Stockholm archipelago, Skarpö, Vaxholm

Easy access by car via free car ferry and bridge. Perfect location for excursions in the archipelago and in Stockholm. Charming house from 1909, (renovated), on a beautiful island. 150 m to the boats taking you to Stockholm, or to other islands in the archipelago. Nice garden (2 800 sqm) with trees, flowers, birdsong, big playhouse for the kids, flagpole. Furniture for outdoor meals.

The house has two entrances - the main entrance with hallway and large wardrobe, kitchen entrance directly from the garden. Downstairs is a fully equipped kitchen with dining area for 4-7 p. Hallway leading to both dining room with large dining table with seating for 6-8 p and to living room. Several windows. Bathroom with toilet, large sink, shower and two windows.

Upstairs is a large bedroom with double bed, wardrobe. A smaller bedroom with two single beds. Both bedrooms have windows in two directions. Large balcony under the roof with evening sun. Here you hear the archipelago boats below in Stegesund.

Due to one bathroom/WC, the recommendation is for one familly. However, there is also a guesthouse with two large bedrooms with windows. One with a double bed, another with a 120 cm bed. Some sea view from the guesthouse. Outside, you will also find a shower and sink with hot water.

If needed, there is a cot, baby chair, potty and stroller including rain cover and mosquito net. There are a lot of toys for children.

Welcome to this part of the Skarpö island which is called Skarpöborg. Skarpö, accessed by car, is very well known for its turn of the century wooden country houses. We will be happy to help you with suggestions on wonderful experiences in the archipelago!

The boat from Skarpö to Stockholm takes ~60 min. It's 200 m from the house to the boat stop "Skarpöborg" (time table 5a/5b).
From the boat stop "Rindö Västra" (next to the ferry) you can also take the SL-boat to Stockholm (time table 83/83x), same ticket system as on buses and subway.
Bus from Vaxholm to Stockholm takes ~50 min (time table 670).

Directions:
Take the free car ferry from Vaxholm to Rindö. When exiting the ferry, turn immediately to the left towards Skarpö. Continue over the bridge. From the ferry it's 1,3 km.

The ferry takes 5 min and runs all day/night, every 30 min or even every 10 min during rush hours. Time table: bit.ly/372o3Hp or in the app "Tidtabellen" "Vaxholmsleden, Vaxholm - Rindö".

For Waxholm boat time tables: bit.ly/2rLi6K9 or in the app "Waxholmsbolaget"
Cinderella boat time tables (fastest way to Möja and Sandhamn): bit.ly/2IhzFfQ