Writer's Beach Cabin ★open fire★Scand-design★sauna

Right by the water, this is arctic nature at your doorstep. 5 mins from Luleå by car, 15 min by bus. Perfect romantic get-away, a quiet retreat/chill-out spot with Luleå's anemities just a bus/bike ride away. Sleep in a comfy bed and have a sauna by the lake! Dishwasher & washing machine. 2 km to supermarket. Trails for running and skiing right by house. Bike/ski/skate/snow shoe rental available. In winter see the nothern lights over the frozen lake, the location and view is stunnning. Welcome! The cabin is a studio style house (48 m²), sleeping loft with a comfy double bed (140 cm) + 1 fold out bed (if you book for 3 persons). 10 meters from the water. Sauna in the garden is inculded, also righ by the water. Forest around corner for trail running and X-country skiing in winter... or just ski/walk right out on the frozen lake. Luleå 5 mins away by car, or take the bus up on the road. The house works just as well in summer as in winter. Good place to watch northern lights. Heated floors, dishwasher, washing machine, hot water, wonderful view - all very nice and comfortable! The wooden deck is in full south and comes with folding chairs to relax. Book for 1-2 persons = sleep in the double bed. Book for 3 persons = sleep in double bed + extra bed. Kitchen is equipped with: • Induction stove and oven, pots, pans. • Fridge with freezer compartment. • Plates, silverware, glasses, mugs, kitchen knives etc. • Water heater and coffee machine with filters. As courtesy, I provide basic cooking stuff: • Salt, pepper and oil • Some tea bags and coffee + filters (to get you through that first morning :) Northern lights: Luleå is a great place to watch nothern lights. The season for aurora is from October to March. When the lights dance across the sky you can walk out on the frozen lake in front of the house and look north across the sky. Also I can guide you to places away from the town's lights where contrast is better. You do not need a car to access this Airbnb. If you arrive to Luleå airport the bus to town will take about 20 minutes. In town you change bus to bus 223, this ride takes 15 mins. While in town you can shop for groceries right by the bus station, so you don't have to stop on the way. There is also a supermarket 2 km from house open 8 am to 10 pm, also a pizzeria if you don't feel like cooking. If you rent a car at the airport it will take you 20 mins to reach the house. Getting to the house by car or bus is very easy. Once you are booked you will receive very detailed information on how to get around on foot, bike, bus and car. Guest info PDF also features maps and local information on Luleå, things to do, restaurant guide and much more. In spring/summer/fall you can enjoy fishing, hiking and just the luxury of having nature right around the corner but still be able to hop on a bus to town and see for yourself if the local bartenders make a good martini ;) Since many international companies have established in Luleå there is today a good selection of restaurants, pubs, coffee-shops and cocktail bars. The local pub The Bishops Arms has 34 beers on tap and micro brewery. If you wish to see more of the area I can recommend nice day trips to waterfalls, fishing spots, beautiful hikes and many more things to discover. Within a 150 km radius you can reach some of Northern Europe's best trout and salmon rivers! In summer it never really gets dark. As Luleå is 100 km south of the arctic circle you can't see the disc of the sun at night, but it's light like early morning. Light sensitive when you sleep? Bring a face mask! In summer Luleå really comes to life, many restaurants and pubs offer outdoor service and people from all over Scandinavia (and the world) come to get some long-longed-for sunshine. Luleå also has a beautiful archipelago with islands scattered in the Luleå river delta. In summer small tour boats operate the routes to the islands, some are inhabited with restaurants and beaches, while others are protected natural reserves with a rich bird life. Take the boat in the morning come back in the afternoon! In winter you also have plenty fo things to do. Local companies offer dog sledding, snow mobile tours etc. You can also do many activities right from the house. I offer guided tours on cross country skis (in forest and on ice) - or rent skis from me and go explore the area on your own. Only 300 m from house you will also find prepared competition ski tracks (Ormberget). For alpine skiing Luleå offers shorter slopes. If you want to try alpine skiing this is a great opportunity to learn, but if you are expecting long slopes you had better go to the alps. Sweden is flat and our "mountains" are more like hills by international standards. During winter the town of Luleå prepares a 4 km "ice road" in town. Rent skates or borrow a kick sled and you can even reach some of the closest islands! Down on the ice the town of Luleå put out grill spots with free fire wood. Bring a hot dog and cook your own lunch on the ice! In winter days are short. Sun goes up at 08:30 am and down at 2:00 pm. Temperatures range from -5 C° to -25 C°. When it snows I have a neighbor with a tractor that clears everything. So don't worry about getting snowed in or stuck. I drive a regular 2 WD car and it works fine. I'll make sure to welcome you and see to that you are happy, if you need info or anything for the house, just ask me: friendly and respecful hospitality :) What I really like about this place is that it's quiet and still only 5 mins from the city. Forest right around the corner and the lake for fishing and swimming right on the doorstep! If you like to work out there are prepared running trails 300 m from house, in winter these are prepared for X-country skiing. The cabin is a 10 minute bus ride from Luleå City, bus stop 50 m from house. Supermarket 1 km from house, easy to access on foot, or do your shopping in town on your way. If you arrive to Luleå Airport you just take the local bus 4 or 104 to town and then hop on bus 223 to my place. Very simple. All detailed info will be sent to you once you have booked with maps, links to timetables + much more. Parking by house. Once you get here you can rent bikes from me at a friendly price to get around. In winter I provide 1 basket of firewood/rental. You can buy additional fire wood at any gas station or larger super market. I offer the house to 3 people as I have gotten a lot of requests about this. It's fine to stay 3 persons in the house as long as you know the house has limited space. The extra bed is a fold-out bed. On the oppsite side of the lake is a small public beach. During hot summer days there may be children playing and people bathing. The house is on a lot with two other houses, all houses face the lake and you have good privacy. You may see other guests going to the sauna or going to the water to fish. Most of my guests are couples finding a retreat to relax. In all the 700+ bookings I have had I have had NO complaints. It all works very smoothly. The sauna Swedish countryside style sauna. The sauna is mainly for summer use, but you are free to use it in winter aswell. When the temperature drops to -25 C° it will be a hard to get it warm, but on a regular winter day, like -15 C° it's fine to use. The house is located in a residential area in a super nice location. There is traffic on the road leading to town, just mentioning since some guests have been expecting total seclusion and living in wilderness, this is 5 mins by car from town: nature + "city" life :) Bed linen and towels are included in the rent. For permanently stained bed linen I charge 250 kr/duvet and 100 kr for sheet, 70 kr for towels. -> Please DO NOT WIPE OFF MAKE UP with the towels, not even with ”water soluble” make up. It leaves permanent stains. Let's keep them clean :) Thanks! :) Before checking out guests are required to do simple tidying up: do dishes, wipe stovetop, counter and inside fridge + take garbage out. If you have used the fireplace, take some logs in and build a fire ready to light for the next guests (karma :) Thanks! :) I do charge a cleaning fee, 100 kr, this does not really cover the time it takes me to wash, dry fold, make beds, vacuum and clean bathroom. Guests doing the simple basics saves me some time and is respectful. Guests rent a home, not a hotel room. If you cannot accept basic tasks as doing your dishes and wiping the counter... then maybe we are not made for each other :)