Entire home

A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494

A door with a window, a doormat, and a wall-mounted light switch.

A room with a wooden wall panel, a black fur throw, a small table with a lantern, a radiator, and a fire extinguisher.

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator.

Highlights

Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
A quiet escape
Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Deck or patio
Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur, Selfoss

Place, Kerid Crater
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Thingvellir National Park
‪28 min drive‬
Place, Urridafoss Waterfall
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494

Wonderful view, located in the heart of South Iceland and near some of the most visited places in Iceland. The crater Kerið is only 5 minutes away by car, Gullfoss and Geysir is 40 minutes by car. National park Þingvellir is 20 minutes away by car. Id 3221494, Official nr HG-00016818

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Strip any used beds

Remove personal items and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3221494vb

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6

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

About the area

Selfoss

Selfoss is home to this villa. Skyrland Museum and Listasafn Árnesinga are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Selfoss Church and Skalholt Historical Site.

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Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur, Selfoss

What's nearby

Kerid Crater - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Thingvellir National Park - 28 min drive - 37.5 km
Urridafoss Waterfall - 34 min drive - 43.0 km
Geysir Hot Springs - 48 min drive - 58.6 km
Gullfoss - 60 min drive - 71.3 km

Getting around

Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Minniborgir Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Þrastalundur - ‬7 min drive
‪Black Sheep Viking Soup - ‬2 min drive
‪Verzlunin Minni Borg - ‬6 min drive
‪Skagalundur - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is A cozy cottage with a sauna in the Golden Circle area. HG-00016818 Id 3221494 located?

Situated in Selfoss, this villa is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Kerid Crater and within 9 miles (15 km) of Álftavatn and Kiðjaberg Golf Club. Hestvatn and Old Dairy Food Hall are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

8/10 Good

Laurence C.

12 Jul, 2026

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

Lovely little house met our needs during our stay! Well-appointed kitchen, comfortable beds, and clean bathroom. Loved the sauna!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murphy B.

5 Oct, 2025

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

Great place. Clean and equipped with everything you'll need. Located within the golden circle but still silent and not very "touristy" - can absolutely recommend this place

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

25 Aug, 2024

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

Awesome stay

We stayed for 3 nights after traveling the ring road. Perfect location to visit attractions in Golden Circle. Very comfortable accommodations.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna F.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Excellent base for exploring

Excellent comfortable base for a family exploring the local sites. Loved the sauna.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamra N.

6 Oct, 2024

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

A beautiful home within the golden circle

This is a beautiful home and the hosts were wonderful! Highly recommend this home again and again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

2 Aug, 2025

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

Check in was easy, the cottage is in a gated neighborhood and the directions for entry were clear. Kitchen had lots of accessories to make cooking easy.

Yard is green, but it is actually a lava field from the nearby Crater.

The clouds feel so low in Iceland, they make for excellent pictures from the cottage porch.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefan i.

26 Jul, 2025

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

We (four adults) had a lovely time in this very well equipped and highly functional house. The location is excellent, both locally (quiet, private) and in relation to key tourist sites in Iceland. Communication with the host was friendly and efficient. Highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

24 Sept, 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

We enjoyed our stay very much. The home had everything we needed and was very clean and nicely situated. Our hosts were responsive when we had questions and kind. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

1 Jul, 2023

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

Iceland Paradise

Home & location were excellent. Property Manager responded quickly to any questions. Highly recommend this home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2023

Thanks for your review

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Cozy cottage

I highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Lovely cottage!

We very much enjoyed our stay in this peaceful cottage that is located close to so many points of interest in Iceland. Very quiet, beautiful outdoor space, well equipped kitchen, and clean spaces. We would love to return. Thank you to the hosts for such wonderful communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024

Thank you for a wonderful review. Best regards Birkir and Sif

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

7 Jul, 2025

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

Wonderful!!

The property was in a wonderful, tranquil location making a fantastic home base for our excursions. Communication was also wonderful. Every question we had was immediately responded to. Wish we could have spent more time there. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect location- beautiful home

Located near the crater lake, this home is a quick trip to many of the sites along the Golden Circle route. Plenty of room, clean and nice place to stay. Beds are comfortable. The sauna is also really nice after a long day of hiking. Kids liked the soccer goals in the yard.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick N.

10 Jul, 2025

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

The house and location worked out great for us. Three bedrooms with a great layout overall. I loved the kitchen and living room area with tons of windows and views. The sauna was great, and we used it each day. The location was optimal for our short stay, only 3 nights, to get to see the Golden Circle and Southern Coast trip well. We certainly enjoyed the South Coast trip the most. The check in and check out was self service and easy to use. The host was great to work with and easy to communicate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

22 Aug, 2023

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

Amazing trip

Iceland was fantastic with so much to see and do, and this house was the perfect launch pad for the Golden Circle and Vik and Reykjavik. Our hosts were so helpful with suggestions and ideas and were very clear with instructions on the house. We had an amazing time! Thank you for sharing your property with us!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Aug, 2023

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

Great for families

My family had a fantastic stay at Birkir's cottage. Our young kids were thrilled to find soccer goals and a trampoline in the beautiful backyard. The whole family had comfortable rooms to sleep in, the house was clean, and the location was convenient to a number of major sites (e.g., Gullfoss, Geysir, Thingvellir, Kerid Crater). I'd highly recommend the home (and Birkir as a host) to anyone, particularly families traveling with young children that are more confined to their rentals by necessity.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas J.

13 Sept, 2024

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

Cozy and well equipped house with sauna

We felt very welcomed and enjoyed our stay. The sauna was superb but came without lighting. The host was very kind and responded quickly. Unfortunately, the gate did not work everytime.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

2 Jun, 2023

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

Lovely Icelandic stay!

We had such a wonderful time here…so close to Selfoss for groceries and some nice restaurants AND close to Golden Circle sites. I feel like we barely got into all the natural wonders available near this lovely home. The kitchen and living area were all very comfortable and well stocked. Bedrooms and bathroom were also very comfortable and cozy. Unfortunately it was very rainy while we are in Iceland so we did not get to enjoy the deck, but maybe next time:)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2023

Tank you for your nice review.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

18 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful and Peaceful

After a day of sightseeing and golf, it was great to return to this home to relax in the lovely and peaceful surroundings. The home was perfect for two couples, the kitchen had everything that we could possibly need, and the sauna was a nice additional amenity. I have to admit that we had a little trouble finding the home but that was our only possible negative. The location gave us early access to Gullfoss and other attractions so that we could be there before the many tour buses, which was fantastic. Also close to many restaurant options in Selfoss or Hveragerdi.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

6 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Wow. Incredible cottage. It was so clean and beautifully decorated and so well stocked with everything and anything we could possible need. So much more than many places that we stayed for the same price. The location was just off the main road in a little community, private yet very accessible. Beautiful yard with soccer nets, my kids has a blast playing outside. Very close to the so many attractions like the Kerid crater and the thermal river hike in Reykjadalur Valley. Thanks to the incredible hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

Verified