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#24711
Central small apartment with a nice roof terrace.
Apartment • Holmestrand Norway
Exchange types accepted
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Listed September 2023
Views 3693
General Overview
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Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Budget
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Village
Beach
Water
Skiing
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Good public transport
Golf
Cross-country skiing
Accessibility
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Nice boardwalk by the harbour. Parks and beaches close by. Holmestrand is a small town by the Oslofjord.
There are plenty of restaurants within a couple of 100 meters: https://www.tripadvisor.com/FindRestaurants?geo=2345434&establishmentTypes=10591&broadened=false
I can recommend the first 5 on the list, depending on your personal tast.
We have a floating sauna. More info here: https://www-holmestrandfjordbadstu-no.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=no&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true
Most friday we have a local fisherman delivering todays catch of crabs and crayfish.
We also have a lot of good hikes. More details here: https://ut-no.translate.goog/utforsker/stedsnavn/670011/holmestrand/turforslag?type=fottur&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=no&_x_tr_pto=wapp&_x_tr_hist=true
Tønsberg, Drammen, Sandefjord and Larvik is towns with train connection that are really close.
More info here: https://www.visitvestfold.com/en/Holmestrand/
Nearest airport
Gardermoen 120 km or Torp 43 km
Getting Around
The appartement is in the center with a lot of shops and restaurants close by. trainstation and busstation .
distance in air:
Grocery store 50m and 200m
Pharmacy 150m
6 restaurants within 250m
Railway Station entrance 130m (no noice, as it's inside a tunnel)
Bus station 500m
Doctor 75m
Dentist 75m
Vet 150m
Nordic skiing 4,2 km
Small downhilll skiing 5,6 km
Ice skating 1,2 km
Small beach 500m
Beach volleyball 500m
Playground for kids in the backyard
Small museum 250m
Map of Approximate Location
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We spent six wonderful days in Terje’s cozy and comfortable house with a nice terrace on top from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the bay. The whole area around Oslo fyord is super. In particular, we want to underline the great hospitality we got from our friendly and helpful hosts who supported us all the time. In conclusion, top experience in Norway that we will never forget. -
We had a pleasant stay in the very functional apartment. Owners that I highly recommend very nice generous. We had a great time with them in their cabin. We hope to see them again. A big thank you tedje and Anne Hélène -
We had a fantastic time in Holmestrand in Terje and Anna - Hélène's apartment. The location was ideal with so many places of natural beauty to explore close by. We were there over the summer and had many walks, picnics and swims. The apartment itself is luxuriously furnished and very convenient in every way. It all worked seamlessly. My daughters loved the movable beds and the huge television (not something we have at home ;-). The communication with Terje and Anna-Hélène has been very warm and easy and the invitation to come and have dinner at their summer cabin was a real treat. What lovely people, it makes me proud to be a fellow European! -
Where is Holmestrand and what is there to see or do? We didnt know, but I'm glad we decided to find out! Terje and Anne's condo is right by the Holmestrand marina. Restaurants, shopping, cafes are nearby downstairs, and we were able to walk everywhere. The condo was comfortable and we slept like babies there. You will need a vehicle to see more of the towns around Holmestrand. It's supposed to be easy to go into Oslo from the Holmestrand station (across the street), but they were doing track work, so we ended up completely bypassing the capital. Instead, we visited the nearby towns which all had their own vibes. The Norwegian summer in the countryside and by the water is truly something special. And finally, it should be noted that they are one of the rare hosts that you will always remember. Generous and gracious. We implore them to allow us to return their hospitality one day at our home! -
Terje has to be one of the most generous, friendly, and helpful hosts we have ever exchanged with. Communication prior to our exchange was excellent and continued throughout our time at his home. He went above and beyond at every point, from picking us up at the ferry and driving us to the apartment, to helping us get settled in, to providing a variety of maps and other local tips, to offering the use of his ebikes and other items, and even inviting us to visit his family at their secondary home. The apartment in Holmestrand was excellent. It is well located just steps from the waterfront as well as many shops, restaurants, and services. Our family of two adults and two children had plenty of space. We would not hesitate to recommend Terje as an exchange partner and look forward his family visiting us at our home some day soon. -
Terje is a host who goes far beyond average hospitality. A very warm communication and lots of tips given both before as well as during the stay. The apartment is new and provides everything. Holmestrand is near sea, mountains, capital Oslo. We enjoyed a winter holiday. Meeting Terje and Anne-Helene in their cabin was the highlight of the week, heart-warming and genuine people ❤️ Thank you so much for this great start of our new adventure as home exchanging PLU members, we could not have wished for anything better! -
We had a wonderful time at Terje and Helen’s home! It is cozy and comfortable, and the location is amazing. The apartment is right next to a beautiful marina with sailboats, a couple small beaches, convenient supermarkets, a train station (with no sound because it's built into the mountain), a great gym with a very friendly owner, and everything else we might have needed. The communication with Terje was spectacular ever since we first connected and arranged the exchange. He was very responsive and proactive, sharing great ideas for fun things to do nearby to feel like a local. We took advantage of these opportunities and we’re so glad we did! It helped us really understand the Norwegian culture and everyone we met was very friendly and nice. Terje & Helen were very kind to let us use their bikes and car, which opened up all kinds of exploration and adventures for us: A Viking Museum and ships in nearby towns, Oslo, a fantastic Naval Museum with a real submarine you can walk inside and much more. A highlight of our stay was Terje and Helen inviting us to visit them at their summer cabin and showing us around the beautiful nature spots with amazing views and then treating us to a delicious traditional Norwegian meal. We really enjoyed our awesome Norwegian adventure! -
Holmestrand was actually my favorite part of my 27 day stay in Norway. The town is beautiful, right on the fjord. Terje had a couple of E-bikes that we took out a couple of times to explore a neighboring town. We also loved walking up on the ridge where the views are amazing. We often went to his rooftop patio for a glass of wine and enjoy the view. As for Terje, he was the nicest guy ever! He was there to meet our train and when we didn’t get off that train in time, he graciously went to the next train stop to meet us. He was so welcoming and kind. He made several suggestions about sites to see and let us use his car to travel there. He helped us so much and we really appreciated him. His home had everything we needed and we slept very well in the comfy bed. -
Terje and Anne are among the best hosts we have had in many years of exchanging. They were very kind, helpful and friendly. Their flat is very clean and comfortable containing everything necessary for a pleasant stay.. It is in an excellent position in a beautiful little town. We recommend it highly. -
So nice and warm welcome I could not even wish for. Terje accepted my request on laste minute exchange and welcomed us perfectly. In their home we had everything we needed. The apartment is in the center, very near to the grocery shop and other shops and also close to the coast. It is equipped with everything you will need and more. The whole time of our stay and before our stay, Terje was on our disposal wiht useful information, suggestion on what to do and see. He and his wife were great hosts, for every recommendation. We loved our firs PLU swap thanks to those wonderful people.
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