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Luxury Villa with river view In South Iceland - The Golden Circle

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Villa with river view In South Iceland - The Golden Circle

A 170 sqm. luxury villa in the center of the golden circle area (Geysir and Gullfoss 20 min away). A unique opportunity to experience the southern part of Iceland in a calm and child friendly neighbourhood.

A beautiful new house with a magnificent view over Hvítá river in a small greenhouse village, Laugarás, in the centre of The Golden Circle area.

Large living and dining area, fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher), two bathrooms with shower. Four bedrooms (two for 2 persons and two for 3 persons). Also a laundry room with a washing machine and a dryer.

Large half sheltered terrace with a great view, barbecue, garden furniture and a hot tub.

It's available all year-round for travellers. We offer free Wi-Fi Internet and a big flat screen TV. There are parking places for 4 cars. Included in our price are bed linen, towels, taxes and final cleaning.

The house is also perfect for day trips to Reykjavík, since it´s so conveniently located only about 1 hour drive from the capital.


Guests are also welcome to contact us anytime and we´ll do our best to solve their problems.

We are also owners of 2 other luxury villas in 100 meter distance

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 12:00 PM

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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 # 4369848
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 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

Laugaras

Located in Bláskógabyggd, this villa is on a river. Tre Og List and Skyrland Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Skalholt Historical Site and The Stone Carvings of Páll Guðmundsson. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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Laugarás, Southern Region

What's nearby

  • Skalholt Cathedral - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Skalholt Historical Site - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Kerid Crater - 27 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Secret Lagoon - 28 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 29 min drive - 34.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Friðheimar Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Vínstofa Friðheima - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Café Mika - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Græna Kannan - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Star Restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Villa with river view In South Iceland - The Golden Circle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Villa with river view In South Iceland - The Golden Circle?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Villa with river view In South Iceland - The Golden Circle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Villa with river view In South Iceland - The Golden Circle?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Luxury Villa with river view In South Iceland - The Golden Circle located?

This family-friendly Bláskógabyggd villa is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Skalholt Cathedral and Skalholt Historical Site. Brúarfoss and Secret Lagoon are also within 16 miles (25 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. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

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

Incredible stay in the heart of the Golden Circle

This vacation rental exceeded all our expectations. The property was spotless, cozy, and well-equipped/stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect, secluded enough for peace and quiet, yet close to stunning attractions. The hosts are exceptionally friendly and made check-in/out a breeze. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique and memorable Iceland getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin C.

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

Gorgeous place for a group

We were traveling with two kids and two grandparents, and everyone absolutely loved this house. The view was amazing, so much light in all the rooms. We did a lot of cooking and the kitchen is very well stocked with everything you need. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Don’t miss out on this place!

This house provided the perfect stay in the Golden Circle area for our family of six. So comfortable, gorgeous views and great amenities. We particularly enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub after a full day of exploring the sites. Communication with Borkur and Elin was so easy. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Great stay

The house was as described and had everything we needed. It was spacious and accommodated our group of 6 very well. We did have a need and it was taken care of immediately by the property owners. We even were able to see the northern lights a couple days!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Russ C.

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

Beautiful location and house

Great base for rafting, horseback riding, all of the Golden Circle activities. The house itself was absolutely beautiful with a lovely view of the river. The hosts were very kind, particularly when we couldn't locate the key box upon arrival. We'd love to stay here again on a future trip to Iceland!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Gorgeous home

Beautiful modern home with stunning views. Fully equipped kitchen. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Towles K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the PERFECT place for our group of 9! The rooms were comfortable and the kitchen was both well-appointed and stocked with basics (spices/salt/pepper etc.). The beautiful location gave us great access to everything we could hope to see on our too-short trip to Iceland, and the view of the Aurora from the house’s back deck is going to go down as one of our family’s best ever memories. Thank you for sharing your wonderful house and magical country with us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Amazing rental property

Beautiful home with lots of room- myself and 4 kids (all adults) plenty of room - near lots of sightseeing locations- on the last night we saw the northern lights from the hot tub - 40 minutes of a spectacular light show. This was the best rental I have ever booked through VRBO - the views are awesome- beds were very comfortable - equipped with every kitchen item you will need - only suggestion would be a few more ice cube trays - loved our stay in Iceland - thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

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

Brilliant brilliant brilliant!

The place was fantastic, both in terms of the property and how beautiful it is and how well-equipped and clean it is, but also the location is excellent. The property overlooks the lake and is in the middle of the golden circle, closer to all the attractions. The hot tub was a highlight, and we could see the northern lights from the villa which was incredible! we even had the opportunity to watch the lights while sitting in the hot tub! Everything was perfect and communication with Borkur and Elin was great! A must-stay indeed! Thanks to our hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa C.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful Home near Golden Circle Highlights Home is spacious and well stocked. Very quiet and relaxing location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

What an amazing home. Great time with friends at a wonderful place!

5 star all the way!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heiko R.

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

Best place for a group visit in iceland

We had some amazing views of sunrises in this house and a great/relaxing time in the hot tub that is outside the house. The house is perfectly located as a starting point to visit a lot of places of the golden circle and beyond e.g. just 15min away from the secret lagoon (a must visit!). Everything was very clean and the kitchen was very well equiped. Try to buy groceries either in Selfoss or 7 min away in Reykholt (small grocery store). The neighborhood is very quite. A great place to enjoy some silence outside. The communication with Elin and Borkur was very good. They gave us some good advices what to see around the area . I would highly recommend!! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ariette v.

Beautiful house in one of the best spots to be

We loved our stay - the house is great, the architecture perfect and we felt immediately at home. We even had a Christmas tree waiting for us. Iceland is just a dream place and we for sure will be back. Elin and Borkur, thank you for the warm welcome in such a beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie A.

Perfect Home for our Group with Amazing Views!

Due to the timing of our flight arrivals and jet lag, my group was lucky enough to witness two sunrises at this home. Some of the most beautiful views of my life! The home was very clean, had a great layout and the washer/dryer were so handy after some of our outdoor adventures! The home is in a pretty remote area, but it's super close (at least by Icelandic standards) to many of the main Golden Circle sights! It's a great central location! Things that could make it a bit better: another couch in the living space for more seating and washcloths for showers! Thanks again for an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hodgeson N.

Stunning place stunning location

Easy to find and get to sights on golden circle, good restaurants within 10-15 minute drive. Private within small community and overlooks river with breathtaking views. Everything you would need/want in a place. Good blue tooth speaker and dvd that’s uk compatible too. About 1hr 30 drive from airport but a pleasant drive. Stop en route at Selfoss for groceries us advised to stock up on arrival. Great hot tub that’s always at temperature, good utility and boot room, 2 good shower rooms, 1 being a stunning master en suite. Cannot recommend highly enough! Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

raj P.

Iceland stay near the geyser and gullfoss

Incredible views from the home on the hill. Spacious place, all the amenities needed were met.saw the northern lights right above the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Spectacular Views, Ideally Located, Comfort Plus!

This well-appointed house is in a beautiful setting overlooking the river with expansive country side views everywhere you look. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything required for home cooking, and Elin and Borkur immediately responded to any questions. The hot tub and gas grill were much appreciated.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam w.

Rent this house!

Attention all North Americans: Should you choose to go to Iceland, you should rent this home. It is beautiful, well kept, modern, excellent amenities and all the creature comforts that North Americans know and love (Cable, Internet, excellent showers/toilets, sweet kitchen, washer/dryer). The hot tub was wonderful after a long day touring. The house sits on a beautiful river that is suitable for fishing. The location in Laugaras is central to all of the attractions of Southwestern Iceland-Golden Circle, Glaciers, Vik and the beach-you name it. Rent the house. Rent a car. Tour the country yourself. Who wants to be on a stuffy tour bus out of Reykjavik every day? Enjoy nature from a beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NANCY J.

Perfect location and stay

We couldn’t have asked for a better place to enjoy our family time in Iceland. The home for our 6 adult family members was very comfortable in very way but the nicest part of the stay to me was the beautiful view we had and the privacy of the home. We toured the Golden Circle, Thingvellir, took a day exploring along the southern coast and hiked in Landmannalauger. The location allowed us access to a variety of sights in the area. The owner was very accessible and responsive before and during our stay. This first part of our trip in Iceland was hard to beat during The remainder of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Lovely house with amazing views

Excellent house with amazing views overlooking the river. Great kitchen and living area. Perfect for a large group to eat. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Fabulous house in a stunning location

The house is everything it promises to be from the description above. It is spacious, lovely and warm against Icelandic autumn. The hot tub is nice, the beds are comfy and the kitchen is well equipped. It was very clean, comfortable and well sound proofed (we had one night of heavy wind and rain which you could barely hear - the huge flocks of birds in the river below were surprisingly loud too!). The "river view" description really doesn't do the location justice - you are on a ridge above the river and will enjoy views over huge distances all the way to snow capped peaks in the distance. The sun rises spectacularly in front of you and, at night, you can watch the Northern Lights. A great location for touring too - just outside Skálholt, half an hour from Gulfoss and Geysir, 45 minutes from Þingvellir and an hour and a half from Reykjavik or the South Coast sights near Sólheimajökull.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Kristin Y.

Fint och välutrustat hus

Väldigt fint och välutrustat hus nära den gyllene cirkeln. Helt ok läge för att ta sig till olika aktiviteter med bil. Vacker utsikt över en liten sjö. Härligt spabad. Sköna sängar och täcken. Skulle gärna komma tillbaka.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil D.

Beautiful, spacious home with lovely views and helpful owners

We were a family of 10 in Iceland for a week-long family reunion, and we are happy to say that everything about the home and surrounding area lived up to our expectations. The property itself was exactly as it appeared in the photos, with four comfortable bedrooms and a large open living room area. The kitchen was spacious and fully stocked, and very helpful for breakfasts and dinners for our large family. We also loved using the the grill, hot tub and outside patio area in the evenings. Regarding the surrounding area, the pictures truly do not do the land justice - the geography is spectacular with a river in the backyard (and a natural hot spring only a short walk downstream!), views of nearby mountains, and also the volcano Hekla in the distance. Right in front of the house is a quaint small horse farm where you can see animals grazing during the day. The location worked great for us, as it was very convenient for easter attractions on the golden circle, and only a ~90 min drive back to Reykjavik / Keflavik for other attractions by those cities. We also managed to do a day trip to Vatnajökull national park and Vik. It was also nice to have such a relatively quiet area to go home to each night, and with less light pollution to see the stars. On our last night in mid-August, we were extremely lucky to catch an early glimpse of the Northern Lights. The owners Borkur and Elin were very helpful with many of the logistical aspects of our trip, including directions, advice on groceries and food, and tips on what to see near the house. We would highly recommend the home for people looking to stay outside of the city and experience the suburban side of Iceland.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Anat S.

Great house!

We were 9 people with 4 adults and 5 children. The house was very comfortable, clean and beautiful. It is located close to many of the big sites in Iceland. The kitchen was well stocked and the kids especially loved the hot tub. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Hi Thank you so much. You are a great guests. Left the house in perfect condition. Best regards Börkur & Elín
Archival

8/10 Good

Carla L.

Well equipped modern home with amazing views and location

Our stay at this property was perfect. The house was well equipped and very clean. The open floorplan for kitchen, dinning and living room with beautiful views was always a pleasure to come back to after a day out sightseeing. Would love to come back in Winter and experience the house surrounded by snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

About the host

Hosted by Elin and Borkur

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Golden Circle Villas is a family owned company, established in 2014, that owns three villas in the South region of Iceland. The villas are located in a small greenhouse village, Laugarás, 3 km from the historical place, Skálholt Cathedral. The villas are all new or newly renovated. Two of the villas can accommodate 10 persons each and the third villa can accommodate 6-7 persons. The villas are rented seperately but it is ideal for larger groups to rent the villas all together as they have space for up to 27 persons. All our villas are located within 100 meters distance from each other.

Why they chose this property

We choose this location because of the short distance to Reykjavík and all the other attractions in the surrounding neighbourhood. This house is so beautiful and is located on the riverbank of Hvítá.

What makes this property unique

The river view and the style of the house. We find our house perfect because it´s spacious with many bedrooms and a large living room with open kitchen.

Languages:

English, Danish

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