Stockholm.fantastic lakeside plot with sauna and Jacuzzi for 10 people

Two factors made our stay at this house so memorable: 1) The house sits on the beautiful island of Stegesund (no cars, only a small dirt road) that overlooks gorgeous water just outside of the town of Vaxholm. The July sun bathes the house in warm light all day long. You get the benefit of feeling away from the city while only being a 5 minute ferry/boat ride away from Vaxholm. Very peaceful! 2)Anders, the host, was amazing to work with. From the booking process through to helping us organize a taxi ride to the airport, Anders was always responsive and willing to make our stay as carefree as possible. We will definitely stay here again if we get the opportunity.

The location is beautiful and the ferries across to Vaxholm are easy to use. The house is very pretty and quirky and the beds were comfortable, although we had to make them ourselves on arrival. The kitchen is well equipped with nice coffee machines and cooker etc but it would be helpful to have some larger serving bowls for salad etc! It was great to have access to paddle boards which the teenagers made good use of. The instructions for the various toilets were a bit confusing but the host clarified things when we messaged him.

Lovely property with the best view in Stockholm’s archipelago - highly recommended

This property is in the most spectacular location on a beautiful island in the archipelago. The views are incomparable - of the water, the other islands, the castle at Vaxholm, and all of the boats that go by. Sitting in the hot tub at sunset or on one of the docks was divine. It is a perfect place for a gathering of friends and/or family.

An unforgettable experience living on an island in the beautiful Swedish archipelago. Took my three sons, 10-13 years old, for their dream holiday of boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, biking and exploring. Think “Swallows and Amazons” if you know the book/film. Property has the most sensational views over the vaxholm bay on a small island of Stegesund. You get the benefit of seclusion, privacy, connecting with nature, whilst being a short boat ride (comes with property) to vaxholm to get groceries etc. Every day was a different adventure. Stegesund is a beautiful unspoilt island. The Property offers different locations to eat and enjoy the view including stunning sunsets over the water. Anders and family made themselves as available as possible to handle any questions prior to arrival and post arrival, far better than any 5 star hotel concierge would do. A very nice Property to rent from a very nice family.. We would love to come again! Thank you Anders.

Such a great house and property, we loved every second!

This property is an incredible find! The setting is unparalleled and all the outdoor space is wonderful. The indoor space is highly functional and usable as well. Pros: - Location and setting - just spectacular. Can spend all day watching the boats and swans go by. We loved exploring the tiny island paths, taking the boat to Vaxholm for lunch and groceries each day, and using the grounds (hot tub, sauna, the various swings, badminton on the lawn, swimming in the sea) - Enough cottages and beds for all. 7 beds across 4.5 rooms (the 0.5 is for one room that's less private) in 4 structures - Main room and indoor and outdoor dining space are great - Fully functioning and usable kitchen - Anders and Maria - so welcoming and incredibly helpful over text/phone during our whole stay (arranging taxis to airport, boat taxi for our luggage, etc.) Drawbacks - No toilets outside of the main house, didn't fully realize that; also the dedicated incineration toilet for solid waste was slightly awkward but worked surprisingly well, and a bit hard for our kids to remember to not throw toilet paper in the other toilet so had to fish it out occasionally - Lots of insects, mostly outside the houses ;) - Wouldn't have minded softer sheets/bedding. And a few more towels - No laundry - No wifi, actually more of a pro than a con but helpful to know it Thank you SO much Anders and Maria! Such a magical place and we would love to come back one day.

We had a large group here to celebrate a birthday and I can't recommend it highly enough! The location is absolute perfection, being just across the water from Vaxholm, so you can enjoy a peaceful day at the home but easily access restaurants and shops with just a quick three-minute boat trip. And there are plenty of options for getting to Vaxholm, as the owner very kindly provides a small boat for your use during your stay, and there are ferry and taxi boat options, as well. The house itself is a great setup, especially for large groups, as the multiple cabins provide plenty of sleeping capacity but also give everyone a chance to get away so to speak...it was nice to be able to peel off here and there to read a book by the sea in peaceful solitude while the rest of the group was playing a game in the main house. We also really enjoyed all the different seating areas outside -- they each kind of had a different vibe, and there was always a perfect place to sit and chat, depending on your mood! The views from the house are nothing short of stunning. The fortress is lit up at night and is absolutely gorgeous, and the sunsets (such as they are in mid-June LOL) are breathtaking. We spent a LOT of time sitting on the decks just enjoying looking out at the sea and watching the show. Aesthetically speaking, the house and the grounds are just lovely. The decor is very charming, and the gardens are just spectacular. The flowers were all in bloom while we were there and it was absolutely beautiful, and there were also lots of colorful container gardens on the various decks. I would also recommend exploring the little island if you choose to rent this house, as there are no cars and lovely walking paths that take you all around. We saw so many beautiful homes and gorgeous gardens, and we even saw a baby deer! I've just returned home and am already looking back on my time here as one of my favorite vacations ever. Of course, the people were a huge part of why I had such a great time, but this home provided the perfect setting for us and was EXACTLY what I wanted when I dreamed up this trip.

We we're a group of 12 people from both Sweden and the UK celebrating a birthday out at the beautiful island of Stegesund. We had an incredible weekend! The house has everything one can ask for! Amazing views of the sea and Vaxholm castle, jacuzzi, sauna, outdoor heating on the veranda for long nights outside, BBQs, open fireplaces - both inside and outside on the veranda :) It was very handy to get to the island, with the ferry from Stockholm or a taxiboat from Vaxholm/Resarö. Anders was a very helpful and friendly host and made sure that we were able to truly enjoy ourselves for the weekend. We were all super happy with our weekend - and we would definitely come back! Sofia

We travelled with a group of 11 friends and had a fantastic time in the house on Stegesund. The house is ideally located, clean and spacious enough. The jacuzzi and sauna are great with beautiful views of vaxholm. The island itself is ideally for walking or running and with the ferry boat or bus it takes less than an hour to go to Stockholm. I can highly recommend this house and I will definitely come back!