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Private cottage, elegance & amazing view

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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hrímland 6, Hlíðarfjallsvegur, Akureyri, Northeastern Region, 600
  • Akureyri Church
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private cottage, elegance & amazing view

Charming cottage in the highland over-viewing the town of Akureyri, only 5 km from the town center. Offers amazing view over the town and fjord. Decorated as a comfortable and elegant second home. Surrounded by wild nature and mountains.

The cottage is comfortable and elegant and ideal for families or friends. Three bedrooms, one bedroom with twin bed and two bedrooms with two single beds (can be put together). All beds are of good quality and come with warm covers and soft sheets. Open kitchen, dining room and living room area, elegantly furnished and fully equipped. Two bathrooms, one with a shower and the other also a laundry room with washer and dryer. Hot tub inside with a large door to the balcony. Garden furniture and barbeque on the balcony. The view over Akureyri and Eyjafjörð is amazing and can be enjoyed from the living room area and balcony.

The kitchen is well equipped with all the necessaries to make delicious meals. You will also find a lot of little “extras” that will be nice to have, such as tee, spices, soy-sauce, candles, napkins and more. I always leave vine bottles in the rack and a beer and vine in the fridge. You are free to use all these extras, but if you enjoy some of our vines and beer I ask you to leave behind a similar kind. In the bathroom there is shampoo and shower gel that you may use. You can contact me anytime during your stay and I will gladly answer questions about the cottage and surroundings. Iam also willing to share with you my knowledge of the area and Iceland.

The cottage is in a popular area of vacation homes in the highlands of Hlíðarfjall. Our cottage is perfectly located and offers view over the town of Akureyri and the fjord Eyjafjörður. Surrounded with wild nature and close to the beautiful mountains súlur and Hlíðarfjall where the best skiing area in the country is located. Close to outdoor activities such as horse-riding area, shooting range, motorcycle tracks and 18-hole golf course. The area is also ideal for quiet walks or hikes. Located only a few minutes drive from the center of Akureyri, which offers a wide range of activities and interesting places such as notable museums, the world's most northerly botanic garden and one of Iceland's most popular swimming pools. Also varied accommodation and excellent range of restaurants and coffees, some of which specialize in local food.

Akureyri is situated in the longest fjord in the country and surrounded by mountains reaching 1500 m. Even though the arctic circle is only 60 km north of Akureyri the climate is mild, with summer temperatures up to 25°c. Akureyri is close to many of Iceland's most beautiful natural wonders such as the Goðafoss and Dettifoss waterfalls, the volcanic area Mývatn and Dimmuborgir, and the grand canyon Jökulsárgljúfur. The area also offers exciting activities such as river rafting, hiking, fishing, whale watching and horse riding. It is possible to take an organized day trip from Akureyri to the island of Grímsey, which straddles the arctic circle.

Property manager

Brynhildur
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Akureyri

Located in Akureyri, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Nonnahús and Icelandic Aviation Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Forest Lagoon and Hamar Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Hlidarfjall Akureyri and Lystigarður Akureyrar. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Akureyri, Northeastern Region

What's nearby

  • University of Akureyri - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Akureyri Church - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Forest Lagoon - 11 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ak-inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greifinn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leirunesti - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Krua Siam - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private cottage, elegance & amazing view pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private cottage, elegance & amazing view?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private cottage, elegance & amazing view?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Private cottage, elegance & amazing view located?

Located in the mountains, this Akureyri cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Hlidarfjall Akureyri and Glerártorg, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. University of Akureyri and Catholic Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roelof M.

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

Nice holiday house

We had a very nice stay in Akuryeri, nice house and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Great home in the calm of the hills

Plenty of room for our family of four. The location is very convenient to town and the city is easy to navigate. We had to message host about where to get coffee capsules (none provided) and they were quick to respond which was appreciated. Highly recommended for families - very comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

What a view

This was our family’s favorite property from our visit to Iceland. The kids didn’t even realize there wasn’t a television. The property was easy to find. The host was very communicative and provided some great recommendations. Access into town was very easy and only took minutes. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Great property in Akureyri

Lovely property overlooking Akureyri . Beautifully kitted out .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Great Location, Beautiful house!

We were so happy when we arrived at our rental. It is spacious and clean with a beautiful interior and amazing views. The house was fully equipped with everything one could ever need including lots of helpful information about things to do in the area. The town of Akureyri is worth visiting and there is so much to do within driving distance that we could have stayed a full week.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brody F.

Amazing place in an amazing location

6 of us stayed in the house in May of 2015 and loved it! It's in a great location looking down on Akureyri and the water with short distances for day trips to Godafoss, Lake Myvatn, Krafla, and many other sites. We used the hot tub to relax after site seeing and the kitchen was great - we cooked a few very nice dinners and enjoyed them at the dining table with the views. My wife and I have been to Iceland 4 times now and will absolutely look to see if we can stay here again if we stay in Akureyri

About the host

Hosted by Brynhildur

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My name is Brynhildur and some friends call me Binna. I was born 1968 and grew up in Westman Islands. I am a lawyer and have an MBA degree with emphasis on business finance and operation. I work for Business Iceland that has the role of promoting Iceland as a destination and an export and investmenst option. I am the Director of business development and operation. I really love my work there. I am the mother of Astridur born 2001 and Hallgrimur born 2003. Astridur studies operational engineering in Reykjavik University and Hallgrimur just finished high school. We live in Mosfellsbær (close to Reykjavik).

Why they chose this property

We all love the outdoors, both in summer and winter. In the summer we hike and bike around the country. In the winter we ski. and for many years my children competed in alpine skiing! We bought this beautiful house to be our second home, especially in the winter. We love to spend time in the lovely town of Akureyri and enjoy the great skiing area of Hlíðarfjall.

What makes this property unique

The property is in an area of vacation houses but I believe my house has the best view of them all. We overlook the city of Akureyri and on winter nights the city lights are breath taking. We also have a beautiful view over the fjord and to the mountain Kaldbakur that touches the northern ski. Always when we walk into the house it's like you leave all worries and stress behind. It's so peaceful and calming!

Languages:

English

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