Luxury Penthouse in Holmestrand: 2BR/1BA Apartment with Magnificent Bay View- Sleeps 5

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 586 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Sea view

Check out the area

Sande

Sølehølet9 min drive
Hagasand17 min drive
Holmsbu Harbor43 min drive
Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Luxury penthouse with magnificent bay view by the Oslofjord

A modern penthouse apartment on the waterfront with stunning sea views. The open plan living area is bright and airy with it's high ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows facing south, west and north. A large patio door further extends the living room out onto a 15 m² balcony overlooking the fjord and the adjacent marina.

The apartment is located on the 4th floor in one of eleven terraced buildings completed in November 2010. The area is secluded from traffic and other residential areas.

Skippered sailing trips can be arranged directly from the property. Contact owner for details and rates.

Museums and historical sights: Vestfold county includes a variety of great historical sights and museums including:

- Edvard Munch's House in Åsgårdstrand.
- Horten Automobile museum.
- The Norwegian Navy Museum in Horten.
- Preus museum of photography in Horten.
- Midgard Historical Centre in Horten.
- Borrehaugene National Park (Scandinavia's largest Viking graveyard) in Horten.
- Slottsfjellet (Scandinavia's largest ruin park) in Tønsberg.

Sailing and boating:

If you prefer a day of sailing and is not comfortable maneuvering big boats yourself, the owner can arrange skippered yacht sailing on a 37' sail boat directly from the marina. Inquiries must be made at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. Please contact owner for details and rates.

Property manager

Steinar Nilsen or Riitta Pelli-Nilsen

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Amenities

Kitchen

Sea view

Washer

Sea view

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmestrand

Located in Holmestrand, this apartment is on the waterfront. Svelvik Museum and Holmsbu Picture Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Drammen and Haukasloypa. Andorsrud Hestesportsenter and Drammen Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.

Sande

What's nearby

Sølehølet - 9 min drive
Hagasand - 17 min drive
Leinastranda - 19 min drive
Holmsbu Harbor - 43 min drive
Norwegian Outlet - 61 min drive

Getting around

Sande Station - 12 min drive
Sandefjord (TRF-Torp) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Stasjongsgaarden - 7 min drive
Burger King - 17 min drive
Bella Vista - 18 min drive
Bilbjørn's - 17 min drive
Tollerudgrillen - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury penthouse with magnificent bay view by the Oslofjord pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Luxury penthouse with magnificent bay view by the Oslofjord located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Oslofjord, Sølehølet and Hagasand. Fossekleiva Kultursenter and Leinastranda are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

12 Sept 2018

Absolutely fabulous apartment with stunning scenary. An extremely relaxing holiday.

We stayed at Steinar and Riitta's apartment as a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children boy aged 6 and girl aged 10) and have had the most amazing family holiday making lots of memories. As hosts, Steinar and Riitta are fabulous. Great communication from start to finish and it was great to know that in a unfamiliar country help was on hand if we needed it. We did not arrive at the apartment until the early hours of the morning due to airline delays, however the directions from Torp airport to the apartment made it easy to find and Riitta was waiting for us upon our arrival to show us around. Although it was a shame not to see the scenery as we drove to the aipartment due to it being very late at the night, the view that awaited us the following morning was breath-taking. The views across the Fjord are magnificent and the large windows in the apartment make it a really pleasurable experience just to sit and watch the world go by! The apartment itself was absolutely spot-on. There was everything you could possibly require including lots of English TV channels which made my boys happy as they were able to watch lots of English football!! The whole set up of the apartment was perfect - lots of space and great views - it made for a very relaxing holiday which was perfect. The outdoor area to the apartments is really well kept and very tidy. There are a few different parks for the children to play on and lots of different places to jump in the water and swim. Luckily we had great weather and my children made full use of the little beach areas and had a fabulous time in the water. It was teeming with sea life which I wasn't expecting. There are two supermarkets close by - a Coop and Kiwi. We used both but Kiwi mainly as it is walking distance and I felt is was cheaper than the Coop. Kiwi had a great selection of everything and the staff were lovely. The only thing we felt was missing was perhaps a little café/bar. There is one on the Marina but it never appeared to be open as we past. It was not however a massive problem but the complex of apartments is definitely big enough to warrant one. We found the apartment a great base to explore the incredibly beautiful place Norway is and I don't think I have ever appreciated how relaxing water is. To drive the coastal road to Drammen, although longer than taking the motorway, was a pleasure in itself - so pretty. We would return to the apartment in a heartbeat and I would recommend it to anyone.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SUE N., BILLINGSHURST, West Sussex, UK

1 Jun 2017

STUNNING LOCATION

This beautiful apartment is in a delightful location on the edge of a fjord. The overall development is not complete and there are on-going building works but these were non-intrusive and did not spoil our stay. The flat was, in fact, very quiet and, if that's what visitors want, then it's fine. If they are looking for entertainment, etc, in the immediate vicinity, then they are at the wrong place! There is a Sports Bar (which we did not visit) and a very well-stocked supermarket. In better weather than we had, visitors could make use of the small man-made beach and, with courage, swim in the fjord! (it's VERY cold). We were two couples and, in all honesty, the flat is not really suitable for two couples: there is only one 'family' bathroom (hence only one toilet) and the second bedroom is very small with no wardrobe, shelving or surfaces. Our friends had that room and they had to keep all their belongings, etc, in the under-bed drawers. It would be absolutely fine for a family unit of parents and up to 2 children, IF the children were small or of the same gender if older (i.e. they would be sharing the small room). Another thought would be to rearrange the beds in the smaller room so that a small cupboard and/or some short of shelf/surface could be fixed. The open plan living and kitchen area is spacious and beautifully furnished and the whole place is spotlessly clean. The kitchen has every utensil you could dream of but would benefit from a small supply of tea towels - there was only one which we had to keep washing and drying throughout the week. We went to the small on-site supermarket to buy more but they didn't sell them. The flat would also benefit from a tumble dryer. We would certainly go back as just one couple but not as two couples.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Q., Griesheim

1 Nov 2016

Great stay and great location!

We chose the apartment because of its proximity to Holmestrand so we cannot comment on any particular activities nearby. However, the apartment was as described and has a great view to the fjord which is even more nicer if the sun shines which in October is unfortunately not very common. Steinar was very helpful in providing arrival and other useful information and check in/out was easy and comfortable. We would certainly stay again here – you have everything you need close by including a parking slot in the underground garage which is great. Just to note that there are constructions works nearby as the area of flats is apparently being expanded - it was not a Problem and we had no issues with noise or mud. Thanks again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

26 Jul 2016

Excellent apartment and holiday location

We found this an excellent apartment for combining a relaxed outdoor holiday in beautiful countryside with visits to Oslo’s cultural, dining and maritime scene. Very well equipped, comfortable and attractively decorated on a nautical theme, we especially liked the large dining table – good for spreading out maps - kitchen area with plenty of room and cosy sofa by the window with stunning views of Sandebukta. Details such as a thermos flask, candles and outdoor rugs were appreciated. The apartment has good Wi- Fi access. The Co-op supermarket is a few minutes’ drive away (or you can walk from the apartment on the footpaths) and has all basic requirements. The area immediately around the apartment is ideal for rambling, picnicking and just watching the marina activities with easily accessible board walks, jetties, mini beaches and wooded headlands to explore. (Take a picnic to the flat rocks at the secluded end of the fjord) Above the fjord there are beautiful forest and lakeside walks near the village of Hof. Holmestrand and Horton are fascinating ports with lots to see and do. Sande has a good train service to Oslo as an alternative to driving in and the Ostbanehallen at Oslo station has great cafes and food shops. We took the ferry to Bygdoy where the highlight for us was going aboard polar ship Fram in the brilliant Fram Museum. The process of booking our holiday was very straightforward and Steinar was always available via text and email, (thanks in particular for the live traffic tips when we were held up on the E18!), welcomed us to the apartment and gave us great info on local walks. We would thoroughly recommend this apartment when visiting this lovely area of Norway and look forward to coming again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nigel W., United Kingdom

22 May 2016

Trip to apartment in Sande

A good clean & compact apartment for self-catering, with a fantastic view of the bay. Recommended for local sightseeing & we were surprised how easy it was getting to Oslo & back again in an evening with the car. On our short visit Steinar showed us kind hospitality, we were greeted upon our arrival & we shared good communication during the months prior to our arrival by phone & email who gave us good advise. The owners kindly let us use their Bikes - there are some fantastic scenic cycle routes from the doorstep but seen as this is Norway some parts were quite challenging with hills in places but it was worth it. We recommend this place & it would be a pleasure to return. Thank you to the Nilsen family. With kindest Regards, N&V UK.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

About the host

Hosted by Steinar Nilsen or Riitta Pelli-Nilsen

I am a Norwegian engineer living in Oslo with my wife and teenage son. We all enjoy travelling and love to visit new places.

We have a beautiful holiday apartment in a fantastic location overlooking the Oslofjord. We bought this place in 2010 and occasionaly rent it out to visiting families when we are not using it ourselves.

My favourite leisure activity is sailing and we own a 37' cruiser which we use as often we can. The Oslofjord is perfect for sailing with its combination of open waters and passages protected by a huge number of beautiful islands.

I also enjoy skiing when it is too cold for sailing. Oslo is surrounded by hills and forests and is perfect for crosscountry skiing, but also have some decent areas for alpine skiing.

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