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Borgarbrekka - In the Land of your Dreams

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Höfn, Skaftafellssysla
  • Vestrahorn
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Silfurnes Golf Course
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Hornafjordur (HFN)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Ground floor 1

1 Double Bed

Ground floor 2

1 Double Bed

Upper floor 1

1 Double Bed

Upper floor 2

1 Double Bed

Upper floor 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Borgarbrekka - In the Land of your Dreams

The "Lón" area (Lón means lagoon) is nothing but vast, incredible landscape and nature, from the black sandy shore to incredibly colourful mountains, all within long distances. Exploring this area takes you on a roller coaster of feelings.
The location in the South East of Iceland, just 35 km east of town Hofn, is simply optimal for travellers on the Ring Road (Rd 1), offering all these Places of Interest close by and up to an easy day's reach from Lodge Borgarbrekka. Also, this location is ideal as a first stop when foreign visitors come by the ferry "Norröna" from Europe to the port of Seydisfjordur.
For 6 people you have a lot of space, and if all five bedrooms are set, the 3 double- or twin beds, and the two smaller double beds, Borgarbrekka can accommodate 10 people. Please notice, if booked for more than 6 guests a surcharge pr. person, will apply.
Are you heading North, West, South or South West? We also run the quality cottages "Hamragil" by the town Akureyri up North (Booking Number 3925011), "Tvera" at the south coast of the Westfjords (4084081), "Stekkar" south of the great sights Geysir and Gullfoss (2903253) and Brekka right at the bay Hvalfjörður just north of Reykjavik (9257064).

Property manager

Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Europe

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Höfn, Skaftafellssysla

What's nearby

  • Vestrahorn - 22 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Silfurnes Golf Course - 26 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Hornafjordur Art Museum - 27 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Huldusteinn Stone Museum - 27 min drive - 35.0 km
  • The Eggs of Merry Bay - 52 min drive - 68.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Borgarbrekka - In the Land of your Dreams pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Borgarbrekka - In the Land of your Dreams?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Borgarbrekka - In the Land of your Dreams?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Borgarbrekka - In the Land of your Dreams located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 25 miles (40 km) of Vestrahorn, Silfurnes Golf Course and Hornafjordur Art Museum. Huldusteinn Stone Museum is 21.7 mi (35 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
The views are stunning! The host is very responsive and helped fix a water pressure issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dietrich L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Borgarbrekka
Wir hatten uns das Haus aufgrund der Bilder größer und etwas moderner vorgestellt. Insbesondere das Badezimmer im Erdgeschoss war schon sehr klein. Wir haben aber trotzdem eine gute Zeit dort verbracht.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dmitri M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at a spectacular Borgarbrekka
Beautiful big house in the middle of nowhere. Enjoyed the peace and quiet. Spectacular nature all around. Trees at the property provided a nice break from the wind and we even saw an aurora borealis one night. Quite a few stunning locations just 15-20 minutes drive from the property. One is waterfalls with glacier fed water and the other black sand beach. The owner gave us some really good tips in advance of the trip. If we visit Iceland again for longer and attempt driving the entire Ring Road would be looking forward to book his properties (if they are available for our travel dates). Cheers! :) Dmitri, Diana and company.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home with lots of Space
Our family truly enjoyed this home. Our older children really loved having their own bedroom. We really liked the outside space that went along with this property. It was a wonderful home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
We enjoyed the farmhouse. Location is a little out there but very peaceful. Driving through the mountain tunnel to reach it was exciting. Note, the hot water was limited so our family of 5 needed to be mindful of that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Icelandic tranquility
Great cabin as advertised. Spacious, which was nice after small places we had stayed. Everything worked great. Good hiking in the area and some black beaches. Good access to the east fjords as well. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
all you need for vacation
relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Iceland Trip
We had a wonderful stay with our 3 children (16, 18 and 21) at this home. Everything was perfect, plenty of room and privacy for all. We loved the daily visits from the local sheep! Great communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place off the beaten path
We had a great time in the cabin. It easily accommodated 4 adults and 1 child but has space for additional people. We enjoyed the nice kitchen space with a table to seat all of us easily. The house is comfortable, bright, away from the road. The sheep come by on occasion too. Would stay here again. Jon communicated very well and responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication when we had trouble getting there
The main roads to the property were closed due to weather and when we reached out to the host they answered immediately. Great response time. Overall location was good. The dryer was broken when we arrived so we were unable to do laundry which was really a bummer. The toilets had staining in them and some of the kitchen dishes and cookware weren’t clean when we arrived. Overall it was a nice stay though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Borgabrekka
Good stop off for our journey around the Ring Road of Iceland
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Lodge in beautiful setting
We had a great stay- house was just as described in the listing. Beds were comfortable and there was great space for eating and relaxing. The kitchen was well stocked. Communications with Jon were easy and prompt. We enjoyed our stay!! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Modern, clean house. Very isolated and quiet. Everything is as pictured. Pleasant short walk in the woods and to the nearby river overlook. We were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation!
Family vacation - clean and well equipped. Great communication! We thoroughly enjoyed our time and look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sumit A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazingly beautiful place
This was our first visit to Iceland and we were travelling with another family so a total of 8 people with teenage kids. Jon, our host was very responsive. Since we arrived at the property very late at night around 11pm, it was a little confusing to find the place. But Jon gave us really good instructions that helped a lot. Also the place was exactly as pictured. We had a wonderful stay at the property. Check in and check out was a breeze. We would definitely use this place whenever we visit Iceland again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded lovely house
The house was very nice, clean and cozy. The property is beautiful with sheep and open views. It’s a bit far from the nearest town so you have to come prepared. My only issue was with the lack of some basic kitchen equipment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place!
Borgarbrekka Lodge is a wonderful place to stay, perfect for venturing towards the East fjords, but equally not far from Hofn and even Diamond Beach. The property is spacious and very comfortable, and the owner extremely helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 sehr schöne Tage
Sehr schönes Haus in toller Lage; Ausstattung perfekt. Kommunikation mit Vermieter freundlich und präzise.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
Property was fabulous and Jon was a fantastic host!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dixie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great house!
Such a great house with many amenities. Excellent location to east and south coast of Iceland. Very clean and comfortable and well equipped for a group. I will stay here again! Easy booking experience and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Knud Erik C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

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Hooked on tourism, yet I studied automotive engineering at 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!

Why they chose this property

Unique location.
Being "next door to nature" the wonderful, two store roomy house of Borgarbrekka, offering 5 bedrooms, located midst in the Lón area, gives you the uncountable opportunities to explore, to eyewitness, to enjoy all what this area has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Reaching the ice lagoons of the great glacier Vatnajökull (NP) to the west, and the majestic mountains of the Eastfjords to the east -and feeling overwhelmed by natural sights all around- this makes the deal.

Languages:

English, German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish