Family-friendly holiday rentals in Skien

Centrally located house in Skien

The house is centrally located in Skien, only 300 meters from the railway station/bus stop, which also has direct connection to both Torp and Gardermoen Airport. To Porsgrunn the estimated travelling time is 8 minutes by train. Bus M3 goes downtown to the main bus station, before it continues on to Herkules, Skien Fritidspark and Porsgrunn. The nearest convenience store, Kiwi, is 500 meters away, and downtown Skien about 1,5 kilometer away. In other words you can walk to everything. If you are travelling by car, you can park the vehichle for free on the premises. The 115 m2 (living space) house is built in the late 1920s by my great-grandfather & grandfather. The ground floor has a bedroom with a double bed, and a small bathroom with a shower right next to it. The toilet is literally one step away in the hallway. The living room is quite spacious with a 50-inch TV, Blu-ray player, and some Blu-ray videos for your pleasure. Between the bedroom and the living room is a well-stocked kitchen with stove, microwave and fridge. On the first floor is another bedroom with a double bed, and it is a sink in the room as well. The living room is divided into two parts. In the "TV-part" there is a IKEA-sofa which can be folded out to a double bed. In the "dining part" it is also a sofa which can be used as a single bed. It is as well another small room with one single bed. There is a another kitchen with stove and fridge between the master bedroom and living room. In the basement it is a somewhat bigger bathroom with another shower. If you need to wash your clothes, it is a washer in the basement. It is no dryer in the house, but you can dry your clothes in the garden weather permitting (or inside). The garden itself is quite big and has 5 apple trees. In season it is of course possible to pick some apples for personal consumption. Almost all the rooms in the house are decorated with pictures shot by myself all over the world. Wi-Fi is included. Non-smokers are preferred. If you want to smoke you can do that outside. Unfortunately, neither access to the building nor the flat's design is suited to visitors with physical disabilities. For your safety, there is a security camera on the property monitoring the driveway (and nothing else) Some possible excursions to do in this area: * Go with the ferry on the Telemark Canal, which dubs itself as one of the most beautiful waterways in the world. I would recommend a day trip to Lunde. The ferry leaves every morning from Skien from mid-May to mid-September. You can watch what the canal looks like on the Netflix show: "Slow TV: The Telemark Canal", released in August 2016. * Skien Fritidspark, which both have water- and zip-line park. * Brekkeparken - a park that double as museum. It has some interesting older buildings, which includes furniture and other things from the 18th and 19th century. * Playwright Henrik Ibsen was raised in Skien, and if you are into him, it is obligatory to visit the museum at Ibsen Venstøp. Skien also has some nice neighborhoods as Bakken and Snipetorp. * If you're into golf, it is a 18 hole par 72 course 7 km away @ Jønnevald. Grenland Golfklubb own the course. * It is a full size soccer field 150 meters away, which is empty almost all the time. Skagerak Arena, which is the home ground of Odd in the Norwegian Elite League (Tippeligaen), is only 1 kilometer away. * I for one, would in the summer get in the car (or bus) and drive to “summer cities” like Stavern, Langesund or Kragerø or visit the beach at Oddane Sand. All within 1 hour away. From Kragerø you can even jump on a ferry to the very nice island of Jomfruland. * If you have children, or are childish yourself, a one-hour drive to the water park in Bø Sommarland is normally a great excursions.

Cozy cabin with private beach

Cozy cabin in child-friendly surroundings with private beach. The cabin is located next to the main house where we live. There are two rooms in the cabin. One contains a kitchen and living room with a loft that sleeps two people. The other is a bedroom with two bunk beds, room for four. In the kitchen there is warm/cold water, fridge, freezer and stove. There is a brand new bathroom in the cabin with shower, toilet and sink. There is a road to the cabin and parking. Although the cabin is located near the main house, it is shielded and private.

Great and cozy apartment, with electric car chargers

In this place, your family can stay centrally between Skien and Porsgrunn city center, right next to grocery stores and bus stops. You can rent city bikes right at the grocery store. Walking distance to the shopping center and the Leisure Park, where you can swim, hike, play frisbee golf, paddle tennis, mini golf, tennis, climbing park +++ There is 1 bedroom with a double bed, but we can set up more beds and on the sofa. The apartment is fully furnished, with crockery and everything you will need for cooking in the kitchen.

Cozy Hel(t) Mini house in the city center of Porsgrunn

Bright and cozy mini house (Annex) in the center of Porsgrunn. Short distance from Porsgrunn train station and the shopping center (Downtown) and Porsgrunn city center and USN. Short distance to Porsgrunn Hospital. Easily accessible, with 3 min walk to the nearest (M3) bus stop. Parking space right outside. Bedroom with a bed, can be expanded as a double bed. And sofa. There is an air mattress and top mattress in the closet if there are more than two people. By appointment. Possibility of early and late check-in/out.

Cozy apartment!

Apartment on the 1st floor, with plenty of space both outside and inside! The apartment is 80 sqm, has most of what you need and is nice and spacious. Located in the middle between Skien and Porsgrunn. 100m to bus stop, 300m to shop and good parking opportunities. The house is at the end of a cul-de-sac and has very little traffic. You park right at the front door and the electric car charger (type 2) is ready for use. Code lock on door for easy access. The apartment is equipped with a heat pump and underfloor heating.

Apartment Skien, close to Gromstul

Hyggelig nyoppusset leilighet med 2 soverom. Ett soverom med dobbeltseng 180 x 200 cm, det andre med enkeltseng som kan ekspanderes til dobbeltseng. Fullt møblert med alt av hvitevarer etc. Nytt bad i 2024. Egen uteplass. Mulighet for lading av elbil etter avtale. Leiligheten ligger sentralt på Gulset, 10 minutter fra Gromstul. Perfekt for arbeidere på datasenteret! Flotte turområder i nærheten, og god bussforbindelse for kollektiv-transport til Skien sentrum. Trådløst internett tilgjengelig.

Nordic design by the beach-idyllic surroundings!

Unique and modern nordic design. idyllic and undisturbed surroundings in harmony with nature. Panoramic view over the fiord. 20 min. from Sandefjord/1,5 hour from Oslo/1,5 hour from Kongsberg alpin. The beach in front is Bronnstadbukta, area with rich nature, perfect for adults and kids. Great hiking right outside, with numerous popular summit hikes and hiking trails. Beautiful fjord with islets and reefs if you travel by boat. Cabin also suitable for two families with 2 baths ans 4 bedrooms.

Urban farm experience

There is lots to enjoy at this historic farm in beautiful surroundings. The barn house from the 1700s is situated in Porsgrunn city centre, and everything you need is within walking distance. The big 3-bedroom apartment is fully furnished in classic old Norwegian style. You can enjoy the evening sun in this green space during spring and summer, or light the fire in one of two fireplaces while watching the snow outside the window. Private parking and internet included.

Lys og romslig leilighet, flott beliggenhet!

Lys og romslig lydisolert kjellerleilighet i et rolig nabolag på toppen av Borgeåsen, et av de fineste boligområdene i Grenland. Med skogen som nærmeste nabo har man flotte turmuligheter rett utenfor døren, uten trafikk, støy eller sjenanse. Det er gratis parkering på gårdsplassen og kort vei til nærmeste matbutikk og apotek. Fullt utstyrt med blant annet komplett kjøkken, bad med vaskemaskin, WiFi, stor 85'' Ultra HD smart-TV og barneseng/barnestol tilgjengelig.

Best Retrohus!

Unique apartment in complete retro style! Located in Skien's old town, Snipetorp and amazing views of Skien. Less than 5 minutes walk to the city center (canal boats) and 2 minutes to Brekkeparken. The apartment is newly renovated in retro style and includes: - Kitchen with stove, fridge, washing machine and everything else you need to cook your own meals - Bedroom with double bed. - Balcony The hosts live in the apartment next door and are mostly available.

The little Blue House

New great modern apartment. Walking distance to Skien downtown, mall, food stores Skien amusement park, hospital +++. Silent and quiet area and near a large park. You will have your own parking place and possibilities to borrow bikes. There is a full equipped kitchen. Free TV and Wi-fi. One bedroom with a double bed. One sleeping couch for two in the living room.

Countryside, villa by the lake

Log cabin style house with modern facilities. Situated in a small farm 12 km south from Notodden, with a magnificent view over the lake Heddalsvannet, surrounded by forests and farms. Ideal for children to enjoy the freedom of living in the country. Small boat for rental for those who enjoys fishing, or just wants to explore the surroundings from the lake.