Bjalli, an elven house on a hillside overlooking the Hekla volcano

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A small, dark-colored cabin with a sloped roof and multiple windows, situated in a grassy field under a starry night sky with visible aurora borealis.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, microwave, and cabinets.
A room with a loft bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A house in a field under a starry night sky with the Northern Lights.
A small, well-lit room with two beds, each with a plaid blanket and a teal pillow. There is a small white nightstand between the beds, and a window above them.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Hella
  • Place, Caves of Hella
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Urridafoss Waterfall
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Kerid Crater
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Rangárþing ytra

Located in Rangárþing ytra, this holiday home is in a rural area. Saga Centre and Tre Og List are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Skalholt Historical Site and Keldur Turf House. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Map
Hella

What's nearby

  • Caves of Hella - 27 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 29 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Hella Golf Course - 33 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Selfoss Church - 44 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Kerid Crater - 56 min drive - 59.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tindur - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bjalli, an elven house on a hillside overlooking the Hekla volcano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bjalli, an elven house on a hillside overlooking the Hekla volcano?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bjalli, an elven house on a hillside overlooking the Hekla volcano?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bjalli, an elven house on a hillside overlooking the Hekla volcano?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bjalli, an elven house on a hillside overlooking the Hekla volcano located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Caves of Hella and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall. Hella Golf Course and Lava Centre are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 147 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, comfortable and in a great location for our daily outings. Maja provided helpful information on local services, day trips and weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing countryside cottage

It was a peaceful place in the middle of the countryside which was just what I wanted to write a book.
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful, peaceful cottage in a great location

We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage is beautiful and comfortable, very convenient with everything we needed and gorgeous views (when the weather cooperates!) It is well located for the hiking we wanted to do in the Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork/Skogar areas, as well as for a day trip into Reykjavik. We also appreciated the host's recommendations for local walks and shopping (beautiful yarn from a nearby farm). Thank you so much for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exploring Iceland

This was a remote cozy cottage with a genuine rustic and traditional feel. Privacy with spectacular views and isolated enough to get a look at the northern lights. We stayed for a week and it was exactly what we wanted, didn’t take into consideration how much driving it would be to and from the city but it was an incredible experience and extraordinary scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Just what I was looking for

Very private and secluded. A nice way to experience Iceland. About 1 hr drive to most experiences. Host was great. Unit was clean and just large enough for us (family of 4, including 2 teenagers). Fair bit of time on gravel roads to get there, so make sure you rent an appropriate vehicle.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

We loved our stay in the Icelandic countryside in this beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage. It is idilic and quiet there. It has everything you need and amazing views of both sunset and sunrise. Maja was an excellent host. She gave us a lot of pointers snd advice and even sent us the weather warning when it was snowing in the area. We had a fantastic time and planning to return one day to see the area in a different season.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Stay with Breathtaking Views and a Wonderful Host

We recently stayed at “Bjalli, house on a slope with a view of Hekla volcano” and had a wonderful experience. The house is super cute, cozy, and well-appointed with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The view of Hekla volcano from the house is simply breathtaking, adding a unique charm to the entire experience. Maja, our host, was incredibly nice and welcoming. She went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed and provided excellent recommendations for exploring the local area. Her warmth and hospitality made our stay even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this delightful spot for anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Iceland with a wonderful host.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2024
Thank you for the stellar review and for beeing wonderful guests! A big hello from us, elves and all!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cosy & Welcoming

We stayed at Bjalli for Christmas 2014 & loved it! :) Maja is so very welcoming & friendly. She is genuinely enthusiastic about Iceland & wants you to enjoy it as much as she does. She is also full of wonderful recommendations & useful information. In addition, the cottage is well furnished & the little details, such as candles, have been thought of; we wanted for nothing! We shall definately return to Iceland & hope very much to stay at Bjalli again!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed your white Christmas in Bjalli! Hope to see you again some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway Spot

This was my first time visiting iceland, and when we saw this tiny house we couldnt resist. It was so much better than expected! From the outside the place does indeed look tiny, but on the inside it is cozy, warm, and perfect. Surprisingly spacious-feeling for such a small place. It was set far enough away from everything to feel private and secluded, but only 90 minutes or less from a lot of amazing golden circle sights (Vic, the airplane wreck, Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Geysir). Maya was a great host, warm and friendly, offering a good bit of information ahead of visiting to help us map out our stay. We had a great experience here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A very special place.

Bjalli is a very special place. Many cottages advertised in Iceland are in tight groups or attached to each other. Maja, the owner, has been very clever to situate Bjalli in a location where you feel totally alone in the peace and quiet of nature – but also knowing that her farmhouse is just over the hill. Ideally situated for visiting the variety of nature’s wonders to be found on the south coast of Iceland, Bjalli is also within easy reach of Reykjavik and the international airport is not a daunting distance away to drive. Clean, comfortable and quiet; we spent our relaxation time at Bjalli sitting on the porch watching meadow pipits swooping about, golden plovers tussock hopping and the antics of various other members of the local wildlife. The Hekla volcano is a great sight to wake up to each morning and even Eyjafjallajökull peeps over the horizon on a clear day. Without Maja’s excellent local knowledge and friendly advice we would not have made such good use of our days. Excellent, thanks Maja.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for visiting us! I am very proud of my chosen home country and very happy that you enjoyed Iceland - and Bjalli! - so much! Until we meet again, take care! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house in perfect spot

I couldn't have been happier staying in Bjalli. I still get a little bubble of joy in my chest every time I think of it, and I don't think that's going away soon. I have stayed in many self catering rentals and never have I seen one more thoughtfully appointed with everything you could need. The decor is lovely and the views are glorious. I felt at once completely alone in the world, which was delicious, but warm and safe and looked after. Maja was a brilliant host, letting me know all-important news like weather and road conditions, and kindly coming down to say hi with Skinna, her sheep dog, but was never intrusive. My only regret is that I spent so much time exploring the wonders of Iceland that I did not get enough time simply to enjoy the house and it's surroundings, being there really only at night. (Although crisp clear winter nights spent there without any light pollution meant two nights in a row of Aurora Borealis!). I will definitely be back, for longer next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Bjalli hat eine traumhafte, ruhige Alleinlage mit herrlichen Ausblicken nach allen Seiten. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr nett und hilfbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Nur zu empfehlen

Ein gemütliches Häuschen mitten in der Natur. Man erlebt Pferde, Schafe und viele Vogelarten direkt vor der Tür.Die Gastgeberin Maja ist sehr hilfsbereit, freundlich und gibt zu allem Auskunft.Guter Startpunkt, um die vielen verschiedenen Attraktionen des Südostens zu erkunden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr nette Vermieterin, bei Problemen sofort zur Stelle auch wenn es nicht das Haus betrifft. Immer wieder
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Entschleunigt

Es war wirklich wundervoll. Maja ist eine fantastische Gastgeberin. Wir hatten am Anreiseabend das große Glück die Nordlichter zu sehen. Einfach atemberaubend. Das Haus hat einen tollen Ausgangspunkt um durch den Süden zu fahr und abends kann man gemütlich entspannen und hat einen wunderbaren Ausblick. Vielen Dank für alles ttollen Standort
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gemütliches Haus in toller Landschaft

Wir haben 5 wunderschöne Tage in Bjalli verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und es fehlt an nichts. Die Ausflugstipps von Maja sind sehr hilfreich. Wir waren zum zweiten Mal in dieser Gegend und werden bestimmt wiederkommen. Vom Haus aus konnten wir sogar die Polarlichter sehen. Wir haben uns zu 100 % wohlgefühlt und bedanken uns für Majas Gastfreundschaft. Bis zum nächsten Mal !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Traumhaft

Wir durften eine Woche in Bjalli verbringen. Ein bezauberndes Häuschen in wundervoller Lage - toller, entspannender Blick und außerordentlich ruhig. Alles vorhanden, was man für einen entspannten Urlaub braucht. Die Bilder, die man online sieht, täuschen: es ist noch schöner. Maja war sehr nett, immer ansprechbar, hilfsbereit und lebt Gastfreundschaft. Danke!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gemütliches Häuschen

Wir hatten zu zweit sehr erholsame 14 Tage in diesem sehr geschmackvoll und praktisch eingerichteten Ferienhaus. Die deutsch sprechende Vermieterin hat uns herzlich begrüßt und uns viele Tipps für touristische Ziele gegeben. Es hat uns alles zu 100% gefallen. Diese Unterkunft kann gern weiter empfohlen werden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschön

Bjialli verzaubert schon beim Ankommen. Wunderbare Alleinlage, ausser Vögeln, Schafen und Pferden nichts zu hören. Sehr gute, gepflegte Einrichtung, es fehlt an nichts! Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschön

Es war wunderschön. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl wenn man das Häuschen betritt. Haben super geschlafen. Die Ausflugtips der Gastgeberin waren sehr hilfreich. Wir würden sofort wiederkommen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Zuhause in Island

Bjalli ist das perfekte Zuhause für einen Besuch in Island. Das Haus hat eine gute Größe und ist gut durchdacht eingerichtet. Maja hat und herzlich aufgenommen und gute Infos und Tipps bereit gestellt. Vielen Dank für die wundervolle Zeit.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Einfach nur traumhaft

Es war einfach wunderbar. Freundliche Vermieterin, die uns mit frischen Eiern begrüßt hat. Das Haus war sauber und gemütlich. Es war sogar eine Grundversorgung vorhanden (Öl, Gewürze, Mehl, Reis, ...). Sehr ruhige und wunderschöne Lage und durch die Lageschreibung der Vermieterin auch super einfach zu finden. Ich wüsste nicht, was ich bemängeln könnte oder mir anders gewünscht hätte.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
Das freut mich sehr, danke! Schön das ihr euren Urlaub genossen habt. Auf ein Andermal!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little house in the middle of nowhere

Wunderschön! Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderschöne Zeit

Wir haben uns im Häuschen Bjalli sehr wohlgefühlt. Es ist gemütlich und sehr gut ausgestattet und liegt mitten in der Natur etwas abseits der Ringstraße. Es ist ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt, um die Sehenswürdigkeiten im Süden zu besuchen. Maja ist eine super Gastgeberin, die einem mit Hilfe und wertvollen Tipps zur Seite steht. Wir kommen wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ferienhäuschen mit viel Charme

Wer einen idyllischen Aufenthalt in Island plant ist hier genau richtig! Ein wunderbares Ferienhäuschen mit viel Charme und Romantik. Den ersten, aber bestimmt nicht letzten, Aufenthalt in Island haben wir wirklich sehr genossen! Hier im Häuschen Bjalli ist es einfach wunderschön! Wir hatten Schnee, Regen, Sonne, Wind, wunderschöne Sonnen- Auf- und Untergänge und sogar die Polarlichter haben sich uns gezeigt! Wir sind sehr froh, einen so wunderbaren Ort kennengelernt zu haben! Ein Dank auch an Maja, die sympatisch und ohne aufdringlich zu sein, Tipps und Ratschläge für den Aufenthalt bereit hält! Wir konnten viele tolle Eindrücke und Erlebnisse mit nach Hause nehmen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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