Panoramic Ocean & Glacier Views | Northern Lights Cottage | Hellnar, Iceland

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A wooden building with a porch and two chairs, under a night sky with the aurora borealis.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a striped bedspread, a white wall with a picture, and a white door.
A wooden picnic table on a gravel path with grassy areas and a view of the sea and distant mountains.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a staircase, and large windows.
A room with a white dresser, two black chairs, a wooden ceiling, and a white wall with bookshelves and artwork.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Hellnar
  • Place, Vatnshellir Cave
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnarstapi Cliffs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Rauðfeldsgjá
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom-

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Hellnar

Located in Snæfellsbær, this cottage is in the mountains and near the beach. Ingjaldshóll Historic Site and Murals of Hellissandur are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Rauðfeldsgjá and Vatnshellir Cave. Maritime Museum in the Fisherman's Garden and Grundfjordur Public Pool are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Hellnar

What's nearby

  • Vatnshellir Cave - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Arnarstapi Cliffs - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Rauðfeldsgjá - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Lóndrangar - 16 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 21 min drive - 19.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stapinn Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arnarstapi Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Food4you - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Snæfell - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Panoramic Ocean & Glacier Views | Northern Lights Cottage | Hellnar, Iceland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Panoramic Ocean & Glacier Views | Northern Lights Cottage | Hellnar, Iceland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Panoramic Ocean & Glacier Views | Northern Lights Cottage | Hellnar, Iceland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Panoramic Ocean & Glacier Views | Northern Lights Cottage | Hellnar, Iceland?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Panoramic Ocean & Glacier Views | Northern Lights Cottage | Hellnar, Iceland located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Arnarstapi Cliffs and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rauðfeldsgjá and Vatnshellir Cave. Djupalonssandur Beach is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

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
Great little cottage in an exceptionally beautiful location. Host was lovely and we couldn’t have been happier with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Host was a pleasure to communicate with - absolutely stunning location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Thank you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, superb location, and good communication from the property owner. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location and communication was prompt
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Amazing stay! We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather during our stay and saw the northern lights every night! Would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Always welcome back Christopher & family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house in spectacular location

You will not find a more beautiful location! Tranquil and in the heart of Iceland’s natural beauty
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2025
Thank you Jennifer :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

The house is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2023
Thank you Conny :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice accommodations beautiful setting

Well maintained and clean with everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thanks Joette!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Beautiful home in perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thanks Maggie :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1 night stay

Fantastic location - can't beat the views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
:) Thank you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical little cabin

A gorgeous location in a lovely black house, we would definitely stay here again! The kids enjoyed themselves as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
So glad to hear Jean & family :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks for this wonderful accomodation

It was so pretty and cosy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2024
Thank you Anja. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable

We enjoyed this home and found the location to be good for exploring the area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Glad to be of service Jill :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home in beautiful location

The house is gorgeous and the location is beyond beautiful. We saw amazing Northern Lights! Perfect place for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Thank you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house

Lovely house with everything you could need for a nice stay. Enjoyed having the hotel nearby with a restaurant when I didn't feel like cooking.Great walks starting from the area too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Thank you :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage!

We enjoyed our stay in Hellnar. Everything was exactly as described. Thanks for a great 3 night stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Thank you Susan :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best place we stayed in Iceland!Beautiful property and excellent base for exploring the Snæfellsnes peninsula with our hire car. Incredible views from the window of a nearby church and very little light pollution. Able to hike to Arnarstapi via the lava fields straight out the front door. Property was comfortable, clean and cosy. Kitchen well equipped. Very helpful having a washer/dryer. Price was very fair for how wonderful it was!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thank you Sam :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with scenery that is absolutely glorious! This is the perfect home for two. It is small, but has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The stairs to the bedroom are challenging as they are very steep. We both just made sure we hung on to the railing to make certain we did not fall. Very clean property. Perfect as a jumping off point for the sites of the peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thanks Donna :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable cottage in amazing location

We had a wonderful stay at the Jules Verne cottage. The property was clean, comfortable, and well furnished. The location is amazing and the views are beautiful. Owners were communicative and easy to reach with questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2023
Thank you so much Serena.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage

We had a lovely stay in this charming cottage. It met our needs but we were surprised by the difficulty of the stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2023
Thank you Allison :) you are welcome back anytime. All the best, Gestur.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This is lovely, clean, comfortable home in a remarkable location.

This was a great getaway for my wife, 18 year-old son and I. The kitchen is well appointed, the beds were comfortable, and the whole home is easy to live in. Hellnar is really nicely placed to see the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The surrounding hikes are easy to get to and pretty amazing. Like the rest of Iceland, the weather can be anything in Hellnar, but this house is always a delightfully comfortable place to be.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Thank you Aron & family :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

This lovely place in Hellnar was a wonderful restful place to make our home base during a few days on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The cottage is lovely and clean and well-equipped. It was easy to explore the national park and there is a lovely hiking trail to the next town Arnarstappi. We cooked at home a few nights and had an amazing dinner at the local hotel (just a short walk down the road). Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2024
Thank you so much Kelsey, it was a pleasure to have you over. Hope to see you on a later day! all the best, Gestur & Berglind.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place was beautiful!

The property is absolutely beautiful, could not ask for a better location. It was clean and had plenty of space. The restaurants near by were very good and the host was very quick to respond when I needed help with something. My only disappointment was there was not a bathtub like the pictures showed. host was very quick to respond
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2025
Hi Erin- welcome back anytime :) it was a pleasure to be in contact with you :) reg. bathtub? never has been a bathtub? only a shower- don´t know where you saw that picture-?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice option in snaefellsnes peninsula

Cute little house, fully self contained with a great kitchen. The TV room is so cozy. Comfy beds. It is in a group of similar houses, so there are other people around, but the area is very quiet. Had fish soup and coffee daily at the little cafe at the old "harbor". Beautiful hiking along the cliffs easy walk from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Thanks Jennifer!
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