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Charming house in the beautiful Westfjörds of Iceland. HG-00013285

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Hnífdalur river

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Hnifsdalur
  • Port of Isafjordur
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Arctic Fox Centre
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Isafjordur (IFJ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming house in the beautiful Westfjörds of Iceland. HG-00013285

Located in Hnífsdalur just 5 km from Ísafjörður in the beautiful Westfjörds of Iceland. The area offers many attractions including hiking, fishing and exploring the natural beauty and unique scenery this area is famous for. We welcome you.
Our house is completely self service. We do not offer maid service. Linens and towels are provided as well as a well stocked kitchen. If you use our towels and linens you will need to wash them. Also guests must return the house clean and we kindly ask that you keep the house and surroundings tidy during your stay. All soaps and cleaning supplies are provided. The is a 7 kg washing machine and dryer on site.

Property manager

Rikhardur and Judi
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only
It is an Icelandic tradition not to wear shoes in the house, we kindly appreciate you removing them before entering the house.

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 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
Property Registration Number HG 00013285

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hnífsdalur

Located in Hnífsdalur, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and Naustahvilft, while Westfjords Heritage Museum and Osvor Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Hnifsdalur

What's nearby

  • Port of Isafjordur - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Osvor Maritime Museum - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bolungarvik Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Hornstrandir Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Arctic Fox Centre - 21 min drive - 25.4 km

Getting around

  • Isafjordur (IFJ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edinborg - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hamraborg - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tjöruhúsið - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Húsið - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kaffihús Bakarans - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming house in the beautiful Westfjörds of Iceland. HG-00013285 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming house in the beautiful Westfjörds of Iceland. HG-00013285?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming house in the beautiful Westfjörds of Iceland. HG-00013285?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming house in the beautiful Westfjörds of Iceland. HG-00013285 located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Port of Isafjordur, Westfjords Heritage Museum, and Osvor Maritime Museum. Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and Bolungarvik Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fabien D.

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

Perfect!

Very good trip one more time in the westfjord
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Peace and Quiet in the Beautiful West Fjords

My wife and I truly enjoyed our stay at Rikki and Judi's vacation home in Hnifsdalur in the West Fjords. The first things we noticed, besides the stunning views in every direction, were the peace and quiet. The home is cozy and comfortable and stocked with everything you might need. We did a lot of hiking. We visited the Arctic Fox Center in Sudavik. We ate at several local restaurants including a thai restaurant in the shopping mall that contained the Net market, the Edinborg Bistro and another local place called the Tjoruhusid--I cannot recommend this place enough as the food and atmosphere is excellent (I will leave it at that-you must experience it!). Rikki and Judi were very easy to work with and answered all our questions in a timely fashion. I highly recommend their home and look forward to visiting it again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

A great Westfjords location

The check in was very easy and our hosts were very communicative. The house was very clean and had plenty of space. Although, there were only two of us, there is plenty of room for a larger group. A great location close to town and easy access to many amazing sites/ hikes in the area. It is a Bit of a drive to the Westfjords, but well worth it. If you plan to visit the area this home is well worth it. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asi P.

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

Great house good plays to stay

We spend three night in the house everything was perfect. Thank you Rikki and Judi
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Great stay at Hnifsdalur

This was one of our favorite places to stay in Iceland: spacious, clean, excellent value, close to Isafjordur with access to many West Fjord destinations. We enjoyed a beautiful hike up Hnifsdalur directly from the house and were pleasantly surprised by the trail network. Some of our favorite activities from the house: Sudureyri geothermal pool, Fosshestar horse riding, Tjoruhusid, Jon Siggurson museum at Hrafnseyri, Litlibaer, Dynjandi. There were many other activities that we look forward to on a future visit. We made good use of the clothes washer and dryer.There were many toys that kids would like too. The housekeeping arrangement worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karine B.

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

A perfect place where spending few days in westfjords

Thank you very much for your advices by email from our booking, we've spent a very nice stay in westfjords
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ingo Z.

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

Sehr nettes geräumiges Haus aus Basis für Touren im Westen

Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen, insbesondere so Annehmlichkeiten wie die Waschmaschine, der Trockner, die Spülmaschine sowie auch der Billardtisch (wenn auch keine Turnierqualität ;). Bei schönerem Wetter hätten wir draußen vor der großzügigen Terrasse Grillen können. Es war alles notwendige zum Überleben und Kochen vor Ort. Platz war für uns 2 im Überfluss vorhanden: u.a. 2 ungenutzte Schlafzimmer, ein separates WC...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia R.

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

Natur pur in den Westfjorden

Wir verbrachten eine ruhige, erholsame Woche in den Westfjorden, wo uns besonders die Natur mit ihren hohen, grünen Bergen und den tiefen Fjorden beeindruckt haben. Besonders toll fanden wir den roten Strand, den Wasserfall Dynjandi und einen ganz neuen Aussichtspunkt nicht weit von Isafjördur. Unser Haus war einfach großartig, modern, großzügig und mit allem versehen, was man sich denken kann. Die Möglichkeit, im Garten am Abend ein Feuer zu entzünden haben wir mehrfach genutzt. Die Betten waren sehr gemütlich. Der einzige Minuspunkt war das teilweise sehr kalte und nasse Wetter. Aber das gehört eben auch zu Island und war uns nicht neu. Wir haben das Beste daraus gemacht, denn es gab genug Spiele, ein modernes Smart-TV und kleine Museen in der Umgebung, die uns hier weiterhalfen. Wir können das Haus ohne Vorbehalte weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

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

Great Place!

We thoroughly enjoyed everything about the house and the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolf L.

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

Feels like home

It is already the fourth time that we enjoyed our stay at this splendid house. We feel like at home here. Judy and Rikki are very nice hosts. We definitely will come back again - and again...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver G.

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

Silent Stay

Pleanty of space - comfort in kitchen ans all you nerd
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris T.

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

A great location and great property

We stayed for three nights at the house. This is exactly what we needed for the middle of our trip - quiet, secluded, and beautiful area. We felt right at home from the start. We had a group of three photography friends traveling together. The location was stunning and it was everything we were looking for to call home. The host was very responsive to our initial booking request and our questions along the way. From a house layout and cleanliness perspective, everything was great. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark W.

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

A good place to stay

We were required to wash the towels and linens before checking out, which makes it hard to get away at an early hour. This may be one of the things about Vrbo rentals, in which case you should be prepared. Apart from that, the house was great. It's well set up and roomy. Towels and bedding are readily available. The location is an easy 5-minute drive from Isafjordur, and is a good central spot to travel around the region. The kitchen is well-stocked with cookware, appliances, and utensils. The hosts replied to my emailed questions in a satisfactory manner in the days before we arrived. My travel mates and I would have no problem staying there again if the situation arose.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas p.

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

A wonderful home base for exploring the Weatfjords

This is a lovely home—comfortable and spotlessly clean—in a beautiful location. It is in the perfect location for exploring the Westfjords. You can enjoy exploring the immediate vicinity or visit the bird cliffs of Látrabjarg for a day trip. Rikki and Judi are helpful and responsive hosts. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

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

The Perfect Escape

My husband and infant joined me for work in Iceland and we stayed at this property for a few days after I was finished on personal time. It was 6 hours from Reykjavik and an off road vehicle was definitely needed, but you felt like you were in a National Geographic show. Perfect scenery, perfect house, and perfect hosts. Every amenity we needed was available, more than enough space, and Judi was incredibly kind and responsive. Would stay here again and again. My only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathias M.

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

Just like home with amazing area

A vacation home you immediately feel at home in: superbly equipped, comfortable and cosy interior, quiet and a perfect location for exploring the western fjords. The owners are very attentive and give great advice on activities and restaurants. I can't wait to go back for longer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona K., Mainz, Germany

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

Wonderful house in the Westfjords

We had an absolutely great time in Judiths House. It is spatious and has everything to feel like home, with love to every detail. We loved it there and love to visit Hnifsdalur again. In two nights we had a spectacular Northern lights show just behind the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Lovely home

Loved it! Made us feel right at home. Quiet but close to town. We liked it the best of all the places we stayed
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rögnvaldur Már G.

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

Dásamleg dvöl

Krúttlegt hús á fallegum stað. Fór vitkilega vel um okkur og íbúðin var betur búin en við bjuggumst við. Vorum vitkilega heppinn með veður og nutum þess þar af leiðandi líka hvað garðurinn var huggulegur. Takk fyrir okkur Rögnvaldur, Steinunn og Týr
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

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

Westfjords North Comfy Home

Felt right at home in this quiet small neighborhood with a gorgeous backdrop of cliffs. Well stocked and really clean. We came to ecplore the northern fjords and this location was great for visiting all the small towns, hiking, biking, tours, etc. Isafjordur and shopping about a mile or two away. Rikki and Judith easy to communicate with. Would definitely go back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Einar H.

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

Hnifsdalur

Location and house perfect. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Amazing house near Isafjordur

This house was spacious with all the necessary amenities. It even has toys and DVDs so it would be great for people with kids. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

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

West Fjords house

Comfortable and well-equipped home, located in a beautiful spot. It was a great base for exploring the West Fjords. Host was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Vacaville, CA

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

Perfect home base for exploration!

We had a fantastic experience at Judi and Rikki's property in Hnifsdalur! I had never stayed in a place that did not use a cleaning service and was a little worried, but the house was immaculate. It was incredibly clean, and they had lots of cleaning supplies, so we were able to leave it the same way when we left. We stayed with our dog, who loved the little yard. The house had everything we needed to cook, and the bed was very comfortable. We would highly recommend it to others! We will definitely stay there again if we come back to the Westfjords.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H S., Hollywood, MD

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

The perfect getaway!

This home was all and more than expected! Plenty of room to spread out, and so many amenities! The kitchen has about everything you could ever dream of needing. Bathroom huge, and a very comfortable living room with recliners! Bedrooms more than ample! There's a cute little deck outside the living room overlooking a valley that had numerous walkable trails! It was a great place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. It's a great anchor for exploring all of the Westfjords, far and near! Nothing but good things to say, and we would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rikhardur and Judi

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We are a family of 3, plus 1 dog and 1 cat.

Why they chose this property

We love the Westfjörds!

What makes this property unique

Beautiful surroundings you won't find anywhere else in the world.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests