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31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin

Idarbua, numbered 31, is a 70 m² ground-floor apartment in a beachfront fisherman's cabin on Kræmmervikveien, Ballstad, with a sauna, a bar on site, a sea-view patio and free WiFi.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Apartment with rorbuer in Ballstad

The listing calls Idarbua a real fisherman's cabin, and Booking.com lets it as a private ground-floor apartment within the building, numbered 31. The property is marked as beachfront, and the patio looks out over the sea.

There is one separate bedroom with its own bathroom, holding a single bed and a bunk bed, and a living room with two sofa beds. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and an oven.

A sauna and a bar are both listed. Pets can come on request, and cots and extra beds can be arranged for NOK 500 a night each.

Why stay here

A fisherman's cabin apartment on the beachfront in Ballstad, with a sauna and a bar on the property.

Who it’s for

  • Families

Small families, with the bunk bed and sofa beds for children, and travellers with a pet who arrange it beforehand.

Highlights

  • Listed as a real fisherman's cabin
  • Beachfront, with a sea-view patio
  • Sauna
  • Bar on site
  • Ground-floor apartment
  • Pets on request

Things to consider

Booking.com titles it a two-bedroom apartment but describes one separate bedroom, with the sofa beds in the living room. Parking is off site. Cots and extra beds each cost NOK 500 per night. Check-in is from 17:00 with your arrival time sent ahead; check-out is by 11:00.

The accommodation

One ground-floor apartment of 70 m²: a bedroom with a single bed, a bunk bed and an en suite bathroom, and a living room with two sofa beds. Linen and towels provided.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Two-Bedroom ApartmentNot stated70 m²; single bed and bunk bed in the bedroom, two sofa beds in the living room

Facilities

  • Waterfront
  • Sea view
  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Bar
  • Sauna
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed

Sauna; bar; heating; hairdryer; drying rack. Patio and terrace with outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area; sea and mountain views. Private entrance. Free WiFi; off-site parking. Non-smoking.

Self-catering: dishwasher, oven, stovetop, fridge and coffee machine, with a dining area. A bar is listed on site.

Location

Kræmmervikveien 32 (no. 31) in Ballstad, on the beachfront by the listing's description. Kartverket places the centre of Ballstad about 300 metres away.

Kræmmervikveien 32 Nr. 31, 9373 Ballstad

Distances the listing gives

  • Lofotenmat Sa: 9.2 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 12 km
  • Nusfjord: 34 km
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 36 km
  • Leknes Airport: 11 km

As the property’s sources state them, not measured by this guide.

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Getting there

The listing gives Leknes Airport as 11 km away, Lofotenmat Sa as 9.2 km, Vestvågøy Rådhus as 12 km and Nusfjord as 34 km.

Questions

Is Idarbua 31 a rorbu?
The listing describes it as a real fisherman's cabin. It is let as a ground-floor apartment within the building, on the beachfront in Ballstad.
What are the beds at Idarbua 31?
The bedroom has a single bed and a bunk bed with an en suite bathroom, and the living room has two sofa beds.
Does Idarbua 31 have a sauna?
Yes. A sauna is listed, and there is a bar on site.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Idarbua 31?
Check-in is from 17:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Let the property know your arrival time.
Are pets allowed at Idarbua 31?
Pets are allowed on request.
Can I get a cot or extra bed at Idarbua 31?
Yes, on request. Both cost NOK 500 per night.
Where is 31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin?
31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin is an apartment with rorbuer in Ballstad, in Lofoten. Its address is Kræmmervikveien 32 Nr. 31, 9373 Ballstad.
Which airport is nearest to 31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 10 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does 31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at 31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin.
Does 31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at 31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin.
Is there parking at 31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at 31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin.
What is 31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin's guest rating?
31 – Idarbua, Real Fisherman's Cabin is rated 8.2 out of 10 on Booking.com from 12 reviews, as checked on 16 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.