Ormsö Beach House Nestled in the Nature of Vormsi Island
It's time! Finally, Vormsi Island is represented on our visit map, a place both of us visited for the first time ever this July evening!
So exciting and refreshing at the same time - Estonian islands always have such good energy, helping you leave all the mundane behind on the mainland. It's like arriving in a completely new reality where you automatically start dreaming about what your life would be like if you moved to an island - the seaside, lush greenery, friendly people, those charming historical settlements, and the idyllic sense of security that everyone is currently seeking and valuing...
But let's slow down and start with what your next vacation on Vormsi Island could look like! And how did the idea to go to Vormsi even come about?
For a long time, I had been planning to take a proper vacation - without cameras and coverage - like a real one! As usual, I was browsing through different accommodation options on Airbnb that would meet my dream vacation home's criteria -privacy, the whole house to ourselves, the seaside, nature - that's what true luxury is for us.
Luxury it is indeed, as Airbnb didn't have many places to recommend, but then I spotted a new listing on Vormsi and jackpot!A newly listed place on Airbnb, the freshly opened Ormsö Beach House on Vormsi Island, is awaiting guests and currently at an introductory price.
My first thought - let's book it right away! My second thought - wait, but it would actually be so cool to share this with the followers of Eesti Paigad, especially since it's such a new place in such a cool location on Vormsi Island!
So, I sent my idea to the hosts of Ormsö Beach House. Kristian, the sales manager of Ormsö Beach House, was immediately ready to introduce Vormsi and Ormsö Beach House more broadly, and the plan was set - we are going to Vormsi!
On Friday evening, we started our journey from Tallinn and an hour and a half later, we were at the Rohuküla port waiting for our ferry. The ferry to Vormsi Island departs from Rohuküla port and is called - surprise surprise - Ormsö! By the way, did you know that Ormsö is the Swedish name for Vormsi?
You can buy Rohuküla-Sviby ferry tickets on the website veeteed.comand I would recommend doing so at least a day before your trip to ensure you get tickets. You can later modify or cancel e-tickets if needed, up to 30 minutes before departure. The ferry ticket to Vormsi costs only 4 euros per adult, but since we had a car, the total cost for round-trip tickets was 40 euros. 
The Ormsö ferry is small but efficient, and just observing the passengers tells you a lot of good things about Vormsi. Some come on foot, some by bike, some for hiking… Vormsi is such a pleasantly small island that I would love to explore it by bike in the future.
The ride to Sviby port on Vormsi Island takes about 45 minutes, which is just perfect to refresh yourself in the ferry cafe. Ben ordered a warm panini, I had ice cream, and as we quietly snacked on the ferry deck, we eased ourselves into the island vibe. Pun intended.
Vormsi greeted us with an immediate sense of home, lush nature, and golden sunshine.
Although Ormsö Beach House is located on the other side of the island, the drive from Sviby port to Ormsö Beach House only took 20 minutes.Right at the port, we saw cafes and signs indicating thatyou are welcome to rent bikes, scooters, and SUP boards. There's also a charging point for electric cars in Hullo! For larger groups, you can even book a guided tour in a retro bus! And there's WIFI available in all public places, Vormsi keeps up with the times!
Kilometer by kilometer, the Swedish-style cottages become fewer, and the nature along the road grows wilder.
The last stretch of the road hints at the peace, silence, and privacy awaiting us at Ormsö Beach House - just us and untouched nature. Similar to exploring other Estonian islands, I also recommend adventuring on Vormsi by bike or with a higher vehicle.
Upon arrival, we are greeted by the cheerful hostess, Maarika, and the ascetic three-story Ormsö Beach House against the blue sea backdrop. It requires a moment of silence, and there is plenty of it here - only the gentle lapping of sea waves and the cries of seagulls.
Maarika gives us a tour and explains how Ormsö Beach House used to be a border guard post, which has now been refurbished by the new owners and given a new lease on life. Hence, this unique location right on the shoreline! Maarika herself is a local, making her the perfect person to ask for any recommendations about Vormsi.
Ormsö Beach House is a rustic building constructed with ecological materials, featuring three floors that can accommodate up to 13 people, depending on the group size: specifically, the house has 6 bedrooms, each currently furnished with a double bed.
However, the house offers ample space, so if desired, together with the hosts, various options can be arranged for very diverse vacations and events.
Ormsö Beach House with its spacious, naturally beautiful, and ascetic design creates the conditions for a wide variety of experiences - from summer days and retreats to weddings. The house also has a very reliable WIFI connection, allowing remote work or training sessions if desired.
Ormsö Beach House welcomes you with a direct view through the entire house to the sun-drenched blue sea.
Along the way, you'll find a toilet, stairs, a small bedroom, and a spacious kitchen with a living room that opens directly onto the sunny terrace. The terrace includes a dining table where it's practically mandatory to start your morning—then you can only expect a beautiful day ahead!
Just a few meters in front of you lies the sea and a rocky shoreline. By the way, the house has plenty of bean bags, which we recommend placing wherever you like—whether by the window for reading or on the terrace for lounging. These bean bags quickly became our favorites.
Ormsö Beach House kitchen is equipped with everything you need, including two refrigerators, a separate freezer, Jura coffee machine, stove and oven, dishwasher, toaster, and blender. All necessary utensils and tableware are also provided, along with a grill in the yard for all your outdoor cooking needs!
On the second floor, there are three bedrooms, one of which offers beautiful views of both the surrounding forest and the sea, while the other two bedrooms also have access to a second-floor terrace overlooking the sea! Yes, each floor has its own sea-view terrace! During our stay, the terrace doors were always open to provide cooling on hot days and to listen to the gentle rain at night. The doors and windows are equipped with mosquito nets, so insects stay outside.
In addition, the second floor features a large bathroom with two showers and sinks.And of course, you'll enjoy a blue sea view from the mirrors! Ben came to the kitchen in the morning, mentioning he was brushing his teeth and watching swans in the reflection from the window—quite an extraordinary teeth-cleaning experience :)
Moving up to the third floor, you'll find two more bedrooms, one of which can be called a suite—enjoy the magnificent sea view directly from the terrace, bed, or even from the bathtub!Or more precisely—from all three!
And naturally, the third floor also has its own toilet—making it even more comfortable for larger groups. There are also four showers available.
The backyard terrace at Ormsö Beach House leads you to your personal spa—the house features a hot tub where you can jump into warm seawater in the evening and enjoy the sunset.
Moving on to the sauna house, the front rooms include both a toilet and washing machines, making a longer stay on Vormsi quite comfortable.
The sauna house's washing area includes two showers and a spacious sea-view sauna—a view that's hard to beat.
The washing area's door leads directly outside, where you can take a refreshing dip in the sea between sauna sessions. It's hard to ask for anything more from a delightful island getaway :)
What to do on Vormsi Island?
Since Vormsi Island is pleasantly small, everything you need is just a short drive away. For instance, the nearest grocery store, Vormsi Kaubamaja, is just a 10-minute drive in Hullo.
That's where we parked and explored around - right there is also the Vallamaja, where you can explore exhibitions and local handicrafts - as has become a tradition, we took the opportunity and stocked up on Vormsi woolen socks for winter :).
We had already noticed a small burger stand, and our stomachs were empty. We ordered two artisan burgers and waited for our turn with the kids who had just come from swimming :)
Our time on Vormsi passed unexpectedly quickly, so on our last day, we decided to exchange our ferry time for a later one to visit the iconic Saxby lighthouse. The journey there was short, and ahead of us was such a cool rocky beach that we would definitely want to go back and spend a whole day there, building towers out of stones. Estonia truly has such cool places to recharge and gather inspiration!
We were extremely pleased with our first visit to Vormsi Island and sincerely hope it inspires you to add Vormsi to your plans this summer!
Ormsö Beach House is truly a unique and wonderful destination that hopefully attracts even more people to discover the charms of Vormsi year-round! Each season, both Ormsö Beach House and Vormsi itself are completely renewed - personally, I would love to visit Vormsi in the autumn to quietly enjoy those beautiful forest and sea views by a crackling fireplace :)
Similarly, Ormsö Beach House is a superb location for celebrating Christmas with a larger group! There are plenty of options, so it's definitely a place to remember!
Book Ormsö Beach House on their website, Booking.com, or Airbnb and follow their updates on Instagram!
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Safe travels!
Liis and Ben