Eco by StrandNara
Scandinavian country eco-house. Light blue-grey tones, natural materials, no fuss. Full of warmth and personal touches — old photographs, hand-written excursion notes, organic products at reception. Feels more like a well-loved private home than a hotel.
Book your dinner table separately when you book the room — they are not linked and the restaurant fills up fast
Why It Matters
KRAV-certified (Sweden's highest organic certification) since 2009, with at least 95% organic sourcing across food and linens. Listed in both the Michelin Guide and Sweden's White Guide. One of the very few properties on Öland to operate its own micro-farm, feeding directly into the restaurant and breakfast. Tablet Hotels-endorsed boutique.
A 1926 summer residence turned organic, KRAV-certified boutique B&B on the Baltic island of Öland, 200 meters from the Kalmar Strait. Owners Erica and Mikael Anerhaf spent 17 years building it into one of Sweden's best small eco-hotels — 16 rooms split between the white-and-grey main villa and a row of garden cottages, all decorated in clean Scandinavian country style. The breakfast alone is worth the trip. Note: sold in early 2025 and rebranded as Naya Retreat & Hotell by the Carlsson family.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Garden Cabin (Stuga)
Small garden cabins — simpler and cheaper than the main garden rooms, roughly 10 sqm. Cosy rather than basic. Set apart from the main annexe with a bit of green privacy around them. Some have shared bathrooms. Fridge, table and chairs in each cabin.
10 sqmGarden Compact Room
The smallest garden option — a compact room with a small hallway with clothes hangers, bathroom with shower, double bed with separate beds, and a bedside table. Fully glazed patio door opens onto a small south-facing patio with table and chairs. Two of this room type exist side by side, useful for families wanting adjacent rooms. No extra beds or baby cribs.
Garden Standard Room
Eight rooms spread across the garden annexe buildings, each with a private entrance directly from the garden. Private bathroom with shower. Outdoor seating area. Two sizes available — the larger ones are referenced in guest reviews as 'Eagle Nest' and 'Bird Nest'. Decorated in the same light blue-grey tones as the rest of the property. One of these rooms accepts small-to-medium dogs on request.
Villa Double Room (Upper Floor)
Four double rooms on the second floor of the original 1926 villa. Private bathroom with shower, seating area, and a balcony. Organic eco-certified cotton sheets, Swan-labeled Hilding Anders beds made in Sweden, eco-certified towels. Full of natural light and decorated in the property's signature Scandinavian country palette.
Villa Twin Room (Upper Floor)
A connected two-bedroom suite on the second floor of the main villa, sleeping up to four guests. Two bedrooms share a common hallway; one bedroom has its own toilet and sink, and the shared hallway has a full bathroom with shower. Good for two couples or a family who want some privacy within the same unit.
The Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A BBQ area in the property's garden, available for guest use.
Öland's island-long coastal bike and hiking trail passes directly outside the property gate, running along the sea and through the UNESCO World Heritage Alvaret area. Bikes available to rent on-site.
For groups, the property can arrange horse-and-cart guided tours of the Alvaret, chocolate/schnapps/herb tastings, Herb Garden walks, grilling masterclasses with local spices, and Öland horse riding. Full conference packages with food and accommodation available on request.
A summer nature experience programme for children, running during the main summer season. Focused on discovering local wildlife and nature.
An evening guided activity searching for bats, moths, and other nocturnal animals in the surroundings. Runs several times between May and August. Tours primarily in Swedish but most guides can accommodate English speakers — call ahead to confirm.
In May, when orchids flower and migratory birds arrive on Öland, the property organises guided orchid and birdwatching tours. In summer, butterfly walks and Alvar hike guides are available. Station Linnaeus nearby offers 2km, 3km and 6.5km marked trails.
Haga Park beach, a short walk along the coast, is an EU Blue Flag beach and home to Öland Windsurfing Club (Sweden's largest, ~300 members). Equipment rental and beginner courses available at the centre. The flat island geography means reliable wind arrives around 1pm. The property can arrange combined lodging and surfing course packages.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Beach chairs and loungers available for guests heading to the nearby Kalmar Strait shingle beach (200m from property).
A guest lounge in the main building with open fireplace, TV, sofas, books, magazines and board games available to borrow for free.
Complimentary WiFi available in all rooms.
Outdoor BBQ area in the garden available to guests.
A charming enclosed garden setting with terrace seating, surrounded by Öland pine trees. Used for dining, breakfast, and relaxing.
Entire property is non-smoking in line with Swedish tobacco law (since July 2019).
Ecologically produced beauty products, jams, and clothing sold at reception.
A fully equipped communal guest kitchen in the garden, open May through September. Includes two large fridges/freezers, hotplates, and a dining room and terrace adjacent. Genuinely useful — more like a summer cottage kitchen than a hostel setup.
Free on-site private parking. No reservation needed.
Bikes available to rent on-site — convenient given the island-long coastal cycling trail runs directly past the property gate.
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