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Holiday home Espholmen New in the offer, on a small paradisiacal fjord island with boathouse near Abelnes - Flekkefjord, Agder - South Norway, max. 2 adults + 2 small children, large jetty and terraces on the water, open, chic living area, 1 shower room, 2 bedrooms, internet, heat pump, approx. 60 m² living space, pets not allowed, non-smoking, only accessible by boat, parking on the mainland, final cleaning included, registered for tourist fishing with fish export quota.
Included: A license-free boat with 14 ft. and 10 HP outboard motor with update to 15 HP is included. You will receive a short introduction to boat technology on site, as well as practical driving exercises.
Holiday home Espholmen New in the offer, on a small paradisiacal fjord island with boathouse near Abelnes - Flekkefjord, Agder - South Norway, max. 2 adults + 2 small children, large jetty and terraces on the water, open, chic living area, 1 shower room, 2 bedrooms, internet, heat pump, approx. 60 m² living space, pets not allowed, non-smoking, only accessible by boat, parking on the mainland, final cleaning included, registered for tourist fishing with fish export quota.
Included: A license-free boat with 14 ft. and 10 HP outboard motor with update to 15 HP is included. You will receive a short introduction to boat technology on site, as well as practical driving exercises.
General information about the property - Discover paradise on the small island of Espholmen
Welcome to a unique retreat that combines luxury and nature in perfect harmony. Our new holiday home on the island of Espholmen offers you an exclusive opportunity to experience an unforgettable holiday in one of the most picturesque places in Norway. This private jewel is located on a superbly maintained water plot that promises you seclusion and sunshine. Here you can leave everyday life behind and immerse yourself in the peace and beauty of the Norwegian fjord world. The privately owned, new holiday home has a large south-facing terrace with sea views, as well as its own large boat bridge at the boathouse. In the wider neighborhood there are three summer houses that are inhabited by friendly Norwegian owners in the summer months. Properties in this beautiful location are rarely offered, and because this place is so valuable, this dream property can only be reached by water, in less than 5 minutes by boat from Abelnes. No problem, in our opinion.
Your dream house on the water
The holiday home also impresses with its friendly furnishings and the spacious south-facing terrace, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea. Imagine starting your days with breakfast on the sunny terrace and ending the evening with a glass of wine on your own boat bridge while the sun sets over the fjord. The shoreline and the boat bridge at your own boathouse also make the house ideal for boaters and anglers.
Pure nature and yet comfortable, good connections despite isolation
Espholmen itself is rather small and somewhat remote, making the island a peaceful retreat. Visitors must bring their own supplies and take away waste to protect the environment and preserve this oasis of peace. Behind the house there are well-kept lawns and natural areas with trees that invite you to relax and linger. In the immediate vicinity there are three summer houses that are inhabited by friendly Norwegian neighbors during the summer months. This rare property is a true treasure that can only be reached by water - and that in less than 5 minutes by boat from Abelnes. There are no ferries or regular connections, so visitors usually have to use private boats. Your adventure begins with a short boat ride. On the mainland you have parking spaces that belong to the house. For quick errands you can visit the grocery store on the island of Andabeløy, which is also just 5 minutes away by boat. We also recommend boat trips to the Flekkefjords and the charming Dutch town of Flekkefjord. Flekkefjord's guest harbor is a great place to moor and stroll around the adjacent shopping centers. The journey time there is about 20 minutes by boat. The region is popular with tourists who enjoy nature, fishing and boating.
A paradise for nature lovers and anglers - surrounded by beauty
The island and the region are known for their picturesque landscape, characterized by rocky coasts and typical Norwegian vegetation. The waters around Espholmen are rich in fish, making the island a popular spot for anglers. Espholmen offers an authentic nature experience and is a quiet retreat, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The surrounding fjords - Strandsfjorden, Eidsfjord, Fedafjord, Vollesfjord and Flekkefjord - as well as the nearby island of Hidra and the Listafjorden to the east offer numerous opportunities for exploration and outdoor activities. On the nearby island of Andabeløy you will also find a boat filling station and grocery store, both accessible 24 hours a day with debit card or Visa.
Your retreat on Espholmen is waiting for you
Experience the perfect combination of modernity and nature on Espholmen. This holiday home offers you everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Book now and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of this unique island, because Espholmen offers an authentic nature experience and a quiet retreat, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Inside: Living level Ground floor:
1 entrance hall
1 spacious open living, kitchen and dining area with integrated, well-equipped fitted kitchen, dishwasher, stove + oven, extractor hood, coffee machine, fridge-freezer combination, exit to the large south-facing terrace. The living area has panoramic windows with a view of the fjord.
It is equipped with a seating area, TV (Canal Digital) and radio/CD, as well as a dining area for 4 people.
1 bathroom with toilet and washbasin, shower and washing machine.
2 bedrooms, of which
1 bedroom with double bed 180 cm wide
1 bedroom with superstructure 120 cm wide, above 1 bed 90 cm wide
1 travel cot can be ordered.
All rooms are heated electrically, e.g. with a heat pump.
Outside:
1 x 200 liter freezer in the boathouse
1 terrace / with garden furniture, also at the boathouse
1 very large jetty:
There is also: Boathouse
Barbecue, garden furniture, fish cleaning area, outside water connection, etc.
2 parking spaces are located in Abelnes on the mainland.
Extra costs:
Important: In order to offset the drastically rising energy costs, we have to charge an additional 7 euros per night.
Charging hybrid or electric cars using household electricity is not permitted and is only allowed at approved charging stations.
Included: The costs for the inclusive boat (excluding fuel), accommodation, final cleaning, electricity for normal household management and water are included in the price.
Exclusive and not included in the rental price: firewood, accident insurance, personal liability insurance.
Internet is available in the house. 5G Internet is also available in the area (billed through your provider, note roaming charges abroad).
final cleaning - bed linen and towel sets
Final cleaning is included in the price. Bed linen and towel sets must be brought with you or can be ordered for 25 euros per set.
Move-in and changeover day:
Preferably Saturdays, Thursdays for bookings of 10 days, other days upon request.
Arrival: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Departure: until 10:00 am
Deposit:
The rental deposit is 350 euros, which is to be paid on site upon moving in and will be refunded to the tenant upon moving out if the rental property is returned in good condition.
House-specific information:
Pets are not allowed. All houses and apartments are non-smoking properties.
Children are very welcome, a baby travel cot is available free of charge if required.
Please make sure that you bring your own bed covers and fitted sheets with you and that they are the right size. For hygiene reasons, we ask you not to use sleeping bags! Fish must be cleaned on the boat or on the filleting table on the jetty. Gutting and scaling fish in the house is not permitted. Fish waste must be disposed of at sea and not in the harbor basin.
Fishing in the sea and in the fjords near Flekkefjord, from Abelnes to Hidra
From your location in the Flekkefjord and Abelnes region you have excellent opportunities for fishing for sea trout and sea fish, depending on the tides and the time of year.
The sea fish in this region are very diverse. The region's quiet fjord location offers many advantages, especially for anglers, diving groups and families with children who love fishing, from where you can reach the best fishing areas. With our good boat you can easily reach the most famous fishing grounds in southern Norway.
These include the Flekkefjord, the bubble bay near Fjellsa (reachable in just 10-15 minutes), as well as the Vollesfjord and Strandsfjord near Andabelöy, Eidsfjorden, the Stolsfjorden, the Hidrasund and the Fedafjord.
The wreck of the Gudrun, which sank outside the port in Abelnes during World War II, is a popular attraction for divers from all over the world in spring, summer and autumn. The shores off Grönnes in Flekkefjord offer good opportunities for mefo fishing and sea bass fishing. Other sea fish can also be caught from land here, depending on the tide. If you are interested in salmon or trout fishing, we recommend that you also visit the large freshwater lakes in the area and the rivers in Ana Sira or Kvinensdal (please note the closed seasons and the need for day permits).
If the weather is good, you can even explore the south coast of Hidras, the Lista Plateau and the Siragrunnen. Insider tips include the mussel bay in Vollesfjorden and the so-called "pensioners' bay" in the immediate vicinity of the house in Stolsfjorden.
The Siragrunnen and the fish-rich Lista plateau (also known as the football field because of the huge, sandy plateau, about 40-60 meters deep) can be reached by boat in good weather. However, these trips require careful seamanship and really good standing weather throughout the day.
It is important to remember that you can also fish in the open sea in the Abelnes region, which is one of the best fishing areas in southern Norway with an impressive variety of fish species and amazing sizes. It is therefore important that you plan and consider your trips carefully. Please check the wind and wave heights several times a day on the usual weather websites. Also pay attention to the recommendations of the owners and the locals.
An insider tip is a wreck on the Listafjorden near Lista Fyr at a depth of 67 metres, where impressive ling, sometimes also large cod and good pollack can be found.
On and around the pollack mountain in the Listafjorden at a depth of 70 meters, strong sea fish, especially pollack, are regularly caught, as our pictures clearly show. Ling, pollack and good cod can also be found directly south of the lighthouse, at a water depth of 45 to 80 meters, on the cliffs.
Fishing in Eidsfjord, Cape Varnes and Stolsfjorden
The fishing area is directly in front of the Eidsfjord with its two small skerries in the middle of the fjord, where there are very good spots for pollock, cod and coalfish. The sandy bottom promises good catches of cod, ling and flatfish. Fishing in the fjord is possible every day. We have often fished in the Eidsfjorden and Stolsfjorden, also at the fjord entrances of the green cliffs with their sloping, steep edges and very great depths, in the Stolsfjorden opposite or in the direction of Cape Varnes with its well-known pollock spots. There, at Cape Varnes, please fish at a safe distance from the steep banks. There are plenty of pollock there between the underwater plants at a shallow depth. Do not go into the small bays and harbors, be careful of shallows.
In the Eidsfjorden itself there are always cod, coalfish, pollock, ling, mackerel in summer, and occasionally salmon and sea trout when trolling. Flounder and plaice like to be on sandy ground. This alternative is a good option when there is a northwesterly wind and you cannot go out. When there is an easterly wind, trips are almost always possible. Please remember that you are fishing here in the fjord just before the open sea, probably the best fishing area in southern Norway with a large variety of species and amazingly large fish. Your trips should therefore be well planned and considered.
Please check the wind and wave height several times a day on Windguru and yr.no Eidsfjorden (Link Click)
Freshwater fishing / in the surrounding lakes and streams:
There are many beautiful fishing spots in the area - for trout, char and sea trout. On the Listerfriluft.no website you will find an overview of the fishing lakes and sea trout spots. For some freshwater lakes you need a permit, which you can pay for. Here you will find all the information about the freshwater fishing spots in southern Norway. (Click here)
Weather forecast Borhaug Listafjorden (click)
Weather forecast Siragrunnen (click)
Weather forecast Abelnes near Flekkefjord
After your booking, we will send you the GPS coordinates for the best fishing spots in the region for cod, pollack, ling, lumpfish, coalfish and other fish species.
Leisure - tips, activities - attractions
We recommend evening visits to the restaurants and pubs in Flekkefjord, such as the Grand Hotel or the Maritim Hotel, which offer excellent cuisine. There are also often live music and dance events at weekends, which can also be reached by boat during the day. These trips are prohibited after dark. In the shopping centers you will find everything you need to shop to your heart's content. In the harbor of Flekkefjord there is a boat filling station called "Groennes Marina" for boat diesel and gasoline. There is also a land shop and a new boat filling station in Abelnes on Andabelöy. Here you can only pay by card with Visa or Mastercard with PIN. Other car filling stations and ATMs are easy to find in the city area.
The "white" town of Flekkefjord offers a varied pedestrian area with many shops, restaurants, pubs and dance bars as well as other attractions. There are always events and performances here, from open-air concerts to other events. The local diving club can arrange diving trips by prior arrangement with the board. At the port exit of Flekkefjord you will find the historic Grönnes fortress and the only fjord sandy beach with diving tower. In summer, you should definitely take a boat to the popular bathing and barbecue island of Torsoy, which is located opposite Fjellsa. If you have any questions about fishing, we will be happy to answer them. Under these links (click here) you will find a variety of activities in the Flekkefjord area, Hollenderbyen - the Dutch town, draisine riding on the legendary Flekkefjord railway, the Brufjell caves, the Blue Mountains caves, Flekkefjord Museum, Flekkefjord diving club, Grønnes beach.
Here you can find everything about activities in the Flekkefjord area ( Click )
You can find more day trips in southern Norway and more here .
Here you can find information about the island of Hidra ( Click here ) :
Tours to Hågåsen Fort Battery, Fedrenes Minne Museum, Kongshamn Bryggerestaurant
Day tours and round trips to the natural wonders of Norway (click here)
Day tour to Kjerag, the highest peak on the shores of the Lysefjord (click here)
Day tour to Preikestolen (click here)
Recommended arrival - ferries:
From Hirtshals (DK) to Kristiansand or Stavanger (N). We are happy to help you choose the cheapest ferry ( Colorline or Fjordline ) and can book it for you if you wish.
Flekkefjord is located halfway between Stavanger and Kristiansand.
The distance to these cities is about 125 kilometers (journey time about 2 hours). The long-distance buses go directly to Flekkefjord from Kristiansand or Stavanger. From Flekkefjord there is another bus connection to the vicinity of your holiday property (the driver will stop on request).
directions
After leaving the ferry/customs, follow the signs to Stavanger/Flekkefjord (E 39).
There are automatic toll booths on the route. Please log in to autopass.no and register your vehicle there. If you want to drive through the Autopass lanes without registering, you will later receive an invoice for the fees incurred. Leave the E39 at the Flekkefjord exit and drive straight through the roundabout towards the town center. When you come to the Flekkefjord area, there are two petrol stations on the left as you drive through the town, behind them are several supermarkets (Coop, Spar, Rema 1000, KIWI), which are open until 9 or 10 p.m. during the week. In Flekkefjord, follow road 44 for about 5 km, and at the Abelnes/Hidra sign, turn onto road 469 towards Kvellanstrand / Hidra. (Signpost) Continue to the entrance to Abelsnes and turn left into the village, then follow the road for about 150 meters and then turn right into the car park of the ferry dock. The owner will be waiting for you there.
Additional costs including boat:
Included are the costs for boat rental, berth and inventory as described, hull insurance according to Norwegian law with up to 1000 Euro deductible depending on boat type and insurance, the necessary safety features and equipment according to Norwegian law.
Exclusive and not included in the rental price: insurance for passengers and accident protection, personal liability insurance, excess coverage, consumables, fuel and lubricants.
Note: Boats also consume significantly more fuel for uneconomical and very fast journeys.
Additional costs for any extra boat ordered:
This includes the costs for boat rental, berth and inventory if a boat is ordered, hull insurance with a deductible of up to 1000 euros depending on the boat type and insurance, and the necessary safety features and equipment according to Norwegian law.
Exclusive and not included in the rental price: insurance for passengers and accident protection, personal liability insurance, excess coverage, consumables, fuel and lubricants.
Boat insurance - hull:
Your boat is usually covered by hull insurance. The excess in the event of damage is 1,000 euros. The type of insurance and the amount of the excess can vary; this should be requested from the boat owner when taking over the boat and documented on the checklist. Personal items are not insured. Hull insurance does not cover accidental damage suffered by people traveling on the rental property. The renter is liable for damage to and loss of the boat unless the damage is covered by the insurance. Damage also includes consequential damage. The landlord/owner can keep the deposit paid until the damage is repaired. The excess per claim is to be borne by the renter and may differ from the deposit. If the boat is returned without defects, the deposit will be refunded immediately. Any damage not covered by the deposit or insurance must be compensated for by the renter immediately before departure. The renter undertakes to report any damage, collisions, other unusual occurrences or complaints to the landlord/owner immediately.
boat license:
Guests born before January 1, 1980 do not need a license for motorboats of this class in Norway. For younger people, a boat license for boats with more than 25 HP is mandatory.
Binding rules of conduct - Tenant liability :
We expect the boat captain to refrain from drinking alcohol on board. This is solely for your safety.
The renter is liable for damage caused by himself and also for all damage caused by other users of the boat. The renter and all other users use the boat at their own risk. The renter informs his crew in good time that they will take out appropriate insurance against damage events before the start of the trip. In addition, the boat operator must familiarize the crew with the boat technology and the contract conditions and ensure that all passengers wear life jackets on trips.
If the fish are cleaned on the boat or on a filleting table on the jetty, please dispose of the fish waste at sea and not in the harbor basin. Always cover fish waste (seagulls).
Territory restriction:
Trips are only permitted in the adjacent and suitable waters of the home port and near the coast.
A minimum distance of 100 meters must be maintained from fish farms or similar facilities. Failure to comply with maritime regulations may result in immediate termination of the rental agreement by the landlord/owner. Any claims by the tenant are then deemed to be forfeited.
Handover - Return:
The rental period of the boat is generally tied to the rental period of the booked property.
Equipment and inventory will be handed over/taken over according to the checklist.
Location: Handover with driving instructions and return is at the berth.
Return: by 10:00 am on the last rental day or by arrangement with the owner.
Eventual delays must be reported to the owner immediately by telephone.
Cleaning the boat:
The renter must carry out the thorough final cleaning of the boat himself. The renter returns the boat in the same clean and fuelled condition as it was handed over by the landlord.
