Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!
Herrukot, our holiday home built in 2015, is located in a gorgeous isolated location right on the lakeside. The house contains two separate bedrooms, each with very comfortable beds that are 90x200 cm in size, a bathroom with a floor-level shower, underfloor heating throughout the house, living/dining room with a pull-out sofa bed for two, and a completely equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, a ceramic-top stove (4 hobs), and an oven. With a floor area of 66 sq.m, it offers a relaxing vacation. Wi-Fi is available at no cost, as well as bed linen, bath towels, and dish towels. The icing on the cake is the 60-sq.m wooden terrace with its own hot tub and a fantastic view of the lake, mountains, and the Hekla Volcano. The house is somewhat isolated, though because of its ideal location in the Southern Region, it is great for winter stays. The Northern Lights are a completely different experience as there are no lights from nearby houses. Our farmhouse is just 400 m away, you can certainly ride out from our farm. We're happy to help if you have any questions about your vacation. We have plenty vacation planning tips! We put a major focus on ensuring that your individual wishes are fulfilled, and are happy to help plan your excursions!
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Selfoss
Located in Selfoss, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tre Og List and Skyrland Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Hella Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
Is Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?
As of 29 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! on 1 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,311, 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 Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Caves of Hella. Tre Og List and Hella Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
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Beautiful home, we were so thankful that we got to stay here for four nights. It was so calm and quiet, a nice way for us to end our holiday in Iceland. We were able to make use of the hot tub, which was so nice and warm. Pictures do not do it justice, it was a truly stunning place to stay.
Very clean and comfortable, a perfect central location to the Golden Circle, Selfoss, Vik, the Westman Islands, and yet amazingly relaxing, soaking in the hot tub on a beautiful peaceful lake after day trips. Our family loved the lakehouse and we'd highly recommend it to others.
The house was exactly as advertised! So cozy with amazing views. Perfectly located for everything we wanted to do and a great, quiet place to come back to after exciting days of sightseeing! I'd highly recommend and would consider staying again if my travels bring me back this way. Renate was fabulous and the horses were lovely. Thank you for staying our trip out on such a wonderful note
We had a wonderful stay at the lakehouse. It is pretty isolated, but the farm is close enough if you need anything. We loved being able to relax and the peace and calm of the location. The hot tub was wonderful and clean; we used it every morning and every night. The beds were also very comfortable. My husband fell in love with the heated floors, pretty sure he wanted to sleep on them instead of the bed. You will need to rent a car to stay here, but it's in a great location to take day trips to waterfalls, volcanoes, and Reykjavík.
Great Location - super relaxing - everything you need
Stayed here with two kids and two adults - fantastic location, very peaceful and quiet. Located about 5 km off of the main highway 1, it was a great central place to take in some of the Golden Circle sights and also going down to Vik and the Black Sand Beach. Rejkavik was also within reach if we desired, but we had a separate stay in Rejkavik. Would definitely stay here again.
We had a great stay here! The owner made everything super easy and self-explanatory. We found it to be exactly what we were hoping it would be - easy, comfortable, and perfect for day trips. We also enjoyed the hot tub on the deck and seeing the horses as we drove by each day.
House was very clean and had everything we could ask for. Location was remote but gorgeous. We had amazing views of th northern lights 2 of the 3 nights we stayed. Was a good midway point for all of the things we wanted to see. Would love to stay again.
Quiet, centrally located cabin. Perfect for day trips to south Iceland, including Golden Circle. Cabin was very neat, ckean, tidy. Hostess (plus dogs & horses) is very friendlyand would stay again in a heartbeat! Takk fyrir.
Had a wonderful stay. Best thing was the hot spring tub on the deck. Saw the Northern lights nearly every night. Hosts were very friendly. Good location for touring sth part of island.
Nice location, close to golden circle attractions and not too far from downtown Reykjavik.
Will come back.
alex a.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec, 2021
Looking forward to welcome you again!
About the host
Hosted by Renate Hannemann
Our German/Icelandic family has lived on the Herridarholi farm, some 400 m from the holiday home by the lake. We run a guesthouse there during the summer, and offer riding tours. Our agricultural operation runs year-round, with sheep, horses, and dairy cows.
Why they chose this property
Since Iceland is worth a visit even outside of the summer, we decided to offer vacations year-round as well. That's why we built a holiday home on the prettiest part of our 400-hectare farm, and so our Herrukot holiday home was born.
What makes this property unique
The isolated lakeside location allows for a relaxing vacation, especially when combined with the central location and the good access road. The house is so spacious and comfortable that even spending a day indoors when the weather isn't good is a fine holiday experience. The hot tub during a snowstorm or under the northern lights is an unforgettable experience!
Languages:
English, German
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests