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Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting

A 90 m² rorbu on Kræmmervikveien at Ballstad, in a building Booking.com dates to 2019, with three bedrooms, four beds, a terrace facing the sea and a NOK 4,000 card deposit on arrival.

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Ballstad

Booking.com calls this a fisherman's cabin and its Norwegian listing name uses the word rorbu, but the building itself dates to 2019 — the form is traditional, the fabric is not. It stands on Kræmmervikveien at Ballstad, a kilometre from the centre point this guide uses for the village, and is let whole and detached.

Ninety square metres hold three bedrooms — one with two single beds, one with a double, one with a large double, four beds between them — a living room with a sofa and a seating area, a dining area and one bathroom. The kitchen carries an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a fridge, a coffee machine, a kettle and kitchenware, and there is a washing machine. Asked whether clothes could be dried, the property said no tumble dryer is fitted, only a clothes rack kept beside the washing machine. Towels are provided, and it has confirmed that separately too.

The terrace looks out to sea, mountains stand behind, and the entrance is private. Parking and WiFi are free. Thirty-seven guests have scored it 9.3.

Why stay here

A whole cabin in Ballstad rather than a room, five years old at most, with three separate bedrooms and a terrace facing the water. Arrival is handled without a meeting: instructions for letting yourself in are sent a day ahead, which suits a late flight into Leknes, 12 km off.

Who it’s for

Groups and families who want to be in a fishing village and cook for themselves. Four beds across three rooms suits two couples with a child, or four friends who would rather not share. Not for anyone with a dog or a baby — pets are refused and neither a cot nor an extra bed is offered — and the NOK 4,000 deposit means a credit card with room on it.

Highlights

  • Whole 90 m² cabin at Ballstad, building dated 2019
  • Three bedrooms: two singles, a double, a large double
  • Terrace with sea views; private entrance
  • Kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher and a washing machine
  • Self-arrival: instructions sent the day before
  • 9.3 on Booking.com from 37 reviews

Things to consider

NOK 4,000 is taken on a credit card at arrival as a refundable damage deposit, returned within seven days of departure once the cabin has been inspected. The stated arrival window is 16:00 to 21:00, but the property has said a later arrival around 23:00 can be managed because the instructions for letting yourself in are sent a day ahead; it also said its customer service line closes at 22:00, so raise anything you need before then. The cabin is left by 11:00. There is no tumble dryer, only a clothes rack by the washing machine. Pets are refused, no cot or extra bed can be added, quiet is required between 23:00 and 07:00, and hen and stag parties are not taken. Booking.com publishes a maximum of five guests although it counts four beds, so ask about the sleeping arrangement if you are five.

The accommodation

One detached cabin of 90 m², let whole, in a building dated 2019. Three bedrooms — two single beds in the first, a double in the second, a large double in the third, four beds in all — plus a living room with a sofa and seating area, a dining area with a dining table, and one bathroom with a private toilet, a bath or shower, a hairdryer, towels and toilet paper. Bed linen is supplied and there is a flat-screen TV.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Three-Bedroom House590 m²; bedrooms holding two single beds, a double and a large double; four beds in total; one bathroom; terrace with sea views

Facilities

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

Private parking and WiFi are both free, with heating and a private entrance. Kitchen equipment runs to an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a fridge, a coffee machine, a tea and coffee maker, an electric kettle and kitchenware, with a washing machine and a rack for drying clothes. Outside there is a terrace, and the listed views are sea and mountain. The cabin is non-smoking.

Self-catering. Nothing is served and no restaurant is listed at the property; the kitchen has an oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a fridge and a coffee machine, with a dining table indoors.

Location

Kræmmervikveien at Ballstad, the tettsted Kartverket registers about 525 metres away, in Vestvågøy municipality. The setting is rural and the cabin is detached, with the sea in front and mountains behind; the centre point this guide uses for Ballstad is 1.1 km off in a straight line.

78 Kræmmervikveien, 8373 Ballstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Leknes Airport: 12 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 12 km
  • Lofotenmat Sa: 10 km
  • Nusfjord: 34 km
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 37 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 12 km from the cabin, Vestvågøy Rådhus as 12 km, Lofotenmat Sa as 10 km, Nusfjord as 34 km and Borga Radarstasjon as 37 km. No bus route or ferry is stated.

Questions

Where is Spectacular fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
Spectacular fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting is listed in Ballstad, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
Can I arrive late at the Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
Yes, within reason. The listed window is 16:00 to 21:00, but asked about arriving around 23:00 the property said that is no trouble because the instructions for letting yourself in are sent a day ahead. Its customer service line is open only until 22:00.
How many bedrooms and beds does the Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting have?
Three bedrooms and four beds: two single beds in one room, a double in the second and a large double in the third. Booking.com publishes a maximum of five guests.
How do I check availability for Spectacular fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Spectacular fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Spectacular fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
Check-in starts at 16:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Is there a deposit at the Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
Yes. NOK 4,000 is collected on a credit card when you arrive as a refundable damage deposit, and returned in full within seven days of check-out once the cabin has been inspected.
Are towels provided at the Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
Yes. A guest asked because the listing was unclear, and the property confirmed towels are supplied. Bed linen is provided too.
Can I dry clothes at the Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
Only on a rack. The property has said no tumble dryer is fitted, only a clothes rack kept beside the washing machine.
How old is the Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
The building dates from 2019 according to Booking.com, so the cabin is modern despite the fisherman's-cabin name.
Are pets or children allowed at the Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
Children of all ages may stay, but no cot or extra bed can be added and from 18 a child is charged as an adult. Pets are refused, and the cabin is non-smoking with quiet hours from 23:00 to 07:00.
Which airport is nearest to Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
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 in an authentic Lofoten setting have a kitchen?
Yes. The sources for this page list a kitchen at Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting.
Does Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting.
Is there parking at Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting.
What is Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting's guest rating?
Fisherman's cabin in an authentic Lofoten setting is rated 9.3 out of 10 on Booking.com from 37 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.