. * It is a full size soccer field 150 meters away, which is empty almost all the time. Skagerak Arena, which is the home ground of Odd in the Norwegian Elite League (Tippeligaen), is only 1 kilometer away. * I for one, would in the summer get in the car (or bus) and drive to “summer cities” like Stavern, Langesund or Kragerø or visit the beach at Oddane Sand. All within 1 hour away. From Kragerø you can even jump on a ferry to the very nice island of Jomfruland. * If you have children, or are childish yourself, a one-hour drive to the water park in Bø Sommarland is normally a great excursions.

Cozy Hel(t) Mini house in the city center of Porsgrunn

Bright and cozy mini house (Annex) in the center of Porsgrunn. Short distance from Porsgrunn train station and the shopping center (Downtown) and Porsgrunn city center and USN. Short distance to Porsgrunn Hospital. Easily accessible, with 3 min walk to the nearest (M3) bus stop. Parking space right outside. Bedroom with a bed, can be expanded as a double bed. And sofa. There is an air mattress and top mattress in the closet if there are more than two people. By appointment. Possibility of early and late check-in/out.

Detached house with 4 bedrooms in a quiet residential area

The house is located in a quiet area. 10 minutes to Porsgrunn city center and only 2-3 minutes to e18 and the lake. The house has four bedrooms with 4 beds in total - 2 pcs 180 bed, a 120 and a 150 bed. Open and bright living room and kitchen solution that invites social interaction. The living room is equipped with a heat pump that provides a comfortable temperature all year round. Kitchen is equipped with what you need to make a nice meal. Bed linen, towels, coffee and regular shower soap are included.

Cabin with view

Do you dream of creating good memories by the sea? We rent out our beautiful, new cabin at Seivall - a perfect place for those who want quiet days overlooking the fjord, morning and evening baths, and crab fishing right from the jetty. The cabin has a west-facing location with sun from morning to evening, and is located high and free on a mountain knoll with stunning views of the beautiful Eidangerfjorden. Two great beaches are only 250 m away, so the bathing opportunities are many and easily accessible.

Porsgrunn city center, apartment at Nedre Jønholt Gård

Stay at the stately Nedre Jønholt Farm, in the middle of Porsgrunn city center. Unique apartment with large functional rooms in atmospheric surroundings. The kitchen is the house's gathering place. The big fireplace is lit. Get the feeling of going back in time and experience a historic property! The apartment has three (3) large bedrooms with double beds + single beds. It can be rearranged as needed! The living room has a large sofa that can also be used as an extra bed!

Urban farm experience

There is lots to enjoy at this historic farm in beautiful surroundings. The barn house from the 1700s is situated in Porsgrunn city centre, and everything you need is within walking distance. The big 3-bedroom apartment is fully furnished in classic old Norwegian style. You can enjoy the evening sun in this green space during spring and summer, or light the fire in one of two fireplaces while watching the snow outside the window. Private parking and internet included.

Best Retrohus!

Unique apartment in complete retro style! Located in Skien's old town, Snipetorp and amazing views of Skien. Less than 5 minutes walk to the city center (canal boats) and 2 minutes to Brekkeparken. The apartment is newly renovated in retro style and includes: - Kitchen with stove, fridge, washing machine and everything else you need to cook your own meals - Bedroom with double bed. - Balcony The hosts live in the apartment next door and are mostly available.

The little Blue House

New great modern apartment. Walking distance to Skien downtown, mall, food stores Skien amusement park, hospital +++. Silent and quiet area and near a large park. You will have your own parking place and possibilities to borrow bikes. There is a full equipped kitchen. Free TV and Wi-fi. One bedroom with a double bed. One sleeping couch for two in the living room.

Countryside, villa by the lake

Log cabin style house with modern facilities. Situated in a small farm 12 km south from Notodden, with a magnificent view over the lake Heddalsvannet, surrounded by forests and farms. Ideal for children to enjoy the freedom of living in the country. Small boat for rental for those who enjoys fishing, or just wants to explore the surroundings from the lake.

Skien - Mælagata Nord 85A, ground floor apartment

Enjoy a stylish apartment in a central location. Newly renovated apartment at short distance from Skien train station and town centre. Parking is just outside the door Bed linen and towels are not included, but can be rented for an additional 150 NOK per person. Cleaning is done by the tenant.

Caravan with panoramic views over Norsjø

Caravan located on a headland with stunning views of the Nordsjø lake. Located unashamedly located. Short route to the beach,golf course, Bø,Bø Summerland and Lifjell. 5 km to the city center and grocery stores

Unique farm stay at Findal Farm

We rent out an apartment (boy's room), this is an apartment with an open living room kitchen solution, spacious bathroom, large hallway, bedroom with a family bed, a single bed and a travel bed for baby.