Helt nede ved fjorden, bare 10 meter fra vannet, med fantastisk utsikt mot fjellene på andre siden. Sovne til lyden av bølgeskvulp og våkne med naturen rett utenfor vinduet.
Fra sengen kan du følge lyset som skifter over fjorden, og kanskje få øye på både oter, havørn og niser. Vi så alle tre før vi i det hele tatt hadde stått opp av sengen under vårt første testopphold.
Med privat badstue og fjorden bare noen skritt unna for et forfriskende bad, ligger alt til rette for å koble av. Legg bort telefonen, glem skjermene for en stund og nyt tiden sammen. Ingen varsler, ingen planer. Bare dere to, naturen og roen.
Bygget for det enkle livet. Alt du trenger, men ikke mer. Les gjerne nøye gjennom listen over hva som finnes på stedet før du kommer, slik at du vet hva du kan forvente og hva du eventuelt bør ta med selv.
Bli blant de aller første som overnatter her. Nylig åpnet vi det fire første nettene på dette vakre, nye stedet. De ble booket på et døgn, nå har vi åpnet flere datoer på nyåret.
Høydepunkter
Rikt dyreliv
Fantastisk fjordutsikt
Flotte turmuligheter
Dette er inkludert
Privat beliggenhet, ingen naboer
Queen-seng og økologisk sengetøy
Gassoppvarming og solenergi 230 V
Kokeplate, vask og kjøleskap for kaffe, te og enkle måltider i deres tempo.
Enkelt utstyrt — stekepanne, kasserolle, kjele til å koke vann, presskanne, turbestikk, to tallerkener, to kopper og to drikkeglass.
Utendørs grill under tak
Pacto off-grid toalett
Yatzy og kortstokk
Kart og kompass
Polaroidkamera
Boks til å legge vekk telefonen
Full Experience (valgfritt tillegg)
Privat vedfyrt sauna
Oppvarmet utedusj, enkel løsning for de som trenger
Pris og booking
Weekend (fredag–søndag, 2 netter): fra 5 000 kr
Prisen gjelder oppholdet for to personer.
Velg en ledig dato og betal med kort på siden. Bekreftelsen kommer på e-post med en gang.
Minste opphold er 2 netter.
Avbestilling
Mer enn 30 dager før ankomst: full refusjon. 14–30 dager før: 50 % refusjon. Under 14 dager før: ingen refusjon, men datoen kan flyttes én gang.
Slik kommer du hit
Fra Kristiansund: Kjør gjennom Atlanterhavstunnelen til Averøy. Fortsett mot Bruhagen og ta av mot Kvernes. Følg veien videre mot Rånes og bruk GPS-posisjonen for å finne frem.
Fra Molde: Følg fv. 64 mot Eide og videre over Atlanterhavsveien til Averøy. Ved Kårvåg tar du av mot Kvernes og fortsetter mot Rånes. Følg GPS-posisjonen det siste stykket.
Vi anbefaler å bruke Google Maps med koordinatene nedenfor for nøyaktig veibeskrivelse.
Adresse: Rånes, Averøy, 6530 Averøy, Norge
GPS: 62.939667°N, 7.517944°E
Verten
Kari Raanes. Kari er en hardtarbeidende og superhyggelig bonde som har bodd her ved fjorden siden hun var barn.
Spørsmål og svar
Hvor ligger The Daydream?
På Rånes i Averøy i Møre og Romsdal, helt nede ved fjorden, rundt 10 meter fra vannet. Stedet ligger privat, uten naboer. GPS: 62.939667°N, 7.517944°E.
Hvordan kommer vi dit?
Med bil. Fra Kristiansund kjører dere gjennom Atlanterhavstunnelen til Averøy og videre mot Kvernes og Rånes. Fra Molde følger dere fv. 64 over Atlanterhavsveien til Averøy og tar av mot Kvernes ved Kårvåg. Bruk GPS-posisjonen det siste stykket.
Har The Daydream badstue?
Ja, en privat vedfyrt badstue i telt, som er varm på rundt 20 minutter. Den er med i Full Experience, eller kan bestilles som tillegg i gjesteportalen. Fjorden ligger noen skritt unna for et forfriskende bad.
Hva finnes i enheten?
Queen-size seng oppredd sengetøy, gassoppvarming, strøm fra solenergi (230 V), enkelt kjøkken med kokeplate, to turkasseroller, to fat, to kopper, to glass, to turbestikk kniv, gaffel og skje, vask og kjøleskap, grill under tak og off-grid toalett av typen pacto. Kaffe, te, Yatzy, kortstokk, kart og kompass, polaroidkamera og en boks til å legge vekk telefonen ligger klart.
Er det dusj?
Med Full Experience får dere en enkel utedusj som varmes opp av badstua.
Kan vi få frokost?
Ja. Frokostpakke levert på døra kan bestilles i gjesteportalen etter booking, senest 3 dager før ankomst.
Hvilke dyr kan vi se?
Hjort, rådyr, elg, oter, havørn og nise er vanlige her. Vi så alle tre fra sengen under det første testoppholdet.
Hvem er verten?
Kari Raanes, en bonde som har bodd ved fjorden siden hun var barn.
Hvordan booker vi?
Velg en ledig dato på siden og betal med kort. Bekreftelsen kommer på e-post med en gang. Minste opphold er 2 netter, for to personer.
We borrow nature from the next generation. Our rooms temporarily borrow the location — set up without disruption, removed without leaving a trace.
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We are all guests. We do not own the planet or the places we visit, we borrow them from future generations, and we build our business accordingly. Nature and local communities are our highest authority.
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Getting here
45 min from Molde
30 min from Kristiansund
1 hr 30 min from Åndalsnes train station
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[Re] treats
Local value
Every booking tells a local impact story.
With our system, the local landowner and operators can start earning money without any investments themselves. We make the system, and we build and place the units. A plug and play solution.
We want to be transparent. When you book the Full Experience, here's who your money goes to, and why that matters.
Local services involved
Food & drink
Activities
The unit & interior
The Full Experience — where your money goes
We borrow nature from the next generation. Your [Re] treat borrows the place briefly — set up without disruption, removed without leaving a trace.
About
A really good bed. With a really nice view.
How it started
From a simple question to a movement.
ReTreats didn't start as a company. It started as a side project. A small room placed carefully in the landscape. No infrastructure. No permanent footprint. Just a bed, a view, and a question: what if travel could create value locally — without taking anything away?
We were already working at the intersection of sustainability and tourism. But instead of talking about what should change, we decided to build something that showed what was possible.
Show don't tell.
People showed up. Then more. Landowners reached out. Places opened up. What began as an experiment is now spreading, one location at a time.
[Re] charge
Wake up refreshed in a delightful bed, in a modern stylish bedroom.
Here's a twist. From the bed you look into beautiful Norwegian nature, ready to be explored. You and your partner can wake up in a modern, urban "hotel room" situated in the heart of Norway's most beautiful and raw natural landscapes.
[Re] define
The world's most delightful sleeping experience in the most beautiful natural settings.
We borrow nature from the next generation. Our hotel rooms temporarily borrow the location. They are set up without disruption and removed without leaving a trace. We aim to be 100% transparent about our impact — positive and negative.
[Re] cycle
No traces in nature, but big traces in the hearts of those who visit.
Our Re-treats are constructed from recycled materials, they are off-grid and will stand a short season before being relocated. Great experiences built on circular and renewable principles.
Inspi [Re]
People who love nature take better care of it.
We aim to inspire and demonstrate what's possible when nature's put in the front row. You don't have to build down and hurt nature to build a healthy tourism business.
[Re] vitalize
Places with a well-functioning tourism are often better places to live.
Income from tourism contributes to local services and creates jobs. Tourism can contribute to pride and optimism for the future in small places. Let's try to find the right balance.
[Re] locate
Our mobile Re-treats adapt to the seasons.
Easily moved from the summer beach to the winter mountains. No permanent footprint — set up and removed without a trace.
[Re] markable
Over 40 media features during our first season.
From NRK to niche magazines — the story of a small pop-up hotel room in nature captured the attention of Norwegian and international media.
[Re] ady to join us?
Have a nice property?
Do you have a unique plot, view, or place in nature you think guests would love? We provide everything — mobile self-sufficient units, booking, marketing, and operations. You provide the place. We take care of the rest. Earn from the first night, no large investment required.
Thank you. We'll be in touch shortly.
Bli Brand Partner
Vil du bygge din egen reiselivsvirksomhet?
Som Brand Partner etablerer og driver du en ReTreats-enhet lokalt gjennom ditt eget selskap — vi stiller med enheten, merkevaren, systemene og markedsføringen.
[Re]treats creates temporary spaces for people to reconnect with nature, the place, and themselves.
We are all guests. We do not own the planet or the places we visit, we borrow them from future generations, and we build our business accordingly. Nature and local communities are our highest authority.
Responsibility
Nothing we do is sustainable. Yet.
Sustainable tourism is unfortunately impossible to achieve, especially on a larger scale. We are neither green, regenerative, nor environmentally friendly, and we are certainly not carbon-neutral or climate-positive. No travel company we're aware of — including [Re] treats — truly gives back as much or more than it takes.
What we can do is be fully accountable for our impact: recognize the damage we cause, and do what we can to reduce and repair it. Being transparent helps ensure we are on the right track.
"We started this project to demonstrate what's possible when social and environmental responsibility are prioritized. Sustainability isn't a final goal — it's an ongoing process."
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Guest nights 2025
80%
Norwegian guests
100+
Local co-owners
~28t
CO₂ travel 2025
A round-trip flight for two guests from New York to Norway emits more CO₂ than building an entire [Re]treat. That's why we focus our marketing on short-distance travelers.
[Re]treats creates temporary spaces for people to reconnect with nature, the place, and themselves.
We are all guests. We do not own the planet or the places we visit, we borrow them from future generations, and we build our business accordingly. Nature and local communities are our highest authority.
We use the Triple™ framework and focus equally on all three pillars: The Company, The Community and The Planet — with 18 focus areas. We started this project to demonstrate what is possible when social and environmental responsibility are prioritised. Sustainability is not a final goal — it is an ongoing process.
Bygget for å vare
Vi bygger ikke ReTreats for en rask exit. Ambisjonen er å skape et sunt, lønnsomt og formålsdrevet selskap som kan levere på samfunnsoppdraget sitt i 100 år.
Det krever mer enn gode intensjoner. Formålet må være en del av selskapets struktur, beslutninger og bruk av overskudd – slik at ReTreats beholder retningen også når vi vokser, får nye eiere og en dag ledes av andre enn dem som startet selskapet.
Slik skal overskuddet fordeles
I de første årene prioriterer vi utvikling og vekst. Når selskapet er lønnsomt og har tilstrekkelig egenkapital og likviditet, er målet å innføre en waterfall-modell:
Minst 60 %
Reinvesteres
Inntil 20 %
Kan gå til eierne
20 %
Natur og lokalsamfunn
Minst 60 % reinvesteres i selskapet og videre utvikling.
Inntil 20 % kan deles ut til eierne.
20 % skal brukes til tiltak som styrker natur, lokalsamfunn og andre formål i tråd med samfunnsoppdraget vårt.
En stor del av verdiskapingen fordeles allerede gjennom den løpende driften – til lokale driftsselskaper, ansatte, grunneiere, leverandører og tilbydere. Waterfall-modellen gjelder overskuddet som er igjen etter dette.
Slik kan ReTreats gi avkastning til eierne, samtidig som mesteparten av verdiene brukes til å gjøre selskapet og stedene vi er en del av sterkere over tid.
Formålet er allerede forankret i vedtektene våre. Gjennom Vardeprogrammet arbeider vi videre med å bygge en selskapsstruktur som er robust, regenerativ og inkluderende – og som kan beskytte formålet gjennom vekst, nye eiere og nye generasjoner.
We want to create a culture of accountability in the workplace — ensuring that our team is satisfied, those we interact with are content, purchases are made ethically, and that what we are involved in is done correctly. We believe in demonstrating our values through actions and are dedicated to building a responsible business.
The Community
We want to foster a healthy relationship with the places and people near where we operate. To achieve this, we need to contribute to the growth of the local community and collaborate with local stakeholders and residents so that both we and those around us can thrive.
The Planet
Taking care of the planet means protecting ecosystems, wildlife, and nature by responsibly managing land, air, water, energy, and waste. Since most of the carbon footprint in tourism comes from travel to the destination, the most important action we can take is to focus on guests from nearby regions.
3 scenarios for guest emissions
Local value creation
Nature degradation
We don't buy carbon offsets
Research consistently shows that most carbon offset schemes fail to deliver the reductions they claim.
What we do instead
For every confirmed booking in 2026, we donate NOK 100 to Clean Air Task Force.
500
bookings this season
NOK 50,000
donated to CATF
Why Clean Air Task Force?
CATF works on policy and technology in the regions that will determine 85% of future global emissions.
We do not claim this makes us carbon neutral. Travel emits CO2. What we can do is direct our response where evidence shows it has the greatest impact.
We are all guests. We create temporary spaces for people to reconnect — with nature, with place, and with themselves.
Arrive whenever you want on day one · Leave when you're ready on the last day
Want breakfast, dinner, a morning basket, or a guided activity added to your stay? We can arrange it. You get more info in the welcome email.
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Cancellation policy
30+ days: Full refund ·
14–30 days: 50% refund ·
Under 14 days: No refund — date can be moved once
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What happens next
You'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need
We've prepared food and activities you can pre-book — see the email
Directions and check-in information are included in your confirmation
An easier starting point for building a travel business
Starting a travel business from scratch requires capital, a good product, expertise, technology, marketing and sales. Many find it challenging to get going.
With ReTreats you get a different starting point. You establish and run the business locally through your own company — ReTreats provides the unit, the brand, the systems, the training and central marketing.
Behind ReTreats stands a team with around 20 years of experience developing travel businesses and destinations. Over the years we have trained and helped thousands of operators develop their own travel products and businesses.
As a ReTreats Brand Partner you normally start with one unit. The goal is for you to build a larger local travel business — and for us to keep growing together.
The product
The world's best bedroom — right in nature
Simply put, we offer mobile, off-grid hotel rooms designed for two people. The bed and the large panoramic window form the starting point for the room, so guests wake up in the middle of the landscape — with the comfort, privacy and quality they expect from a good hotel room.
The room has a permanent double bed, a compact kitchen, a separate toilet room, heating, ventilation and practical storage. Solar power, battery and self-contained water and toilet solutions mean it works without any connection to electricity, water or sewage. That makes it possible to create unique places to stay in locations where traditional construction would be difficult, costly or time-consuming.
The units have been developed over several years of prototyping, testing and operation with paying guests. The ambition has always been to create the best possible guest experience — closer to a good hotel room than to glamping. At the same time, the units are mobile, quick to prepare and built for efficient cleaning and minimal administration between stays.
Through a large network we also work with other manufacturers of mobile, off-grid rooms. That gives us the flexibility to find a model that fits the location, the market and the way you want to run your business.
Roles and responsibilities
What we provide — and what you're responsible for
You build your own local travel business. At the same time, guests should meet one clear ReTreats, wherever they stay.
What ReTreats provides
Financing and the accommodation unit in the Operate model
The brand and the concept
retreats.no, booking and payment
Operations and booking system
Training and operations manuals
Courses and guidance in product development
Help developing and pricing upsells
Marketing materials
Central marketing and sales
Customer database and guest communication
Ongoing support and product development
What you're responsible for
Finding good locations and landowners
Necessary local approvals related to siting and operations
Local operations and follow-up
Cleaning and turnaround
Quality of the unit and the guest experience
Local partnerships and add-on products
Local content and visibility
Active local sales and marketing
You run the business through your own company (e.g. a sole proprietorship or limited company) and are self-employed, responsible for accounting, tax, insurance and other obligations related to local operations. You don't need experience from hotels or travel — ReTreats provides the training.
Ways to work together
Three ways to become a Brand Partner
Choose the model that suits you, the location and how much you want to invest yourself.
Operate · You get 40%
We own it, you run it
[Re] treats finances, owns and provides the unit. You run it locally and receive 40% of the accommodation revenue. You don't invest in the unit itself – you only pay a one-off fee for onboarding and training.
Do you already own a tiny house, a small cabin or another place to stay that fits our concept? Your place is featured on our platform, where we offer two- to three-night stays to a clearly defined audience. You can keep bringing in your own guests – we charge nothing for those. We only take a share of the bookings we bring you.
Not sure which model suits you? Get in touch and we'll work it out together.
Own · Your own room
Your room. Your business. Our network.
Buy your own ReTreats room and build a local travel business with a ready-made concept behind you.
You provide the location and run things locally. We provide the room, the brand, the booking platform, the marketing, the training and the systems you need. You keep 70% of the accommodation revenue, and ReTreats receives 30%.
You get a thoroughly tested product and a concept we have invested heavily in developing — without having to build the product, brand, technology and sales channels yourself.
What ReTreats' 30% covers
Product development and a thoroughly tested concept
The brand and joint marketing
Booking platform and technology
Access to guests, payment solutions and guest communication
Training, operating routines and quality assurance
Ongoing development of the concept and the network
Option 1
Buy outright
You pay the full purchase price before the unit is ordered and built
You own the unit from delivery
The best purchase price
Revenue split 70/30
Option 2
Part payment
You pay part of the price when ordering, for example 50%
The rest is paid down through the revenue from operations, as agreed
ReTreats keeps ownership until the unit is fully paid
Revenue split 70/30, with repayments taken from your share
The total price and other terms may differ from buying outright
Both options require a long-term partnership agreement with ReTreats. Purchase price, repayment plan and commitment period are agreed individually. Part payment is assessed case by case and is not granted automatically.
Want to own together with others? It may be possible to buy a unit jointly, for example through a shared company — as long as one Brand Partner has clear responsibility for local operations.
The more digital everyday life becomes, the greater the need to switch off. Digital detox and travel focused on calm, nature and presence are growing fast. ReTreats is designed for adult couples who want time together and a break from everyday life.
A ReTreat is therefore more than a place to sleep. It's time in nature, away from screens, interruptions and everything that demands your attention.
We offer two fixed stay types that give guests time to properly land, while keeping operations simple and predictable. That means at most two turnarounds a week, and always one day between stays — plenty of time for cleaning, and a buffer if something unexpected comes up.
As a Brand Partner you can open Midtuke in the weeks that suit your capacity, the season and demand. Langhelg gives the business a fixed, predictable base, while Midtuke makes it possible to generate more revenue from the same unit. The starting point is that Midtuke should be available most weeks.
Every stay, payment and piece of guest communication is handled through the ReTreats platform. You get your own login and full visibility into the business.
Langhelg · Thursday–Sunday
Three nights and four days. Guests can arrive whenever suits them on Thursday and leave whenever they're ready on Sunday. The whole weekend is theirs — no rushing on Friday evening, no early Sunday checkout. This is our main product.
Midtuke · Monday–Wednesday
Two nights and three days. A shorter, more affordable option that still gives guests a full day in nature between arrival and departure.
Your expertise
Build on what you already do
Many prospective Brand Partners already have expertise, interests or a business that can complement ReTreats well. This could, for example, be:
Yoga and meditationBreathwork and mindfulnessGuiding and nature experiencesKayak, SUP and other activitiesSauna and wellnessFood and local ingredientsCourses and smaller retreatsEquipment rentalOther experience and travel products
This can be offered as an add-on to the ReTreats stay where it fits the concept. But it can also be developed and sold as an independent part of your own business, to ReTreats guests and other customers. ReTreats isn't meant to replace what you're already good at — it's meant to become a platform to build further on it.
Run the numbers
What could it mean for you?
Juster antall enheter, solgte opphold og mersalg for å se hva virksomheten din kan omsette for.
The calculator shows model 1, where we own the unit. If you buy the unit yourself, you receive a larger share of the accommodation revenue.
Midtuke (Monday–Wednesday, 2 nights) and Langhelg (Thursday–Sunday, 3 nights) are counted separately below, using one average price per night across both.
Enter the price from your offer. Used only to estimate the payback period — not included in operating costs.
As the owner you also cover insurance and maintenance of the unit. Add this under "Other operating costs" below.
Includes, for example, Full Experience (sauna & shower), food, an extra night or local products.
Stays / year60
Accommodation revenue400 000 kr
Your share of accommodation (40%)160 000 kr
ReTreats' share (60%)240 000 kr
Upsell revenue150 000 kr
Estimated annual revenue to your business310 000 kr
All amounts above are the prices guests pay (incl. VAT). VAT and other taxes are not deducted.
Your share covers local operations, including cleaning and any payment to the landowner.
One-off setup fee: 75 000 kr — covers onboarding, training and system setup. Paid once only, regardless of the number of units. Flexible payment arrangements can be discussed.
Operating costs
Operating costs vary. Some handle cleaning and turnover themselves, while others hire help. Some own the site themselves, while others pay rent.
Estimated operating cost per stay500 kr
Estimate based on around 1.5 hours of cleaning and turnover per stay. Set the hourly rate to 0 kr if you don't want to value your own time.
Typical cost of washing bedding and towels for one stay.
Covers things like toiletries, coffee, tea and cleaning supplies used during a stay.
Estimate per unit and month. Scales automatically with the number of units above — set to 0 kr if you own or have free use of the site.
A buffer for smaller, unforeseen costs such as maintenance or minor repairs.
Estimated annual income to your business0 kr
Estimated operating costs0 kr
Estimated result before tax0 kr
Purchase price, total0 kr
Simple payback period–
Simple estimate: purchase price divided by the estimated annual result. Does not take financing, tax, depreciation or changes in demand into account. With part payment the calculation will be different.
The figures above are illustrative examples and do not guarantee future returns. Actual results depend on location, season, pricing, operations and market conditions. Feel free to get in touch for a concrete review of your area.
Start with one unit. Build further once it's working.
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Get in touch
Fill out the form below. We'll have a no-obligation chat about you, the location and the possibilities.
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Assessment
Together we look at the location, the market and what suits your area best.
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Setup
The one-off fee covers onboarding, training and system setup. Transport and placement of the unit are arranged.
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Opening and growth
You open and run the unit locally. ReTreats builds demand centrally — and we look at adding more units once it's working.
You can choose model. The new standard models will look like this.
Finding a location
What makes a location right
We're not after as many locations as possible — just a handful that truly work. This isn't a strict checklist, more a way of thinking about it together with a landowner.
A reason to travel there — a view, nature, weather, something memorable, not just "nice"
The feeling of being on your own — screened and private, no sightline from neighbours, road or cabins
Close enough — within a couple of hours of a town or larger area, and easy to reach
The right spot on the property — often just off-centre gives the best view, light and feel
An arrival that settles you — a short walk in, typically 1–5 minutes
Practical to get a unit there — passable with a trailer, stable ground, weather-hardy
Food and experiences nearby — local produce or activities lift the stay
Realistic to carry out — possible without permanent intervention in the land
In short: Screened. Memorable. Close enough. Easy to carry out.
Not sure if a spot qualifies? That's completely normal — send us a few photos and some basic info, and we'll give you an honest read.
Plan and Building Act
Built to fit the regulations
The most common question we get from prospective partners is whether a ReTreats unit is actually allowed where you want to put it. Short version: in most cases, yes — here's why.
Do I need a building permit for a ReTreats unit?
The units are built to fit the Norwegian rules for temporary siting: they're genuinely mobile, off-grid, and use closed systems for water and waste — no digging, no permanent connections. That means a placement of up to 2 years normally follows a simplified application with no need for a certified applicant ("ansvarlig søker"), and it's processed quickly — typically within three weeks. Standing less than 2 months usually needs no application at all. The municipality still decides case by case, so we always go through the local dialogue with you before a unit moves in.
Can the unit stand on agricultural or nature land (LNF)?
Often, yes. As long as the local plan doesn't explicitly forbid it, temporary siting of up to 2 years can normally go into LNF areas without a dispensation. We've seen municipalities like Averøy, Hustadvika and Smøla show real flexibility, and Sigdal municipality has approved a comparable unit for a full 10 years. Building-restricted zones — nature reserves, protected outdoor areas — do require a dispensation, and we factor that into how we assess each site.
Who applies and talks to the municipality?
As a Brand Partner, you own the local approvals — you know the site and you build the relationship with the municipality. You're not on your own with it, though: ReTreats provides documentation on the unit (dimensions, construction, off-grid systems) and experience from similar cases in other municipalities, so you walk in prepared.
What if the municipality says no, or seems unsure?
Practice varies a fair bit from one municipality to the next — some are already familiar with mobile, off-grid units, others need more information before they can say yes. Our experience is that an early, open conversation — ideally before you commit to a specific plot — gives you the best starting point. Download the summary below, or get in touch, and we'll help you assess a specific location.
Is this legal advice?
No — this is a summary of how the regulations are normally applied, not a guarantee of the outcome in your municipality. We always recommend confirming the specific siting with the municipality's planning and building department before moving forward.
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[Re] treats is a unique hotel concept with big ambitions. We've tested it on Smøla and along the Atlantic Road. Now we're expanding with many new mobile hotel rooms in an entirely new design, to be placed at beautiful destinations in Norway and beyond.
In spring 2027 we plan a share issue to scale further. You can already pre-register how much you would like to invest – without obligation.
Minimum investment9 450 kr30 aksjer
Shares left—av 4 000
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(The problem we're solving)
Travel is growing fast. Some places face heavy pressure on local communities and nature, others see none at all. Many landowners want to create income from accommodation on their own property, but getting started is expensive, bureaucratic, and they don't know how.
(Our solution)
About [Re] treats
[Re] treats offers mobile, off-grid hotel rooms that landowners "subscribe" to. We deliver plug-and-play units and handle operations and booking — the landowner provides the site, and earns income from day one.
For guests, that means world-class accommodation experiences — a digital detox and a well-earned break from a chaotic world. For local communities, it creates value without damaging nature.
(Why now)
The more digital the world becomes, the more important it becomes to be able to disconnect.
While the startup world chases more AI and technology, we're moving in the opposite direction.
We create physical, analog places where people can put away their screens, meet, and be in nature.
We believe that need will only grow.
Guests are very happy
★★★★★
The sun turned the sea into a fairytale
In the evening, the sun broke through, turning the landscape into pure magic. We sat on the hammock thing, hypnotized by the waves as the light danced over the sea. The next morning, we were served a breakfast so delicious and generous that we talked about it for the rest of the day. A different experience we'll never forget.
Anita K (NO)
Real, not polished
A few videos from real stays
So far we've managed without hiring in professional help for photos, videos and marketing. That's something we'll do once we take the next step. Here are a few videos from real, authentic stays. One was filmed over just a few hours in October.
The other was shot across a couple of different locations — filmed straight off a TV screen :)
Filmed in October
Filmed off a TV screen
In the press
Media reach out to us often
We've been covered by Norwegian and international media, including:
TV2 – Good Morning Norway
NRK – News
A proper good bed, with a proper good view
Proof it works
The test period has gone very well
In 2024 we tested the first prototype of our concept. In summer 2025 we tested two upgraded versions on Smøla and along the Atlantic Road. Now entirely new units are coming. The response has been overwhelming — guests, landowners, local communities and media have all given us glowing feedback.
135+guest nights
40+media mentions
2fully-subscribed share issues
What started as a side project has become its own company. We've seen that this is something the market wants and is willing to pay for. Now we're stepping on the gas.
Here's some of what's happened over the past year:
2 fully-subscribed share issues – with many engaged co-owners on the team
Grant and growth guarantee from Innovasjon Norge – who believed in the idea from day 1
135 guest nights – with excellent reviews
40+ media mentions, nationally and internationally
3 prototypes tested – we're now building the fourth generation, ready for series production
This isn't just a sustainability project. It's a model we've already tested in the market, and the testing has taught us that each unit has strong unit economics and can turn a profit from its first season.
What's next
We're ready for growth
We're now well-equipped to scale up. After this thorough test period with paying guests, feedback from landowners and local communities, and optimisation of both operations and construction, both demand and viability are proven.
During 2026–2027 we're coming to more locations along the coast. Local anchoring is essential to us, and we want new co-owners from across the country to be able to join the 2027 share issue.
We've already had interest from landowners in Norway, but also in Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, where we were invited to present the project last autumn. This year we also presented the project at the world's largest travel trade fair, ITB in Berlin. Still, the plan is simple: we build further step by step, with solid local partners.
Local anchoring matters
Many travel concepts and hotels are often owned by a few, typically external, players from completely different places than the ones being visited — and the money largely disappears out of the local community. One example: despite Moskenes and Vågan in Lofoten being among Norway's most popular tourist destinations, they're among Norway's poorest municipalities. Trysil is Norway's largest ski destination and second-largest cabin municipality — yet the municipality ranks at the bottom for average income. What's being done today isn't working.
The destinations don't get to share in the value created, while the wear and tear is local.
We want to do things differently:
Local ownership – co-ownership for people who care about developing their region. A broad, varied ownership base helps us make better decisions for the local community.
Local value creation – in our experience, more than half of the value created stays local, through local operating partners, landowners and sales of food, activities and experiences from local suppliers. We pay local taxes.
Sustainability first – we build with a high degree of reuse and design for leave-no-trace travel. The goal is to leave no trace in nature, but a big impression on the people who visit.
Exclusive, but inclusive – [Re] treats attracts quality-conscious travellers, with differentiated pricing so both locals and the high-end segment can enjoy the experience.
We've written it into our articles of association that ReTreats shall create great experiences in a way that demonstrably creates value in local communities, without damaging nature or surroundings. To get even better at this, and to anchor our values throughout the organisation, ReTreats is part of Vardeprogrammet — together with, among others, the clothing brand Northern Playground and a handful of other companies taking corporate responsibility seriously, to a new level. A new generation of companies putting sustainability in the driver's seat. Vardeprogrammet explains it best themselves:
About the team
[Re] treats is a show-don't-tell project
The people behind this have been founders and travel industry advisors for years. We've given hundreds of talks, courses and workshops for thousands of people, and sat on boards and strategic councils. This is knowledge grounded in travel and entrepreneurship, and driven by a genuine concern for nature and local communities. Many talk about sustainability. We want to show how you create world-class experiences while taking social and environmental responsibility.
To become truly significant and create change, we need to become big. Everyone should be able to visit a ReTreat close to where they live — one they can experience and tell friends and family about.
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The sixth generation is ready.
Since 2024 we have tested five versions through sun, rain and at least three hurricanes. Now we are going into series production with a new generation on wheels, and we are designing a lightweight model that can be set up in 30 minutes in places nobody else can reach.
Being a co-owner means more than a share certificate — here's what it means in practice:
Ownership in [Re] treats – you become part of the company that owns and runs it, wherever we establish ourselves in the future.
Contribution to a more sustainable travel industry – you invest in a business model aiming for minimal negative impact on nature but maximum local value creation.
Co-owner perks – priority booking, discounts across a network of accommodation experiences, and the chance to influence development. Contributing isn't a requirement, just a nice opportunity you get.
Potential for good returns – travel is growing, and we're positioning for the future with a highly scalable business model, built for rapid growth.
How often do you get the chance to join a growth company right from the start?
We have huge ambitions, and this is an opportunity for you if you:
Want to invest in the future of travel, rooted in nature and local communities.
Want to contribute to something positive, unique and valuable in the regions we establish ourselves in.
Want to develop Norwegian regions as an exclusive but responsible destination.
Something we're proud of: so far, over 60% of our investors are women who truly understand the need for small accommodation spots where you can get a digital detox in nature.
Questions
Want to know more?
We can't put absolutely everything online, so you'll get more when you reach out. People often ask us about:
How co-ownership actually works in practice
What the franchise model means for operations and revenue split
How we protect nature and document that we leave no trace
How we make money from this
When and how the investment can generate a return
How minority shareholders are protected through agreements
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