Strandhaus Grettestø | House in Borhaug - Borshavn, Norway

Beach house "Lille Grettestø", best location directly by the sea in Borhaug near Farsund on the Listafjorden, southern Norway, spectacular sea view, completely renovated house, max 4 adults or a family with 2-3 children, new kitchen, new shower room with toilet, terrace with windbreak and garden shed, parking at the house, 2 bedrooms, 180 degree sea view, 65 m² living area, Boat mooring in the harbor, only 2-3 minutes walk (10 sec. by car) to the boat in Borshavn, WLAN Internet, TV German channels, vacation with dog, non-smoking. Final cleaning is included for new bookings received from 06.05.2024
New boat included: "Smartliner Fisker 23" foot, Yamaha outboard 150 hp drive by wire, model 2022. Beach house "Lille Grettestø", best location directly by the sea in Borhaug near Farsund on the Listafjorden, southern Norway, spectacular sea view, completely renovated house, max 4 adults or a family with 2-3 children, new kitchen, new shower room with WC, terrace with windbreak and garden shed, parking at the house, 2 bedrooms, 180 degree sea view, 65 m² living area, Boat mooring in the harbor, only 2-3 minutes walk (10 sec. by car) to the boat in Borshavn, WLAN Internet, TV German channels, vacation with dog, non-smoking. Final cleaning is included for new bookings received from 06.05.2024
New boat included: "Smartliner Fisker 23" foot, Yamaha outboard 150 hp drive by wire, model 2022.
There is another highlight for you! We have a brand new Pilothouse boat "Smartliner Fisker 23" ft. with Yamaha outboard 150 hp /drive by wire/ for sale. The great boat with a huge 12 inch chart plotter / echo sounder Garmin GPSMAP 1222xsv Plus, Garmin GT21-TM DownVü, 50/200 kHz 500W Hekksvinger can be driven by the new, electronic switching technology butter-smooth.
Attention: The inclusive boat is not included in the price from November 1 to March 31 (winter storage). However, it is possible to order a boat during this period for an additional charge. In the period from the beginning of April to the end of October, a brand new Pilothouse Smartliner 23 ft. AS (model 2022) is included.
Equipment boat: Yahama 150 hp outboard (economical gasoline engine), electronic throttle and shift system. 23 ft. 7.22 m long, 2.54 m wide, 1150 KG own weight, 2 x 75 liter tank - fixed installation, large 12 inch chart plotter / echo sounder Garmin GPSMAP 1222xsv Plus, rod holder, seats, cabin with sliding door, inside steering position. The boat is perfect for fishing for 5 anglers with excellent seaworthiness and makes approx. 28 knots max. speed, depending on the load. On deck there is a filleting area and a high-pressure deck rinse and much more.
Anglers have high demands when it comes to the functionality of their boats. The asymmetrical Smartliner Fisher model allows comfortable and safe access to the bow area with bench seat and anchor locker thanks to the laterally offset cabin. This quality boat has been tailored precisely to the requirements of sea anglers. The accessories include a very large Garmin chart plotter with depth sounder, fishing rod holder, fish box, an electric seawater pump for deck cleaning, fire extinguisher, hydraulic steering, an anchor and much more. An attractive and easy-to-clean deck laminate covers the floor in the cabin and steering position.
The Smartliner features a spacious deck with standard bench seats, fish tank, fishing rod holder, convenient handrails and a high bow railing that provides safe passage forward. A lockable sliding cabin door facilitates access to the cabin. Plenty of storage space also keeps things tidy on board and equipment dry. The side hatches and large windshield provide plenty of light and a panoramic view while driving. The standard equipment also includes a bathing ladder, an electric bilge pump and windshield wipers.
Fuel (petrol) can be purchased at the Lista airfield in canisters provided. Life jackets are available in many sizes.
Important: You will receive detailed instruction in boating techniques and practical driving exercises on site. The rental period of the boat is linked to that of the vacation home. The boat is license-free for people born before 1980.
This property can also be rented without a boat on special request. Please contact us for this.
General information about the property:
Strandhaus Grettestö is located directly in front of the sea beach of the fish-rich Listafjorden on a beautiful, unobstructable property very close to the small boat harbor Borhaug -Borshavn . Experience the sound of the surf, admire the fantastic, blood-red sunsets, the calm, reflective sea or the raging storms up close.
Beach house "Lille Grettestø", the smaller neighbor of our Villa Grettestø is located in front of the old stone fields of the primeval times, directly in front of the most famous kite & surfing mile in southern Norway. The chic, detached vacation home is located directly by the sea on a large, sunny plot and was rented out for the first time on 01.06.2019. In 2019, this house and the entire property were completely renovated, refurbished and refurnished. With a new southwest-facing terrace, parking at the house and a private, screened outdoor area, a lot has been done here.
The spectacular unobstructed view of the coast, which is approx. 50 meters away, is a pleasure to enjoy around the clock and makes this property particularly valuable. Depending on the season, you can watch powerful storms and roaring surf through new, larger panoramic windows facing the sea - a truly thrilling experience. Or sit back and enjoy the spectacular blood-red sunsets from the new terrace on windless evenings.
With a new, well-equipped kitchen with large fridge, open-plan living area, German satellite TV and WLAN, 2 bedrooms with good, new beds, 1 bathroom with walk-in rain shower, WC, washbasin and washing machine, the vacation home is particularly suitable for a family or a nice fishing group. We believe that here in Borhaug you can fish in some of the best waters in the south. And you will be delighted with the good facilities in the property and the great leisure activities on offer. We would be delighted to welcome regular guests and families as our first guests.
In 2-3 minutes walk you are already at the boat place at the harbor in Borhaug. We ourselves spend our vacation several times and in every season in Borhaug and fish with great success on the offshore coast and on the plateaus (Listaplateau, soccer field, Jölle, Rauna, see our pictures).
The Borhaug vacation resort is also ideal for a larger group if, for example, the "Villa Grettestö" and the 26 ft. boat Smartliner are also rented. Smartliner boat are also rented. The beautifully designed properties will certainly meet your requirements. Our other vacation homes in the village, also equipped with 23-28 ft. Cutter, are also highly recommended. At the harbor you will also find a kiosk with snack bar, as well as a well-stocked supermarket with groceries and fresh baked goods, fishing accessories and almost everything you need for daily life. Recommended journey - ferries:
From Hirtshals (DK) to Kristiansand or Stavanger (N). We are happy to help you choose the cheapest ferries ( or ) and book them reliably on request. The journey time to the properties in the Lista region is approx. 1 hour 45 minutes. The long-distance buses travel directly to Lyngdal from Kristiansand or Stavanger. There is another bus connection from Lyngdal to Borhaug near your vacation 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 on to and register your vehicle there. If you wish to drive through the Autopass lanes without registering, you will later receive a small invoice for the fees incurred. Leave the "E39" at the Lyngdal exit and then take the R43 towards Farsund. Follow the RV 43 from Farsund in the direction of Vestbygd / Vanse / Borhaug. From the through road "Postveien", turn left in Borhaug in the direction of "Borshavn". Follow Strandveien to the end, the access to the house is from Strandveien, not from Grettestøveien.
Fishing in the sea and fjords
From Borhaug via Farsund to Sigersvoll / Eidsfjorden
We are fishing specialists in Borhaug and the surrounding area. Here you will also find the best and most impressive fishing videos of our fishing friends Achim and Claus from the region Bjoernevag, Farsund and Borhaug of the last 10 years.
Here you can find the fishing videos of "The Achim Videos" 2014 - 2023 on YouTube
For the best fishing spots in the offshore waters (Plateau 'Jölle' in Listafjorden, known as the soccer pitch, and Plateau 'Rauna' near the shipwrecks between Farsund and Borhaug) you will receive a sketch from us after booking. Excellent cod, pollack, coalfish and ling, lump as well as smaller halibut of 10-20 kg and lots of mackerel are regularly brought in from the offshore banks and plateaus. Even large halibut in the 80-kilo class have been caught.
The fishing spots are littered with wrecks that sank before the lighthouse was built at the turn of the century. An insider tip is a wreck near Lista Fyr at a depth of 67 meters, where handsome ling, sometimes also large cod and good pollack cavort. At and around the 'Pollackberg' in the Listafjorden at a depth of 70 meters with its occurrence, strong sea fish, especially pollack, are regularly hooked, as our pictures prove. Ling, pollack and good cod can also be found directly south of the lighthouse, from 45 to 80 meters water depth, at the break-off noses.
But: Keep your boats away from the shore of the lighthouse. There are huge rocks under the surface of the water in front of the shore, and a wave or strong swell would smash your boat on the underwater obstacles.
The Rauna Plateau further to the east, with its sandy trenches and elevations at a depth of 117 m, is also known for its exceptional and very large cod, coalfish and lingfish. The trenches around the plateau are very deep and have yielded huge lingcod and beautiful halibut.
The beaches and piers near Borhaugs offer good opportunities for surf fishing for sea trout, turbot and other flatfish species, especially in spring and early summer. Good specimens are regularly caught on the shallow beaches near the trotting track, Osthasselstrand, Nordhasselstrand and Bausje.
In the outer harbor of Borhaug, from the pier next to the harbor entrance to the sea, there are always plenty of flounder and plaice caught from the shore. This is a good alternative when the north-westerly wind is blowing and you can't go out.
It should be particularly emphasized that the owners in this area take exemplary care of their guests. don't worry, even on the large boats you will receive detailed instruction and driving practice until you are really confident in handling the watercraft.
Please bear in mind that you are fishing here on the open sea, in one of the best fishing areas in southern Norway with a great variety of species and amazing fish sizes. Your trips out to sea should always be well planned and considered. Check the online weather app several times a day for wind and wave height and don't risk your life for a fish. Your children will be happy when you return home safe and sound.
Fishing in the Eidsfjord near Varnes
The fishing area is located directly in front of the Eidsfjord with its two small skerries in the middle of the fjord, with very good spots for pollack, 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, including at the fjord entrances to the green cliffs with their steep, step-like drop-offs and great depths, in the Stolsfjorden opposite or in the direction of Cape Varnes with its famous pollack spots. There, at Cape Varnes, please fish at a safe distance from the steep banks. The pollack are abundant there among the underwater plants at shallow depths. Do not enter the small bays and harbors, beware of shallows.
In Eidsfjorden itself there are always cod, coalfish, pollack, ling, mackerel in summer, and occasionally salmon and sea trout when trolling. Flounder and plaice like to be found on sandy bottoms. This alternative is ideal in north-westerly winds when you can't go out. In easterly winds, trips are almost always possible. Please bear in mind that you are fishing here in the fjord just before the open sea, probably the best fishing area in southern Norway with a great variety of species and amazing fish sizes. Therefore, your trips should be well planned and considered.
Please check the wind and wave height several times a day on and (click link)
Hobby anglers get their money's worth at Eisdfjorden. Lots of pollack, coalfish and cod in impressive sizes, plenty of mackerel and other sea fish are on the fishing plan. Fancy some crabs? The manager knows where you can catch them by hand. The Eidsfjorden is known for its good water quality and abundance of fish. Follow the advice of the experienced owners and locals and never go out to sea in unsafe weather.
GPS coordinates for the best fishing spots for cod, pollack, ling, lump, coalfish, etc. are provided when you book. On board, you will receive a detailed briefing and driving school until you are really familiar with the boat.
Fishing and equipment tips can be found on our homepage under the Norway tab.
Fishing in fresh water / in the lakes and streams in the area:
There are many beautiful fishing spots in the area - for trout, char and sea trout. On the page you will find an overview of fishing lakes and sea trout spots. Some freshwater lakes require a permit for which a fee is charged.Here you can find all the information about freshwater fishing spots in southern Norway.
Activities: Things to do, tips and links for Lista - Farsund
Lista Surfing embodies sporty and challenging activities in Borhaug and Farsund, which are offered by the experienced innovation team Per Christian (speaks German) and colleagues. Whether accompanied or self-organized tours by sea kayak, courses to learn stand-up paddling (SUP), windsurfing, kitesurfing or yoga courses on the beach. If you like, we can arrange the contact or you can get in touch with the team (click). Christian speaks German, English and Norwegian. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit the website.
Lista offers beautiful, long beaches with shallow water. All you need to bring is a towel and a picnic basket to enjoy a beautiful day in the sun and calm sea. If you fancy a longer tour, you can pack your rucksack with some water and a snack and walk along the beaches of Farsund.
For more information, follow the link .
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In Borhaug there is a Joker supermarket with a solid selection of almost everything you need to live. The local baker delivers fresh pastries there every morning, and why not buy some fresh Norwegian baked goods for breakfast?
It's best to do your shopping locally. Where? In Vanse, of course. The Coop, Rema 1000 and the chic KIWI compete there with great offers and local goods and groceries.
Farsund: (15 minutes from Borhaug by car) is quickly accessible by car, bike or bus, a cozy town where you can go for a walk, eat ice cream or store in one of the many stores.
Vanse: Several stores with a wide selection, and here you will find 'Trunken', an American store that you must visit!
More information:
or Lyngdal City: Here you will find everything your heart desires.
Try the restaurants in Farsund, or the small Asian vending carts with Thai food in Vanse. You'll have to find out for yourself whether the new fish restaurant at the harbor in Farsund has the best fish and chips in the country. We love them. At or , you must order in advance for the popular Motto Buffets.
Lista has great, long hiking areas and It's also wonderful for cycling. A visit to Lista Lighthouse is a must, and It's a nice walk from there towards Varnes, in the old, original Norway. Lista Fyr regularly hosts various art exhibitions. Take a look at the Lista Gallery for an overview of the exhibitions. More information:
Norberg Fortress is well worth a visit. Here you can play hide and seek with children and adults in old war trenches and visit the site. There is also a great visitor center. Be sure to stop by for a cup of coffee. More information:
The Lista adrenaline park with Norway's largest indoor facility for active sports / scat / trumpet is located in the immediate vicinity. Here you have escape rooms, go-card and other activities. Further information:
The Kristiansand Animal Park and Amusement Park are both just under 2 hours away by car. ()
The water park in Lyngdal is only about 30 minutes away by car.
Finally, what can we say about the beautiful Lista region?
It is fascinating to see how the sea changes with the wind, sun and weather and how the play of light transforms the landscape. The Norwegians call it the miniature version of Norway, because all the country's typical cultural and natural elements come together here. Many believe that the Lista region will soon overtake the Lofoten Islands. This is because Norwegians love extreme challenges when it comes to hiking and sporting activities and, in winter, extreme weather with snow and violent storms that are a real spectacle of nature. This is what the Lista region has to offer.
Riding opportunities, an alpaca farm, soccer and volleyball pitches, probably the best outdoor skating track, a large go-kart track on the Lista Fly Plass, a fitness studio with solarium - Borhaug offers its guests all of this to pass the time. A visit to the Lista lighthouse and the rustic stone fields is an absolute must.
In windy or bad fishing weather, head to the coast at Jölle and Snekkestö. If you walk along the shores after a storm, you will find many ancient and maritime objects that the sea has washed up from great depths. Develop a passion for collecting and turn your finds into great eye-catchers for your home. Visit the hidden mountain lakes in the hinterland and spend a lovely day swimming there in summer. Even in Norway, the water can be up to 20 degrees in shallow areas.
Experienced hikers will want to conquer the existing and well-signposted hiking trails (over 200 km in total).
Let yourself be challenged and get active... We wish you lots of fun.
Further useful links with good leisure tips from the Farsund and Lista region: , Welcome to Farsund and Lista.
Here you will find everything you need to know about activities in the Flekkefjord area ()
Day trips and round trips to the natural wonders of Norway
Day trip to Kjerag, the highest peak on the shores of the Lysefjord
Day trip to Preikestolen
Features beach house "Lille Grettestø"
large new terrace with extra tool shed and freezer for your fishing gear at the house,
entrance with hallway and storage area, 1 bathroom with walk-in rain shower, WC, floor heating, washbasin and washing machine, Miele vacuum cleaner, open, new kitchen and dining area, fully equipped with new fitted kitchen, dishwasher, stove (induction oven, oven, extractor. Washing machine, Miele vacuum cleaner, open, new kitchen and dining area, fully equipped with new fitted kitchen, dishwasher, stove (induction) oven, extractor, coffee machine, toaster, large refrigerator etc., fully equipped with new dishes, dining table /extendable/for 4 people, crib and chair possible, living area with WLAN Internet, German-language Smart TV (German channels), living area, parquet floors, heating etc.
Sleeping:
2 bedrooms each with 2 comfort single

Strandhaus Grettestø is located in Vestbygd. Strandhaus Grettestø provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Strandhaus Grettestø has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have rated it 2, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Vestbygd has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Vestbygd, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.