Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik - Saurbaer

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 890 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pool

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Akranes

Laugavegur52 min drive
Thingvellir National Park54 min drive
Reykjavik Harbour56 min drive
Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1, main.

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 1 - Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Upstairs

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik

At lodge Brekka you sure have a warm welcome, independent of weather. You'll feel comfortable in the nice open space of the house and the big terrace around, enjoying the privacy of this pristine site. The inviting geothermal tub is discretely placed in the bushes of the birch midst in the pure nature. The location is superb with a great view with ever changing shades of light on the Hvalfjord-bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and the mountain group Sulur in the other direction. A little creek makes the border of the property as it flows by in the gully. The lodge Brekka (means slope) is a beautiful house, finished in 2013. It is sitting nicely in the hillside, hence the name. For 6 people you have a lot of space, additionally there is a double sleeping couch in the open space upstairs, ideal for kids. That way Brekka can accommodate 8 people on request. Please notice, if booked for more than 6 guests a surcharge pr. person, will apply.
Brekka is a gorgeous place to stay, a real retreat from Reykjavik, "Fairly close but far enough". The house is approximately 45 minutes drive from Reykjavík and only about 1,5 hours from the KEF airport. Brekka has a free glass fibre connection for Internet and TV.
Are you heading North, West, South or East? We also run the quality cottages "Hamragil" by the town Akureyri up North (Booking Numbrer 3925011), "Tvera" at the south coast of the Westfjords (4084081), "Stekkar" south of the great sights Geysir and Gullfoss (2903253) and Borgarbrekka 35 km east of town Höfn, in South East Iceland (9408171).

Property manager

Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

Premier Host

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saurbaer

Located in Hvalfjarðarsveit, this cottage is in a rural area. Leynir Golf Club and Reykjavik Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glymur Waterfall and Guðlaug Baths. Husafell Swimming Pool and Varmarlaug Swimming Pool are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and horse riding.

Akranes

What's nearby

Laugavegur - 52 min drive
Hallgrimskirkja - 53 min drive
Thingvellir National Park - 54 min drive
Harpa - 55 min drive
Reykjavik Harbour - 56 min drive

Getting around

Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ferstikla - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Glymur Waterfall, Leynir Golf Club and Guðlaug Baths. Langisandur and Akranes Lighthouse are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

2 June 2024

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

Anniversary trip

This is in a beautiful location, the house was in excellent condition, and the owner was very responsive. The property is awesome with the views, the hot tub, and the creek running through it.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antje G.

16 Jan 2024

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

Hervorragend

Die Brekka Lodge ist wunderschön gelegen und hat einen herrlichen Ausblick über den Fjord. Auch die Unterkunft selbst ist sehr gemütlich und die Einrichtung bietet alles, was man für einen gelungenen Urlaub braucht. Wir haben hier den Jahreswechsel verbracht und hatten das Glück, an zwei Abenden Polarlichter sehen zu können - perfekt. Auch für Ausflüge ist die Lage ideal. Der Vermieter Jon Baldur war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Vor der Reise haben wir zur Einstimmung jede Menge Informationen bekommen und waren daher gut vorbereitet. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und würden jederzeit wiederkommen.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas C.

31 Dec 2023

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

Amazing

Jon is very helpful, always available and gives very good advice. The comfortable house offers breathtaking views of the mountains, fjord and ocean. The tub experience at night and in the snow is a real discovery. An excellent family stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariangela T.

17 Nov 2023

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

Stay at Brekka

Beautiful property, the owner is super kind and responsive. The view of the northern lights from the property has been stunning, the location is fabulous. We enjoyed out stay and have absolutely nothing bad to say. We will come back next time we wisit Iceland without a doubt!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

26 Sept 2023

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

Simply Amazing

My wife and I stayed at Brekka during early-mid September and had an amazing time exploring many things Iceland has to offer. The cabin is in a fantastic location with terrific views. We saw the northern lights three nights in a row! The lodge was very comfortable and very well stocked. Jon left great instructions and food recommendations. Hotel Glymur dinner is a must! Jon is a wonderful host with excellent, quick communication the few times we had questions. Best of the best! Thank you, Jon! Eric & Hayley

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

11 Sept 2023

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

Amazing and Restorative Place

Brekka lodge is a perfect place to stay if you're looking for some rest and relaxation. The lodges in this area all have quite a bit of space and privacy to them. The area it is in is a beautiful place, with convenient proximity to various places to explore in Iceland. Experienced hikers can go to Glymur waterfall at the eastern end of Hvalfjordur. Nearby Hvammvik springs on the south side of the bay gives you a place to swim in the ocean, and then warm up in a thermal pool. Reykjavik is less than an hour away by car, and to the north and west, you have the beautiful Snaefellsnes and other historic places, such as Reykholt. The geothermal tub was very relaxing, and I believe it helped me correct a skin condition on my hand (dermatitis / eczema); after the trip my hand has never looked this good in over 6 years. I would definitely come back to Iceland and stay at another Nordic Lodge in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd K., Iowa, USA

8 Sept 2023

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

Love this Home Base!

We were looking for a place that is in the middle of the area we wanted to be. From this place we could go North, South, up to the peninsula, the Gullfoss Waterfall, or to the airport all within a daytrip. What a great treasure we found in Brekka! It was the perfect location, the view was amazing, and it was a great place to relax after our day out.The kitchen had everything we needed for our dinners, and it was wonderful to do small loads of laundry while we were there. Brekka was the perfect place for us!

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

21 Aug 2023

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

Amazing spot to stay.

This property lets you enjoy all the beauty of Iceland!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk D.

24 July 2023

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

Brekka Lodge

Die Brekka Lodge ist wirklich schön und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Lage der Lodge bietet nicht nur einen guten Ausgangspunkt für Unternehmungen, sondern auch einen grandiosen Blick über den Fjord, der durch Sonne und Wolken immer wieder in ein faszinierendes Licht getaucht wird. Durch den netten Kontakt (Schriftwechsel) mit Jon fühlten wir uns von Anfang an sehr gut informiert und jederzeit gut aufgehoben. Wir hatten knapp zwei Wochen gebucht, wären aber gerne noch etwas geblieben.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Poorvi S.

16 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Brekka lodge

Cute little house with a spectacular view. Wish there was a dryer with the washer or drying function within washer as we weren’t able to do laundry as we hoped (not enough space on drying rack for all of our clothes). Kitchen was very useful for a family with kids. Loved the secluded location to enjoy the scenic views.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H S., Hollywood, MD

21 June 2023

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

Location, location, location

Great directions, the view of water and mountains, all the windows to enjoy the view, and your own geothermal hot springs contained in a tub! We totally loved everything about this house up the hill! The heated floors were so welcome, as well as the gorgeous deck!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

20 June 2023

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

Erholsame Tage

Das Haus ist so schön wie auf der Internetseite beschrieben. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und haben die Zeit genossen. Tagsüber haben wir Ausflüge unternommen und Abends trafen wir uns zuhause zu einer gemütlichen Runde im Hottube. Sehr erholsam.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina and Darryl M.

2 May 2023

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

Secluded Home with a Fabulous View!

We enjoyed our stay at Brekka Lodge! We never watched any television, because we preferred to watch the view either from the living area, the deck, or the geo thermal tub. The house is well located to lots of sights and is also very close to the trailhead to Glymur Falls, a stunning waterfall that is worth the hike! It is much better to take the longer trail that goes to the left. The shorter trail is much steeper and, for now, the log crossing over the river is down. We also enjoyed eating at nearby Hótel Laxárbakki. They have a small menu, but delicious homemade meals. We highly recommend the fish stew. As for the house, it is clean, nice, in a quiet area and you can't beat the views! The host, Jon, is very quick to respond if you have any questions.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecka R.

8 Apr 2023

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

Peaceful Nordic Lodge with Spectacular Views

What a beautiful and warm property! It had everything we needed for days we wanted to stay in, and was so welcoming it come back to after a day in Reykyavik. The drive was well worth it for the views of Hvalfjördur at night. The host was very responsive and we would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri G.

18 Mar 2023

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

Beautiful property! Host was very responsive to our needs. Scenery was gorgeous.

Simple process through VRBO. Lovely place with gorgeous scenery.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H., Ellicott City, MD

13 June 2022

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

Great house with excellent location

This trip included my husband, two adult daughters, our son in law and me. Brekka Lodge was very well located, very well equipped and had the most outstanding views of the water and mountains that can be imagined. We loved our time there. It was possible to do many day trips and then return to the serenity of this lovely house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen W.

25 Apr 2022

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

Traumhaft

Sehr schönes, gemütlich eingerichtetes Haus in herrlicher Lage mit traumhaftem Ausblick auf den Fjord. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P., Sweden

7 Nov 2021

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

Excellent Experience

Exceeded all expectations and was exactly what we were hoping for in a relaxing holiday with great amenities!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felix R.

2 Nov 2021

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

Toller Urlaub

Toller Kontakt und schöne Aussicht

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri E.

24 Oct 2021

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

We had a great stay at Brekka

It was a beautiful location with amazing views and there bonus of having our very own "hot springs" to enjoy every evening was wonderful! just a couple of robes would have put our experience A++ directions for the stove, television and washing machine would have been useful too : )

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erick o.

16 Oct 2021

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

Views were breathtaking

The owner w was so polite and communicated so well. The property was European in nature, and very clean. The hot pot was awesome and the views were outstanding. We saw the northern lights in sept which was a great. Would definitely go back. Thank you.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryon M.

13 Sept 2021

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

Great getaway

This house is great! Awesome views and definite serenity. Jon communicated everything well except directions. If you aren't familiar with Iceland addresses it's a bit of a challenge. Getting there during the day for your first time is recommended. Also, it should be conveyed that the "hot tub" is really a tub that you fill with geothermal water (I mean, it's Iceland - pretty standard and why they are the world's leader in energy efficiency) but don't expect to hop right in. It takes around 3 hours to fill it and some work to keep it hot (you have to drain some then add). I couldn't get the jets to work but that might've been operator error. Also note that the closest town is Akranes which is about 25 minute drive. Get groceries and spirits there. Restaurant selection limited. It's a good hour to Reykjavik so be aware of that. Awesome waterfall hike within 15 minutes of the house - Glymur falls. Don't miss this one! Overall: great accomodations, great host. Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jörg B.

21 Mar 2020

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

Absolut empfehlenswert

Das Haus war sehr sauber und schön, die Lage ist super und man hatte kaum Leute um sich rum, man kam überall relativ schnell mit dem Auto hin und die Natur um das Haus herum eignet sich auch gut zum Wandern. Der Vermieter Jón war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Es gab eine hervorragende Kommunikation auf einer eher freundschaftlichen Ebene. Alles in allem sind wir sehr zufrieden und würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen. JB & BB

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

Hooked on tourism, yet studied automotive engineering in the University for Applied Sciences in Munich, Germany with the graduation Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Fahrzeugtechnik. After being technical director at the car inspection and type approval branch (MOT/TÜV) in Iceland for a few years I got more and more linked to the tourism, using my good knowledge in German, English and Swedish.
Tourist guide since 1983 and owner and operator of the tour agency Isafold Travel and the unique 4x4 rental Isak for 18 years.
Sold the whole business in 2015 to start up a new enterprise, Nordic Lodges. This company runs a few vacation rentals in various parts of Iceland, offering the concept "Roof 'n Route", which makes our lodges to "step stones" on your travel in Iceland.
Tourism and music are my hobbies, and that's where I'm now!