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Pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
TV, DVD player, video library, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 244 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Pool

GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
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About the area

Map
Hellnar, Snæfellsbær

What's nearby

  • Rauðfeldsgjá - 7 min drive
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 17 min drive
  • Snaefellsjoekull National Park - 19 min drive
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 42 min drive
  • Kirkjufell Mountain - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arnarstapi Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stapinn Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fjöruhúsið - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arnarbaer Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK

Very cosy one bedroom house. Tastefully decorated warm and welcoming.

Kjarvalströð 12 is a one bedroom new luxury 'old style' privately owned cottages located in the spectacular and unique surroundings of Snaefellsnes on the west coast. Approx. two hour drive from Reykjavik. The National Park is only 5 min away. Enjoy the magnificent views of the glacier Snaefellsjökull, the surrounding mountains, and over the bay Faxaflói. The cottage is one of few cottages designed as Icelandic houses from 1920's. There are plenty of things to do and see in the area such as: beautiful hiking, whale watching, sailing around the many islands, historical places, bird watching, skiing and sightseeing on the glacier.

If you are looking for a quiet area to relax, or want to explore the unspoiled nature and many wonderful activities in the area, these Cottages are the perfect place!

Property manager

Hellnar ehf

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Geothermal energy
  • Unit size: 474 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

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

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
This property uses geothermal energy
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
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

Property is also known as

Kjarvalströð 12 Great Location Luxury Cottage

Frequently asked questions

Is GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK ?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Rauðfeldsgjá, Vatnshellir Cave and Snaefellsjoekull National Park. Djupalonssandur Beach is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark, Stranraer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was compact and well equipped for 2 people. I liked the quiet location and easy parking. I had two caveats: large downloads and streaming was prohibited on the wifi and guests were requested to change the bedding, make up the bed for the next guests arriving.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five stars. Excellent place and great location. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlotte m., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Hellnar
The perfect place to stay. Very peaceful and quiet. The house was exactly what we needed. Even laundry! Close to many wonderful hikes, waterfalls, hot springs and tons of bird for watching.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to explore
Very cute and everything we needed to a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim E., Floral Park, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Small, clean & excellent stay.
Excellent crash pad for those looking to hike and explore this part of Iceland. It is small, but has everything a couple on the go in Iceland would need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
I stayed here in late march and it was perfect… not busy, northern lights vieable from the front door, and I felt almost as if I had the entire area to myself. A wonderful quiet getaway in a convenient location to the park. Cozy cottage was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting
The cottage was very comfortable and in a perfect setting to explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. It’s not far from the sea, which you can see from the cottage. Good for self-catering or close to an excellent restaurant at the nearby Fosshotel. On a clear night, the stars were amazing, and there were great views of the northern lights! The property manager was very helpful and responsive. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rolf S.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice cottage
Nice cottage with a big living room (compared to all other cottages where we were). We covered the camera in the living room as we didn't find that appropriate. Great view on the snaefelljökull and the sea, the latter unfortunately interrupted by some other cottages.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
This was a great spot for us near everything on the west coast. Nice place, good people. Thank you Jakob and Elsa
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Markus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaft
Wir wären am liebsten länger geblieben… ein Traum dieses Häuschen!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location. Something special.
There is something to be said about staying in one area in Iceland rather than bouncing all around and spending too much time on the road. This cabin provides the PERFECT location. Such an abundance and variety of great things to do nearby. I recommend staying a few days here or even a full week. The cabin itself is fantastic for one or two people. All modern conveniences in working order. Thank goodness for the blinds... much needed in June at night. Very clean. Great to have a kitchen as it saves from eating out all the time, and there aren't many restaurants in the area anyway. View from cabin is to die for. Yeah, you gotta clean when you leave but that's a small price to pay for the perfect cabin in the perfect local.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walter M., Pompton Plains, NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect in all ways
This cottage was perfect for us (2 adults). Cozy, well-equipped and a perfect location to see much of what Snaefellsnes has to offer. We saw the Northern Lights 3 out of 5 nights (the real purpose of our trip), so that was an unqualified success. Jakob was very responsive if we had any questions, and offered to help in any way if needed. I'll just add, 5 days isn't nearly enough time to see everything out on this amazing Icelandic peninsula!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get-away place
Used this lovely property as a home office base for a week. It was just perfect! Network connection was super stable, no problems with video calls. But even more important, it's calm and relaxing surrounded by beautiful nature. You can easily go on a few hikes after work and immediately have the vacation feeling. In addition we got a perfect Aurora show, just mind blowing. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous place
Loved our 4 days there. Such a beautiful place and so much to do around the area. The cottage was perfect. Cozy, warm and had everything we needed, including a well equipped kitchen. Beautiful little touches and nicely decorated. The perfect escape in winter for a romantic getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not have asked for more!
Wow, how to put into words what a glorious stay my spouse and I had at this property! The house itself was as elegant, warm, and accommodating as we could have wished for, and the location was just consistently stunning. There are incredible views from the living room of the crashing ocean on the tall rocks with the sun on the horizon, impressive snow-covered mountains looming from the opposite side, and a cosy, charming home with truly impressive insulation and so many extra amenities we never knew needed to make our stay even more incredible than it already was (the heated bathroom floor leaps to mind!). We had a wonderful time those four days driving around the peninsula seeing the excessively beautiful and variable landscape and visiting the lovely, small communities in the area. The owner was responsive and maintained clear communication throughout the process, and overall I just couldn't be happier. I deeply hope we get another opportunity to stay in this gorgeous location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., Black hawk

Wonderful for northern light viewing
The house was perfect. Very clean and equipped with everything you need. It was cozy and the bed was amazing! Jakob was attentive and a great host. We even saw the northern lights two nights in a row from the bedroom window!!!

10/10 Excellent

Terrance M.

A big of magic on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
The accommodation and location could not have been more perfect! An amazing small compound of character houses set in the picturesque town of Hellnar.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Natalie F.

We had a lovely stay
The home had everything we needed and a beautiful view of the glacier outside our front door! We were able to take daily trips to visit other parts of the peninsula and still enjoy the comforts of home in the evening. My only suggestion is that you don't schedule the last day of your stay in the house to coincide with a flight out of Keflavik. To properly clean the space takes some time and effort and the need to rush out and catch a flight makes that a bit stressful (not the way you'd like to end your trip). I'd highly recommend a stay here to anyone who wants to take their time to explore this peninsula.

10/10 Excellent

Qingzi K.

Amazing!!
We loved staying 4 nights in Hellnar - the cottage is so charming. Our host, Jakob, is incredibly responsive and helpful. The cottage is equipped with everything we needed (toaster, coffee and tea, nutella, tables and plates). It is very clean and far exceeded our contributions. The location is incredible - close to so much good hiking!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Quiet Place
Great quiet place close to a handful of cafes. Extremely clean and well taken care of. It’s only minutes away from a National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon T., Buckinghamshire England

FAB
Great unspoilt part of the world. Look after it. The cottage was beautiful. It made our stay in this most stunning area of Iceland that extra special Simon & Suzanne
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Charming cottage, wonderful location!
We loved every minute of our stay! The Snaefellsnes peninsula is lovely and this cottage is a great place to view northern lights and explore the peninsula! Would definitely recommend and will probably return next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Lovely home and fabulous location!
This lovely one bedroom home has everything you need to be self-sufficient and enjoy the beauty of the natural environment. It's located in a little cluster of similar new (but fashioned in the old Icelandic style) homes and is well-kept with picnic table out the back door. Everything was clean (be aware that you do the cleaning when you leave so that it's nice for the next person), spacious-feeling and decorated in a very cozy, homey way. We had a problem accessing the DVD, but Jakob talked us down and we enjoyed their movie collection. Overall, a really wonderful vacation home! Oh, and Jakob was very helpful planning in advance of our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette B., Seattle, Washington

So relaxing and super close to the National Park!
My fiancé and I stayed at the cottage for 5 nights and loved it! We hiked in the National Park every day, it was so beautiful! It was so relaxing coming back to the cottage at night, we cooked every evening and walked into town a few times to experience the cute cafes. Thank you for our wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kate C., Horsham, West Sussex

Clean, comfortable and amazing location
A great little cottage, very well equipped fantastic location and clean. Very informative and clear details from the owner. We didn't mind the cleaning, it doesn't take too long if you factor it into your departure time. Would definitely recommend this beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017