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Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 550 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

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Map
Akranes
  • Popular LocationLaugavegur44 min drive
  • Popular LocationHallgrimskirkja46 min drive
  • Popular LocationReykjavik Harbour48 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.

Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location

Remote, quiet location, yet only 40 minutes from Reykjavík.
Our Cottage is located in West Iceland with a view over Lake Eiðisvatn, the Hvalfjörður fjord and the spectacular mountains around the fjord.
It's behind the small village of Melahverfi, which is signposted on the ring road and around 15 minutes away from Akranes.

In autumn and winter, this is also a good place to watch the Northern Lights.
Although the view is wonderful, you can't help but see an aluminium plant a few kilometres away. We don't mind this sight - we live in our house next to the Cottage.

Our cottage has a spacious living, dining and kitchen area, 1 bathroom (sink, toilet and shower) and 2 bedrooms. In one bedroom can sleep 3 people, the other 2 people.
The large veranda with panoramic view also invites you to linger.

You can park your car on our property directly in front of the parking sign for guests.
The path on the left side leads past our house, directly to the Cottage.

If you have questions or need help - no problem ...
We live next door - you can contact us at any time !

Property manager

Kathrin Gumpp

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Hvalfjarðarsveit

Located in Hvalfjarðarsveit, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Settlement Centre and Borgarfjördur Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Laugavegur and Kringlan Shopping Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Husafell Swimming Pool, or check out an event or a game at Laugardalsvollur. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 44 min drive
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 46 min drive
  • Harpa - 47 min drive
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 47 min drive
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pylsu Bíllinn við Hvalfjarðargöngin - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Leynir Golf Club, Langisandur and Guðlaug Baths. Akranes Lighthouse is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 139 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Delightful Little Spot
What a wonderful little cottage and great jumping of point for a number of places. The cottage was very cute, quite clean and Katrin was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mithun S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay
A most excellent stay. 10/10 would come back again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Cottage
We only had a short stay, but the host was just fabulous! Very clean and well cared for, spacious enough for a family of 5. The cottage was so charming, we wished we had longer to stay. When we have to opportunity to return to Iceland, we will try and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip
Very friendly hosts. Very cute cottage. We were able to see the northern lights! Would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin!
This was the perfect home Base for our first trip to Iceland! Great shower pressure!! We cooked many of our meals in the small but well stocked kitchen. Definitely book if your considering!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
House was great nice place to stay very quiet and clean 👌
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as described
The property was just as described. We had no problem getting here from the airport. Kathrin and Klaus were great hosts, they answered any questions we had and gave recommendations based on our aspirations. We came here for 10 days to celebrate our 10th. Anniversary 🎉 We accomplished seeing too many things to mention but some of the highlights were, aurora borealis-right from the property, diamond Beach, horseback riding on black sand beach in Vik, geysir, glaciers, volcanoes (unfortunately none erupting at the time we were there-next time!), caves, many, many waterfalls and so much more. I highly recommend that you stay here !!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect end to a wonderful trip
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The location is great - peaceful and serene yet easy access to multiple destinations. The cottage is charming and nicely appointed - had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting in the comfy furniture and gazing out at the view. Hosts were delightful and had some great recommendations. Already planning to return next year with my husband and we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
Our family of 4 enjoyed staying in this clean and comfortable rental. Host was friendly and responsive. Pretty views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy retreat
Very peaceful and conveniently located for a quick trip to Akranes
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023