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Arctic Lofoten Retreat

A 45 m² house on Borgvågveien at Straum, north of Leknes, with two bedrooms, a third double bed in the living room and a sea-view terrace. Rated 9.4 from 35 reviews on Booking.com.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Holiday home in Hagvågen, near Leknes

Straum lies on the northern coast of Vestvågøy, well off the through route, and this small detached house sits on Borgvågveien with the sea and the mountains in front of it. Booking.com measures it at 45 m² — compact for what it holds.

What it holds is three double beds: one in each of two bedrooms and one in the living room, six people by Booking.com's room limits. A single bathroom with a shower serves them all. The kitchen has an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a fridge, a kettle, a coffee machine and kitchenware; no washing machine is listed.

A terrace faces the water, and indoors there is heating, a sofa, a seating area and a dining area. Arrival runs from 16:00 to 21:00 with your time given in advance, and you are out by 11:00. The property has told a guest it can be booked all year round, adding that in January it is especially dark this far north — the aurora is never something a property can promise, since it turns on darkness, cloud cover and solar activity.

Why stay here

Quiet, and a long way from the coach stops: Straum is 17.5 km from Leknes in a straight line, and the listing's own figures put Leknes Airport 20 km off and the Borga Viking museum radar station 16 km away. A terrace over the sea comes with it.

Who it’s for

A couple, or two or three couples willing to share 45 m² and one bathroom, who want the north coast rather than the E10. Pets are accepted on request. The third double bed stands in the living room, so a party of six gets no privacy for two of them.

Highlights

  • 45 m² detached house on the north coast of Vestvågøy
  • Three double beds: one in each bedroom and one in the living room
  • Terrace with sea and mountain views
  • Kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher and coffee machine
  • Pets accepted on request
  • WiFi and a private parking space, neither of them charged for

Things to consider

Six people in 45 m² with one bathroom is tight, and the third bed is in the living room rather than a bedroom. No washing machine is listed. NOK 3,000 goes on a credit card at arrival as a refundable damage deposit, handed back within seven days of departure once the house has been looked over. Quiet hours run from 23:00 to 07:00. Children of 18 and over pay adult rates and no cots are offered. Straum is remote — the nearest shop is not named on the listing, so stock up in Leknes or Bøstad on the way. Booking.com's unit title calls it a three-bedroom house while its own description counts two bedrooms; the beds are as set out above.

The accommodation

One detached house of 45 m² with three beds: a double bed in the first bedroom, a large double in the second and a double in the living room, each place allowed two guests. One bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer, towels and toilet paper. Linen is provided.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Three-Bedroom House645 m²; a double bed in the first bedroom, a large double in the second and a double in the living room; three beds and one bathroom with a shower

Facilities

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

Neither the WiFi nor the private parking space is charged for. Heating, a private entrance, a sofa, a seating area, a dining area and table. The kitchen holds an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a fridge, an electric kettle, a coffee machine, a tea and coffee maker and kitchenware. A terrace looks out over the sea and the mountains. No washing machine or tumble dryer appears on the facility list.

Self-catering, with nothing served on site. The kitchen covers proper cooking and there is a dining area indoors; the nearest shops are not named on the listing.

Location

Borgvågveien runs through Straum under the 8360 postcode, on the north side of Vestvågøy. Kartverket's nearest registered settlement name is Hagvågen, about 3.8 km from the map pin, and Leknes — the destination this guide covers — is 17.5 km away in a straight line. Booking.com calls the setting rural and lists sea and mountain views.

Borgvågveien, 8360 Straum, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Borga Radarstasjon: 16 km
  • Leknes Airport: 20 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 21 km
  • Lofotenmat Sa: 24 km
  • Nusfjord: 45 km

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

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Getting there

Booking.com gives Borga Radarstasjon as 16 km from the house, Leknes Airport as 20 km, Vestvågøy Rådhus as 21 km, Lofotenmat Sa as 24 km and Nusfjord as 45 km. Parking at the house is free. No bus route or transfer is named on the listing, and the north-coast road is the only way in.

Questions

How are the beds arranged at Arctic Lofoten Retreat?
Three double beds: one in each of the two bedrooms and one in the living room. Booking.com allows two guests in each place, six in all, sharing a single bathroom.
Where is Arctic Lofoten Retreat - Enjoy the silence!?
Arctic Lofoten Retreat - Enjoy the silence! is listed in Hagvågen, near Leknes, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
How do I check availability for Arctic Lofoten Retreat - Enjoy the silence!?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Arctic Lofoten Retreat - Enjoy the silence!.
Is Arctic Lofoten Retreat open in winter?
The property has answered a guest asking about January by saying it can be stayed in all year round, while pointing out how dark January is in Lofoten. Whether the northern lights appear depends on darkness, cloud cover and solar activity, and no property can promise them.
Is there a washing machine at Arctic Lofoten Retreat?
None is listed. The kitchen has an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a fridge, a kettle and a coffee machine, but no washing machine or tumble dryer appears on the facility list.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arctic Lofoten Retreat - Enjoy the silence!?
Check-in starts at 16:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Is there a deposit at Arctic Lofoten Retreat?
Yes. NOK 3,000 is held on a credit card at arrival as a refundable damage deposit, repaid within seven days of departure once the house has been checked over.
Can I bring a dog to Arctic Lofoten Retreat?
Pets are accepted on request rather than as of right, so ask before booking. A charge may apply.
Where is Arctic Lofoten Retreat?
On Borgvågveien at Straum, on the north coast of Vestvågøy, 17.5 km from Leknes in a straight line. Kartverket's nearest registered name is Hagvågen, about 3.8 km from the map pin.
Does Arctic Lofoten Retreat rent out boats?
No. The property answered a guest asking about a fishing boat by saying it does not rent boats.
Which airport is nearest to Arctic Lofoten Retreat?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 17 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Arctic Lofoten Retreat have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Arctic Lofoten Retreat.
Does Arctic Lofoten Retreat have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Arctic Lofoten Retreat.
Is there parking at Arctic Lofoten Retreat?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Arctic Lofoten Retreat.
What is Arctic Lofoten Retreat's guest rating?
Arctic Lofoten Retreat is rated 9.4 out of 10 on Booking.com from 35 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.