Igelön large house

Large house with high standard, beautifully situated on the island Igelön in the lake Åsnen ( at 80m).

Internet WIFI included
6 rooms and kitchen, 8 beds, 165 sqm

Urshult, Småland

Feel like in paradise on the island of Igelön in the lake Åsnen. Igelön is an island paradise in the lake Åsnen and offers a real natural experience. A quiet and sunny location, surrounded by meadows and fruit trees, sheep and cattle. Wildlive, mushrooms and berries.

Igelön is a private island and is only accessible to tenants who rent a cottage on the island.
On the island Igelön we rent out also the objects S8U Ulfs Backe and S20U Äppelbo and S24U Toppstugan and S25U Astas Hus

Hiking in the woods or gathering berries and mushrooms is an experience. Take a walk on the island and walk along the stone walls and discover the wilderness of the island and pick fruits from the more than 200 fruit trees of the island. Make yourself familiar with the fauna of the island: there are cranes, herons, wild animals, birds, deer, foxes, mink.

There is a sauna on the island, swimming is possible on the east and west side. The variety of nature and holiday opportunities makes the island such a fantastic destination.
50m from the house there is a nice barbecue place on the lake, here you also have the opportunity to bath and use the sauna.

Of course, you can also make a canoe tour on the lake or go by rowingboat or motorboat.
The island lies in the lake Åsnen. Åsnen is one of the largest and vast lakes in southern Sweden, with striking characteristics such as the many islands, the countless bays and the small beaches. Those special features give the lake a remarkable and varied appearance. It is unmistakably a unique and exceptional nature reserve with a rich and diverse flora and fauna. The area around Lake Åsnen is considered the southernmost wilderness in Sweden and it is a true paradise for anglers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, nature lovers and for people who appreciate peace, space and quiet. For the fishing enthusiasts: there is sufficient pike, perch, zander and eel in Åsnen. Within reach of Lake Åsnen one can enjoy an active and/or a relaxing holiday. The Åsnen National Park was officially opened in the year 2018, as a part of the Åsnen region.

The house consists of two floors. The whole house can be rented. Both on the north side of the house as well as on the south side of the house is a large garden.

The boat policy on the island
You can not enter the island with a car, so the owner of the house will come and get you with his boat (see the picture below). You get a rowingboat for free only for the transport from and to the island.You can use a rowingboat for free for incidental use, for example if you want to go out with the rowingboat for one or two hours in the evening. So these boats you have to share with the other guests on the island. If you want a boat for your own private use during your stay, see prices below. A motor can be rented, only if you have rented a boat for your own private use during your stay, see prices below

FAQ

Q: How do we get to the island?
A: The owner of the house will come and get you with his boat on arrival and will transport you back to the mainland when you leave, you get a rowingboat for free but only for the transport from and to the island.

Q: What does the transfer costs?
A: Nothing

Q: What is the distance between the island and the mainland?
A: About 300m

Q: Is there a motorboat?
A: Yes, a motorboat can be rented

Q: Can we park the car on the mainland
A: Yes, it is quiet at the end of the road where the ferry leaves.

Description of the house

The first floor
* Large livingroom with a bedsofa ( 2 persons to sleep)
* Stove
* TV
* Large diningtable
* High Speed internet (max.100/10 Mbit) included
* Well equipped kitchen with electric oven, wood burning oven, caffee machine, fridge and freezer
* Floorheating in the kitchen and the bathroom
* A Bedroom with a double bed
* Flat 1 is friendly for disabled persons
* Toilet and shower
* Warm and cold water

Second floor
* A rather steep stair leads to the second floor
* Large livingroom with a doublebed and 2 bedsofas (4 places to sleep)
* Well equipped kitchen met a cookingplate, caffee machine, fridge.
* 1 Bedroom with a bunkbed
* Toilet and shower
* Warm and cold water