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House on the Golden Circle, close to Flúðir

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Selfoss, 800
  • Secret Lagoon
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Urridafoss Waterfall
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kerid Crater
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

House on the Golden Circle, close to Flúðir

The House is located in Árnes, only 5 min drive from the house you are in Árnes, where you can find Gas Station, mini market and shop, there is also a small and cosy swimming pool and a soccer field.  In Árnes you can find Þjórsárstofa visiting center for tourists where you can find information about the area.  
From Árnes you can drive further and find one of the most beautiful places in Iceland, Gjáin.  You can also find waterfalls Hjálparfoss , Háifoss and Granni , Háifoss height is 122m and is the fourth highest waterfall in Iceland.

Town Flúðir is only 10 min away, where you can find Secret Lagoon, swimming pool, small grocery store, and Vínbúð ( liquor store ).  
Town Reykholt is also close by, there you have the popular tomato farm Friðheimar ( one of the most popular place to go on the golden circle ).  Farm Efstidalur is also not far away, there is a nice restaurant and homemade made ice cream.  Laugavatn is also not far away, there you have Fontana ( sauna place ).  And of course the highlight of the Golden Circle Gullfoss and Geysir is close by.  It's a great place in the Icelandic countryside.

Our house has 3 bedrooms, each bedroom has a Double bed ( 140x200 cm ).  Then we have 2 foldable single beds ( 90x200cm ) that can be placed in the bedrooms ( one per bedroom ) or in the living room.  We have two bathrooms, both with nice showers and the bathroom next to the master bedroom has an infrared Sauna.  Kitchen is fully loaded with everything you need.  

Outside we have Hot Pot / Jazzuci.  

In the living room we have a fireplace, it's NOT a normal fireplace where you burn wood .. it's not used to heat the house, the house is heated with hot water that runs in the floors.  The fireplace is a gas fireplace but it's not working at the moment after one of our guests damaged it.  Instead you can use the Tenderflame unit that we have ( see picture ) and you can light candles to have a cosy evening in the living room ( see picture )

During winter time it's a good location to see the Aurora / Northern lights ( if the weather condition is right ), you can see two pictures of the Aurora lights, taken outside the house by one of our guests.

We have a baby crib and high chair for your children.

We provide linen, towels and soap etc.

We manage over 100 properties here in Iceland, most of them in the Reykjavik area and also few outside of Reykjavik.  Please let us know if you would like to split your stay, some nights in Reykjavik and some outside of Reykjavik.  We also offer long term renting.

Property Manager : Kjartan D / Birta Rentals

Property manager

Kjartan D - Birta Rentals / Property Manager

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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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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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Selfoss

Located in Selfoss, this holiday home is in a rural area. Tre Og List and Turf House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Skalholt Historical Site and The Stone Carvings of Páll Guðmundsson.
Map
Selfoss, 800

What's nearby

  • Secret Lagoon - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Skalholt Cathedral - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 21 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Kerid Crater - 33 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Geysir Hot Springs - 33 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Landhotel iceland - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Ís & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Fosshotel Hekla - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bragginn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Árnes - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House on the Golden Circle, close to Flúðir have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is House on the Golden Circle, close to Flúðir pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House on the Golden Circle, close to Flúðir?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Where is House on the Golden Circle, close to Flúðir located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Secret Lagoon, Skalholt Historical Site and Skalholt Cathedral. The Stone Carvings of Páll Guðmundsson and Urridafoss Waterfall are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Wonderful house close to Major points of Interest

We stayed a week at this lovely house. There were four of us - two couples. Everything about the house was as described. It was well equipped, clean, in a great location, and lovely inside and out. We took advantage of the hot tub and sauna after our daily adventures in the South of Iceland. There was lots of room, a well laid-out kitchen with all of the kitchen items we needed to cook each night. The water was hot, heating was constant and wonderful and it was great to have 2 separate bathrooms as either side of the house. The washer and dryer were as added bonus. We had such a lovely time in Iceland and staying in this wonderful house and being able to cook for ourselves added so much to out trip. And...best of all, we got to see the Northern Lights in a setting with very little ambient light, right from our doorstep. It was a sight that none of us will ever forget.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathie P.

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

Very comfortable home with amazing views

This home has comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen, amazing views, and an easy to use hot tub! Clean space and loved the warm floors with the radiant heat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

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

Perfect Winter Stay

Ideal location that feels remote though is close to lots of great attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Niklas G.

Great place to stay

Lovely house with great location and views! Highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Wonderful location!

This property was a great location allowing us to visit all the sites within driving distance each day. The house was very cute and well maintained. Nice quiet location with a view. Definitely recommend staying for week.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert M.

Great Locstion

great spot for our family of 4 and what we wanted to accomplish

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Wonderful property!

Perfect location for exploring Golden Circle & South Coast … with a small grocery store 15 minutes away! Property was very clean with well stocked kitchen. Unfortunately we were so busy we didn’t have time to enjoy the hot tub or sauna. Communication with host was fantastic … including a wonderful packet with great local information prior to the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Great stay on the golden circle

This house has a great location on the Golden circle and close to the town of Selfoss. It was clean and comfortable. We very much Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

The property had everything we could’ve asked for. The hot tub was heated and ready to go. The sauna was able to be easily used and enjoyed. The beds were primo. Clean up with Simple. Communication was simple a little difficult to find but once we found it, it was easy for us to continue in and out trips. Would be very willing to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy O.

Wonderful Stay in Iceland

We highly recommend this house. It was extremely comfortable and had everything one might need in a home rental.

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

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

Pleasant stay in a comfortable home

My wife and 5 year old and I enjoyed our 3 nights, the hot tub outside was nice and the place felt like home, the owner was responsive and helpful, and it was a good drivable base for day excursions. It was a nice stay, and good house layout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Great rural location

We caught the beautiful northern lights one night as the weather cleared.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Accommodating and friendly host

Our first time in Iceland was amazing because Kjartan made the entire process seamless — even after we requested to stay at one of his other properties!! So happy with our stay, we will definitely be booking again with Kjartan!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Bláthin E.

Holiday february 23

We had a great holiday and would recommend it at any time. On 2 evenings we even saw the northern lights. Thanks for the new memories and best regards

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

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

Beautiful house!

Lovely, quiet house, with friendly horses down the road! Easy check-in and very responsive host. Expansive views from the house and relatively short drives to various waterfalls and hikes nearby. Great kitchen; had everything we needed for cooking. Loved the hot pot outside too! Hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Cozy Home in the Country

This was the perfect home base for my husband and I while we spent time im South Iceland. The location perfectly balanced our desire for privacy/seclusion while still being writhing reasonable driving distance to stops on the Golden Circle and great food in Selfoss. The hot tub was a perfect way to relax at the end of the day. We were also very blessed to see a spectacular showing of the Northern Lights on our first night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Amazing stay

The location was absolutely amazing, it’s location is perfect for if you want to do golden circle; or south coast. All information was provided by host in email. Answered all questions I had, the inside of the house was beautiful. Tons of amenities provided. We enjoyed our stay and got lucky to catch a beautiful northern lights show on our last day thanks to this property being where it was. Will be returning to this property when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Great trip

The location was excellent and iceland was amazing. Had trouble communicating and felt some things needed more instructions (hot tub,tv,thermostat etc. Coming from where we are from things were a little trial and error. Response were not quick especially if had real emergency. Things that need to be addressed is water pressure in one bathroom and many light bulbs throughout home. Im not bashing at all. Just honest feedback. Our stay was great and place was in a great spot for us to get to everything on our list.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Remote location but central to key sites

Good location, remote but still central to most of the major sites. Had everything two couples needed. We enjoyed looking out the big wall of windows and there was plenty of room to spread out. Saw the northern lights from the house on a clear night. Some items that need addressing: the bathroom by the door was very dark, most of the lights weren't functioning, so it was dark to shower and do laundry. The keybox is hard to get open. Lift up on the fridge door handle or it won't shut all the way and it won't be as cold. Hold the microwave cabinet door up to use it, almost came down on our head. No response when contacting host twice via VRBO messages. Just pointing these out for future renters. Overall we really enjoyed the house and our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pinakin A.

Great base camp to explore the Golden Circle area

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The host/property manager was responsive and friendly. The circuit break tripped at 10:00 pm one evening and he graciously walked me through by video call to find and reset the breaker. The house itself shows a little bit of age, but otherwise it's very nice and cosy. It has pretty much everything you need to enjoy time with family. The location is perfect for exploring the Golden Circle area. Rent a 4x4 so you can do the less crowded hiking trails accessible via the many F-roads. Our favorite was Haifoss, but there are many more. Selfoss has a couple of larger grocery stores which you should visit before arriving at the house, but there's a smaller grocery store near by in Flúðir that has the essentials.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy H., Washington DC, USA

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

Magical - Met all expectations

This was an 8 day stay and our goal was to hike and see the wonders of natural Iceland. Here's what we loved about this place: Location! – best in all of Iceland – we hit gaifoss, landmannalugar, glymur, vic, glacier lagoon, and 5 more amazing canyons and falls – you could travel 15 minutes or 4 hours for amazing hikes. The drives are really nothing because they are in the most beautiful countryside in the world and the sun never set for us. Close for groceries (5 minutes for quick items and 30 minutes for a Kronan store) Modern kitchen – great cooktop and fridge and dishwasher Beds – very comfortable, best nights of sleep ever, bring a really good eye covering Windows – beautiful view of three volcanoes every day and night Quiet and Private – good sense of being alone (with horses) Bathrooms – modern, spacious and clean, heating rack for towels, big showers, We will be coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

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

Fabulous Bucket List Trip to Iceland

House on the Golden Circle is the place to go for complete peace and quiet away from urban bustle. It rained everyday – we ignored that – so make sure you have good wet weather clothing. The house is about 25-minutes from the delightful city of Selfoss which is a fun place to walk with some good eating. Groceries are easily purchased at Kronan and you really don’t need any cash. I spent five nights in this clean and tidy home with my two daughters and a son-in-law and it was perfect for our needs, although we traveled every day. For company we had horses in the surrounding fields and swooping Killdeer. The largest bedroom does not have black out shades so you may want a sleeping mask. The owner was friendly, communicative and check-in was easy. All kitchen utensils are provided but we only had breakfasts; lunch and dinner were on the road when we explored Icelandic cuisine. Our time was limited so we chose this location as the “bottom point” of the Golden Circle in order to hit specific locations: the Southern coast (Vik), and then Thingvellir, Seljalandsfoss, Skogavoss & Gullfoss waterfalls, Geysir, Kirkjufell, Reykjavik, the Snafellsness Peninsula and other places. We also highly recommend the intimate Fontana Hot Spring Spa for a relaxing afternoon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shloimi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carsten W.

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

Haus mit Potential

Wir haben für 6 Tage das Haus gebucht. Kurz bevor wir angekommen sind, gab es eine Wegbeschreibung und Erklärung zu dem Haus. Leider funktionierte das Ausenlicht nicht und auch der Vermieter konnte das Problem nicht lösen. Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Whirlpool und Sauna liefen einwandfrei. Die Schränke waren leider etwas vollgesopft. Sonst
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia K.

Wie beschrieben

Von der Abwicklung bis zur Abreise alles tadellos. Gerne wieder und Ísland ist per se eine Reise wert🥰👍💫

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Hosted by Kjartan D - Birta Rentals / Property Manager

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