We had a great experience staying in a Rorbu. The cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed, including a private bathroom and kitchen. The remote location was peaceful, with amazing hikes nearby, while grocery stores and malls were conveniently accessible within 10 km. The owner was very helpful and responsive. Overall, a wonderful stay and a great place to experience the beauty of the area. Highly recommended!

One thing to note is that the stairs to the upstairs bedroom are quite narrow and steep, so extra care is needed when going up and down. I guess this is typical of a Rorbu cabin.

The location to visit the westside of the Lofoten. Spacious rorbuer for 3.

Small kitchen facilities to cook every day. Thin walls when you have neighbors.

Spacious and reasonably comfortable. Location is good and great bathroom facilities.

Main issue is the outside management of the property system. While they are responsive it is very uncomfortable that a single thing cannot be solved on location. It is fine to self-check-in, but if the stove does not work it is unhelpful to receive a myriad of instructions that are applicable to other apartments in the complex and you just give up after a while. It should not be that hard for someone to come check it, or at least inquire if their instructions were helpful and if things work now. Typically outsourcing situation. Also if you book an accommodation with sauna it is expected for the sauna to work. Not just to get a passive response that as far as they know it does not work. Unacceptable for this kind of money. Also the kitchen equipment would benefit from a basic 50 EUR investment, it is livable but quite sad.

Staff was helpful via messages, but there is no one present at reception. Shower was hot.

It takes a lot for me to write a bad review, but this property was deficient in so many respects. We arrived after biking all day in the cold rain and the place was cold and smelly (roach spray?) . To pay nearly $600 for such a dump is almost fraudulent. The three bedrooms were up (essentially) a ladder…very dangerous. I realize this is part of the rorbuer concept, but guests that have any mobility issues should not book. Moreover, this should have been disclosed in the listing. The beds were narrow and uncomfortable. The rest of the furniture was like Goodwill quality. Linens/towels essentially like dishrags. My husband and I noted that this property is barely above Youth Hostel level. Additionally (this is not the fault of the hotel) , there are very few dining options in Ballstad. The property owners clearly are making no attempt to upkeep or maintain the property or buildings. The onsite manager seems to be doing her best, but the investment is not there.