Title: Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6195990&destination=Gamleby%2C+Kalmar+County%2C+Sweden&selected=111191264&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago ## Photo gallery for Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago ![Exterior - Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago (Gärdsholmen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111191300/111191264/39b31956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago (Gärdsholmen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111191300/111191264/6f1026be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago (Gärdsholmen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111191300/111191264/6c854bc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago (Gärdsholmen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111191300/111191264/09f3d268.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago (Gärdsholmen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111200000/111191300/111191264/27b4eec4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom538 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy vacation home on a private island in the Swedish archipelago Relax in this unique and peaceful accommodation located on a small privately owned island in the beautiful Tjust archipelago in northern Småland. The island is 24 hectares in size. The host family and their parents live on the island. There are three cottages of about 50 m² each, privately located on the other side of the island and approximately 20 meters apart. The cottages have sea views and it is about 100 meters down to the water, where you have access to a private beach and a dock with a boat. Here you can enjoy activities such as hiking, paddling, fishing, or simply relaxing in nature. In this family-friendly cottage you will find most of what you need during your holiday. There are two bedrooms and a sleeping loft with space for up to 6 people, a living room, a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator and dishwasher, and one bathroom with a shower. A washing machine is available in a separate service building located right next to the cottage. A barbecue grill is also available. Towels and bed linen can be provided for an additional fee (150 SEK per person). A rowboat is included in the price, and a motor can be rented for an additional cost (1500 SEK per stay). ## Property amenities ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 538 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sauna, hot tub, steam room, hot springs, massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/869400/869354/53c72040.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vimmerby Stadshotell, WorldHotels Crafted Vimmerby - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Gamleby is home to this cottage. Stegeholm Castle Ruin and St. Petri Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trollparken Garpes Vänner and Gamleby Marina. 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