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Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland

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A view through a window with a wooden deck and a mountainous landscape.
A spacious room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a staircase with a wooden railing.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, white furniture, a staircase, and large windows.
A wooden deck with a round table and benches, leading to a beach with two houses in the background.
A coastal property with a wooden deck leading to a building with large windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland

PERFECT PLACE TO EXPLORE ICELAND. STUNNING VIEW TO THE GLACIER AND SEA
Kjarvalströð is a new luxury 'old style' privately owned cottage located in the spectacular and unique surroundings of Snaefellsnes on the west coast of Iceland. To Hellnar, it takes approx. 2.5 hours to drive from Reykjavik. The National Park is only 5 min away. Enjoy the magnificent views of the glacier Snaefellsjökull, the surrounding mountains and over the bay Faxaflói. The cottage is one of a few cottages designed as Icelandic houses from the 1920s. There are plenty of things to do and see in the area such as: beautiful hiking, whale watching, sailing around the many islands, historical places, bird watching, horse riding, skiing and sightseeing on the glacier.

If you are looking for a quiet area to relax or want to explore the unspoiled nature and many wonderful activities in the area, the cottage is the perfect place!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11044578
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hellnar

Located in Snæfellsbær, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ingjaldshóll Historic Site and Murals of Hellissandur are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maritime Museum in the Fisherman's Garden and Grundfjordur Public Pool. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Hellnar, Snaefellsbaer

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
  • ‪Snjófell Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fjöruhúsið - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

As of 9 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland on 23 Oct, 2026 start from S$1,535, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Arnarstapi Cliffs and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rauðfeldsgjá and Vatnshellir Cave. Djupalonssandur Beach is 9.6 mi (15.4 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 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 135 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location as a base point to explore the peninsula and perfect for a family stay. Our kids maintain it was their favourite accomodation on our 8 day trip! We went to beaches, epic hikes, a cave excursion, and horseback riding- to name only a few activities. Well stocked kitchen that served us very well for meals during our stay. Master bedroom is large with plenty of clothes storage. Hosts were kind and responsive. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raphaella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, located perfectly for your adventures in Iceland, especially in North and Western areas. The property has every amenity, is clean, modern, and cozy. Property has its own parking spot, which is a real advantage. Near the property are cozy coffee and scenic areas, some within walking distance. Enjoy, we did.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marielle P.

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

A lovely cottage

We had a nice stay in the beautiful cottage that was part of a set of cottages. The location was good for exploring the peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was kitted out with everything we needed and more. It was very clean with excellent bedding. We loved the property and it’s idyllic location and would recommend to anyone. Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Elisabeth K.

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

Nice stay in Hellnar

We really liked the stay in hellnar. Very cute house in a good area to explore snaefellsnes. We saw the northen lights, amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william k.

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

Base camp

We had a wonderful time exploring the peninsula, the cabin was the perfect base. Great views of the glacier and the sea!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2021
Thank you William, you where a perfect guest :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Excellent

This was our favorite place we stayed in all of Iceland. Beautiful home, super clean, and in a great location. We had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Markus R.

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

German Family

Top accomodation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you Markus :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Lovely cabin in stupendously beautiful area

The cabin is charming, clean and very comfortable. It is about a 2 hour drive from Reykjavik. We drove along the Golden Circle one long day to the more touristed areas but really found the sites on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula just as spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you Kim :-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Cozy cottage tucked in a perfect location!

My fiancé and I stayed in Jakob's cottage for a few days as we were going to be eloping on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. We absolutely loved our time there and Jakob was very helpful in preparing us for our stay. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location can't be beat, as it sits within walking distance to the wonderful Primus Kaffi and the Hellnar church. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Jennifer :-)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice location

Nice location WiFi is not working. You have to make your beds and wash your sheets etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adam N.

Great vacation spot

Loved the location and it was a great place to stay. No complaints whatsoever. Make sure you go grocery shopping in Borgarnes on the way in otherwise it’s about an hour/hour and a half. There’s not a lot in the local area. Also there are 9 or so cabins all right next to each other so when the blinds are up there’s not a lot of privacy. Overall loved the place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Perfect Snaefellsnes location

Full disclosure - We’re repeat customers. This property is perfectly located for exploring Snaefellsnes. The upstairs bedrooms are comfortable with plenty of room to spread out. Downstairs is perfect for recovering from exploring the park or cooking a meal after walking the coastline. The property is well maintained, all the amenities are available as listed and the hosts are great to work with. If you’re looking for a place to stay and experience the magic of the western peninsula, this is an excellent harbor from which to launch those adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2022
Dear Cindy, many thanks for your review. It is lovely to read about your impressions of the house, location and possibilities. We would be pleased to welcome you again. Best wishes Aline and Fabian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

Hellnar never disappoints

My husband and I have stayed at this property two times in the past. Our third visit did not disappoint. This was our first time experiencing Hellnar in the summer versus the winter and we loved every minute of the home and the village. We had a bit of pause when we realized the cottage was under new control where, but everything is exactly the same and Aline and Fabian were very responsive to our needs. Hellnar and this cottage renews the soul. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2022
Dear Emily, many thanks for your review. We are pleased to read your third stay, this time in summer, was also enjoyable. This special place truly renews the soul, we fully agree. We would be happy to be your hosts again in the future. Best wishes Aline and Fabian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Everything nice and fine but just a little but

The house has everything and makes one feel like home from the get go. The location was perfect for us with hiking opportunities at the doorstep. The little but is just, that we got a list of things to clean and how to clean and so on. That's basically fine, if one knows in advance. We checked our booking and could not find these instructions. We complied, because we wanted to feel someone else as home as we felt. Our suggestion: Just inform in advance and one can choose knowing. Despite that little inconvenience, we highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Perfect!

We are a couple who are in love with Iceland and who were on our fifth visit. We have stayed in many places all over Iceland and they have all been excellent. However, Jakob and Elsa have the best of all worlds - a soacious, well-equipped, warm, clean home from home in a location which is second to none. When the storms raged, we chilled out safe and warn inside with lots brilliand Clint Eastwood films (plus many more). And when they had blown over we were at the foot of the glacier, right on the beach, with birds nesting nearby and very little light pollution when we wanted to wander outside and look at the Northern Lights. The Snaefellsnes National Park has so many natural wonders to visit and well-marked routes, you will not run out of adventures to have. Thank you for letting us share your beautiful home. We hope to be back soon! Warm regards, Peter and Lucy
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Dear Peter and Lucy. Thank you so much for your kind review and also for taken so good care of our house. Everything was perfect. We are so glad that you liked your stay and be welcome again anytime. Jakob & Elsa
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a very nice stay here, although there were some frustrating aspects. The house is great—clean, bright, warm, cozy, and comfortable—and the kitchen is pretty well equipped. Hellnar is a lovely place and it was a good spot from which to explore the peninsula. However, the WiFi, washer, and dryer were not working, and these were important amenities for us. The WiFi never worked at all while we were there—I’m not sure what the issue was, but we couldn’t load a single page when connected to it. The host said that it usually works, which may be true, but it didn’t while we were there, and no one helped to resolve that over our four days. This was frustrating, since the cellular service was limited; sometimes I couldn't even message the host because the VRBO website wouldn't load on my phone. The washer apparently broke down shortly before our stay, but the host didn't communicate this proactively (if she had, we could have done laundry in Reykjavik). As it was, we found a single public machine 50 minutes away with a malfunctioning dryer. The host did try to help us and arranged for us to use the washer in a nearby house on our third day, and she gave us a small refund for our troubles. We appreciated all of this—I know she wanted us to have a good stay. And we did have a wonderful time on Snaefellnes! The peninsula is amazing and the house is great. Still, having to think about these issues repeatedly was not ideal.
Spectacular scenery
The cove at Hellnar
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Renathe M.

Liked: Communication, location

Nice cabin in a gorgeous area

First of all. The cabin is nice. The area it is located in is excellent. But when we arrived at the cabin it turns out you have to start your stay by washing the linnen from the previous occupants. So we found dirty, wet linnen all over the bathroom. We were not prepared for this, because nowhere in the descriptions of the cabin was this part mentioned. Then we had to use the facilities. The toilet was not exactly clean. Turns out you have to wash the cabin before you leave, wich is fine, but noone checks the cabin between tennants. So then we had to clean up after others also before we could start our stay. And our stay was nice once these things were out of the way. We had a lovely time here. The cabin provided everything we needed to have a pleasant stay. But there is a very small warm water heater. So if three people shower back to back, you don' t have not water for anything else for hours. And you are encouraged to not use the wifi so much. But we are three grown people with online lives, so we used the internet as we usually do. Minus streaming that is. Still on our two last days, the WIFI was eventually so slow, that we had to turn it of and use our mobile data. At this time the internet could barely load comments on Snapchat, and barely load new emails.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

jane b.

Liked: Check-in, location

My thoughts

It was nice and spacious. A lovely location. Issues - Firstly, we arrived to find dirty dishes, garbage still in the bathroom and overall not cleaned properly. This isn't an issue with the owner as they were responsive when we brought it up but still we had to clean. The dirty linens were left in the washer, which we understood would happen. We were expected to clean them, thats ok as we were leaving ours in the washer also. Our issue was we had no laundry detergent, on emailing the owners we were told to check the shed. There was none, the owner did not reply to that? Not sure what they expected us to do? We ultimately purchased detergent at our expense and washed the linens. This was not acceptable to us. We then determined the sink in the bathroom wasn't draining properly so again emailed the owners and asked them to have it fixed. Their response was "we can't come from Rekjavik on such short notice and there is drain cleaner in the shed pour some down the drain". The unit is less than 2hrs from Rekjavik and we were staying 4 nights? Not acceptable to us. Lastly the add stated that internet was included. Our booking was at the end of a month from the 25th to 29th. We had reasonable internet the first night then nothing. Turns out they had limits on the data and once they were reached you couldn't even send an email. The owners response was "if you need internet go to the hotel nearby or purchase a card for internet. Not acceptable to us. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning with glacier view on one side and ocean on the other. Aline was super easy to communicate with and the house is beautiful. Would highly recommend and hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monika W.

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

Hellnar

Alles gut.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

Sehr schönes Haus in einer tollen Umgebung

Das Haus liegt in einem landschaftlich sehr schönen Gebiet und ist für 4 Personen sehr großzügig und sehr komfortabel ausgestattet. Toller Blick auf den Gletscher und das Meer. Schön ruhig und erholsam. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und wären gerne länger geblieben. WLAN ist sehr schwach und nahezu nicht nutzbar. Das Warten auf den Abschluss von Waschmaschine, Wäschetrockner und Geschirrspüler muss man vor Abreise einkalkulieren (dauert Stunden). Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort Urlaub machen. LIEBEN DANK :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katja D.

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

Sehr gemütliches Ferienhaus

Wir waren für 5 Nächte dort, haben und von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt. Super gemütlich eingerichtetes Haus. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Die Lage ist natürlich auch ein absoluter Traum. So idyllisch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger F.

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

Tolles Haus in ruhiger Lage

Wir waren zu viert in dem Haus zu Gast und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig in dem sehr kleinen Ort Hellnar. Wir hatten größtenteils gutes Wetter, konnten häufig auf der Terrasse sitzen und den Blick auf den Vulkan genießen. Von Hellnar aus kann man schöne Ausflüge auf der Halbinsel unternehmen. Einziges Manko: W-lan war nicht gut. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hinfahren!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manja H.

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

Rundum empfehlenswert!

Tolle Lage, Sehenswertes in alle Richtungen super zu erreichen, perfekt ausgestattetes Ferienhaus, nette Vermieter, alles sauber und gepflegt, ...und wir hatten perfektes Wetter.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

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