Traditional farmhouse escape by the sea 5 bedrooms

Do you want to spend your vacation in an undisturbed peaceful place, enjoying the archipelago life and rural charm? The space The house "Neristua" is located in an old farmyard with a short walk to its own boat mooring, pier and swimming area located in a bay opposite Skolebukta on Håøya. There are fishing opportunities in the area, and you can see bustling wildlife. The farm is pet-friendly, as there are horses, dogs and cats on the farm. Our Shetland pony Trixie Belle tends to be a hit with the little ones :) Renters are welcome to bring their own pets. This is a real summer paradise perfectly located in Telemark, close to the county border with Vestfold. This means it is a short boat ride to Helgeroa and Langesund. Here you can get the island feeling on land, but with all the amenities. There is a road right up to the door, electricity and water, as well as Wi-Fi and 5G coverage. We have a barbecue, so remember to bring charcoal! :) About the house: "Neristua" is the old farmhouse on the farm, with a lot of charm. The exterior is the traditional white southern style. First floor contains 4 bedrooms; a large bedroom with a double bed, another bedroom with a double bed, one bedroom with two single beds, and finally a bedroom with a single bed. Ground floor contains a kitchen, two living rooms, a room with a bed and a small bathroom with shower, sink, toilet, washing machine and dryer. Outside there is a large garden. You have access to a private beach and jetty area, which you share with another accommodation unit. We rent out 1 boat, 3 single-person kayaks and 4 SUPs (Stand Up Paddleboards) on request. The boat is a Sandstø 14 foot open dinghy with a Tohatsu outboard motor with 9.9 horsepower. There is room for up to 5 people in the boat. Boat is rented for 600 kroner per day. A Kayak is rented for 250 kroner per day. A SUP is rented for 200 kroner per day. It is a short boat ride from the pier to Helgeroa, Langesund, Stathelle and Brevik. The nearest grocery store is 7 kilometers away in Langangen. On request, we can arrange semi-fast charging of your electric car at the farm, for a fee. We also grow organic vegetables, so just ask us what is in season and for sale when you arrive :) Things to do in the area: Swimming, kayaking (especially nice through Vrangsund and into Mørjefjorden, or to Paradisbukta on Håøya), boating, fishing, great hiking and jogging areas with Håøya Nature Reserve right nearby (with both easy and challenging terrain). On Håøya you will also find the very popular bays among boaters; Paradisbukta and Skolebukta, where you can also take a dip. Take a look at our guidebook, which you can find under the "show more" link on "Where you’ll be", for our tips for sightseeing, restaurants, spas and groceries within a radius of about a half hour's drive. The guide book is written in Norwegian so remember to push the link at the top of the guidebook which offer to translate it into your preferred language. We especially recommend exploring the Brunlanes area in Vestfold, but Nedre Telemark also has a lot to offer. Or you can, like many other guests, just relax and enjoy life at Auen :) Please note that the house is not accessible by public transport. A car is required.