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Newly renovated (2023) Lakeside Luxury Cottage w.Northern Light camera

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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10199 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Grímsnes og grafningshreppur, Selfoss
  • Popular LocationThingvellir National Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationKerid Crater13 min drive
  • Popular LocationNesjavellir17 min drive
  • AirportReykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)89 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.

Newly renovated (2023) Lakeside Luxury Cottage w.Northern Light camera

This is a brand-new (2023) cottage less than an hour drive from exciting Reykjavik. The cottage is located high up in a hill, It has a magnificent view of the lake and surrounding mountains. 3 Separate bedrooms, Comfortable hot tub available for use all year around, Free high speed WiFi with unlimited data. 24 hour check in. The cottage is perfectly located to explore everything South Iceland has to offer. If you want to experience Iceland's clean and pure nature at it's best then this is the cottage for you with with it's magical views that are hard to beat.

Detailed description :
The cottage is located by the lake Úlfljótsvatn which is next to Thingvellir national park. Also close to other famous landmarks such as Gullfoss and Geysir and more. The cottage is 200 m2 and three stories high.
On the main floor there is a fully-equipped kitchen with a fridge/freezer, microwave, toast, oven/stove, with a dining area next to the kitchen seating up to 12. On the same floor is the main living room with amazing views over the lake. Here you can cuddle up in the winter and watch the Northern Lights dance in the sky or in the summer you can enjoy our long summer nights with a constant sunset during the night.

Up in the sleeping loft there is one room with a queen size bed and a sofabed that can be made up as two single beds - make sure to let us know if that is needed.

On the lower floor you will find 3 bedrooms, a tv room, a laundry room and straight access to our hot and cold tub. Our lounge furniture is kept inside over the winter but can be enjoyed in the Spring, Summmer and Fall. There is a large Weber bbq that can be used all year long.

The house is built very high up on a hill with a magnificent view of the lake and surrounding mountains, so I recommend 4x4 car specially during winter but if not there is also possibility to park in the driveway and walk up to the house, instead you get these stunning panoramic mountain views it is also amazing to see the northern lights / aurora from there. The view is truly amazing!!

We co operate with a company named Live Aurora network they set up on the house a specialized northern lights camera and they also produced app to work with the camera to use in the smart phone so now our guests don't have to wait outside for the northern lights to show up. Instead you can do anything else to enjoy your vacation at its best and get the app in your phone and the mobile beeps or rings when the northern lights show up. Simple basic and very accurate so you will for sure not miss them when they show up. It is of course possible to get the app in your phone now or anytime before your stay if you would like to get notice and watch the amazing northern lights from your mobile when they show up to see what a treat waits for you next winter. 🙂 To get the app its best to search on the internet for " Live Aurora Network" from there you can see the procedure and also a link on our house. Or just send me a message and I will gladly help.

Property manager

Ian Sadler

Languages

Danish, English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can smoke outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Unit size: 2142.0 sq ft (199 sq m)

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Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Note from host: We have a travel cot and option for highchair

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 are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Cottage

About the area

Selfoss

This cottage is located in Selfoss. Laugarvatn Fontana and Skalafell Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thingvellir National Park and Thingvallavatn.

What's nearby

  • Thingvellir National Park - 10 min drive
  • Kerid Crater - 13 min drive
  • Nesjavellir - 17 min drive
  • Reykjadalur Valley - 30 min drive
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barton and Guestier - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly renovated (2023) Lakeside Luxury Cottage w.Northern Light camera pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Newly renovated (2023) Lakeside Luxury Cottage w.Northern Light camera located?

Situated in Selfoss, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Thingvallavatn and within 12 miles (20 km) of Thingvellir National Park and Kerid Crater. Nesjavellir is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven perched on a hilltop.
Perfect location for our first trip to Iceland for our exploration of Southern Iceland. Honestly cannot think of a thing that we needed that wasn't provided. If I had a wish list, it would have been nice to have an extra bathroom but we made it work just fine. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private getaway
Hrafn was a gracious host and easy to contact. We enjoyed our stay despite some extremely windy and snowy weather. We didn’t get to use the hot tub, but we did take advantage of the northern lights camera; if it weren’t for the camera and notifications, we would have completely missed it!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Stunning lake and mountain views. Great location along the Golden Circle and only 50 min or so from Reykjavik. Remote yet close to Selfoss with grocery, shopping and restaurants. House was very well built. We had truly terrible weather during our stay and this house made us feel very safe from the strong winds and rain. Owner was readily accessible by text , phone or email and met all our needs. Highly recommend to those seeking remote lodging without the high price remote hotel pricing. Thank you Hfran!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samuel P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Homely, well-located, gorgeous scenery, outstanding host
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Iceland oct 2019
This house is in perfect location for us. We visited golden circle, vik and eastern Iceland and it was the perfect location. WE got an extra bonus by getting 4 clear nights and watching the northern lights dancing above the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place, owner, and views!
This cottage was exactly what we were looking for! The best front row hot tub seats to view northern lights. Amazing owner and great communication. Very clean cottage and no issues with anything! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect
This was an amazing property. The vista views out the back of cottage of the lake and the mountains were stunning at any time of day. The cottage was central to many of the tourist sites on the Golden Circle. It was well stocked with all the amenities of home. At night the skies are nice and dark for an avid photographer like myself. We were fortunate to see the Northern Lights for a few minutes as the sky was cloud covered most of our nights. The house provides a feed to the Aurora Network App (Camera #2). It's a paid app (for IOS and Android), but inexpensive and gives you alerts to your phone when the Northern Lights are visible. I would definitely recommend this site to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cybil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Iceland retreat
Lovely cottage in a fantastic southwest Iceland location. Quiet, cozy, clean, comfortable with absolutely everything we needed for our stay. Hrafn was extremely helpful and immediately responsive to my emails. I would highly recommend this cottage to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage-fabulous! Location-stunning!
Our family have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Iceland. Hrafn's cottage is great with all you could need (and more). It was very clean, the beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was equipped with everything you could possibly need. The TV den was a great spot to relax after a long day touring and we also made use of the Hot tub on a couple of occasions, relaxing and taking in the stunning scenery. Hrafn was a great host, providing us with some useful tips just prior to our trip and it was very nice of him to just drop us an email a couple of days into our stay just to check everything was fine and if we needed anything (we didn't as all was in perfect order for our entire 10 day stay). Wouldn't think twice about booking this cottage again and can highly recommend it. Lovely cottage in a great location for seeing the sights of South Iceland. Thank you for a great and memorable holiday Hrafn.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chad F., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Iceland Gold!
Myself and a couple friends recently stayed at this property and I have to say it was an excellent choice! The location was fantastic as we were in Iceland to not only see some of the sights like Vik but play a lot of golf as well. The house was a perfect size for our fore-some and well equipped. Hrafn our host was very communicative and responds quickly to any correspondence. So to round this out I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking into visiting Iceland, I can imagine winter with the Northern light is awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019