Charming home - nature and city life in Oslo

Norway - Oslo - Oslo

Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Bathroom second floor
Bathroom second floor
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Living room
Living room
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Kitchen
Kitchen
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,View from kitchen
View from kitchen
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Fireplace
Fireplace
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Free parking in street
Free parking in street
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Yumi
Yumi
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Forest cafe, 15 minute walk
Forest cafe, 15 minute walk
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Oslo city center, 20 minutes by metro
Oslo city center, 20 minutes by metro
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Nøklevann lake, 10 minute walk
Nøklevann lake, 10 minute walk
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Nøklevann lake
Nøklevann lake
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Ice skating trail on the lake every winter
Ice skating trail on the lake every winter
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Cross country ski tracks everywhere
Cross country ski tracks everywhere
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Celebrate Xmas December 2024
Celebrate Xmas December 2024
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Family friendly hiking
Family friendly hiking
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Packrafts
Packrafts
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Sleep in the forest
Sleep in the forest
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Play area and sports field, 5 minute walk
Play area and sports field, 5 minute walk
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Small animal farm, 10 minute walk
Small animal farm, 10 minute walk
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Our home, left end unit
Our home, left end unit
Home exhange in,Norway,Oslo,Bedroom 1 second floor
Bedroom 1 second floor
  • Sleeping capacity2
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Pet Care Needed

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is not possible

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Dec 21, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025 Open to all destinations

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Our home, a red wooden detached house, consists of three floors: Main floor with entrance, spacious kitchen and livingroom. Second floor has one bathroom a bedroom with one bed, a second room where additional matresses on the floor can be arranged. Basementfloor has a bedrom with one doublebed, a larger bathroom with laundery facilities. The stairs in the house are somewhat steep, so we do not recommend our home for the youngest toddlers. There is a patio with a garden and a barbeque . We have two smart TVs, outdoor equipment you can borrow, like bikes, skiis, ice skates, fishing gear, packrafts, tents, hammocks etc.

* Summer 2024: We have made homelink-arrangements for this period*

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Extensive Grounds
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Internet access
  • Piano
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • Family Room / Playroom

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Suburban
  • Waterfront

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

We live in the area called Bøler. Eventhough located in the capital and biggest city in Norway, our home has green surroundings situated close to the woods. There are two nearby lakes- perfect for taking a swim early in the morning or before sun sets. There are many popular forest hiking trails nearby, a local farm 10 minutes away and a large sports field.

Our neighbourhood at Bøler is quiet and safe for childeren. Our neighbourhood consists mostly of families. Loud music and parties are very rear. There are two close grocery stores, one is a 2 minute walk, the other 5 minutes away. There is also a larger shopping mall close to the metro station.

City center is reached in 20 minutes by metro, 10 minutes by car. Bøler is 50 minutes from airport by car, and there is a direct airport shuttlebus every hour.

Winter: The skiing opportunities are really good, especially if you enjoy cross country skiing. Strap your skiis on just outside our front door and disappear into the woods. Nøklevann lake is great for beginners in cross country skiing, and is also popular for ice skating.
Spring: The warmer weather starts from April. Easter holiday is a calm and peaceful time in Oslo, as many heads for the snowy mountains.
Summer: Relax by the forest lakes, borrow our tents and outdoor equipment and go camping.
Fall: Oslo in September/early October is cosy with its crisp air and darker days. Relax by our fireplace at home. Fall is perfect for forest hiking, gathering blueberries and mushrooms in the surrounding forest.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Lake
  • Public Swimming Pool

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Underground Station

Neighbourhood Services

  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Main attractions nearby are the two forest lakes close to our home. Both great for swimming and packrafting (you can borrow ours, we have two). It is popular to go camping in the forest all year with tent, without tent or with hammocks. In the winter these lakes are dotted with families enjoying skiing, skating, eating meals outside by the campfires.

There is a popular outdoor climbing site nearby, called Hauktjern. If you are into climbing - we also recommend Oslo indoor climbing center- 10 minutes by car, 25 minutes walk.

From our house there is a 10 minute walk to the nearest metrostation, which takes you downtown Oslo in 20 minutes.

By car you can drive to the Oslo fjord beaches in 15 minutes. There are many popular beaches by the sea in Oslo, also right in the city centre.

Enjoy Oslo's amusementpark: Tusenfryd, 15 minutes by car.

Bobos pizza: The local, but famous pizza take away, 10 minute walk.

If you have younger kids:
* Bøler bad (swimming pool) 10 minute walk
* Leos lekeland (big indoor playground) 5 minutes by car, 20 minute walk
* Sørli besøksgård (local animal farm open Saturdays) 10 minute walk

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop


Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

It is important for us that guests leave our home clean and tidy after a stay. Parties and loud music is not possible because of our neighbours. Our garden is easy to water in the summer. We have a cat who needs to be fed and cuddled with. During the daytime she uses a cat door and strolls around in the neighbourhood. Our small fish tank is very easy to feed.

* Summer 2024: We are looking for a family who would like to stay in our home July 4 - July 15 and take care of our cat, as we have made holiday plans for this period. We can make an agreement of a non-simultanously exchange. We are also open to let a homelink-family stay in our home without the exchange*

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Pet Care Needed
  • Plant care is needed inside
  • Plant care is needed outdoors

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is not possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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