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Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua

A semi-detached, two-bedroom fisherman's cabin of 50 m² on Kræmmervikveien in Ballstad, on Vestvågøy, with its own sauna, a sea-view balcony and a kitchen. Pets are allowed.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Holiday home with rorbuer in Ballstad

Ivarbua, numbered 26, is a fisherman's cabin on Kræmmervikveien in Ballstad. It is a semi-detached unit of 50 m² set entirely on the ground floor, with a private entrance.

Inside are two bedrooms, each with a double bed, and a sofa bed in the living room. The kitchen has a fridge, stovetop, kettle and coffee machine, and there is a sauna. Outside, a balcony with furniture faces the sea, and there is also a patio and a terrace.

Booking.com's facility list includes a restaurant and a bar, but gives no detail on where they are or when they open.

Why stay here

A sauna of your own is unusual in a cabin this size, and the sea-facing balcony gives you somewhere to sit out. Dogs and other pets are accepted, and guests score it 8.3 out of 10 across 41 Booking.com reviews.

Who it’s for

  • Families

Two couples, or a small family, travelling with a pet and happy to cook for themselves in Ballstad. The single-level layout avoids stairs inside the unit.

Highlights

  • Private sauna
  • Balcony with sea view and outdoor furniture
  • Two double bedrooms plus a sofa bed
  • Ground-floor unit with private entrance
  • Pets allowed

Things to consider

Check-in is from 17:00, and the property needs your arrival time in advance. Cots and extra beds are available on request for NOK 500 per child or person per night, paid on site. The facility list shows towels and sheets both as included and as an extra fee, so check when booking. Hen, stag and similar parties are not accepted.

The accommodation

One two-bedroom house of 50 m²: a double bed in each bedroom and a sofa bed in the living room, three beds in all. The toilet and bath or shower are listed without a bathroom count. Booking.com shows 3 tiles.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Two-Bedroom HouseNot statedA double bed in each of the two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living room; 50 m²

Facilities

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

Sauna, heating, hairdryer, free toiletries and a dining area. Outside there is a balcony, a patio, a terrace and an outdoor dining area. Free WiFi and free parking are listed.

Self-catering, with a kitchen holding a fridge, stovetop, electric kettle, coffee machine and dining table. Booking.com also lists a restaurant and a bar, with no opening details.

Location

Kræmmervikveien 28B in Ballstad, a fishing village on the south of Vestvågøy; Kartverket names the settlement Ballstad. The listing mentions sea, lake, garden and mountain views.

Kræmmervikveien 28B, 8373 Ballstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Leknes Airport: 11 km
  • Nusfjord: 34 km

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

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Getting there

Booking.com gives Leknes Airport as 11 km away and Nusfjord as 34 km.

Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at 26 Ivarbua?
Check-in starts at 17:00 and check-out is by 11:00. Tell the property your arrival time in advance.
Does 26 Ivarbua have a sauna?
Yes. A sauna is listed among the cabin's facilities.
Can I bring a pet to 26 Ivarbua?
Yes, pets are allowed. The listing text available did not state any charge, so confirm with the property.
How many bedrooms does 26 Ivarbua have?
Two, each with a double bed, plus a sofa bed in the living room. The whole cabin is 50 m² on the ground floor.
Are cots available at 26 Ivarbua?
Yes, on request. Cots and extra beds cost NOK 500 per night, paid separately during the stay.
Where is 26 Ivarbua?
On Kræmmervikveien in Ballstad, on Vestvågøy. Booking.com puts Leknes Airport 11 km from the cabin.
Which airport is nearest to Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 10 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua.
Does Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua.
Is there parking at Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua.
What is Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua's guest rating?
Fisherman's Cabin Lofoten – 26 Ivarbua is rated 8.3 out of 10 on Booking.com from 41 reviews, as checked on 16 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.