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Sjøhaug Rorbu

A 19th-century rorbu on Moskenesveien near Sørvågen, let as one 50 m² unit with two double bedrooms, a fireplace, sea views and a terrace. Pets accepted; check-in is 20 and over.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Sørvågen

Sjøhaug Rorbu dates from the 19th century by Booking.com's record, and it is let whole: 50 m² with two bedrooms, each holding a double bed, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. Four people, in two proper bedrooms, in a building that predates almost everything else on this stretch of road.

The fittings are more generous than the age suggests. There is a dishwasher, a microwave, an oven, a hob, a toaster and a kettle; a washing machine and a drying rack; a fireplace and a seating area; hardwood floors, a hairdryer and free toiletries. For wet days there are board games, a DVD player and a games console. Outside are a patio, a terrace and an outdoor dining area, with sea and mountain views listed and three parking spaces on site.

Two rules shape a booking here. The minimum age for checking in is 20, and payment has to reach the property by bank transfer before you arrive — it will be in touch after you book with the details.

Why stay here

A 19th-century fishing cabin near the end of the E10, kept warm and properly equipped, taking four in two double bedrooms with the sea in view and dogs allowed.

Who it’s for

Two couples, or a family with small children — a high chair is provided and a cot for a baby up to two comes free. It suits people happy to pay by bank transfer ahead of the stay and to keep the place quiet after 23:00.

Highlights

  • A rorbu the listing dates to the 19th century
  • 50 m² with two double bedrooms, taking four
  • Fireplace, terrace, patio and outdoor dining area
  • Sea and mountain views recorded
  • Dishwasher, washing machine and a full kitchen
  • Pets accepted and a free cot for under-twos

Things to consider

Nobody under 20 can check in, which rules out a younger group travelling alone. The property requires payment by bank transfer before arrival and will contact you afterwards to arrange it, so this is not a pay-on-the-day stay. Quiet hours run from 23:00 to 07:00 and hen or stag parties are refused. No extra bed can be added beyond the four places, and a child of three or over is charged as an adult. Booking.com lists the unit as being entirely on the ground floor and also notes upper floors reached by stairs only, so ask which applies to the part you are given.

The accommodation

One unit of 50 m² listed as an Apartment, with two beds: a double bed in each of two bedrooms, taking four. It has a living room, a kitchen with an oven and a dishwasher, a kitchenette, and one bathroom with a shower. Bed linen and towels are supplied, and a children's high chair is available.

Room types at Sjøhaug Rorbu
UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Apartment450 m²; two bedrooms, each with a double bed; living room, kitchen and a bathroom with a shower

Accessibility

Booking.com lists the unit as entirely on the ground floor and, separately, notes upper floors reached by stairs only; the two entries sit oddly together and are worth checking with the property.

Facilities

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

Kitchen and kitchenette with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, hob, toaster, kettle and kitchenware; washing machine, drying rack, iron and clothes rack; fireplace, sofa and seating area; flat-screen TV with cable channels, a radio, a DVD player and a games console; board games. Outside there are a patio, a terrace, outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area, with three parking spaces on site. Free WiFi runs through the cabin — the property has put the line at roughly 100 Mbit/s each way, shared across three devices.

Guests cook for themselves. The kitchen has a dishwasher, an oven, a hob, a microwave and a toaster, and there is an outdoor dining area; no meals are served.

Location

Moskenesveien 1072, on the road through Moskenes municipality. Kartverket puts the nearest registered settlement at Sørvågen, 745 metres off, and this guide's centre point for Sørvågen is 0.7 km away in a straight line; the postal address is given as Moskenes.

Moskenesveien 1072, 8392 Moskenes, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Værøy Heliport Airport: 41 km
  • Nusfjord: 48 km

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Getting there

Two distances appear on the listing: Værøy Heliport at 41 km and Nusfjord at 48 km. No bus or ferry timing is given.

Questions

How old is Sjøhaug Rorbu?
Booking.com dates the building to the 19th century. It is let as a single 50 m² unit with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a living room.
Where is Sjøhaug Rorbu?
On Moskenesveien, with a Moskenes postal address; Kartverket's nearest registered settlement is Sørvågen, 745 metres away. Værøy Heliport is given as 41 km.
How do I check availability for Sjøhaug Rorbu?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Sjøhaug Rorbu.
Is there a minimum age to check in at Sjøhaug Rorbu?
Yes, 20. Anyone younger cannot check in, so a group of students or teenagers travelling alone will be turned away.
How do I pay for Sjøhaug Rorbu?
By bank transfer before you arrive. The property contacts you after the booking with the instructions, so leave time for it to clear.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sjøhaug Rorbu?
Check-in runs from 15:00 to midnight and check-out from 05:00 to 12:00, a wide window at both ends. The property still wants your arrival time in advance.
Does Sjøhaug Rorbu take dogs?
Yes, pets are allowed. Cots for a child up to two are free as well, and a children's high chair is on hand.
How fast is the WiFi at Sjøhaug Rorbu?
Free WiFi covers the cabin, and the property has answered a guest question by putting the line at about 100 Mbit/s in each direction, shared across three devices. It did not confirm the figure precisely.
Which airport is nearest to Sjøhaug Rorbu?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 39 km away. The distance by road is longer.
How far is Sjøhaug Rorbu from the Moskenes ferry quay?
About 2.4 km in a straight line. The distance by road is longer.
Does Sjøhaug Rorbu have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Sjøhaug Rorbu.
Is there parking at Sjøhaug Rorbu?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Sjøhaug Rorbu.
What is Sjøhaug Rorbu's guest rating?
Sjøhaug Rorbu is rated 9.6 out of 10 on Booking.com from 49 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.