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Traditional fisherman's cabin, Ballstad

A rorbu at Bertelvika in Ballstad with two double bedrooms, a fireplace and a patio over the water, sleeping up to six in 45 m².

Last verified 16 September 2026

Rorbu in Ballstad

Bertelvika is one of the small bays on the Ballstad shore, and the cabin looks out from it across the sea to the mountains. The listing is a traditional fisherman's cabin by name and in the Norwegian its Booking.com address still carries, and the fireplace and seating area inside it fit that.

Space is the thing to be clear about: 45 m² contains two bedrooms, each with a large double bed, and a living room with two sofa beds, which is where the sixth and fifth sleeping places come from. One bathroom has a shower and a hairdryer. The kitchen holds a dishwasher, an oven, a hob, a microwave, a kettle, a coffee machine and kitchenware. Towels and linen are provided, and the entrance is the cabin's own.

Arrival runs from 16:00 to 21:00 and departure is by 11:00. A NOK 2,000 damage deposit goes on a credit card when you arrive and comes back within a week. Quiet hours run from 23:00 to 07:00, pets are refused and there is no cot or extra bed.

Why stay here

Two double bedrooms and a fireplace in a cabin on the water at Ballstad, with a kitchen good enough for a week of cooking and the harbour, the fish racks and the hiking above the village all within a short drive.

Who it’s for

Two couples, or a family who will use the sofa beds. Anyone bringing six should look at the floor area first: 45 m² is a small footprint for that many, and two of the six sleep in the living room.

Highlights

  • Two bedrooms, each with a large double bed
  • Fireplace and seating area in the living room
  • Patio with sea and mountain views
  • Kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a coffee machine
  • WiFi and private parking, both free
  • Around 700 metres from the middle of Ballstad

Things to consider

Forty-five square metres for six is tight, and two of those six sleep on sofa beds in the living room. The listing files the unit as a Three-Bedroom House while its own description counts two bedrooms. A NOK 2,000 deposit is taken by card on arrival, quiet hours run from 23:00 to 07:00, and neither pets nor extra beds nor cots are accepted. Arrival closes at 21:00.

The accommodation

One unit, listed as a Three-Bedroom House of 45 m² with four beds and room for six. Two bedrooms each hold a large double bed; the living room has two sofa beds. One bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and a toilet. The cabin is detached with its own entrance, a fireplace, somewhere to sit and a dining area.

UnitSleepsBeds and layout
Three-Bedroom House645 m²; two bedrooms each with a large double bed, two sofa beds in the living room; one bathroom with a shower

Facilities

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

Heating, a private entrance, a fireplace, a sofa and a seating area. The kitchen runs to a dishwasher, an oven, a hob, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a coffee machine, kitchenware and a dining table. The bathroom has a shower, a hairdryer, towels and toilet paper. A patio faces the sea, with mountain views recorded as well. Parking on site and WiFi are both free, and the cabin is non-smoking.

Self-catering, with a kitchen fitted for proper cooking and a dining table to eat at. There is no breakfast, restaurant or bar at the cabin; Ballstad has a supermarket and Leknes is 11 km away by the listing's figure to the airport.

Location

The cabin is at 22 Bertelvika, postcode 8373 Ballstad, in Vestvågøy, 127 metres from the settlement as Kartverket records it and 0.7 km in a straight line from the centre of the village this guide uses. Booking.com marks the setting as rural and records sea and mountain views.

22 Bertelvika, 8373 Ballstad, Norway

Distances the listing gives

  • Lofotenmat Sa: 9.1 km
  • Leknes Airport: 11 km
  • Vestvågøy Rådhus: 12 km
  • Nusfjord: 34 km
  • Borga Radarstasjon: 36 km

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

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Getting there

Booking.com states five distances: Lofotenmat Sa at 9.1 km, Leknes Airport at 11 km, Vestvågøy Rådhus at 12 km, Nusfjord at 34 km and Borga Radarstasjon at 36 km.

Questions

Where is Traditional fisherman's cabin in the fishing village of Ballstad?
Traditional fisherman's cabin in the fishing village of Ballstad is listed in Ballstad, Lofoten. The page’s location is based on the map position supplied with its Booking.com listing.
How many people does the Traditional fisherman's cabin at Ballstad sleep?
Six. Two bedrooms each hold a large double bed and the living room has two sofa beds, four beds in all by Booking.com's count.
Where is the second double bed in the Traditional fisherman's cabin at Ballstad?
In the second bedroom, which the owner has pointed out in answer to a guest asking the same thing: one double is the room pictured with chairs beside it, the other lies behind the bedroom door in another photograph.
How do I check availability for Traditional fisherman's cabin in the fishing village of Ballstad?
Use the Booking.com link on this page to see current dates, available accommodation options and booking terms for Traditional fisherman's cabin in the fishing village of Ballstad.
What are the check-in and check-out times at the Traditional fisherman's cabin at Ballstad?
Check-in is between 16:00 and 21:00, with your arrival time given in advance, and check-out is by 11:00.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Traditional fisherman's cabin in the fishing village of Ballstad?
Check-in starts at 16:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Is a deposit taken at the Traditional fisherman's cabin at Ballstad?
Yes. NOK 2,000 goes on a credit card on arrival and is returned within seven days of check-out, once the cabin has been checked over.
Does the Traditional fisherman's cabin at Ballstad have a kitchen?
Yes, with a dishwasher, an oven, a hob, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle and a coffee machine, plus a dining table.
Are pets allowed at the Traditional fisherman's cabin at Ballstad?
No. Pets are refused, the cabin is non-smoking, quiet hours run from 23:00 to 07:00 and hen and stag groups are not taken.
Where is the Traditional fisherman's cabin at Ballstad?
At 22 Bertelvika in Ballstad, Vestvågøy, 127 metres from the settlement Kartverket registers as Ballstad and 0.7 km from the middle of the village.
Which airport is nearest to Traditional fisherman's cabin, Ballstad?
In a straight line, the nearest airport is Leknes Airport (LKN), about 10 km away. The distance by road is longer.
Does Traditional fisherman's cabin, Ballstad have Wi-Fi?
Yes. The sources for this page list Wi-Fi at Traditional fisherman's cabin, Ballstad.
Is there parking at Traditional fisherman's cabin, Ballstad?
Yes. The sources for this page list parking at Traditional fisherman's cabin, Ballstad.
What is Traditional fisherman's cabin, Ballstad's guest rating?
Traditional fisherman's cabin, Ballstad is rated 8.2 out of 10 on Booking.com from 20 reviews, as checked on 17 September 2026. Ratings change as new reviews come in.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.