2-Bed Waterfront Cabin 21m from the Sea | Holiday Home in Hommersåk, Norway



Lauvåsvågen 113, 4311 Hommersåk, Hommersåk (Norway)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 39m² Floor area
€220,000
Chalet
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
39m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
The first thing you notice on a clear July morning at Lauvåsvågen 113 is the light. It arrives early this far north, slanting gold across the Gandsfjord and bouncing off the water straight through the cabin's front windows before you've even put the kettle on. By the time you carry your coffee out to the front terrace — twenty-one meters from the shoreline, close enough to hear the soft lap of the fjord against the rocks — you start to understand why people who buy cabins in Hommersåk tend to keep them for generations.
This is a proper Norwegian fritidsbolig. Built in 1956, the cabin sits on a 781-square-meter plot that feels far larger than its numbers suggest, partly because of the way the land opens toward the water, and partly because of the small wooden bridge over the creek at the entrance — a detail that gives the whole place a storybook quality without trying too hard. The plot is south-facing, sheltered from the coastal winds by mature vegetation, and developers of the surrounding area haven't crept in to crowd it. That's increasingly rare this close to Stavanger.
Inside, the 39-square-meter interior is compact but considered. The open-plan kitchen and living room is the social heart of the cabin, and the large windows do the heavy lifting on the design side — when the view outside is the Gandsfjord stretching toward Stavanger, you don't need much else on the walls. A wood-burning stove anchors one corner of the living room, and on the grey autumn weekends that Rogaland is famous for, it earns its place immediately. The kitchen is practical, with a window above the sink that frames the garden and lets in the salt-tinged breeze when you crack it open. A bar-style dining area keeps meals casual and convivial, the way cabin meals should be.
The two bedrooms are bright and sensibly sized, managing to feel airy despite the overall footprint. Natural ventilation and a water collection tank reflect the cabin's orientation toward genuine leisure living — low maintenance, real independence, no drama. The Cinderella incineration toilet is a practical solution common to the best Norwegian coastal retreats and keeps things self-contained year-round.
What the cabin lacks in square footage it more than compensates for in outdoor space. Dual terraces — one facing the water, one toward the sheltered back garden — mean you can follow the sun from morning through evening without moving further than a few steps. The back terrace is where families tend to end up on warm June evenings, barbecuing mackerel caught that afternoon while the kids play in the garden. The front terrace is strictly for sitting still and watching the water.
Hommersåk itself sits on the eastern shore of the Gandsfjord, about 12 kilometers southeast of Stavanger city center, and it occupies an interesting position in the local property market: close enough to the city to be genuinely convenient, far enough away to feel like an escape. The local ferry to Stavanger takes roughly 20 minutes and runs regularly, meaning you can be in the middle of Stavanger's Gamle Stavanger — with its 173 white wooden houses and cobblestone lanes, the best-preserved old town in Scandinavia — in the time it takes to finish a podcast episode. Bus connections are also available for those who prefer land routes.
The surrounding coastline is excellent hiking territory. The Rogaland coastal path passes through the area, and within a short drive you have access to some of the most dramatic fjord scenery in southern Norway without tackling the more tourist-heavy trails near Preikestolen. That said, Preikestolen — the famous cliff plateau above the Lysefjord — is only about 45 minutes by car, which makes for an exceptional day trip when visitors come to stay. Kjeragbolten, the boulder wedged in a crevice above a 1,000-meter drop, is in the same general direction and equally worth the drive.
On the water, the fjord here is calm and swimmable through June, July, and August. Sea temperatures in the Gandsfjord peak around 18-19°C in late summer — not tropical, but entirely acceptable with Norwegian standards in mind, and genuinely refreshing after a sauna. Kayaking, fishing for cod and pollock from the rocks, and small-boat sailing are all part of the seasonal rhythm of cabin life in this part of Rogaland. The shared parking area makes bringing a small boat trailer straightforward.
For provisions, a shopping center is seven minutes by car. Hommersåk has its own local services, and Sandnes — the nearest large town — offers a full range of supermarkets, hardware stores, and restaurants for anyone spending extended time at the cabin. Stavanger's food scene, anchored by the annual Gladmat food festival every July (one of the largest food festivals in Scandinavia), is worth the ferry ride on its own. The city's restaurant culture punches well above its size, with several Michelin-starred and Michelin-listed spots including RE-NAA on Breitorget, currently one of the most talked-about tables in Norway.
From an investment standpoint, waterfront leisure properties in Rogaland have held value consistently. The combination of proximity to Stavanger's international oil-and-gas economy — which keeps demand for quality recreational properties strong — and the scarcity of true waterfront plots in this part of the fjord system makes the cabin a genuinely defensible acquisition. International buyers should note that Norway's concession laws around rural and agricultural property can be complex, but leisure properties like this one typically fall outside those restrictions. Working with a Norwegian solicitor at the contract stage is standard practice and straightforward to arrange.
The cabin is priced at 220,000 EUR and is in good, well-maintained condition — move-in ready for the coming summer season without any urgent works required. For international buyers looking for a holiday home in Norway or a second home in Scandinavia, this kind of established, turnkey coastal cabin with direct fjord access doesn't come onto the market often, and when it does, it rarely stays there long.
Key features at a glance:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 39 sqm internal living area
- 781 sqm plot, south-facing, sunny and sheltered
- 21 meters from the Gandsfjord shoreline
- Dual terraces front and back for all-day outdoor living
- Wood-burning stove for year-round comfort
- Cinderella incineration toilet — fully self-contained
- Water collection tank and natural ventilation system
- Original 1956 build with regular maintenance and good condition throughout
- Small bridge over a creek at the plot entrance — excellent privacy
- Shared parking area with easy access for boats and equipment
- Ferry to Stavanger city center in approximately 20 minutes
- Grocery shopping 7 minutes by car
- 45-minute drive to Preikestolen trailhead
- Excellent sea swimming, kayaking, and fishing from the plot
- Strong regional property market supported by Stavanger's international economy
If you want to see the cabin before the summer rentals and viewings pick up — and you should — reach out through Homestra today to arrange a private visit or to request the full prospectus and title documentation. This is the kind of property that makes a lot more sense once you're standing on that front terrace with the fjord in front of you.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 39m²
- Price per m²
- €5,641
- Garden size
- 781m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Chalet
- Energy label
Unknown
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