In short
Christmas Eve in a rented cottage in Sarbinowo is peace — no cooking for twenty and no cleaning at home. Bring your spices and decorations, buy meat and bread locally, and let the kitchenette and three nights' rental do the rest.
Christmas Eve in a seaside cottage means eight hours without cleaning at home and without cooking for your whole extended family. If you book one of our two-storey cottages or ground-floor apartments for six people, bring the essentials from home, stock up locally in Sarbinowo, and the evening will be genuinely peaceful.
What to bring from home
You don't need to bring anything. But a few things are worth it.
- Favourite spices your grandmothers keep at home — you won't always find them quickly in local shops
- Decorative items that matter to you: candles, wafer bread, black tablecloth, holy or family photographs
- Medication, if anyone takes it regularly
- Children's toiletries, if you have little ones (bath soap, cream)
- Favourite drinks or condiments for meals — lemonade, juice, extras that for some reason don't travel everywhere
- Board games and cards, if the children get bored
Every one of our properties has a kitchenette with a gas hob, fridge, kettle and basic set of dishes — you don't need to bring pots. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and towel rail.
What to buy in Sarbinowo
The essentials: a bakery and meat. There are shops in Sarbinowo, food is available — not like on undiscovered land. Before you arrive, check opening hours, because Christmas Eve (24 December) is still a normal day and some shops may have shorter hours.
- Carp, perch or cod — in Sarbinowo you'll find these more easily than in the city
- Fresh bread — pop to the bakery first thing in the morning
- Fruit and vegetables — borscht needs something to go in it, and your guests will remember the herring
- Milk, butter, eggs — if you forgot them
- Drinks — water, wine, compote, whatever you prefer
Small shops are often close to the cottages, but it's worth checking opening hours beforehand — moreover, in the Christmas season nearby Mielno shops may run out of products.
Why this works out more peacefully
Cooking Christmas Eve dinner for twenty people at home means six hours in the kitchen before you see anyone at the table. With us, you invite family to a rented cottage — nobody mentions that your kitchen looks like a storm hit it. After Christmas Eve you leave, abandon the dishes, and the cottage will be cleaned for the next guest. This requires three nights minimum, but it's still less cleaning than usual.
The cottages and apartments at Sunrise Sarbinowo are set up for you to cook and live here — every property has a terrace or balcony where you can get some fresh air, two sun loungers (in case someone gets bored waiting), and children can run around the grounds or on the playground. Parking is free, Wi-Fi works, and the sea is a five-minute walk away — if you need to escape from work, Christmas Eve or close family.
How much time to book
Two days is the minimum: arrival 23 December, Christmas Eve 24th, departure 25th morning. Many families stay for St Stephen's Day and New Year — then you book from 23 December to 2 January, and availability depends on our calendar. Availability changes daily, so the best thing is to go straight to our booking system, where you'll see what's available for Christmas Eve and the pricing for your entire stay.
Practical details
The kitchenette is in every property — from the larger two-storey cottages that can sleep up to eight guests by arrangement, to smaller apartments for two or four people. Simply choose the size you need for your family.
Christmas Eve in a rented cottage also means not waiting for shared holidays at someone else's place, where they've been preparing all year. It means you're preparing for peace.
Key facts
- Every property has a kitchenette with a gas hob, fridge, kettle and dishes
- Two-storey cottages sleep six guests (up to eight by arrangement); apartments sleep 2–4
- The beach is a five-minute walk, parking and Wi-Fi free on the grounds
- Christmas Eve requires a minimum three-night booking — availability changes daily
- Shops and bakery are available in Sarbinowo — carp and fresh bread are easier to find here than in the city
Questions and answers
What exactly is in the kitchenette?
A two-ring gas hob, fridge, kettle, basic set of dishes, cupboards and towel rail. Enough to prepare a traditional Christmas Eve dinner for six people.
Are shops open in Sarbinowo on 23 and 24 December?
Yes, but hours may be shorter. It's worth checking before you arrive or coming in the morning on 23 December — bakeries usually open and fresh bread is available.
How many people fit in a two-storey cottage?
Standardly six people. By prior arrangement, eight people are possible — contact us during booking.
Do we have to buy all our food in Sarbinowo, or can we bring some?
Bring whatever you like — spices, drinks, extras. In Sarbinowo you can top up anything you're missing or didn't want to transport (meat, vegetables, bread).
What is the minimum booking for Christmas Eve?
Three nights: arrival 23 December, Christmas Eve 24th, departure 25th morning. Check prices for your complete stay in our booking system — each date and property type is priced individually.
