The Details...

Manshausen is a world in its own; only 55 acres, situated in the middle of the Grøtøya strait and only 500 meters from the small village Nordskot. With its well-protected harbour, Manshausen was once a busy part of the old trading post Grøtøy, which was established in 1698. Fish is still important, but kayaking, diving, cycling, climbing and summer and winter hiking has now taken over as the most popular activities. Steigen is a unique destination for these activities, with hundreds of small islands, white sandy beaches, spectacular mountains, and to the north the Loftoten islands act as a protective wall.

At this spectacular setting you’ll find three sea cabins along the old stone jetty, with the fourth cabin situated above the others on a natural ledge in the terrain, with a beautiful view overlooking the sea and mountains.

Each cabin is glazed on three sides, and through the large glass windows you can watch the changing sea and sky from your bed or the comfortable chairs. Each cabin has two separate bedrooms with double beds and one alcove for children. All four huts have a specially designed bathroom and kitchen in corian. Architect Snorre Stinessen is the designer of the huts.

Breakfast is served in the main house, and from January to November lunch and dinner is also on offer, with a menu of mainly local produce such as seafood, cod, halibut, reindeer, lamb or elk. They also serve a good vegetarian choice too. If you are travelling in a group they can arrange catering throughout the year.

The surrounding area, both on land and on the bigger islands nearby offers great hikes for all levels and difficulties. Trips range from easy strolls on the islands Måløya and Grøtøya to spectacular and breath-taking traverses, and all within the immediate vicinity of Manshausen. There are also opportunities to fish and dive in the clear water that surrounds you, or head underground to the intriguing ‘troll cave’. If you want to ski the best season for alpine ski trips is March to April.

Detailed Pricing Information...

Seacabins LOW season, from 1st September to 1st June:

1850 Nok/person/night, based on 2 person occupancy on main bedroom
1100 Nok single use supplement main bedroom
(Another way to put it is 3,700 Nok for 2 person/night, 2950 Nok single use)
Extra persons on second bedroom are 700 Nok each, if under 16 years old is 50% discount, therefore 350 Nok/night.

Seacabins HIGH season, from 1st June to 31st August:

2250 Nok/person/night, based on 2 person occupancy on main bedroom
1350 Nok single use supplement main bedroom
(Another way to put it is 4,500 Nok for 2 person/night, 3,600 Nok if single use)
Extra persons on second bedroom are 700 Nok each, if under 16 years old is 50% discount, therefore 350 Nok/night.

Maximum occupancy is 4 adults per cabin (although we recommend 2 per cabin for the best experience at Manshausen, as the second bedroom doesn't have the views or size as main one at all). Kids/children it could go up to 5 if 2 of them share a 1,40m wide bed, 90cm wide bed for the 3rd)

Reservation and cancellation conditions:

25% deposit to confirm booking, final payment 10 days before arrival. Meals and activities to be paid on spot by credit card. Payment allowed with any major credit card, processed through Paypal.

No fee if cancelled 2 weeks or more in advance or more. Between one and two weeks in advance 10% cancellation fee. Less than a week in advance 50% cancellation fee will apply, same day cancellations or no show will be charged in full.