Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 550 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Explore the area

Akranes

Laugavegur
44 min drive
Harpa
47 min drive
Reykjavik Harbour
48 min drive
Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Remote, quiet location, yet only 40 minutes from Reykjavík.
Our Cottage is located in West Iceland with a view over Lake Eiðisvatn, the Hvalfjörður fjord and the spectacular mountains around the fjord.
It's behind the small village of Melahverfi, which is signposted on the ring road and around 15 minutes away from Akranes.

In autumn and winter, this is also a good place to watch the Northern Lights.
Although the view is wonderful, you can't help but see an aluminium plant a few kilometres away. We don't mind this sight - we live in our house next to the Cottage.

Our cottage has a spacious living, dining and kitchen area, 1 bathroom (sink, toilet and shower) and 2 bedrooms. In one bedroom can sleep 3 people, the other 2 people.
The large veranda with panoramic view also invites you to linger.

You can park your car on our property directly in front of the parking sign for guests.
The path on the left side leads past our house, directly to the Cottage.

If you have questions or need help - no problem ...
We live next door - you can contact us at any time !

Property manager

Kathrin Gumpp

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Parking available

Similar properties

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No open fires, such as candles

Important information

You need to know

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

Hvalfjarðarsveit

Located in Hvalfjarðarsveit, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Settlement Centre and Borgarfjördur Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Laugavegur and Skólavörðustígur. Travelling with kids? Consider Husafell Swimming Pool, or check out an event or a game at Laugardalsvollur. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Akranes

What's nearby

Laugavegur - 44 min drive
Hallgrimskirkja - 46 min drive
Harpa - 47 min drive
Reykjavik City Hall - 47 min drive
Reykjavik Harbour - 48 min drive

Getting around

Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pylsu Bíllinn við Hvalfjarðargöngin - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hvalfjarðarsveit Cottage with Large Wooden Deck, Mountain View + Great Location located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Leynir Golf Club, Langisandur and Guðlaug Baths. Akranes Lighthouse is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

7 Sept 2024

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

Home with a view

This home is spacious and clean with a fantastic view. The open concept living room with windows all across the front is a perfect place for family to relax after a long day of exploring. The kitchen is large and fully equipped to prepare any meal. I would highly recommend this property for a family of 4 or 5 people.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hugues T.

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome P.

3 Aug 2024

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

Belle petite maison au bord du lac

Une vue magnifique depuis un salon aux grandes vitres. Très bien équipé. Le meilleur logement de nos vacances en Islande!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

7 July 2024

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

Uitstekende cottage op een ideale locatie

Zeer leuke en aangenaam ingerichte cottage, ideale locatie voor uitstappen naar de voornaamste bezienswaardigheden in IJsland, zeer vriendelijke ontvangst

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Young W.

4 June 2024

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

Great location and the property

Great location and property

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy V.

15 May 2024

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

A Delightful Little Spot

What a wonderful little cottage and great jumping of point for a number of places. The cottage was very cute, quite clean and Katrin was very kind and helpful. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mithun S.

8 May 2024

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

Excellent Stay

A most excellent stay. 10/10 would come back again!

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

1 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful Cottage

We only had a short stay, but the host was just fabulous! Very clean and well cared for, spacious enough for a family of 5. The cottage was so charming, we wished we had longer to stay. When we have to opportunity to return to Iceland, we will try and stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia B.

25 Feb 2024

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

Weekend trip

Very friendly hosts. Very cute cottage. We were able to see the northern lights! Would stay again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dianna B.

21 Feb 2024

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

Lovely, comfortable cottage

We had a lovely time. We stayed 3 nights. We visited Reykjavik and did whale watching. We also visited thermal pools and waterfalls. But more importantly we were lucky enough to see the Northern lights from the cottage. Katrin explained to walk up the drive and look over the mountains. My husband downloaded an app that alerted us to the lights and we ran up the drive to see them. Fantastic! The cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. The bedrooms are small but the beds are very comfortable. The cottage is only around 40 min from Reykjavik and that was ideal. We felt very comfortable there. Thank You.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie S.

11 Dec 2023

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

Great cabin!

This was the perfect home Base for our first trip to Iceland! Great shower pressure!! We cooked many of our meals in the small but well stocked kitchen. Definitely book if your considering!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

29 Sept 2023

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

Nice place

House was great nice place to stay very quiet and clean 👌

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie L.

22 Sept 2023

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

Just as described

The property was just as described. We had no problem getting here from the airport. Kathrin and Klaus were great hosts, they answered any questions we had and gave recommendations based on our aspirations. We came here for 10 days to celebrate our 10th. Anniversary 🎉 We accomplished seeing too many things to mention but some of the highlights were, aurora borealis-right from the property, diamond Beach, horseback riding on black sand beach in Vik, geysir, glaciers, volcanoes (unfortunately none erupting at the time we were there-next time!), caves, many, many waterfalls and so much more. I highly recommend that you stay here !!!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole U.

8 Sept 2023

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

Perfect end to a wonderful trip

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The location is great - peaceful and serene yet easy access to multiple destinations. The cottage is charming and nicely appointed - had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting in the comfy furniture and gazing out at the view. Hosts were delightful and had some great recommendations. Already planning to return next year with my husband and we will definitely stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus K.

2 Sept 2023

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

Landhaus mit traumhaftem Seeblick

Dieses Landhaus hat alles, was man braucht, um sich nach anstrengenden Tagesausflüge zu erholen und die Ruhe zu genießen. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet, hat sogar einen Backofen. Die Terrasse ist ein Traum, von dieser sowie vom Esszimmertisch, hat man einen wunderschönen Ausblick/Weitblick über einen See. Trotz der ruhigen Lage ist das Landhaus ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt für viele Ausflüge. Ein großes Dankeschön, geht an die sehr freundlichen Gastgeber „Klaus und Katrin“, die uns herzlich empfangen haben. Wir konnten uns mit ihnen sehr gut über das wunderschöne Island unterhalten.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Björn E.

18 July 2023

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

Schönes Ferienhaus in guter Lage

Sehr gut ausgestattete Küche. Sauber und bequem. Wohnzimmer und Terrasse mit schönem Seeblick. Lage ideal um alle Natursehenswürdigkeiten rund um Reykjavík zu besuchen. Man könnte daher gut eine Woche oder mehr bleiben. Wir hatten leider nur zwei Tage, bevor wir weiterfuhren.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

17 June 2023

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

Clean and comfortable

Our family of 4 enjoyed staying in this clean and comfortable rental. Host was friendly and responsive. Pretty views.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

29 May 2023

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

Cozy retreat

Very peaceful and conveniently located for a quick trip to Akranes

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Alles prima, nur die Klimaanlage als Heizung ist doch ziemlich laut und nicht gut regulierbar. Wir waren ca. 1 Stunde früher da, konnten vorher telefonisch niemand erreichen. Wir durften auch rein, aber nach dreimaligem Hinweis darauf, dass es eigentlich nicht geht und dass wir hätten anrufen sollen etc. Das war richtig unangenehm und massregelnd und dabei hatten wir die Telnr. im Netz rausgesucht, weil keine angegeben war.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Helen

12 Apr 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Rawtenstall

18 Feb 2023

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

Stunning view!!

Kathrin was amazing at communication throughout the whole booking process. Any question answered quickly. The house is in the most gorgeous setting, absolutely breath taking. We also saw the northern lights! A brilliant location for seeing them as hardly any light pollution. The house is lovely and warm and was a brilliant base, which was fully equipped for exploring Iceland.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Amanda W.

18 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Check-in

Unfortunate results

Unfortunately there were water issues at the property and we were unable to stay and had to book something else. The drive was far from the city and I wish we would've known this prior to making the long round trip drive (over an hour each way in the dark and with snow) before showing up to be told the water wasn't't going to be working.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

30 Nov 2022

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

Perfect cottage in Iceland to see the Northern Lights.

We loved our stay here. Kathrin and Klaus were perfect hosts. Great view of the Northern Lights. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

21 Nov 2022

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

Nice cottage in a beautiful location

We enjoyed the view and the northern lights from the cottage. The nearby food options were delicious. The cottage was perfect for our short stay, but too crowded for 5 people for a longer stay. It was difficult to find the location, the navigation kept telling us to turn on the wrong road and later to drive through a new house, but we eventually found it. The hosts were very friendly and provided updates before and through our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

14 Nov 2022

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

Beautiful cabin in a fantastic location

A lovely place to stay with incredible views. The cabin is warm, comfortable and well equipped and Kathrin is a wonderful host. Saw the aurora too - what more could you want!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kathrin Gumpp

We are Kathrin and Klaus.
Originally we are from Germany (Bavaria).
But we fell in love with this wonderful country and settled permanently in Iceland.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is ideally located for active people who want to enjoy the comfort of staying in one place, while being able to see various places of beautiful Icelandic nature, as well as being close to the city's culture.

Only one and a half kilometer away form highway 1, countless spectacular places can be visited.