Holmsbu Apartments

Frank and Mia's apartment was wonderful! We felt very welcome upon arrival, they even left me a birthday message and bottle of wine which was a very pleasant touch and we were grateful for. The apartment has everything you need, a nice kitchen, fridge, a place to cook food, a table and chairs to sit and eat at, a working shower and toilet, comfy sofas and a TV and a very comfortable bed to sleep in! There is also a place to park if you have a car, which is very handy. The area itself surrounding the apartment is beautiful. You are a very short walk from the sea, and Frank and Mia's terrace provides a fantastic view of it and the hills and trees close by. We had a wonderful time here, Frank and Mia's apartment was great and I'd recommend anyone staying to hire a car, that way you're free to explore the beautiful area more and see lots of lovely sights!

I felt very welcomed, hosts are helpfull and decent people. Apartment was nice and clean, everything match the picture and decription. Surrondings are really beautifull, beaches are close and also the view is nice. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Frank made us feel very welcome upon arrival we were greeted with a personalized letter giving details of the apartment/wifi/ all that was needed. Its around a 40 minute bus ride to Drammen and the bus costs around £10 for 2 adults. Ask the bus driver to stop at "Berger Kafe" then cross the road and then follow down a hill, its about a 15-20 min walk however do print a map or use sat nav as there is a couple of crossraods etc on way. The village is beautiful located down winding roads, a running river and wooden built traditional houses. Theres no local shop so stock up before going there. There is a kids play park based next to the sea and its an incredible view. In the summer it would be perfect for kids to swim in. The apartment is nice and cosy and suited us great as two adults and a toddler. Frank is able to provide a portable travel cot which fits perfectly in the bedroom. It has all that is needed for an enjoysable stay including fully functional kitchen facilities, bathroom, living room. Frank also has various kids toys dotted around which is always usefull with a toddler. Upstairs there is a HUGE terrace accessed by a staircase at side, Frank said it can be used at anytime, you have to go out the aparmtnet and round side of house to access it but it has a beautiful view of whole area and sea (as seen in photo) aswell as a lovely set of table and chairs making it an enjoyable place to have Dinner. Frank as a host was great, he arranged transport for us back to airport at 7AM, guided us to the nearest pharmacy and dropped us more bed covers and towels (as we forgot ours) at 7am in the morning. Would I book again? certainly but for longer than 2 days as its a very serene enjoyable environment. Privacy? I saw Frank twice only during our stay and that was when I was asking him something.

Very nice and clean apartment. Hard to find without a car but the view is worth it! Communication was easy and clear. Frank was nice to prepare everything for us upon arrival.

Frank was a very helpful and nice host. The apartment has its own entrance, is spacious and very well equipped. We had a lovely stay at Frank and would like to sincerely thank you for the hospitality.

This was really a nice stay. An incredibly cozy welcome with trip to Fossekleiva and well drinks. The apartment is also awesome. Here it was bright and pleasant. The bed was very good and otherwise has everything one needs. Unbelievably beautiful setting right on the ocean and a lush neighborhood. This can really be recommended and I take enough come visit again. Thanks to Frank and Mia for a giant delicious weekend. Appreciated that you were so accommodating. A late-summer greeting from Kai Runar :-)

Frank was very nice and accommodating. I arrived with my girlfriend without a car. Frank was so nice and picked us up in Drammen by car, showed us the area and driven to the apartment. The apartment was exactly as we imagined it to be. It corresponds to the pictures and was very nice. He was generally very helpful and offered us always to go with him. It was a very beautiful time.

Communication & arrival worked out perfectly. The apartment was clean and Frank is a very nice & helpful guy. You don't have sea view but the beach is close and a playground also (which was helpful for us traveling with a 2-year old).

Very beautiful surroundings, with great possibilities for hiking. Very nice and comfortable host, who is easy to get in contact with. You feel at home in the modern house where there is a lot to do, if it's not attractive to go outside. Only 50 minutes to Oslo in car

Amazing apartment, the views of the sea are incredible and there lots of cool walks along the sea front. We stayed for NYE and overlooking the ridiculous amount of fireworks up and down the valley was truly memorable. Thanks Anett for a special stay, we really recommend coming here.

Very nice home in the fantastic place! There were everything we need for a good holiday! Very nice hostess! :)

Big and beautiful! We really enjoyed our stay ... beautiful view from the spacious balcony! Every thing was just amazing :)

Nice quiet place. Quite small bedroom, but everything you need for a good stay is there.

The place was utterly brilliant. Large, bright and modern! Highly recommended. Was warmly welcomed! In the fridge stood there even raspberries with custard and waiting for us when we arrived. Would recommend anyone this lovely place!

Great place that was very welcoming and relaxing. Highly recommend it. Steinar was helpful and flexible with meeting us - easily reached. Thank you!

A perfect place to explore the Buskerud and Vestfold surroundings. Quiet beach front and beautiful sunset. People were even swimming in October in Norway! The flat had excellent views and an open and warm atmosphere.

Steinar´s Penthouse was perfect – the magnificent bay view is really fantastic! The charming place is a clean, bright, inviting apartment, well maintained with all the amenities needed for myself, my sister and a friend. The apartment is located in Sande, just one hour from Oslo (by car) and it is a good starting point for further excursions, e.g. to Tonsberg, Sandefjord, Larvik. Steinar and his wife were very friendly, personable, punctual, and easy going. They left us really helpful information about driving directions, sightseeing activities in the environment, grocery stores etc..Finally, we forgot something in the apartment and they were so nice to sent it to us. We´ll definitely recommend this apartment to anyone! Thanks Steinar and Riitta! Antje

Mr. Steinar's apartment is very relaxing with a 5 stars hotel standard. Besides the beautiful bay view and the quietness of the neighborhood, we love staying at the dinning room where the ceiling is over 15 feet high. The apartment is very bright. It has a large balcony, it is very clean and well fit for our family as we want both the urban and rural visits in Norway. He lent us his 3 bicycles so we could have safe and relaxing rides every morning. There is a supermarket near the apartment and his always responds to our questions very fast and clear. We would love to go back again to stay at his apartment in the future. Audrulee from Hong Kong July 19, 2014

Clean and penr. The equipment you need. Can advise.

We had a nice stay close enough to go to Oslo but well outside the city. The garden was great for the kids to play in. And inside a tresure chest with toys as well.

This an excellent place to stay for a family or couple. The appartment is well equiped, with the shop, a restaurant and the boat and bus stop within walking distance.

Nice quiet house

Very cozy place, Linda is super!

Linda was very kind, the dog was evenallowed to play in the garden. The Appartement was as nice as described and clean.

A peaceful place where Linda welcomes you with pleasure. Nothing to tell except we ll come back if we go to Oslo again !

Very nice place

Enjoyed our stay in Holmestrand with DJ! Nice apartment, totally clean and nice space. Plenty of room to park a car as well in front of their house off the road. Very nice and quiet residential area. The centre of the town is a little bit away, but DJ had left us a map of how to get there, plus there is a lift to get down and up again, so you don’t need to go up and down the steep cliff road. There are shops very close by within a couple minutes walking distance though, so you can get your breakfast and dinner items without a hassle or without needing to go somewhere with your car or walk any longer distance. Very convenient. Lovely views! If you go out to shop or if you have dogs along, then there is a nice small park just beyond the Plantasjen where you have great views. We had our two well behaved dogs along and that was no problem. Kitchen is nicely fitted out with a fridge and also a freezer. Kitchen table was a little small, but there is plenty of space to sit down and eat on the sofa table as well. Really big tv, if you like watching movies or such! Took a little time to understand how to work the remote controls… :D But it was ok in the end, DJ told us where to point at with the remote to change channels. Big bathroom with a nice shower that had plenty of hot water. Nice towels! And plenty of cupboard space for the clothes. Quiet in the night, so no disturbing noises anywhere. Very pleasant stay and I would stay again in the future if we have travels that way again. Recommendable alright.

Very nice apartment, cozy, clean, quiet and have everything you need for a living. We were met well and gave information about the area. Thank you so much. We really enjoyed.

Fantastic to stay in, calm and quiet, completely rain.

Very neat and (URL HIDDEN) used apt. at work, very neat and decent host :)

We stayed at the flat for two weeks as a couple. It's a very nice and tidy flat in a quiet neighborhood, fully equipped and a perfect starting point for trips into the surrounding and to Oslo, there is a lot to see within an one-hour-drive radius. Stine was very helpful and prepared a map with some hiking tips and view points for the surrounding area. We are fully recommend it, be sure to try out the swing and the cooking books.

Top place in Vestfold, I give 5 stars

Amazing place, very cosy, clean, beautifull, quiet for who wants to get away from the city stress. Host is a nice and always available person.

Clean, neat and appealing. Candies on pillows and lovely beds made. Clear descriptions of the most important. Everything was organized. Host arranges sink, and you can really count on that here everything is perfect.

Quiet and peaceful surroundings, the apartment beautifully decorated, very clean, well-equipped kitchen. We had provided all the basic things. Generally we lacked for nothing. Great contact with the owner! Flat recommendable!

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Nice stay in the green wagon with forests and lush garden around :) Strawberries doorstep, sweet and tasty! Great food and hospitable host. Recommended for a completely different camping!

It was good to be back again visiting Bente at her wonderful home. The caravan was warm and cosy and a great place to get away with friends. Bente was a fabulous host and cooked delicious food. Hope to be back soon

The best place on airbnb in Norway. Bente and Pål are the greatest hostes and they make you feel like home❤

The Green Caravan and the setting were great. Paul picked us up from the station in Vestby and we were welcomed into the house to warm up and have a drink. Both Bente and Paul are really generous and welcoming with loads of interesting things to talk about. Bente's food was amazing. The caravan was really snug and cozy. We stayed in the middle of winter and weren't cold at all. I'd highly recommend a stay in one of their vans to get away from the city for a few days

This was a truly amazing experience! The hosts Bente and Paul are the sweetest most welcoming people :) I will not reveal too much, because you have to experience this atmosphere for yourself! Truly, highly recommendable!!

Thanks a lot for these 2 days, was amazing meeting you! We felt just as home. Christmas before Christmas! Bente and pal are so friendly and nice people!

It was a very enjoyable experience in pleasant surroundings. Bente and Paul was splendid as hosts, and the food tasted very good!

Bente is a very open minded person with a lot of humor and quite interesting observations about people and folks. She is very helpful and like to please her guests. She will also offer to make sandwiches for the day and give you somes brownies, because as she says Oslo is veeery expensive! We, my 11 year daughter and I, enjoyed our stay very much. The green Hipster Camper is extremely sweet and romantic. We highly recommend the place. Thank you Bente and we would very much appreciate if you could remember to send us the receipe for the brownies ;-)