Swedish Quarry Compound: Forest Bath+Country Swims

Entire villa in Gylsboda, Sweden

  1. 10 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Andrew
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Garden view

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Park for free

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Restored 20th-century quarry house amongst the forest and lakes of Skåne. Design furniture, original artworks, and industrial lighting. Includes guest cottage and serenity cube. Sleeps up to 10. 100m away a freshwater-filled quarry for bathing with an architect design sauna available for rent. Adjacent is the childhood home of a Nobel prize-winning author. Diabase quarry 300m away with sculptures and a gallery tucked in the trees.

The space
This home was built in the early 20th century(~1906) and restored in the early 21st (2019). The guest cottage was restored in 2021. The serenity cube was built in 2020. The home has all modern amenities while retaining a rustic feel. Heating is provided by geothermal and a kakelugn-an original swedish fireplace. Fiber-optic internet at a zippy 250 Mbps, all new appliances (dishwasher, laundry, stove, oven, etc). The house is user-friendly, but we do provide a detailed 'how-to' guide to ensure your safety and satisfaction.

Key features in no particular order:

Main House (always included)

+Master Bedroom upstairs with King Size Hastens Medium bed.
+Master Bathroom with an antique zinc bathtub and a shower with custom copper fixtures.
+Guest Bedroom Up with Double Bed-Emma Mattress
+Balcony upstairs
+All bathrooms have Organic soaps
+Kitchen with all new appliances: dishwasher, oven, double fridge, induction hob, blender, etc.
+Living room with original kakelugn (fire place)
+Guest Bathroom downstairs
+Large outdoor terrace with dining space and umbrella
+Covered terrace off the kitchen
+Washer and Dryer in the basement
+Geothermal radiator heating
+250 Mbps High Speed Internet

The Cube (always included)

+Simple floor mattress for two (firm)
+250 Mbps High Speed Internet
+Electric Heat

The home is perfect for a family vacation, a getaway with friends, a romantic hideout. It is not available for parties and parties are absolutely not allowed. It is a great departure point for exploring in nature, or a cultural tour of the museums and galleries in the surrounding area.

The Guest Cottage *(is included for 5 or more guests)*

+'Master' bedroom with a double mattress and terrace door to the garden
+Loft bed with a double mattress and views over the garden (can sleep 2)
+Kitchenette with the essentials
+Bathroomette
+Separate shower
+Upcycled materials throughout
+Geothermal radiator and floor heat
+250 Mbps High Speed Internet

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Beach access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 249 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 47 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Gylsboda, Skåne län, Sweden

Gylsboda is a small village of approx. 50 people at the northern border of Sweden's Skåne region. It was established as a Diabase mining village with hundreds more inhabitants in its heyday. While a quarry still exists the village has shrunk to its current quiet size. You can still see the distinctive black rock forming the foundations, stairways, and stonewalls, of many of the community's homes.

Gylsboda was the childhood village of the Nobel prize-winning author, Harry Martinson. Now it is home to a number of local artists who produce paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, and literature. Local works can be found at the Glysboda Sliperiet, our community arts center.

There are at least 5 lakes within walking distance of the home. The closest one is great for swimming and paddling. Other outdoor activities include hiking, running, mountain biking, and foraging in the forest where wild food abounds.

Our regional hub is Lonsboda, approx. 5 km away, which has an organic farm store, two grocery stores, a few cafes, two great loppis (second hand stores), a yoga studio, and a fitness center.

Further afield you can visit Svarta Bergen (museum and sculpture park), Nyteboda Skov (an ancient forest), Lake Immeln (canoeing to 200 islands), Loshult Handelsbod (Swedish fika and the best baked bread and cardamon rolls), Almhult-home of IKEA (and a floating sauna), Linnes Rashult (delicious vegetarian lunch buffet), Wanas Konst (sculpture park and gallery), and other Skåne highlights.

Meet your host

Superhost
701 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Speaks English
Lives in Copenhagen, Denmark
I work for a software company. I’ve lived in Copenhagen for 7+ years with my partner Martin. We've spent two years restoring an early 1900's quarry master's house. Before this I lived in Newfoundland, New Hampshire, California, Oregon, and British Columbia. I love Copenhagen for its culture, cycling, and urban design. We spend most of our free time in the village in Sweden where we garden, renovate, and swim. I love to travel-and hosting travellers from around the world.

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Co-hosts

  • Martin

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Smoke alarm