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In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub

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TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10135 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub

Hamragil is a big cottage, sleeping up to 10 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 double beds, 4 queen size and 2 junior size. Please notice, if booked for more than 6 guests a surcharge pr. person, will apply.
For the best and fastest email- and other computer and TV transmission the lodge has a fiber glass cable connection.
The location is a secluded one, up in the hillside with a great view on the whole valley, the river below and the mountains facing you. Here you are the Queen and the King! Hamragil offers lots of privacy, being though only 15 km away from the town Akureyri and 50 km from the nature's Paradise Lake Myvatn. Access to geothermal water gives you the possibility to gaze at the northern lights in the winter time, while sitting in the hot pot outside, with the vivid mountain creek flowing by in the gully below.
Are you heading East, West or South? We also run the quality cottages "Borgarbrekka" in South East Iceland, 35 km east of town Höfn, (Booking Number 9408171) "Tvera" at the south coast of the Westfjords (4084081), "Brekka", right at the bay Hvalfjord, just north of Reykjavik (9257064), and "Stekkar" south of the great sights Geysir and Gullfoss (2903253).

Property manager

Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,453 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Grenzenloser Spielraum.

Events

No events 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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Location Center North. Ideal Bigger or Smaller Families

About the area

Map
Akureyri, Northeastern Region

What's nearby

  • Forest Lagoon - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 19 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Akureyri Church - 20 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 20 min drive - 21.0 km
  • University of Akureyri - 22 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub located?

Located in the mountains, this Hals cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access within 12 mi (20 km) of Forest Lagoon, Glerártorg and Lystigarður Akureyrar. Laxdal House and Jon Sveinsson Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Palm Harbor, Florida

Very nicely located, very nice spacious home

Spemd 3 nights with 5 adults here, ample space. Great place to stay and close to Akureyri and nature activities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

john o.

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

Family n friends

Loved this place. Our 7 travelers were very comfortable with lots of space for all. The views and the setting…. As beautiful as it was peaceful and private. The babbling brook was a wonderful surprise. The geothermal hot tub is a true gem!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Beautiful Location, stunning views, a real gem.

We were impressed from the moment we entered the property. It was clean, well stocked with amenities for our stay and extremely spacious for our family. For me personally the hot tub was the highlight of the stay and sitting outside in a warm tub under the wintery night sky was just magical. The only thing to note, and nothing to do with the property but there is a toll on the tunnel through the mountain on the fastest way to the close town of akureyri at 1800ISK per way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P., Aurora, United States

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

Mom, Dad and Teen Boys Who Love Outdoors and also Perfect Lodging

We just loved this property. This was a perfect location for us, out in the country, but so close to Akureyri! We love a clean, newer feel place that feels like home. This place was absolutely perfect! Everything was in order, all communication was perfect and timely. Jon was just wonderful. Couldn't have been better. Hope to be back. Thank you Jon!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Hamragil was awesome!

First of all, Jon was fantastic. I had several questions before our trip and he answered all of them via email very quickly. The property is wonderful. It was very secluded and very comfortable. There were 6 of us staying at the property and we had 4 other friends that came over from Akureyi and joined us for dinner and cards. It was perfect for 10 people. We cooked breakfast each morning and dinner each night. The location is 15 minutes from Godafoss falls and convenient to Akureyi and the Lake Myvatn are. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time. The property was clean and spacious for our family of 5. The only thing we weren’t aware of was that the tunnel to Akureyri was between the house and the town, so a quick jaunt into taunt meant an $11 toll each way. However, we just took the slightly longer, toll-free way, around the tunnel which was lovely and picturesque. That might be a problem for winter travelers, however, as I understand that bypass is a bit treacherous. That being said, we had a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again if we come back. Totally recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pei-Hua Y., Issaquah, WA

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

Great location and beautiful environment

First of all, I will give Jon 6 stars in terms of communication. Jon was very helpful and super responsive. Overall, the house is clean. However, I found the bathrooms are not as clean. The shower curtains need to be given a bit deep cleaning. The shower in the laundry room is not clean, so we didn't want to use it. However, the laundry room itself is clean and spacious with lots of countertops. Since we are a family of 3, one bathroom is enough. We love the house location. It is close to the the town of Akureyri; also, it is convenient to visit all attractions around the Diamond Circle. I recommend staying in Jon's property if you plan to visit the north.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jörg W.

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

Super Ferienhaus in toller Lage

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und jeden Tag etwas Neues erlebt im Norden Islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Wir haben es genossen

Wunderschön
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrik S.

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

Amazing stay in the most beautiful cabin

Absolutely amazing location, just a short drive to Akureyri for any groceries, restaurants or shopping you may like to do, while feeling remote and relaxed in nature. Short distance to amazing hikes, and a feeling of being separated from the hustle and crowds that summer in reykjavik possesses.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., WYOMISSING

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

Beautiful cabin for Serenity

We had a lovely time and felt so relaxed. The common is large for everyone to gather to eat and play games. We loved having a soak in the geothermal pot in the evening and having my morning coffee on the porch overlooking so much beauty.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Perfect Lodge

Our family rated this our favorite house in Iceland! The views are just stunning from every direction. We spent the day in Akureyi (short 15 minute drive), visited the awesome Godafoss waterfall (15 minute drive), and Lake Myvatn attractions (45 minutes). You’ll love having morning coffee in the deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georg H.

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

Sehr gut ausgestattet

Sehr schönes Haus in toller Lage und sehr gut ausgestattet, Gewürze etc. alles da.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clément D., Mouchin

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

Maison de vacances au top

Super séjour dans une maison très accueillante et bien disposée. La situation géographique est magnifique, la vue depuis la maison très jolie. Le hot tub un réel plus très appréciable. Une semaine formidable, location à conseiller 😉👍🏻
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Beautiful location

A little of of town (15 min via toll, 25 over pass) but great scenery and quiet, which is what we were going for. Good size for our group of 8, kids had a blast picking wild blueberries right on the property. Saw the northern lights while sitting in the hot pot!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Diana P.

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

Great stay in the North

Very comfortable and relaxed setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

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

Top!

Very nice lodge! We enjoyed the silence, the view and the hot tub. Good location for walks and visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Akurery

Propriété spacieuse avec superbe vue. Jon répond rapidement si besoin.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

erin b.

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

A Wonderful, Dreamy Stay in a Gorgeous River Valley

We had an amazing week at Hamragil. (It was our favorite place we stayed in all of Iceland!) The view is amazing. The hot pot is extraordinary. Everything about our stay was perfect. Jon is the ideal host -- extremely responsive & quick to communicate with us about potential winter storms. The house is well-stocked, clean, comfortable. My kids found sleds in the shed & there are perfect sledding hills right on the property. The house is in a great location to explore everything in Akureyri, Husavik, Myvatn. If you are considering booking Hamragil, do it! You will be well taken care of & you will not regret it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Stefan W.

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

Tolles abgelegenes Ferienhaus

Ferienhaus ist gut von Akureyri erreichbar. Tunneldurchfahrt ist leider Mautpflichtig aber man kann auch die Umgehung fahren. Das Haus an sich ist sehr gut ausgestattet und hat alles was man braucht. Wir waren kurz eingeschneit was nach Kontaktaufnahme mit dem Vermieter schnell geräumt wurde. Schlafzimmer finde ich persönlich etwas zu klein dafür war der Wohnbereich sehr großzügig. Der überdachte Balkon hält auch im Winter die Schneemassen fern :-). Wir könnten nachts auch Nordlichter beobachten da man alle Lichter ausschalten kann was bei unseren anderen Unterkünften nicht möglich war.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma H., Leeds. Yorkshire U.K

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

Fabulous stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this comfortable and spacious lodge. We very much enjoyed the hot tub after long days out sightseeing and the lodge had everything we needed for a great stay. Great communications & smooth check in process.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

thibaut f.

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

Incroyable situation et superbe maison

Une maison superbe, très spacieuse, parfaitement bien équipée. Une vue superbe, un endroit extrêmement calme, a 20mn d'akureyri par la route sans péage. Rien de mieux pour se ressourcer et profiter de la beauté de la nature. Des myrtilles en quantité 30 metres au-dessus de la maison et des perdrix qui viennent au pied de l habitation😊 Nous reviendrons tester l hiver car endroit parfait pour les aurores boréales Merci Jon🤗😁
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin Z.

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

Super Haus für 2 Familien

Wir kamen mit einer befreundeten Familie nach Island. Das Haus war für uns zu zehnt perfekt. Sehr gut eingerichtet und einen herrlichen Hotpot! Schön und praktisch gelegen, um alle Aktivitäten im Norden des Landes zu entdecken!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian F., Deutschland

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

Wunderbare Zeit

Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit in Hamragil. Hütte toll, Lage toll, alles bestens.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful cabin in a wonderful location

This cabin was perfect for our group of 10. The kitchen was well stocked and the host even went so far as to leave us a bottle of champagne on arrival. The hot tub was extremely pleasant to use after long hours of hiking. There is a creek that runs right in front of the cabin and you can step out the door and do some hiking without ever getting in your car. This place is a 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019