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Luxury House with a Cozy Guesthouse + Hot Tub close to Snæfellsnes National Park
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10 out of 10
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7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 162260.4 sq ft
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Borgarnes, Western Region
- The Settlement Centre15 min drive
- Borgarfjördur Museum15 min drive
- Ullarselid -The Wool Hut25 min drive
Rooms & beds
7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Double Futon
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 6
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 7
2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxury House with a Cozy Guesthouse + Hot Tub close to Snæfellsnes National Park
Our houses, Bakki and Holt, are the perfect base for your Icelandic holiday. Have a memorable day at Snæfellsnes National Park with a snow scooter trip on top of the amazing Snæfellsjökull glacier, a visit to a natural hot spring like Deildartunguhver, or amazing waterfall like Hraunfossar. Other interesting places to visit are, the active volcano Grábrók, the crater Eldborg, historical viking landmark Reykholt, and taking a walk into the glacier Langjökull. You can stroll through the nearby cozy town of Borgarnes and drop by the cafe’s, museums, shops and restaurants. Take a drive to the capital Reykjavík with all its glory, nightlife and culture. Make a day trip on the Golden Circle and see the exploding Geysir with all its natural power, and drop by the historic Thingvellir National Park, and view close up the beautiful Gullfoss waterfall. In the evenings you will always come back home to this modern architecturally designed house in Helluskógur and probably the first thing you will do is, relax in the hot tub with a glass of red wine and enjoy the Northern Lights in the peace and quietness after a memorable day.
The newer house was built in 2012. It has an open kitchen-living room with a large kitchen island. It is very spacious and ideal for family and friends preparing a good meal together. The kitchen has all necessary tableware and high quality equipment for cooking and baking. The living room has floor to ceiling windows and an amazing view. Even if you are inside it feels like you are still completely connected to nature. In the living room you will find books and magazines to read, films to watch on the large flat screen TV and a piano to play on. The bedrooms are cozy and comfortable with high quality beds and a beautiful view. The bathroom is spacious with a long wooden countertop and a large shower room.
The design of the house is outstanding and well thought out. It has floor to ceiling windows, open space, hardwood floor, natural stone tiles, designed lighting and with one of the most advanced and environmentally friendly floor heating systems installed in houses today. The heating system is perfect and we can guaranty you a warm and cozy house in the winter time.
The smaller cabin was built in a traditional, Icelandic summerhouse way. It is well constructed and insulated. It is warm and cozy all year round with all necessities and comfort. The house has an open kitchen-living room area. In the kitchen there is all the table ware and equipment you need for cooking, baking, and serving a lovely meal. The living room has a great corner sofa and a large flat screen TV and films to watch. The bedrooms are cozy and comfortable with great quality beds. Free WIFI.
The houses are only 30 meters apart, connected by a nice walking path. Both houses have large terraces, each with a hot tub that fits up to 7 people, barbecue grill and comfortable outdoor seating. They are perfect for making a good meal and relaxing in the peaceful environment. Beside both houses are grass lawns surrounded by a birch forrest, ideal for kids to play.
Both houses have FREE WIFI, a large flat screen TV, a dishwasher, a washing machine, books, and everything between. See detailed facility and equipment below.
We have been connected to Borgarfjörður since childhood and would like to share good advice and information about the house or the area so don´t hesitate to send us an e-mail request about anything you would like to know about it and we will do our best to help you.
***If this property is booked over the period you want to stay, see our other Great Luxury properties***
Hrossholt for 12 Guests, West Coast:
https://www.vrbo.com/3703532
Brún for 12 Guests, South Coast:
https://www.vrbo.com/4159969ha
Nes for 10 Guests, West Coast:
https://www.vrbo.com/3927370ha
Bakki for 8 Guests, West Coast:
https://www.vrbo.com/3662812ha
Holt for 6 Guests, West Coast:
https://www.vrbo.com/3791753ha
Lundur for 10 Guests, West Coast:
https://www.vrbo.com/7556597ha
Klettur for 7 Guests, West Coast:
https://www.vrbo.com/7470046ha
Bakki and Holt for 14 Guests, West Coast:
https://www.vrbo.com/3860484ha
Lundur and Klettur for 16 Guests, West Coast:
https://www.vrbo.com/7556603ha
Property manager
Heiðrún Hafliðadóttir
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Languages
English, Swedish
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Amenities
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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10.0 out of 10, (143 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
All children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number LG-REK-011707 / LG-REK-014319
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Borgarnes
Located in Borgarnes, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Skallagrimsgardur and Tröllafossar, while The Settlement Centre and Borgarfjördur Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Borgarnes, Western Region
What's nearby
- The Settlement Centre - 15 min drive - 14.5 km
- Borgarfjördur Museum - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
- Ullarselid -The Wool Hut - 25 min drive - 27.9 km
- Grabrok - 35 min drive - 41.9 km
- Deildartunguhver Hot Springs - 38 min drive - 46.8 km
Restaurants
- La Colina - 13 min drive
- Snorri’s Kitchen & Bar - 15 min drive
- Ok Bistro - 15 min drive
- Brugghúsið Steðji - 3 min drive
- Ship-O-Hoh - 15 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole W.
Nov 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Friends trip!
Nicole W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Craig D.
Aug 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great combo houses for big family
Craig D.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt L.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best way to visit Iceland
Matt L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judy S.
Jul 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iceland Family Vacation
Judy S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy F.
May 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing homes
Amy F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
Nov 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best!
Michael M.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Martha Jane P.
Aug 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home Away from Home
Martha Jane P.
10/10 Excellent
Hal G.
Aug 13, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Large Families
Hal G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Julie L.
Jul 12, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house!
Julie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
stephanie m.
Mar 1, 2019
Paradise
stephanie m.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S., Jackson, MI, USA
Aug 3, 2018
Perfect for our 14 family members!
Lisa S.
10/10 Excellent
Michael K.
Jun 22, 2018
Perfect house for larger group
Michael K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
10/10 Excellent
Richard S.
Apr 12, 2018
Wonderful
Richard S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly N.
Nov 25, 2017
Amazing location! Wonderful home! Excellent hosts!
Kimberly N.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Evan H., Arlington, VA
Nov 6, 2017
Elegant and comfortable house, far from the tourist crowd
Evan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sep 24, 2017
Beautiful home, perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Mary M., Novi
Aug 1, 2017
Beautiful, relaxing retreat
Mary M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Laura T.
Jun 23, 2017
Amazing house, perfectly off the beaten path.
Laura T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jennene A.
Dec 5, 2016
Wonderful Stay in West Iceland
Jennene A.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
charlene s.
Sep 10, 2016
Gorgeous place and great location
charlene s.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Paul M., Stafford, england
Jan 8, 2016
A truly excellent property in a beautiful location and fantastically managed
Paul M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jan R.
Mar 23, 2015
High quality well equipped house
Jan R.
10/10 Excellent
David K.
Dec 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in Iceland
David K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ana W.
Nov 6, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful holiday in a fabulous place
Ana W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
About the host
Hosted by Heiðrún Hafliðadóttir

About Robert and Heidrun
I am a teacher and I have a BA degree in Icelandic literature. My husband Robert works as a pilot in Europe and has a BS degree in business administration. We have three Amazing boys
This house is what we have been searching for the purpose of total relaxation and the house has everything a home needs. Now it is our summerhouse and we love staying there, both in the summer and winter time. We offer others to stay in our house and enjoy all it has to offer.
I am a teacher and I have a BA degree in Icelandic literature. My husband Robert works as a pilot in Europe and has a BS degree in business administration. We have three Amazing boys
This house is what we have been searching for the purpose of total relaxation and the house has everything a home needs. Now it is our summerhouse and we love staying there, both in the summer and winter time. We offer others to stay in our house and enjoy all it has to offer.
Why they chose this property
We wanted to have a nice holiday home where we could relax and recharge the batteries.. and that´s precisely what we succeeded. Also the short distance to Borgarnes (swimming pool, gym and everything else) and to the Capital, Reykjavík.
For us, this place is heaven on earth.
For us, this place is heaven on earth.
What makes this property unique
Peacefulness - You can sit outside or walk around the house on the large patio and enjoy the nature and the amazing mountain view in the peaceful surroundings.
High standard and modern – All the equipment in the house is high standard and you should find everything you need and more. The open space and the large windows give you the feeling that you are out in the nature even when you are inside.
Location - The location of the house is ideal for exploring the west side of Iceland. There are short driving distances to many beautiful places in the nature such as waterfalls and craters. Museums and historical places are also nearby. There is only a 15 minutes drive to the nearest town, Borgarnes, where you can find for example a swimming pool, golf course, shops, bakery, restaurants, library and health care.
High standard and modern – All the equipment in the house is high standard and you should find everything you need and more. The open space and the large windows give you the feeling that you are out in the nature even when you are inside.
Location - The location of the house is ideal for exploring the west side of Iceland. There are short driving distances to many beautiful places in the nature such as waterfalls and craters. Museums and historical places are also nearby. There is only a 15 minutes drive to the nearest town, Borgarnes, where you can find for example a swimming pool, golf course, shops, bakery, restaurants, library and health care.
Languages:
English, Swedish
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