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Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland

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Hvassafell II
in the summertime
Hvassafell II
in the wintertime
In the hallway
The kitchen
The living room with pull-out sofa bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Borgarnes, West Iceland
  • Grabrok
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Glanni Waterfall
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Deildartunguhver Hot Springs
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland

Excellent apartment on the first floor of the house in the countryside, on a farm. The house is located in a beautiful and peaceful valley called Norðurárdalur in Borgarfjörður, 154 km from Keflavík International Airport (1 hour and 55 minutes drive). From the borders of Reykjavík city, the drive is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The apartment was renovated in 2008. It is 70 square meters of size and is well equipped, i.e. microwave, coffee machine and a washer and free WiFi. Beddings and towels included. There are two rooms and in site the apartment, one bedroom and a living room with a pull-out sofa. Extra mattresses and beddings can be provided.

Why choose West Iceland:

West Iceland is the mecca of the Icelandic sagas, such as Egils saga Skallagrímssonar, Eiríkssaga and Laxdæla. It has many historical sites and there is a possibility of guided tours around such sites. Birdlife in the area is rich. The nature in the area is spectacular, with its mountains, craters, waterfalls, lakes, valleys and magical lava. Furthermore, it is one of the best areas in Iceland to view Northern Lights, during the fall and wintertime.

Historical locations in the area:

Reykholt (30 min driving distance):
The heritage of Iceland's greatest medieval writer, poet, scholar and statesman, Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241), is rooted in Reykholt in the west of Iceland.
Eiríksstaðir (30 min driving distance):
Most evidence suggest that Eirik the Red´s son Leif Ericsson 'Leif the Lucky' was born at Eirkisstadir. Leifur became the first Europian to set foot in North America, which he named Vinland, in the year 1000

Property manager

Arny Helgadottir
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
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

Borgarnes

Located in Borgarnes, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grabrok and Glanni Waterfall, while Snorrastofa and Agricultural Museum of Iceland are cultural highlights. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Borgarnes, West Iceland

What's nearby

  • Grabrok - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Glanni Waterfall - 17 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Deildartunguhver Hot Springs - 41 min drive - 43.2 km
  • The Settlement Centre - 48 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Ullarselid -The Wool Hut - 53 min drive - 47.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hreðavatnsskáli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Bifröst - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Grabrok, Glanni Waterfall and Hredavatn. Deildartunguhver Hot Springs and Skallagrimsgardur are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jörn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, good standard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and spacious property. The whole family enjoyed the hospitality. I would recommend my friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So nice furnished. Everything you need to live and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Nice apartment just off of Ring Road

Well appointed apartment, just off of Ring Road, 1 hour from Reykjavik, very clean and easy check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constanze P.

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

Perfect place to start tours and to recover

Arny made this house a warm, solid and likable place to stay in a stunning environment. Sheep and hoses to watch on top. Thabk you.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The setting and location will blow you away. Arny and her daughter are great. An issue with the water could have been handled better. Otherwise, a dream.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deania T.

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

Lovely farm

Beautiful farm with amazing views. We had everything we needed, the kitchen had plenty of items to cook with, towels and bedding. The hot tub did not work and the shower pressure wasn’t great, however the sheep, horses and lovely owners made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

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

Great Snaefellsnes Basecamp

Great location to expore snaefellsnes peninsula from for our family. The apartment is well equipped and spacious. We loved the farm setting. It would have been nice though to have been informed of the need to boil water for drinking ahead of time. We arrived late with no water and boiling then cooling water to drink was tedious when arriving tired. Had we known we could have picked up water at a store on our drive in. Otherwise, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron W.

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

Apartment on sheep farm!

The apartment is on the ground floor overlooking the beautiful Iceland landscape. Arny and the family are great people, they had plenty of suggestions about what to do. Be prepared to walk out the front door to lambs, sheep, and horses! It was a great place to stay and would recommend it to everyone who wants to experience the quiet side of Iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael C.

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

Clean place.

Very peaceful ✌️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna d.

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay in this apartment to start our Iceland trip! The host was super responsive and the apartment had everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ludmila D.

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

Quiet place on a farm

Lovely place in the country side with lambs and horses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samir G.

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

Scenic peaceful stay

Good size apartment, clean and well appointed, super friendly and helpful host, would love to come again, brilliant view amidst mountains and farms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malay B.

Short but wonderful stay

Excellent property, amenities and location. Arny is super friendly and welcome. When we visit West Iceland, I know where I'll stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Very nice place to stay. Great views, all the amenities we needed.

Easy to find, easy to contact the owner. Very nice place. Everything we needed to relax after a couple of weeks of camping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great family accommodation.

This property was a great spot out in the beautiful countryside. It has spectacular views and was comfortable for my wife and I and our 3 older kids. Arny is quick to respond to any questions and keeps the place in great shape. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella M., Suisse

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

Great place for family!

We loved staying at the Farmhouse! Arny was super responsive and self check in fast and easy. Waking up among the sheeps (litterlly passing in front of the window) was great for our daughters aged 8 and 9. We truly recommend for family stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir M.

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

Amazing stay in Iceland

I really enjoyed staying at this property (farm with horses and sheep). Especially good for families. Very nice location. Close to many sights. Arny (the hostess) is amazing! Best place during my 1 week vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

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

Great apartment on a farm

Beautiful location, horses and sheep right outside the window. Arny was helpful. A great place for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Beautiful setting

I stayed here with my two daughters the first week of September. It's a great base location for exploring West Iceland. Borgarnes is about 20-30 minutes away, where you can stock up on groceries. Wonderful farm to table restaurant near by, pricey but highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

miriam G.

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

❤️

Our favourite and save place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia G.

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

Must stay!

We stayed at Arny’s and visited several landmarks and attractions around there and Borganes. Later we stayed closer to Reykjavik, and we can sincerely say that staying at Arny’s property and that area was our highlight because there you can see many of the wonders of Iceland without the crowds and congestion. Thanks, Arny!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Beautiful Country Location

We stayed here in winter and loved it. Glacier tour is close by in Hustafel and had a wonderful horse back ride in nearby Budardalur. This house has great views and big windows. It was super comfortable for our family of four.

10/10 Excellent

Ramona B.

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

Like stay at home

Very good Arny was on arrival right there and show as everything very kind. The Appartement is feel like your home nothing missing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P., NIagara Falls, United States

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

Spacious with great scenery

The apartment was the biggest we encountered in Iceland. Full kitchen with freezer and oven, living room with tv, full spacious bathroom, and lots of windows to see the beautiful landscape. Horses and sheep just outside the door and yet we had plenty of privacy. Very easy check in and check out. Minimal light pollution so we even saw the northern lights one night! Highly recommend this spot if you’re traveling through the north country. But get a 4x4 car!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Arny Helgadottir

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Mrs. Árný Helgadóttir, Mr. Magnús Leópoldsson and our family welcome you to our farm on Hvassafell II.
I am a MSc nurse and a certified guide and my husband is a realtor. For the past 10 years we have been establishing farming and tourism, which is our interest, as we are both born and raised on a farm. Our three daughters and grandchildren are also interested in countryside living and as a family we enjoy spending time together on the farm.

Why they chose this property

We both grew up on a farm, and it has been our lifelong dream to establish our own farm. We were interested in merging farming with tourism, to give our visitors the opportunity to experience the Icelandic farming tradition, as well as the possibility to “refill their batteries” in the peaceful nature of Borgarfjörður. The location is perfect, as it is not too far from Reykjavík city, and yet the area is quiet, so it is an ideal place to experience the calming influences of nature.

What makes this property unique

First and foremost, we purchased this property because of its beautiful mountain view. Furthermore, the land is optimal for raising sheep and horses. Nearby, there are a variety of hiking and horseback riding paths, which is preferable for our interests, for we enjoy hiking and horseback riding in the beautiful Icelandic nature. Especially enjoyable are the Northern Lights, for this area turned out to be a unique site for viewing them, during the fall and wintertime.

Languages:

English

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