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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.

Central home with 5 bedrooms
Bright and nice accommodation with 5 bedrooms centrally located in Porsgrunn near the university. Tollskogvegen 6 is the address. Spacious living room and kitchen, as well as a large and a small balcony where you can enjoy warm days and late evenings. Balcony is equipped with lounge set, dining set, parasol, gas grill and sun loungers. A total of 5 bedrooms with a total of 8 beds, as well as a sofa bed from Bolia that is 150x200. Bed sizes are 90: 1 120: 2 150: 3 180: 2. Linen and towels are included. Room for a lot of people, but there is only one shower.

Entire house centrally located in a quiet neighborhood
Great detached house in Skien city center! Very central and at the same time in a quiet area with a private road without through traffic. Walking distance to most things. 2 min walk to Skien train station, 5 min walk to Skien city center, 3 min walk to Joker (open on Sundays), 1 min walk to bus stop The house has everything you need of kitchen utensils. Bed linen and towels are included. The house also has a washing machine that can be used. If there is a need to rent a car during the stay, I have a car that can be rented with the house for an extra cost

Stay comfortably in Bø – on a trip or for work
Spacious and modern detached house in Bø – ideal for both vacation and work. The home has 3 bedrooms, 7 beds, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and several workstations with good space and fast Wi-Fi. Perfect for anything from one to six guests. Quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the city center, train and store. Close to Bø Sommarland and Lifjell. Free parking. Long-term rental welcome, with special rates and possibility of invoice to company. Fast response and flexible check-in. Washing of clothes and charging of car for an extra charge.

Sjøgata Guesthouse No1
The 110 square meter unit is centrally located by the lake, Color Line and consists of old wooden buildings. The guest house dates back to the late 1800s and was originally a home for shoemakers and servants in its time. The guest house is recently renovated and delicately decorated with three double bedrooms, and offers most of the facilities you need during a stay. From Sjøgata, it is a short distance to both the beach and the city center. If you want to book one or more bedrooms, you will have private access to the whole house. Welcome

Eldhus i Bø.
We rent the brewery/firehouse on the farm with large lawn at their disposal. Here children can play, kick football, etc. The house has a kitchen, living room, sauna and bathroom on the ground floor. On the second floor there are two bedrooms where there is room for six people in total. The first bedroom has two single beds. This bedroom you have to go through to get to the other, which contains a double bed, and two single beds. The house is rural. Opportunities for many activities nearby !!

Farm stay by Lågen
Experience Bryggerhuset at Langrønningen Gård in Kvelde, where nature and wildlife meet! Located by Lågen, this idyllic place offers a unique farm experience. Get close to our animals, including horses, goats, ducks and alpacas, etc. Relax in lush gardens and pick fresh eggs from our happy hens. This is the perfect place for families who want to explore nature or enjoy the animals. Enjoy quiet moments with the sound of running water in the background. Welcome to memories for life!

Lille Berget in 1850
Charming residence with sea view in historic Brevik Welcome to my newly renovated home in one of Norway's best preserved coastal towns! Brevik offers idyllic streets, maritime history and beautiful archipelago. The home has an open living room, fully equipped kitchen, a small bedroom and modern bathroom. Enjoy the fjord view from a sunny patio. Walking distance to the town center, restaurants and hiking areas. Perfect for a relaxing stay! Book now for a unique experience!

Stort hus i sentrum 6-7 senger & gratis parkering
Perfekt for jobbreiser! Boligen er godt egnet for bedrifter og jobbreisende. Med sengeplass til 6–7 personer, to bad, raskt Wi-Fi, gratis parkering og sentral beliggenhet er huset ideelt for team, prosjekter og lengre opphold. Enkel innsjekk og stressfri utsjekk gjør hverdagen effektiv. Huset har to store, soverom + en sovealkove og har alt av utstyr for både korte og lengre opphold, tilgjengelig. Alt av sentrumsfasiliteter er i umiddelbar nærhet og du kan gå til «alt»!

Paradise at Foss Søndre Gård
Experience our idyllic farm, located in a peaceful and rural area, just 8 minutes from Skien city center. Our cozy home, which is perfect for families or small groups, has room for 10 people in 2 bedrooms and a sofa bed. The house is fully equipped with facilities, including washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, and all necessary kitchen utensils for a comfortable stay. A perfect blend of rural charm and city conveniences awaits you!

Sandbukta in Kilebygda
Welcome to "Sandbukta". Here lies a charming old house dating back to the late 1700s. It's surrounded by nature, rich wildlife and a beautiful lake perfect for fishing and swimming. Over the past two years, we've renovated the house with the purpose of welcoming guests who wish to experience the norwegian countryside. Our goal was to preserve the original character of the house while bringing it up to modern standards.

Melø Panorama – design home with magical views
Welcome to Melø Panorama – a brand-new, high-standard holiday home with stunning views and the peaceful vibe you didn’t know you needed. Wake up to panoramic lake views from the bed, kitchen, or sofa. Perfect for couples or families looking for space, style, and comfort – close to nature, with just a short drive to Larvik, Sandefjord, and Oslo. Smart features, calm surroundings, and everything you need included.
Popular amenities for house rentals in Skien
House rentals with a pool

5 bedroom beautiful home in Porsgrunn

Modern funkis with pool

House with swimspa, short distance to Lifjell ski resort!

Beautiful home in Brevik with sauna

Large cottage at Kragerø Resort

Large house with heated pool. Close to the beach.

Lovely house in idyllic surroundings near the city center

Great big house in Stavern, lake view and pool
Weekly house rentals

House for rent! 4 bedrooms - 2 bathrooms - 8 beds

Central home of 100m2

Romslig og lun enebolig m/ 2 bad

Nice villa overlooking the village.

Entire modern downtown single-family home with a view

Great house for rent in Skien

Very pleasant and central apartment in Skien

Hjem i Siljan
Private house rentals

Live modern in Falkum with a view

Nice house with a view over the city

A modern renovated home

Family-friendly townhouse

Modern house in a quiet setting

Beautiful house 100m to the beach

3 room apartment for 2 persons.

New, unique detached house (2025) – in the middle of nature
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| Avg. price | £64 | £59 | £68 | £87 | £91 | £94 | £99 | £99 | £88 | £95 | £93 | £90 |
| Avg. temp | -2°C | -2°C | 1°C | 5°C | 10°C | 14°C | 16°C | 15°C | 11°C | 6°C | 2°C | -1°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Skien stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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