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Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House

A 170 m² house at Ballstad, built in the style of a rorbu, with four bedrooms, a balcony, air conditioning and a restaurant and gym on site.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Holiday home in Ballstad

Two things set this apart from the other whole-house lets in Ballstad: its size, 170 m² across four bedrooms and a living room, and the fact that Booking.com records a restaurant and a fitness centre at the property rather than only a kitchen. Grocery deliveries and a picnic area are listed too.

The facility list is otherwise short — air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a kitchen, a balcony and a terrace — and it is worth noting what is not on it. The name says ocean front, but the listing records only a view, without specifying a sea view, and gives no bathroom count. Six beds are shown across four bedrooms and a living room, and Booking.com publishes a maximum of eight guests.

The rules are tighter than most. Check-in is a two-hour window, 16:00 to 18:00, check-out runs 08:00 to 11:00, pets and parties are refused, and the listing states quiet hours between 08:00 and 21:00 — daytime rather than night, which looks like an error worth querying before you book.

Why stay here

A large house within walking distance of Ballstad harbour, with a restaurant and a gym on the premises — service a private holiday let in this part of Lofoten rarely carries.

Who it’s for

A group that wants room to spread out close to a working fishing village, and that can arrive inside a two-hour window. Suited to guests who would rather eat on site some evenings than drive. Not for dog owners, late arrivals or anyone needing a cot.

Highlights

  • 170 m² house with four bedrooms and a living room
  • Restaurant and fitness centre at the property
  • Balcony, terrace and a picnic area
  • Air conditioning, washing machine and a kitchen
  • Grocery deliveries available
  • About 300 m from the centre of Ballstad

Things to consider

Arrival is restricted to 16:00–18:00 and departure to 08:00–11:00. The listing's quiet hours are given as 08:00 to 21:00, the opposite of the usual night-time rule — query it before booking. No bathroom count is given, no cot or extra bed is available, pets are refused and parties are not allowed. Booking.com takes the payment, so bring cash for anything bought on site.

The accommodation

One unit of 170 m², listed as a Four-Bedroom House with six beds: a large double, a double, a single and a bunk bed across the four bedrooms, plus two sofa beds in the living room. Booking.com publishes a maximum of eight guests. The listing gives no bathroom count.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Four-Bedroom House8170 m²; six beds — a large double, a double, a single and a bunk bed in the bedrooms, two sofa beds in the living room; a published maximum of eight guests

Facilities

  • Kitchen
  • Self-catering
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

Free WiFi, private parking at no charge, air conditioning and heating, a kitchen, a washing machine and a flat-screen TV, with a balcony and a terrace outside. A restaurant and a fitness centre are listed at the property, along with grocery deliveries and a picnic area. The house is non-smoking.

Both self-catering and not: the house has a well-equipped kitchen, and Booking.com also records a restaurant on the premises. Groceries can be delivered. Check the restaurant's opening season with the property before relying on it.

Location

33 Værret at Ballstad, the tettsted Kartverket registers in Vestvågøy municipality. The coordinates put the house about 320 m from the guide's centre point for Ballstad, so the harbour and the village are within walking distance. The listing describes the property as ocean front in its name but records only a general view among its facilities.

33 Værret, 8373 Ballstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Leknes Airport: 10 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 11 km
  • Lofotenmat Sa: 8.3 km
  • Nusfjord: 33 km

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

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Getting there

Booking.com lists Leknes Airport at 10 km, Vestvågøy Rådhus at 11 km, Lofotenmat Sa at 8.3 km and Nusfjord at 33 km. No bus route is named; Ballstad itself is walkable from the door.

Questions

Where is Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House - Rorbu style?
Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House - Rorbu style is listed in Ballstad, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
What time do I have to arrive at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House?
Between 16:00 and 18:00 — a two-hour window, with your time given in advance. Check-out is between 08:00 and 11:00.
How many people can stay at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House?
Eight. Booking.com publishes a maximum of eight guests, with six beds across four bedrooms and a living room. No cots or extra beds are available.
How do I check availability for Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House - Rorbu style?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House - Rorbu style.
Is there a restaurant at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House?
Booking.com lists a restaurant at the property, along with a fitness centre and grocery deliveries. Season and opening times are not given, so check them before counting on dinner there.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House - Rorbu style?
Check-in starts at 16:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
What are the quiet hours at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House?
The listing gives them as 08:00 to 21:00, which covers the day rather than the night. That reads like a mistake in the entry; ask the property what the rule actually is.
Does Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House have a sea view?
Its name says ocean front, but Booking.com's facility list records only a view, without naming the sea, so ask the property which rooms look over the water.
Are pets allowed at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House?
No. Pets are refused, smoking is not allowed and parties are ruled out.
How far is Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House from the village?
About 300 m from the middle of Ballstad, at Værret in Vestvågøy municipality. Booking.com puts Leknes Airport at 10 km.
Which airport is nearest to Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 9.4 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House.
Does Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House.
Is there parking at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House.
What is Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House's guest rating?
Ballstad Delicate Ocean Front House is rated 10.0 out of 10 on Booking.com from 2 reviews, as checked on 16 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.