Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse

Vågsletvegen 1, 9103 Kvaløya, Norway – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>36</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
36 reviews

If you want to have a quiet romantic night under the stars with your partner or with yourself or some friends ;) this is the place for you! My partner and I fell in love with this ranch house and THE VIEWS, so peaceful. Thank you so much!!

Kyra Spain
a bedroom with a bed and a window at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse in Kvaløya
a small room with a bench and a window at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse in Kvaløya
a bedroom with a bunk bed in a room at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse in Kvaløya
a red barn with a dirt road next to it at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse in Kvaløya
a room with two bunk beds and a window at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse in Kvaløya
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Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse

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Located just 24 km from University of Tromsø, Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse provides accommodation in Kvaløya with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as a shared kitchen. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Guests can make use of the outdoor fireplace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the sea and mountain. All units include a shared bathroom. At the farm stay, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the farm stay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kvaløya, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Skiing and snorkelling can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service, a private beach area and ski storage space are also available on-site. Tromsø City Hall is 24 km from Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse, while The Polar Museum is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Tromsø, Langnes, 20 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 futon bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.0
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
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  • Kyra
    Spain Spain
    “If you want to have a quiet romantic night under the stars with your partner or with yourself or some friends ;) this is the place for you! My partner and I fell in love with this ranch house and THE VIEWS, so peaceful. Thank you so much!!”
  • Kamila
    Poland Poland
    “An old farm house, in a great location. Perfect for relax and Aurora hunting. You will have to find your way to the house, but the contact with the owner was very good. Keep in mind there are no shops, so bring own food. And you can get there by...”
  • Diego
    Spain Spain
    “Everything, nice place, clean and comfortable. Moreover, we were stuck in the snow with the car and they came for us with a tractor.”

Managed by Morten Karlsen

Company review score: 8.6Based on 68 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

The farmhouse is part of our familyrun business "Storjord Gård" and is rented out as a guesthouse. Storjord Gård also runs a luxurious glampingsite with a dome, tinyhouse and outdoor jacuzzi. We also have a campervan that is possible to rent for both expeditions and on-site-farmstay with or without elecricity- and watersupply.

Property information

A traditional farmhouse with rustic and cosy feel to it. Its sited at the heart of the farm and is surronded by the other farmbuildings, the farms horses and the stunning views to the fjord and mountains. The farm is perfectly placed in one of Tromsøs hotspots for finding the worldfamous northern lights. According to the statistics you have about 95% chance of seeing it If you stay three days or more in this region. The basement where you’ll find wc, bathroom and a laundryroom is shared with the horseowners at the farm who also uses it. They have their own entrance so they wont bother you. If needed you can rent thermosuits, outdoor-equipment, fishingrods, icefishing-equipment and snowshoes so that you can explore the nearby possibilities by your self. We can also help organize transfer, dogsledding and snowmobile tours with our collaborators. The farm also offers a luxurious glamping site with a dome, tinyhouse and outdoor jacuzzi. All in all the farm can accomodate 18-20 persons at a time. The farm is also home for nine beautiful horses, chickens, hens and the stablecats Selma and Flora - and packs of wild reindeers that visits the surronding fields.

Neighbourhood information

Storjord Gård is in the quite and cozy village Skulsfjord on Kvaløya. It 20 min drive from the airport and 25 from Tromsø City center. The farm is home to nine horses, two cats and a flock of chickens and hens. Wild reindeers walks next to the famehouse walls to gras on the farms fields. The farm collaborates with Klauv & Rake who produces tasty ecological vegetables and superhealty microgreens at the farm. They also offer guided tours where they tell about their exiting farming philosophy and in season its possible to harvest your own food. The fjord outside the farms private bay is packed with fish and its possible to fish also in the river that runs through the farms property. Closest store and restaurant is in Kvaløysletta so remember to bring your own food. Skulsfjord is reknown as one of THE hotspots for finding the worldfamous northern lights. Most our guests see it from the doorstep of the farmhouse and even through their bedroomwindow. We collaborate with other local companies in the region and can help organize dogsledding and snowmobile tours at the boarder of Finland two hours away. If you´re into hiking you have endless possibilities from the doorstep of the farmhouse; up valley, to the fjord, to bays and up mountains.

Languages spoken

English,Norwegian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Car hire
    • Laundry
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Norwegian

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 00:00

    Check-out

    From 00:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    FAQs about Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse

    • Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Snorkelling
      • Fishing
      • Bike tours
      • Private beach area
      • Beach
      • Horse riding
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture

    • Check-in at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse include:

      • Double

    • The prices at Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Storjord Farmstay Ranchhouse is 5 miles from the centre of Kvaløya. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.