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A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur, Selfoss
  • Kerid Crater
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Selfoss Church
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Urridafoss Waterfall
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Selfoss

Located in Selfoss, this villa is within a 15-minute drive of Kerid Crater and Skyrland Museum. .This villa is 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Thingvellir National Park and 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from Geysir Hot Springs.
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What's nearby

  • Kerid Crater - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Selfoss Church - 17 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Turf House - 27 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 36 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Thingvellir National Park - 37 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Þrastalundur - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Minniborgir Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barton and Guestier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gamla Borg - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494

Wonderful view, located in the heart of South Iceland and near some of the most visited places in Iceland. The crater Kerið is only 5 minutes away by car, Gullfoss and Geysir is 40 minutes by car. National park Þingvellir is 20 minutes away by car. Id 3221494, Official nr HG-00016818
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Birkir Guðlaugsson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., New Bern, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easy, the cottage is in a gated neighborhood and the directions for entry were clear. Kitchen had lots of accessories to make cooking easy.
Yard is green, but it is actually a lava field from the nearby Crater.
The clouds feel so low in Iceland, they make for excellent pictures from the cottage porch.
On the way to Selfoss...
Late summer night outside of Selfoss
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and location worked out great for us. Three bedrooms with a great layout overall. I loved the kitchen and living room area with tons of windows and views. The sauna was great, and we used it each day. The location was optimal for our short stay, only 3 nights, to get to see the Golden Circle and Southern Coast trip well. We certainly enjoyed the South Coast trip the most. The check in and check out was self service and easy to use. The host was great to work with and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!!

The property was in a wonderful, tranquil location making a fantastic home base for our excursions. Communication was also wonderful. Every question we had was immediately responded to. Wish we could have spent more time there. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra N.

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful home within the golden circle

This is a beautiful home and the hosts were wonderful! Highly recommend this home again and again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

We stayed for 3 nights after traveling the ring road. Perfect location to visit attractions in Golden Circle. Very comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Peaceful

After a day of sightseeing and golf, it was great to return to this home to relax in the lovely and peaceful surroundings. The home was perfect for two couples, the kitchen had everything that we could possibly need, and the sauna was a nice additional amenity. I have to admit that we had a little trouble finding the home but that was our only possible negative. The location gave us early access to Gullfoss and other attractions so that we could be there before the many tour buses, which was fantastic. Also close to many restaurant options in Selfoss or Hveragerdi.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent base for exploring

Excellent comfortable base for a family exploring the local sites. Loved the sauna.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage!

We very much enjoyed our stay in this peaceful cottage that is located close to so many points of interest in Iceland. Very quiet, beautiful outdoor space, well equipped kitchen, and clean spaces. We would love to return. Thank you to the hosts for such wonderful communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location- beautiful home

Located near the crater lake, this home is a quick trip to many of the sites along the Golden Circle route. Plenty of room, clean and nice place to stay. Beds are comfortable. The sauna is also really nice after a long day of hiking. Kids liked the soccer goals in the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

We enjoyed our stay very much. The home had everything we needed and was very clean and nicely situated. Our hosts were responsive when we had questions and kind. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families

My family had a fantastic stay at Birkir's cottage. Our young kids were thrilled to find soccer goals and a trampoline in the beautiful backyard. The whole family had comfortable rooms to sleep in, the house was clean, and the location was convenient to a number of major sites (e.g., Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, Kerid Crater). I'd highly recommend the home (and Birkir as a host) to anyone, particularly families traveling with young children that are more confined to their rentals by necessity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing trip

Iceland was fantastic with so much to see and do, and this house was the perfect launch pad for the Golden Circle and Vik and Reykjavik. Our hosts were so helpful with suggestions and ideas and were very clear with instructions on the house. We had an amazing time! Thank you for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country house

Lovely property, but the bathroom presented health hazards. The shower floor was slick. One person in our party fell hard in the shower, because of the slick shower floor. He didn’t realize it was slick until he slipped. All 3 of us stumbled over the one step up split bathroom floor. The washing machine was not familiar for us to use, and we struggled in learning how to use it. An instruction manual would have been appreciated.. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie, Kitchener

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. Incredible cottage. It was so clean and beautifully decorated and so well stocked with everything and anything we could possible need. So much more than many places that we stayed for the same price. The location was just off the main road in a little community, private yet very accessible. Beautiful yard with soccer nets, my kids has a blast playing outside. Very close to the so many attractions like the Kerid crater and the thermal river hike in Reykjadalur Valley. Thanks to the incredible hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Iceland Paradise

Home & location were excellent. Property Manager responded quickly to any questions. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Icelandic stay!

We had such a wonderful time here…so close to Selfoss for groceries and some nice restaurants AND close to Golden Circle sites. I feel like we barely got into all the natural wonders available near this lovely home. The kitchen and living area were all very comfortable and well stocked. Bedrooms and bathroom were also very comfortable and cozy. Unfortunately it was very rainy while we are in Iceland so we did not get to enjoy the deck, but maybe next time:)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter K.

Der Check in hat sich sehr schwierig gestaltet, die Kommunikation ließ zu wünschen übrig. Wir haben zwar nach einiger Zeit jemanden erreicht allerdings waren die Informationen nicht wirklich Hilfreich. Auch die Sauberkeit bei Ankunft ließ zu wünschen übrig. Die Schränke sind unordentlich und ein Bett mussten wir selber beziehen. Der auf den Bildern zu sehende kalte Pool wurde durch einen Jacuzzi ersetzt den man nicht benutzen darf und man muss seinen Müll selber 2,5km fahren.Die Lage ist genial und die Ausstattung ist in Ordnung.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stefan i., Danmark

Liked: Cleanliness
We (four adults) had a lovely time in this very well equipped and highly functional house. The location is excellent, both locally (quiet, private) and in relation to key tourist sites in Iceland. Communication with the host was friendly and efficient. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreas J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and well equipped house with sauna

We felt very welcomed and enjoyed our stay. The sauna was superb but came without lighting. The host was very kind and responded quickly. Unfortunately, the gate did not work everytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024