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Modern Fisherman's Cabin

A 72 m² apartment at Kvalen on Ballstad, two bedrooms sold for six, with a kitchen, a balcony and a terrace — and pets taken at no charge.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Apartment in Ballstad

The name says cabin; Booking.com types the property an apartment, and what it describes is 72 m² with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a fully fitted kitchen, on Kvalen at Ballstad. Nothing else on the listing points to a rorbu, so the page treats it as the apartment the listing calls it.

The bedrooms hold a double bed in one and a single with a double in the other. Booking.com sells the apartment for six, which asks more of those three beds than they obviously give, so a group of six should settle the arrangement with the property.

What comes with it: heating, a flat-screen TV, a kitchen and a kitchenette, a washing machine, a balcony and a terrace, free WiFi and free parking outside. Pets are taken, and the listing states there is no charge for them.

Why stay here

Two hundred metres from the middle of Ballstad, a two-bedroom apartment with a balcony and a terrace, and a dog welcome at no extra cost. That last point is worth having: the listing states outright that pets carry no charge.

Who it’s for

A family or two couples with a dog, wanting to be on Ballstad rather than outside it. Settle how six people are to sleep in three beds before booking at full occupancy.

Highlights

  • 72 m² apartment on Ballstad with two bedrooms and one bathroom
  • Pets accepted, with the listing stating no charge for them
  • Balcony and terrace, with a view recorded from the property
  • Kitchen, kitchenette, washing machine and a flat-screen TV
  • About 200 m in a straight line from the centre of Ballstad

Things to consider

Booking.com sells the apartment for six while listing three beds — a double in one bedroom and a single and a double in the other — so confirm the sleeping arrangement before booking a group of six. No cot or extra bed can be added. The listing carries no star or tile rating and no guest score. Check-in is 16:00–23:00 with advance notice of your arrival; check-out is 08:00–11:00. The apartment is non-smoking and parties are not allowed.

The accommodation

One unit of 72 m², sold as a two-bedroom apartment for six. The first bedroom has a double bed; the second has a single bed and a double bed. There is one bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen, a balcony and a terrace. Booking.com's stated occupancy of six sits above the three beds it lists.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Two-Bedroom Apartment672 m²; one bedroom with a double bed, one with a single and a double; one bathroom, balcony and terrace. Three beds are listed against a stated occupancy of six

Facilities

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

Heating, and neither WiFi nor parking is charged for. A kitchen and a kitchenette are both listed, with a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. Outside there is a balcony and a terrace, with a view recorded from the property. The apartment is non-smoking.

Self-catering in a kitchen Booking.com calls fully equipped. No breakfast, restaurant or bar at the property; Lofotenmat Sa is given as 8.3 km away.

Location

Kvalen is on Ballstad, the fishing village at the southern end of Vestvågøy, in Vestvågøy municipality. Kartverket registers Ballstad as a tettsted 241 m from the coordinates, and the point this guide uses for Ballstad is 0.2 km away in a straight line. Booking.com records a rural setting and a view from the apartment.

Kvalen 21, 8373 Ballstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

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

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

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Getting there

The listing gives Lofotenmat Sa as 8.3 km away, Leknes Airport as 10 km, Vestvågøy Rådhus as 11 km and Nusfjord as 33 km.

Questions

Is Modern Fisherman's Cabin a rorbu?
The name suggests one, but nothing else on the listing does. Booking.com types the property an apartment and describes 72 m² with two bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, so this guide records it as an apartment.
Where is Modern Fishermans Cabin?
Modern Fishermans Cabin is listed in Ballstad, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
How do I check availability for Modern Fishermans Cabin?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Modern Fishermans Cabin.
How many people can stay at Modern Fisherman's Cabin?
Booking.com sells it for six, while listing three beds: a double in one bedroom and a single and a double in the other. Confirm with the property how six are to sleep before booking at full occupancy.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Modern Fishermans Cabin?
Check-in starts at 16:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Are pets allowed at Modern Fisherman's Cabin?
Yes, and the listing states there is no extra charge for them.
Does Modern Fisherman's Cabin have outdoor space?
A balcony and a terrace, with a view recorded from the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Fisherman's Cabin?
Between 16:00 and 23:00, with your arrival time given to the property in advance. Check-out runs from 08:00 to 11:00.
How close is Modern Fisherman's Cabin to Ballstad?
About 200 metres in a straight line from the point this guide uses for Ballstad — the address, Kvalen 21, is on the village. The listing gives Leknes Airport as 10 km away.
Which airport is nearest to Modern Fisherman's Cabin?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 9.3 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Modern Fisherman's Cabin have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Modern Fisherman's Cabin.
Does Modern Fisherman's Cabin have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Modern Fisherman's Cabin.
Is there parking at Modern Fisherman's Cabin?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Modern Fisherman's Cabin.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.