Title: Vacation home Haven by Interhome Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6271585&destination=Birkenes%2C+Agder%2C+Norway&selected=107390348&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Vacation home Haven by Interhome ## Photo gallery for Vacation home Haven by Interhome ![Interior - Vacation home Haven by Interhome (Birkeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107400000/107390400/107390348/d5dfc60a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Vacation home Haven by Interhome (Birkeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107400000/107390400/107390348/975acd40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Vacation home Haven by Interhome (Birkeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107400000/107390400/107390348/a80a22b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Vacation home Haven by Interhome (Birkeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107400000/107390400/107390348/84f3b0dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Vacation home Haven by Interhome (Birkeland)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107400000/107390400/107390348/fcf7b009.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Vacation home Haven by Interhome. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Vacation home Haven by Interhome Beautiful fisherman's house "Haven", surrounded by trees. 12 km from the centre of Birkeland, 45 km from the centre of Kristiansand, 46 km from the centre of Arendal, 100 m from the lake, 100 m from the river, in the countryside. Private: property, well-kept garden with meadow. Rowing boat with motor (on request), parking on the premises. Shop 12 km, supermarket 26 km, bus stop "Solbakken" 230 m, ferry "Kristiansand" 45 km, sandy beach 100 m. Fishing possibilities 100 m. "Haven", 5-room house 100 m2 on 2 levels. Object suitable for 6 adults + 2 children. Cosy furnishings: living/dining room with open-hearth fireplace, dining table and satellite TV. Exit to the terrace. Kitchen (oven, dishwasher, 4 ceramic glass hob hotplates, microwave, freezer, electric coffee machine) with dining table. Shower/WC. Upper floor: walk-through room with sloping ceilings with 2 beds (75 cm, length 200 cm). 1 room with sloping ceilings with 1 double bed (160 cm, length 200 cm). 1 room with sloping ceilings with 2 beds. 1 room with sloping ceilings with 1 bed (80 cm, length 200 cm), 1 double bed (160 cm, length 200 cm). Electric heating, underfloor heating. Terrace. Terrace furniture, barbecue (portable). Very beautiful view of the river. Facilities: washing machine, dryer, children's high chair, baby cot. Internet (WiFi, free). Please note: suitable for families. Non-smoking house. Maximum 1 pet/ dog allowed. Smoke alarm, fire extinguisher. Freezer approx. 80 l. 924531169 Included in price: Rowing boat ERV cancellation insurance Interhome plants 100'000 m2 of flowering fields to save the bees Wireless internet access (WIFI) incl. in the price but needs to be booked beforehand: Cot (up to 2 years) / Highchair Fire wood Own arrangement: Laundry (bed linen and towels) Deposit information: Breakage deposit in cash: 1000.0 NOK #NO1643.603.1 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: EUR 300 ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 300 Note from host: 1 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### Optional extras - Pet fee: EUR 300 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as NO1643.603.1 ## About the area Located in Birkenes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tollboden and Meta Hansen Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kristiansand Zoo and Grimstad Art Society Reimanngarden. The Ibsen House and Bulder Lekeland are also worth visiting. [Visit our Birkenes travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birkenes.dx6271585) [View more Holiday homes in Birkenes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birkenes-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6271585-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C58.43086%2C8.30404&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XFPYP-qMpsNgwea5Xc3fflaKw40=) Birkeland ### What's nearby - ![two beautiful grey wolves, Canis lupus, in a winter forest with snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6208512/af4f03a2-df28-48be-acdc-9f85cd81d070.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kristiansand Zoo 36 min drive \- 28.1 miles - Kristiansand Dyrepark 36 min drive \- 28.5 miles - Sørlandssenteret 38 min drive \- 29.8 miles - University of Agder 44 min drive \- 30.4 miles - Aquarama Bad 46 min drive \- 31.5 miles ### Getting around - Vennesla Grovane Station 31 min drive - Kristiansand (KRS-Kjevik) 35 min drive ### Restaurants - Hagen Café 9 min drive - Tjamsland Gård 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vacation home Haven by Interhome pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Vacation home Haven by Interhome? ### What time is check-in at Vacation home Haven by Interhome? ### What time is check-out at Vacation home Haven by Interhome? ### Where is Vacation home Haven by Interhome located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Vacation home Haven by Interhome Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harry 6 Jul 2023 #### Great! Beautiful, spacious, complete, clean and in a great place. Very friendly owner. If you go for a swim (do it, it's wonderful), watch out for the tree trunks under (!) the water. ##### Harry From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Willem 5 Jul 2023 #### Ruhe im Freien Sehr komplett {waschmachine Trockner Geschirrspüler} In Mai gut das abends ein Kamin da is. Im Küche und Badezimmer Bodenheizung. Grundstück privat und am Wasserrand gemütlich. Natur und Wandermöglichkeiten in der Nähe. ##### Willem From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann Katrin 5 Jul 2023 #### Wundervoll erholsam Immer gerne wieder! Es war ein wundervoll entspannender Urlaub! Tolles Haus mega tolle Lage!!! ##### Ann Katrin Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter R. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Urlaub Alles super ##### Peter R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Andrea K. 18 Feb 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ruhe pur! Es war ein ruhiger wunderschöner Ort zum abschalten. Da wir im Februar hier waren brauchten wir viel Feuerholz um das Haus zu erwärmen. Ansonsten hat alles gepasst. Sehr schlicht und einfach, aber es hat an nichts gefehlt. Der Vermieter hat uns auf Nachfrage Feuerholz gebracht. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert. ##### Andrea K. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Willem G. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Entspannen im Freien Bequeemes Haus. Grundstück super. Am Fluss sitzen und Ruhe. Waschmaschine; Trockner Geschirrspüler extra luxus. Umgebung top. In Mai gut das Kamin da war (abends). ##### Willem G. Stayed 10 nights in May 2022 From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Carina 18 Apr 2022 #### Urlaub mit Hund Wir waren mit unserem Hund unterwegs und haben bewusst eine Unterkunft ausgesucht, die abgelegen liegt. Das Haus ist schön gelegen und das Grundstück ist toll. ##### Carina From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tilman 3 Sept 2021 #### Traumhaft. Gerne wieder. Wunderbare Lage, tolle Ausstattung. ##### Tilman From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Michael 9 Oct 2019 #### Schöne Lage Das Haus ist gemütlich im Wohnbereich. Keine deutschen Programme im TV, falls jemand Wert darauf legt. Die Matratzen sind sehr weich, wenn man es mag ist es ok. Die Lage des Hauses ist sehr schön und der Vermieter ist sehr nett. ##### Michael From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### ANKE 1 Oct 2019 #### Sehr ruhige Lage auf einer Wie... Sehr ruhige Lage auf einer Wiese mit Blick auf Hügel, Wald und den sich zu einem kl. See erweiternden Wildbach; gr. geräumiges Haus; Parkplatz direkt am Haus; KEINE Einkaufsmöglichkeiten oder Einkehrmöglichkeiten in Fußnähe;ideal für Leute, die Ruhe suchen Reisetipps: Nächste Einkaufsmöglichkeit und Restaurants ca. 12 km entfernt in Birkeland;sehr viele hübsche Städtchen (Lillesand, Grimstad, Risor, Kragero usw.) per Auto gut erreichbar; ca. 30 km bis zur Küste; Wandermöglichkeiten im Wald in der Nähesowie bei Grimstad oder bei Kristiansand; ##### ANKE From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Imme 8 Jul 2019 #### Es ist alles vor Ort, was man ... Es ist alles vor Ort, was man braucht. 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