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Right on the water within the city of Oslo

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A serene lakeside setting with a wooden deck, seating areas, and a variety of plants.
A kitchen with wooden flooring, a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a large stainless steel container.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a wooden floor, a window with a view of a lake, and shelves with various items.
A cabin with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring a table with food and a bench with cushions.
A small white house with a gabled roof, a bicycle parked in front, and a view of the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Oslofjord

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Oslo
  • Place, Katten
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hvervenbukta Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Holmlia Church
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oslo (OSL-Gardermoen)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Twin Beds

Sleeping loft

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Oslo

Located in Nordstrand, a neighborhood in Oslo, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Oslo Cathedral and Akershus Fortress are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Toyenbadet Public Bath and Tusenfryd Amusement Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Unity Arena or Oslo Spektrum. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Oslo

What's nearby

  • Katten - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seterstranda - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hvervenbukta Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Holmlia Church - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Oslo Opera House - 12 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Kastellet Light Rail Station - 6 min drive
  • Ljan Station - 11 min walk
  • Gardermoen Airport (OSL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jordbærpikene - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kaffebrenneriet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaffebrenneriet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Strandpaviljongen i Hvervenbukta - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Right on the water within the city of Oslo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Right on the water within the city of Oslo?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Right on the water within the city of Oslo on Oct 30, 2026 start from $509, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Right on the water within the city of Oslo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right on the water within the city of Oslo?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Right on the water within the city of Oslo located?

Located in Nordstrand, this cabin is steps from Oslofjord, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Holmlia Church and Sondre Nordstrand Horse Centre. Ekebergparken Sculpture Park and Vantage Point Ekeberg are also within 6 mi (10 km). Ljabru Light Rail Station is 28 minutes by foot and Ljan Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This amazing gem was a highlight of our trip. It’s very thoughtfully stocked and the kids loved sleeping up in the loft - we appreciated the blackout blinds! Swimming every day in the beautiful water was incredible and jumping in off the dock was super fun. It was a perfect escape from the city and we easily commuted on the bus every day. 10/10 thank you Kåre and Truls!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We loved hosting you guys and look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to Norway!

Wonderful stay, great location, dreamy views, lovely hosts, comfy beds and pillows, will try to return🤗😁🇳🇴
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This review might seem incredulous and hyperbolic, but it must be said: this chic, elegant cottage on the Oslo fjord is paradise. Paradise. I will say it again: paradise.Kåre and Truls are the warmest and most gracious hosts imaginable. We were blessed with perfect weather (July 2026). The sunsets were glorious and the water temperature was perfect. The drive into the center of Oslo is direct and easy. We cherished the cottage by day and went downtown for dinner. The cottage is a hard place to leave!! The kitchen is well equipped; the beds are comfy; the views: sublime.Thank you, Kåre & Truls for an extraordinary and delightful welcome to Norway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2026
Mia and Gail were the best guests imaginable! We truly enjoyed their company - both over food and wine on our deck and when swimming in the Oslo fjord. They left our cottage in outstanding order and we’re already looking forward to their next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

It was the highlight of our trip. No one wantes to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2023
Thank you so much for staying with us!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent base for visiting Oslo

It was lovely to come back to the boathouse everyday after exploring Oslo.The decking areas and river views are superb We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast with Truls. The property is very small but we made it work for our family of four. Best suited to two guests. Town access via the 83 bus was super easy and at the doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peaceful

House has everything you need but the additional bedroom upstairs is questionable- the ladder getting to bed is a challenge!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Thank you very much for your visit and for your nice review. It is true that access to the sleeping loft is via a ladder. We are so sorry to hear you found it challenging, and we do hope that you opted to sleep in the bedroom downstairs instead. (Interestingly, not many guests actually find the ladder challenging. However, for those who have mobility issues, sleeping on the loft is not an option). It was a pleasure hosting you, and we do hope to see you here again some other time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Just splendid

My husband and I stayed at Truls and Kare’s beautiful property just as the first signs of spring were appearing. The house is so lovely that we spent quite a bit of time there. The dock outside is a great place to sit and read and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings. We found Oslo to be a friendly and welcoming city in general and Truls and Kåre certainly embody that spirit. I don’t think we’ve ever stayed at a more distinctive property and it won’t be soon forgotten. The ladder that leads to the two double beds upstairs takes a bit of navigation and has been mentioned by another traveler. I think perhaps my 65 year old parents would have had trouble with it, but for young, able bodied travelers and families I don’t think it poses a problem. We were glad we booked this property and would highly recommend it to others. You’ll see a beautiful part of the city that you may not see otherwise.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Thank you for your nice review and thank you for staying at our property. Please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kleinod am Oslo-Fjord

Ein herrlich gelegenes, optimal mit Bus zu erreichendes Kleinod am Fjord mit sehr lieben Gastgebern. Danke!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschön!!!

Süßes Häuschen in perfekter Lage direkt am Wasser. 100% empfehlenswert.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay on the Oslofjord

Fantastic views, relaxing deck and spur of the moment swimming in the fjord. Nice compact kitchen, comfortable beds and a warm shower. Made use of the convenient bus access to the center of town for museums and dinner and hiked the nature area south of the property. Hosts Truls and Kore were helpful and fun to meet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eine traumhafte Unterkunft direkt am Fjord

Eine bessere Location, um einen Norwegen Traum zu erleben, gibt es nicht. Supernette Hosts
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Tolle Unterkunft

Prima- Anbindung, wunderbarer Ort und ebensolche Gastgeber!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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November Views

Even in November you can have an incredible stay in Norway, and this home on the water is one of the reasons. This is the perfect get away stay... my son loved sleeping in the loft above the living room with the huge windows right above him. The dining area was great for a bite to eat and for working on a writing project. The only draw back was the distance to the downtown sites, but the bus is literally right outside the property compound or if you rent a car you can park it right across the street. I'd definitely recommend this home!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unglaublich schön!

Das Ferienhaus ist großartig! Es liegt genau am Fjord und rückseitig ist die Busstation in die Innenstadt. Ein perfekter Ort also, um die Idylle des Wassers zu genießen und die tolle Stadt Oslo zu erkunden. Und dazu kommt auch noch, dass die Gastgeber sehr liebe und umsichtige Menschen sind.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Location

If you really want to relax you simply can’t beat this location. A lovely deck on the fjord, listening to the sound of the water and waking up to the beautiful view. Super easy access to downtown on the 83 bus. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Stay in Oslo

What a glorious stay! We loved the property, down to to the kitchen where we were able to make two dinners and an amazing breakfast during our stay in Oslo. The owners were extremely responsive and we loved every minute of our cottage stay. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing stay. The views were picturesque, even during the rain and the beds were so comfy, we had a hard time leaving. Do not miss the opportunity to watch the sailboats race and the sun set on this glorious property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Entspannte Tage am Fjord

Wir haben die Tage in dem Häuschen sehr genossen, vor allem den wunderbaren Blick aufs Meer. Das Häuschen ist sehr gut ausgestattet, alles funktioniert bestens. Es ist sehr angenehm, dass der Bus direkt vor dem Haus hält. Die stark befahrene Strasse hört man unten kaum mehr. Die Gastgeber sind aufmerksam und warmherzig und Kare hat für uns die besten Pancakes aller Zeiten zubereitet. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Bitte sehr! Wir hoffen, dass Sie einmal in der nahenden Zukunft zurückkehren möchten!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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freundlich aufgenommen, schöne Tage in Oslo

Wir erlebten Gastfreundschaft von unkomplizierten, sehr netten Gastgebern. Das Häuschen mit dem Steg direkt am Fjord ist einmalig. Es war hochsommerlich warm ( bis 30°C), aber wir konnten täglich bei 22 °C Wassertemperatur baden. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen. Danke
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prettiest place we’ve ever been

Marvelous, having coffee on the deck overlooking the fjord and throwing crumbs to the seagulls. We recommend having breakfast with the hosts. They were extremely helpful and informative. Carried our luggage to and from our car. There are numerous steps to reach the cottage. It’s small but has all the amenities and quite comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage on the water

We absolutely loved our stay here in Oslo at the beautiful property. On only regret is that we ever had to leave! The owners are wonderful! They sent me all of the information I needed a few days before arrival and then checked in with me once again the day before arrival. I felt like I was in good hands before I ever even step foot in Oslo. The check-in process was very easy, thanks to all of their info. The house is stunning, right on the water. We jumped off the private dock into the fjord several times and loved reading out on the porch. The house is cozy and tastefully decorated. It also has everything you need, from shampoo to toilet paper to hand soap, which many rentals do not have. It took us about 15 minutes by car to get into town, but there is also a bus stop right outside of the house, so getting around is a cinch, but we were happy to be a little outside the city, away from it all. The owners also offer to make you a traditional Norwegian breakfast, which I wish we had had time to do. Next time we will for sure take advantage of it. It's been only a couple of days since we left and we are already missing our favorite cottage on the water. Recommend without the slightest hesitation. You will absolutely love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fantastisch uitzicht

Adembenemend uitzicht Makkelijke bus verbinding naar Oslo stad, Huisje is voorzien van alle comfort maar te krap voor 8 personen . (Slechts 1 toilet)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

This sweet little cabin on the fjord is so cute that we hardly wanted to venture out to the city. Could’ve spent every minute sitting in the dock! It’s a little further from central Oslo than we had thought, but there is a bus station extremely close!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

the property has an amazing view

we had a very nice time although our stay was for 2nites only, the view was spectacular and property is strategically located
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A fantastic home in a fantastic setting. The perfect Oslo getaway.

When we arrived at the property we were completely overwhelmed by how quaint the cottage was and how incredible the views are! The cottage was spotlessly clean and had all the basics we might need for our stay. Truls and Kare were the perfect hosts and it was a pleasure to have a chat with them. The property is ideally located (right by the bus stop) for easy access into Oslo city centre. We will definitely be visiting again and have highly recommended this property to our friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay!

We had an amazing stay in the beautiful lodge in Oslo! The view is even better than the photos and it has a great outside space with plenty of chairs to relax in, even in October we spent most of our time on the large decked area. The space inside is perfect and even though it isn't huge there was plenty of space for 4 adults. The ladder up to bedroom is vertical and may not be ideal for older people but it was fine for us. It is easily accessible from Oslo Central by bus and there is a lovely walk nearby. This walk was recommended to us by Truls & Kåre who greeted us on arrival and gave us some handy tips. We would highly recommend this lodge to anyone looking to visit Oslo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 23, 2020
Thanks for staying with us and a very warm welcome back any time! We loved having you!
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