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

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A cabin with a large window facing the aurora borealis.
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a view of a snowy landscape through the windows.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A modern house with a large deck, large windows, and a flat roof.
A room with a wooden wall panel, a black fur throw, a small table with a lantern, a radiator, and a fire extinguisher.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur, Selfoss
  • Place, Kerid Crater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thingvellir National Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Urridafoss Waterfall
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3221494
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: 6
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Selfoss

Selfoss is home to this villa. Skyrland Museum and Listasafn Árnesinga are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Selfoss Church and Skalholt Historical Site.
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Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur, Selfoss

What's nearby

  • Kerid Crater - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Selfoss Church - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Thingvellir National Park - 28 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 34 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 48 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Þrastalundur - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Verzlunin Minni Borg - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Skagalundur - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Barton and Guestier - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ægisbúa Höllin - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

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

Situated in Selfoss, this villa is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Kerid Crater and within 9 mi (15 km) of Álftavatn and Kiðjaberg Golf Club. Hestvatn and Old Dairy Food Hall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was incredibly helpful with the entire booking and instructions during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little house met our needs during our stay! Well-appointed kitchen, comfortable beds, and clean bathroom. Loved the sauna!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in a beautiful environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is close to Selfoss but more remote. The house is very comfortable and it has an awesome deck with a lot of space to spread out. The kitchen is well stocked and it’s obvious that the owners cook a lot. The owners were accessible for any questions. We went to the crater, Lava Center, and the Bruarfoss Waterfall. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Clean and equipped with everything you'll need. Located within the golden circle but still silent and not very "touristy" - can absolutely recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent base for exploring

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Iceland Paradise

Home & location were excellent. Property Manager responded quickly to any questions. Highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Thanks for your review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 11, 2024
Thank you for a wonderful review. Best regards Birkir and Sif
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2023
Tank you for your nice review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Het is een prachtig huis. Mooi uitzicht, prima keuken met veel faciliteiten, net als de badkamer. Wij waren met 6 personen, de 3e slaapkamer is meer geschikt voor kinderen. En heb tussendoor handdoeken gewassen, maar duurt lang voor ze droog zijn. Droger zou misschien handig zijn. Verder prima verblijf gehad. Ook fijne en snelle communicatie met eigenaren.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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