In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101453 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Akureyri, Northeastern Region

Forest Lagoon14 min drive
Akureyri (AEY)16 min drive
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall18 min drive
Akureyri Church18 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1,

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 5, smaller than 1,2,3,4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Hamragil is a big cottage, sleeping up to 10 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 double beds, 4 queen size and 2 junior size. Please notice, if booked for more than 6 guests a surcharge pr. person, will apply.
For the best and fastest email- and other computer and TV transmission the lodge has a fiber glass cable connection.
The location is a secluded one, up in the hillside with a great view on the whole valley, the river below and the mountains facing you. Here you are the Queen and the King! Hamragil offers lots of privacy, being though only 15 km away from the town Akureyri and 50 km from the nature's Paradise Lake Myvatn. Access to geothermal water gives you the possibility to gaze at the northern lights in the winter time, while sitting in the hot pot outside, with the vivid mountain creek flowing by in the gully below.
Are you heading East, West or South? We also run the quality cottages "Borgarbrekka" in South East Iceland, 35 km east of town Höfn, (Booking Number 9408171) "Tvera" at the south coast of the Westfjords (4084081), "Brekka", right at the bay Hvalfjord, just north of Reykjavik (9257064), and "Stekkar" south of the great sights Geysir and Gullfoss (2903253).

Property manager

Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor Space

Ocean view

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Grenzenloser Spielraum.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Hals

Located in Hals, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Laxdal House and Nonnahús are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots. Traveling with kids? Consider Lystigarður Akureyrar and Hlidarfjall Akureyri. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

Akureyri, Northeastern Region

What's nearby

Forest Lagoon - 14 min drive
Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 18 min drive
Akureyri Church - 18 min drive
Akureyri Botanical Garden - 19 min drive
University of Akureyri - 20 min drive

Getting around

Akureyri (AEY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Cafe - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub located?

Located in the mountains, this Hals cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access within 12 mi (20 km) of Forest Lagoon, Lystigarður Akureyrar, and Akureyri Botanical Garden. Nonnahús and Icelandic Aviation Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., WYOMISSING

Aug 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin for Serenity

We had a lovely time and felt so relaxed. The common is large for everyone to gather to eat and play games. We loved having a soak in the geothermal pot in the evening and having my morning coffee on the porch overlooking so much beauty.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Jun 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We had a great time. The property was clean and spacious for our family of 5. The only thing we weren’t aware of was that the tunnel to Akureyri was between the house and the town, so a quick jaunt into taunt meant an $11 toll each way. However, we just took the slightly longer, toll-free way, around the tunnel which was lovely and picturesque. That might be a problem for winter travelers, however, as I understand that bypass is a bit treacherous. That being said, we had a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again if we come back. Totally recommend it.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P., Aurora, United States

Dec 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom, Dad and Teen Boys Who Love Outdoors and also Perfect Lodging

We just loved this property. This was a perfect location for us, out in the country, but so close to Akureyri! We love a clean, newer feel place that feels like home. This place was absolutely perfect! Everything was in order, all communication was perfect and timely. Jon was just wonderful. Couldn't have been better. Hope to be back. Thank you Jon!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Jul 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lodge

Our family rated this our favorite house in Iceland! The views are just stunning from every direction. We spent the day in Akureyi (short 15 minute drive), visited the awesome Godafoss waterfall (15 minute drive), and Lake Myvatn attractions (45 minutes). You’ll love having morning coffee in the deck!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pei-Hua Y., Issaquah, WA

Jul 20, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and beautiful environment

First of all, I will give Jon 6 stars in terms of communication. Jon was very helpful and super responsive. Overall, the house is clean. However, I found the bathrooms are not as clean. The shower curtains need to be given a bit deep cleaning. The shower in the laundry room is not clean, so we didn't want to use it. However, the laundry room itself is clean and spacious with lots of countertops. Since we are a family of 3, one bathroom is enough. We love the house location. It is close to the the town of Akureyri; also, it is convenient to visit all attractions around the Diamond Circle. I recommend staying in Jon's property if you plan to visit the north.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

Hooked on tourism, yet studied automotive engineering in the University for Applied Sciences in Munich, Germany with the graduation Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Fahrzeugtechnik. After being technical director at the car inspection and type approval branch (MOT/TÜV) in Iceland for a few years I got more and more linked to the tourism, using my good knowledge in German, English and Swedish.
Tourist guide since 1983 and owner and operator of the tour agency Isafold Travel and the unique 4x4 rental Isak for 18 years.
Sold the whole business in 2015 to start up a new enterprise, Nordic Lodges. This company runs a few vacation rentals in various parts of Iceland, offering the concept "Roof 'n Route", which makes our lodges to "step stones" on your travel in Iceland.
Tourism and music are my hobbies, and that's where I'm now!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location -and a superb craftmanship.

What makes this property unique

Combination of total privacy and a good access to everything you need: Services, cultural events and nature gems. Far enough but yet so close (to Akureyri).