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Golden circle cottage

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A wooden deck with a view of a landscape including a body of water and distant hills.
A cozy log cabin interior with wooden walls and floors, a central sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and various wall decorations.
A clear view of a swimming pool with a stone edge, surrounded by a wooden fence and a view of a flat landscape with distant mountains.
A cozy cabin-style kitchen with wooden floors and a dining area.
A cozy cabin interior with a wood stove, wooden walls, a dining area, and a kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Bláskógabyggð
  • Place, Skalholt Historical Site
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Skalholt Cathedral
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Secret Lagoon
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Golden circle cottage

Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Iceland, your dream getaway awaits at this charming cottage with a view that will leave you in awe. Situated near the iconic Golden Circle, this cozy retreat offers the perfect balance of tranquility and adventure.

Perched on the edge of a pristine valley, this cottage offers a panoramic view that stretches as far as the eye can see. From your doorstep, you can marvel at the striking natural beauty of Iceland. One of the highlights of this cottage is the private hot tub, ideally positioned to make the most of the view. Imagine sinking into the warm, bubbling waters while the cool Icelandic air nips at your cheeks. With a glass of wine in hand, you can stargaze in this remote location, far from the city lights, and be captivated by the dance of the Northern Lights during the winter months.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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Property # 3687216vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bláskógabyggd

Bláskógabyggd is home to this cottage. Skalholt Historical Site and The Stone Carvings of Páll Guðmundsson are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Brúarfoss and Secret Lagoon.
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Bláskógabyggð

What's nearby

  • Skalholt Historical Site - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Skalholt Cathedral - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Secret Lagoon - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 25 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 28 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friðheimar Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Efstidalur II - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vínstofa Friðheima - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Star Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hvonn Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden circle cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden circle cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Golden circle cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Golden circle cottage located?

Situated in Bláskógabyggd, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Skalholt Historical Site, Skalholt Cathedral and Brúarfoss. Secret Lagoon is 9 mi (14.4 km) away.

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. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a lovely cottage with everything you need. It was the perfect location on the golden circle. It’s beautifully decorated with original artwork. And, if the northern lights decide to make an appearance, the large deck or hot tub is the best place to view them.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
While this cabin is a bit out of the way if you are centering your stay around Reykjavik, it is still worth it. If you are visiting spots around the golden circle, I struggle to think of a better location. The view from the back deck alone is worth the trip. The host made everything easy and detailed all the important information in the check in document. The one time I had a question he was easy to reach and responsive by phone. Overall, a great trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is beautiful and very very cozy. Amazed view from relaks area throught the big window.House has everything what you need abd even more, both in kitchen and in rest of te appartment.You can feel the host take care about it.Hot tub very convenient , you just take out the top and you can . In 15min driving you can find bikery and small market.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 4 adults and 2 young children. The house is delightful! Omar was very responsive and helpful, the location is super, and the view!!! Playing in the gorgeous backyard made the most magical memories for us! Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Views were amazing! Tucked away on the golden circle, this spot is awesome. All the amazing of home
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cottage

For us, the property was excellent. The exact location we wanted for access to all the sites in the south. I found the owner to be very good about communication which I find to be the most important trait when renting a VRBO.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations, the view & host were excellent! Omar was quick to respond when we had questions (only 2x during the stay). We greatly enjoyed this location & proximity as home base when touring and exploring most of eastern Iceland. We headed as far west as Vik, but did all we could imagine in the eastern portion of the country. The hot tub is not a spa jacuzzi, but is a very warm tub with excellent views. In July the sun never sets, so we took advantage of the day light for many, many activities. The kitchen has every needed accessory, pot, pan, knife, etc. It was easy to prepare meals if you choose. I would recommend this location for a 3-6 day stay in Iceland.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from the host, very attentive to messages. Lovely location. The cabin is lovely inside and was toasty warm during the colder days of our stay. Views are stunning and perfect for viewing Northern lights on clear nights. The local convenience shop is a 5 minute drive away and you can also get fuel there.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best Christmas ever

The property was totally lovely, and very homely. The surroundings are totally beautiful, and communication was great and really straight forward. We would definitely stay again. Thank you so much for sharing your summer house with us over Christmas.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extremely well furnished house

This might have been the nicest vrbo I've stayed in. We like to cook some of our meals at the house and there was a full array of cooking supplies. The whole house really felt like someone's house we were borrowing for a bit as oppose to a sterile bare bones rental. Fantastic view too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time at the cozy cabin

We stayed four nights here in January 2025. Had a wonderful time. Photos are accurate, and kitchen is well stocked. It feels like staying at a friend’s cabin. We caught the northern lights two out of four nights. It’s a great base location to explore the Golden Circle sights. Vista I’m from the porch is spectacular. We had a great time there and would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coziest cottage in wonderful surroundings

This charming, cozy summerhouse made us a warm home for a midweek. Amidst several highlights like the Geysir, Kerið crater and Þingvellir - but also in good driving distance of Reykjavik and the Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The hot tub was wonderful to relax in after a long day away in the cold and the large deck offered us a mesmerising view of aurora / Northern lights 3 out of 5 nights! When visiting Iceland again, we’ll most definitely return to Hulduheimar.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

You'll never tire of the view

We spent a fabulous 5 days here in July. The cottage (chalet) was just what we needed. Comfortable, welcoming and in a great location for exploring south Iceland. And that view! It is spectacular, ever changing and it dominates the cottage.I took one star off because we could not get the hot tub to work and after six showers in quick succession the last showers were running out of hot water - although it was back again very quickly. That didn't diminish the other aspects and no one should make that the reason for not booking.We travelled all over including a mad day trip to Jökulsárlón which was 8 hours drive and more than I'd recommend normally - but doable. However there is more than enough nearby to keep a family of 6 adults entertained for the day. Overall - highly recommended.
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The cottage from below
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location for us to have a home base and get to various sites easily. We appreciated the kitchen - had most everything we needed (except tongs?). We could have used some more help/instruction on trash and washing machine (no dryer) and a warning to not leave the key inside since the door can self lock :) But otherwise was a comfortable stay for our family of 5. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to sit back and unwind after touring Iceland. Close to lots of sites.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ein schöner Ort

Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt an einen zauberhaften Ort.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Großartiger Ausblick

Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich, wir haben den traumhaften Ausblick genossen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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