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Cosy cottage at Lake Apavatn - Laugarvatn - on the Golden circle route

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A single-story house with a porch, a deck, and a small garden area.
Exterior
Outdoor dining
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of a lake.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Endless exploration awaits
    Guests love the top-rated location, steps from iconic landmarks and sights.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bláskógabyggð, Bláskógabyggð
  • Place, Laugarvatn Fontana
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Thingvellir National Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Kerid Crater
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cosy cottage at Lake Apavatn - Laugarvatn - on the Golden circle route

A cosy cottage at the waterside of lake Apavatn (Laugarvatn). A breathtaking view from the cottage over the lake and to mountain Hekla. Located on the Golden circle route (Þingvellir-Geysir-Gullfoss) and in a short distance from many of main locations in the southern part of Iceland. Very peaceful environment and trees surrounding the property. Northern lights often very visible from the cottage in clear cloud evening weather. Only in an hour drive from Reykjavík and 25 min from Geysir. License no: HG-00019733. When sending booking requests please send further information about tenants.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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 Registration Number HG-00019733
Property # 4251558vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Bláskógabyggd

Located in Bláskógabyggd, this cottage is on a lake. The Cave People and Skalholt Historical Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Laugarvatn Fontana and Kiðjaberg Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Thingvellir National Park - 27 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Kerid Crater - 30 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Skalholt Historical Site - 31 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 43 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Friðheimar Restaurant - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Efstidalur II - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Vínstofa Friðheima - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Café Mika - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Vinastræti Veitingahús - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage at Lake Apavatn - Laugarvatn - on the Golden circle route pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cosy cottage at Lake Apavatn - Laugarvatn - on the Golden circle route?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage at Lake Apavatn - Laugarvatn - on the Golden circle route?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage at Lake Apavatn - Laugarvatn - on the Golden circle route?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cosy cottage at Lake Apavatn - Laugarvatn - on the Golden circle route located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Laugarvatn Fontana and 9.7 mi (15.7 km) from The Cave People. Brúarfoss and Hestvatn are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Jon's house. The views from the deck at night of the full moon rising were spectacular!
Cottage at 11pm in August
Full moon rising in August
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage’s location in Þingvellir National Park is truly unbeatable, right on the lake with breathtaking views and perfectly situated along the Golden Circle to explore all the must-see stops. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, making our stay comfortable and easy. The geothermal hot tub was a highlight, though the piping room came with hefty instructions, but once sorted it was perfect for relaxing and watching the northern lights. The close by town had a convenient quick grocery store. Overall worth it for the location with plenty of space for 2 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith A.

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

Wonderful Family Stay

The house was so cosy and warm which was especially appreciated after sightseeing. The house is perfectly located to see many of the sights of the Golden Circle as well as access to amenities such as supermarkets. When not sightseeing, we thoroughly enjoyed relaxing in the 39 degrees hot tub outside or in the clean, well equipped kitchen/house/porch or the children playing in the garden or with the many board games….. absolutely super.Communication prior to our stay was excellent and provided all the information we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2025
Judith and family were great guests. Followed house rules well and the communication was excellent. We can easily recommend them as guests for other property owners.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

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

The wake up view was worth it!

We were looking for a cabin that our family of four could stay at during our trip to Iceland. And can’t believe we came across this gem. Waking up in the morning and drinking my coffee while looking over a beautiful lake with snow capped mountains in the distance made our stay there magical. Great condition. Secluded and peaceful.
This is the view from the backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthias G.

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

Lovely place and very friendly hosts

The house is nice, clean and spacious. (easily enough space for 4 adults)Location is both remote to be very quiet and peaceful, but also not far from attractions (national park, waterfalls, great geysir etc. are around the corner. The hosts are super friendly and very responsive, the always have some good advise about attractions etc. for you, too. Only minor downside was that the hot tube could have been a bit warmer, was a bit too cold (winter time) to stay in it longer and to watch the stars and aurora. We'd consider the cottage again if we want to stay in the South! :)
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Oliver K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft in absolut ruhiger Lage. Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit unserem Aufenthalt. Danke an den Gastgeber, daß er sein Anwesen zur Vermietung anbietet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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