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Vacation home on the banks of the Þjórsá River, surrounded by nature, with expansive views and an ideal location

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A single-story, metal building with a flat roof, a small window, and a door. It is situated in a grassy field with a clear sky above.
A living room with a dark-colored sofa, a small wooden side table, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a window overlooking a grassy field.
A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a window, and a sink.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

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

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Hella
  • Place, Urridafoss Waterfall
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Caves of Hella
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Selfoss Church
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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Vacation home on the banks of the Þjórsá River, surrounded by nature, with expansive views and an ideal location

About the area

Selfoss

Located in Selfoss, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Skyrland Museum and Tre Og List are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Hella Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Hella

What's nearby

  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 16 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Caves of Hella - 22 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Old Dairy Food Hall - 29 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Selfoss Church - 31 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Kerid Crater - 43 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café María - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation home on the banks of the Þjórsá River, surrounded by nature, with expansive views and an ideal location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation home on the banks of the Þjórsá River, surrounded by nature, with expansive views and an ideal location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation home on the banks of the Þjórsá River, surrounded by nature, with expansive views and an ideal location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation home on the banks of the Þjórsá River, surrounded by nature, with expansive views and an ideal location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation home on the banks of the Þjórsá River, surrounded by nature, with expansive views and an ideal location located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Caves of Hella. Old Dairy Food Hall and Hella Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We was stay, like a our home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host and area clean place and we got lucky and saw the aurora
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Had such a good stay. It was nice to be able to go back to a comfortable and clean place to stay after exploring the natural beauty of Iceland!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay

Property was just right for my fly fishing adventure and some sightseeing. Very quiet and beautiful. Good proximity to essentials and destinations on south coast!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wondervull view and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

Fantastic cottage with great views. Love the location and had everything we needed! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was extremely helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Cottage was perfect for us as a base from which to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country side retreat

Beautiful place. We have a farm and it made us feel right at home. Perfect size for a couple. Would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable Quiet Country Stay

We enjoyed a weekend stay with easy access for day trips to Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and Vik, which allowed us to see many of the top sites in Iceland while staying in quiet, beautiful country scenery. The house was well-appointed and perfectly sized for our family of three. Would recommend to a friend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!!

Everything was incredible!! The location, Renate, the view— literally it was perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

Modern amenities in beautiful nature. Cozy and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Setting

Perfect setting for viewing the Northern Lights. We loved the Large window in the Living Room overlooking the the River.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homes on the range

Absolutely gorgeous place, good Internet to help overcome no TV. The reviews about how responsive and nice the owner is are right on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful countryside get-away

Lovely cabin near so many Iceland highlights! Hosting was thoughtful and thorough, lots of great details to this shared space. We greatly enjoyed watching the sun set on the flock and herd in the valley. What a delightful gift of a home 😃
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's quite place and beautiful view. When it was heavy snow there, the property asked us to take care and support anything necessary. It’s also good for family.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House on the river

This is super peaceful and yet close to so many things to see! The town is Selfoss is just a few minutes down the road and in the other direction, all the splendor of the south coast waterfalls await. The house is very clean and well outfitted for a comfortable stay. I plan on returning to this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

My only wish was that we got to stay longer! We absolutely loved our stay in the cabin. The location near the river was amazing- I couldn’t pull myself away from the view on the front porch and out of the front windows. The check in process was extremely easy and the host was amazing. Very clean and had everything we needed! We will recommend the cabins as a must-stay location to any friends who want to visit Iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2024
Thank you so much, hopefully you will come back again !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin on the horse farm with river view

Our place was far enough off the main road to feel remote,but close enough to be easily accessible to places we wanted to go. Our owner was amazing. Responded quickly and very personable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Google maps took us to the wrong property. I called and was directed to the correct spot easily. Location is quiet and a peaceful way to start and end your day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little house with lovely views

I loved staying in this impeccably maintained house filled with light from windows on every side looking out out on pastures of grazing horses and sheep. Excellent location to explore the south coast within easy distance of sites, markets and restaurants. Renate was very responsive to every inquiry and left nothing wanting. We will be back and will plan a ride on some of their beautiful ponies. Overal- just love
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene Views in Cozy Cabin

Upon arrival, we were impressed by the beautiful landscapes. The cabin itself was clean and modern. From the central space, one window offered a view of Icelandic horses. The other was nearly floor to ceiling where we caught sight of the Northern Lights. Renate was quick to respond and help us when we reached out. The guidebook in the cottage has helpful information as well. The cottage is in good proximity to Reykjavik and close to Ring Road for those planning to drive it. If you’re looking to escape to a slice of natural paradise, I highly recommend staying here- we had an amazing time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly cozy

Overall a beautiful picturesque property with all the details to make a very special experience in the Icelandic countryside. The experience of seeing the Aurora from the front porch could not have been more stunning. We originally thought this space had two bedrooms as listed but the second bedroom describes the living/dinning/kitchen where there is a pull out couch. My family of 5 needed a little time to get use to the close quarters but the space is layer out so well to make it quite comfortable and cozy. I especially appreciate Renate offering to bring down a fold out cot to make the sleeping arrangements more comfortable. We all slept well and had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

A friend and I planned to visit Iceland for a week, focusing on the southern part of the country. We decided to stay in one spot and do day trips, and we settled on this cottage. We wanted a place in the country away from city or town lights, but still not too far from civilization. The cottage was perfect! It is small but comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed to prepare breakfast and a packed lunch. The beds are comfortable and we slept soundly, even on very windy nights. (It can get quite windy in Iceland but the cottage was free of drafts or cold spots.) Renate, our host, was very responsive to my questions, and provided helpful information. The view from the cottage is beautiful and we enjoyed watching the sheep! We were able to easily visit Reykjavik, sights on the Golden Circle, waterfalls on the way to Vik, and Vestmannaeyjabær (the Westman Islands). Selfoss is just about 30 minutes away, so handy for groceries and restaurants. To sum up, the location is great and the cottage is comfortable and clean with an excellent host! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2023
Thank you for being our guests and all the best for you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die beste von den von uns angemieteten Unterkünften.Bestens ausgestattet, super nette Vermieter. Gerne kommen wir wiedet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Danke, wir freuen uns auf ein Wiedersehen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Unterkunft, sauber und alles da was man braucht. Der Blick ist einmalig.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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