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Peaceful oasis with farm animals on Nøtterøy
Lower your shoulders and replace the sound of traffic noise with clucking chickens and sheep bleating. Spacious loft apartment above garage building with a bedroom furnished with a double bed and a loft with three mattresses. Kitchen (refurbished 2024) with cups and pots, coffee maker. Bathroom with shower, washing machine and a terrace where you can enjoy your morning coffee with entertainment from the animals. Social and child-friendly sheep, cats and chickens that all like to receive a little cuddle. Walking distance to shop, swimming area, bus stop and a great hiking area!

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.

Idyllic log cabin, close to the lake.
We rent out the cabin belonging to our home for weekends, weeks, or longer periods. This is a 50 km cabin with a separate kitchen, living room and dining room in one. Two separate bedrooms with bunk beds for 4, and a crawl loft for "little people". Bathroom with toilet and shower with entrance from terrace. Tableware for 8, sofa corner, TV, dining room, outdoor terrace, and large grass plot around. Refrigerator with small freezer, oven, kettle, coffee maker. Washing machine in bathroom Smoking is not allowed.

Simple and nice forest cabin with fishing opportunity
Nice forest cabin in the woods in Brunlanes, located by the lake Torsjø. There are trout in the water, so just use the boat and fish. Or just enjoy the silence. Must bring sleeping bag. Sleeps 3 but can bring a mattress for 1 extra if desired. Nice little aluminum rowing boat is ready by the water. If the boat is to be used, you must bring your own life jacket. Camping shower hangs up by the cabin so there is the possibility of a simple wash. The cabin is located about 5-7 min away from Helgeroa

Nordic design by the beach-idyllic surroundings!
Modern nordic design with 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 the door, 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.

Cozy apartment with a central location
Central location with walking distance to shopping center, Skien leisure park with good recreational opportunities and only 3 km from Skien city center. On weekdays, there is a bus every 10 minutes during rush hour and every 30 minutes otherwise. Both to Skien and Porsgrunn. The apartment was newly renovated in 2020 and maintains a good standard. Wireless internet and fiber network. It is desirable that guests traveling with children contact us in advance of booking.

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.

Nice apartment at a nice price + free parking/wifi
Large (70m2), 2 bedroom appartment at reasonnable rate with free parking, TV channels and wireless wifi. Separate entrance, parking space and outside area with furnitures. First floor in two floor house and very quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to food store, shopping mall, recreation area and bus stop. We always do thorough cleaning before arrival of new guests and execute contactfree check-in and out by use of a key box. Welcome :)

Apartment centrally located in Skien
Centrally located apartment in Skien! ✅ Airport: 40 minutes from Sandefjord-Torp International Airport ✅ Skien Hospital (24h service): 9 minutes by car ✅ Supermarket: 4 minutes by car ✅ Bus stop: 1 minute from the bus terminal ✅ Shopping Herkules: 14 minutes on foot Ideal for students, families, healthcare professionals, or travelers. Comfortable and fully equipped for a relaxing stay. Enjoy the best location in Skien!

Small cabin on island
"Kjempehytta" is an Idyllic small cabin located on a beautiful island in Lake Toke in Bamble, Telemark. A perfect place to see the the starry night sky, and enjoy nature. In summer you can go swimming an fishing in the lake. To get to the island you need to padle a canoe. The canoe and two lifejackets are included in the rent. You find more information about the cabin below.

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.

Nice apartment near the beach!
Cozy apartment in central, quiet surroundings. Private entrance and parking directly outside the gate. 150 m to park with playground and climbing park for children, 200 m to beautiful beach, 200 m to bakery and fish shop and 300 m to grocery store. Close to the harbor with ferry to Hirtshals. Larvik train station approx.: 2 km. Good hiking areas in the nearby.
Popular amenities for Skien family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Cabin with 10 beds and jacuzzi

Welcome to Veslestua

Stylish cabin at Lifjell with jacuzzi and sauna

The Garden Bus. Paradise on wheels in the greenery

Wonderful modern holiday home with great lake views

Central apartment with garden

Accommodation with jacuzzi and great outdoor area, in Sandefjord

Family cabin on Skrim for rent
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Sandbukta in Kilebygda

Sokkel apartment close to the city center

Modern and relaxing Apartment - Unique location

Charming brewery house in the city center

Great cabin by fishing lake

Idyllic small annex with outstanding patio.

Appartment with 180’ seaview

apartment with amazing views
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Central apartment on the waterfront with private pool

Cozy cabin with swimming pool

Apartment with access to pool and sauna

Sjøgata Hagehus

Urban farm experience

Lovely house in idyllic surroundings near the city center

Great big house in Stavern, lake view and pool

Futuristic cabin by the lake and Engø
When is the best time to visit Skien?
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| Avg. price | $135 SGD | $146 SGD | $148 SGD | $155 SGD | $162 SGD | $176 SGD | $179 SGD | $174 SGD | $171 SGD | $177 SGD | $174 SGD | $168 SGD |
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