Our family of two adults and three teenagers loved our stay in Saebø. We spent most of our time on daily hikes and day trips-- the hiking is challenging and highly worthwhile.The town has two small groceries open every day and a couple of shops open only on the weekends. The bakery is open daily and highly worth a visit. Rekkedal farm up the road is open for dinners two or three nights a week. A car is a necessity-- the ferry is about a mile down the road.The home is absolutely stunning-- well appointed and with huge views. All four bedrooms are downstairs, with the common areas upstairs. We have four days of great memories at this home.

Lots of space for 2 couples to spread out and enjoy the spectacular view. Remote and quiet location. House has two levels and a nice balcony off the 2nd floor. Hot tub and sauna were wonderful!

This villa rental experience has been one of the best ever for several reasons, and we're been renting villas for years worldwide.First is the huge, tranquil view, one of the best fjord-side views in all of Norway. The house has a large wraparound terrace from which the entire view envelops you in a 180 degree sweep. Before you, across the fjord are the Sunnmore Alps, one of Norway's premiere mountain climbing and hiking areas, just a 7 minute ferry ride away.Second, the little village of Saebo and its environs have limited mass tourism and retain Norway's pastoral rural character that elsewhere has been long overrun by the cruise ship crowds.Third is the house, a large, solidly built and well maintained and equipped traditional structure. The large open plan main floor is especially attractive, with the view surrounding you through the wrap-around widows.And last, but not least is Per Ove, the house's owner, who is one of the most responsive and accommodating hosts without being intrusive we've encountered. We will soon be back.Anne M.

The location was wonderful with fantastic views, despite constant rain. Our host, however (the owner of the house) was not friendly or welcoming and this spoiled things to an extent. No welcome in person when we arrived, no card or welcome pack and we even had to make the beds ourselves - not great for a very expensive holiday house! The biggest problem was that the owner was living in a house just down the hill and was obviously watching us. At one stage, he turned up at the house to say that he was concerned we had the doors to the veranda open (the doors were covered from the rain and we wanted them open to enjoy the view). No hello or any pleasant words at all - he then said that he had been monitoring the room temperature and thought we should turn it up. For the rest of the time at the house we felt uncomfortable and as though we were being watched, which clearly we were. As we were checking out, he turned up again… no hello or asking about whether we had enjoyed our stay - he seemed suspicious of us and was looking for damage. To be honest, it all felt very much as though he didn’t want us there. He seemed to have forgotten that we had paid a lot of money to have a holiday in the house - it was as though he was begrudging of us being in his house. A shame as a nice welcome and some warmth and friendliness from the owner would have made our experience infinitely better.