Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar

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A river with a building on a hill in the background.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, a kitchen area, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk with a vase of flowers, and a window with blinds.
A modern room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of a green landscape.
A modern room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and large windows with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Hella, Southern Region
  • Place, Caves of Hella
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Hella Golf Course
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Place, Keldur Turf House
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar
Hella
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar

About the area

Rangárþing ytra

Located in Rangárþing ytra, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. Keldur Turf House and Stong are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caves of Hella and Hekla Volcano. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Map
Hella, Southern Region

What's nearby

  • Caves of Hella - 39 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Hella Golf Course - 40 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Lava Centre - 44 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Keldur Turf House - 53 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 56 min drive - 57.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar?

As of 9 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar on 13 November 2026 start from NZ$711, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Afternoon cottages near Hella, Hekla & Landmannalaugar located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 20 miles (32 km) of Caves of Hella, Keldur Turf House and Hella Golf Course. Lava Centre and Saga Centre are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like being out of the way Afternoon Cottages is a great jumping off point for adventuring. It is well equipped and very clean. It has a great price point and very basic. It worked great for us because it was simply a place to cook dinner and sleep. You have access to all the necessities about 25 minutes away in Hella. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best. Place. Ever.

Staying here is like staying in the Icelandic Highlands, only you’re only about 15 km from Hella (grocery store, fuel, other amenities). The cottage is spotless and has everything you’ll need for a great night (or several nights)! I wish I had known about Afternoon Cottages sooner so we could have stayed longer, but I’m pretty certain we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is a comfy room in the middle of nowhere. Perfect place to hunt the northern lights. The instructions to reach to the property were very clear. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A True Gem Away from it All

Afternoon Cottages was a delightful find. The property is new and, as such, I entered into the reservation wondering if the property would live up to its billing. It most certainly did! There are three separate cottages on the property - close to each other but sufficiently set up to allow for privacy. Cottage 3, in which I stayed, looks down the embankment toward the river with mountain views to the east. The cottage is well-appointed and has lovely finishing touches for a "tiny living" space. Overall, the cottage was bright and airy. It comes with a small refrigerator, a two burner stove, microwave, coffee maker, and tea kettle. The kitchen is stocked nicely allowing for cooking - not gourmet meals for sure - of simple breakfasts and easy dinners. The cottage has a TV with access to Netflix and comes wifi enabled. Keep in mind that you are a good 20-30 minutes drive from any town of any size...and there is wifi! (That's Iceland for you). The bed is comfy. The bathroom is generously sized for a small living space and comes stocked with shower gel/shampoo and wash clothes (wash clothes being a rare find in my three trips to Iceland). There is a small deck that surrounds two sides of the cottage. As mentioned, the cottage is a distance from any town so one should be prepared with groceries which can be bought easily up on the Ring Road whether coming from the east or west. Reaching the cottages requires driving paved and improved gravel roads. A regular car can make the trip easily in the summer; not sure what winter travel would be like down the roads. If you are looking for seclusion, outside of the other cottages next to you, you shall have it. Elvar, the owner, is responsive and was open to my suggestions on how to take the cottage from a 5 star to a 6 star. I absolutely loved staying in this little space and would return in a heart beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One Night Stay

We really enjoyed our night at the cottage. It was very comfortable and bigger than some of the hotel rooms we have stayed in. The Wi-Fi in the cabin was fast, so we enjoyed watching Netflix in the evening after a long day exploring. The kitchen was well equipped if we wanted to make anything to eat or drink, but one thing to note is while there was coffee to make, there was no sugar/creamer (so make sure you grab some in Hella if you need it). There was a guide book in the cottage which had recommendations on sights to see, which was great. We incorporated some of them into our trip and they were cool to see. While there were three cottages in a row, we were in number three on the end and felt we had plenty of privacy. Overall, we would stay at the cottages again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Einsame Spitze!

Unglaublich hübsches Cottage mitten im Nichts. Gerade richtig, um die Ruhe zu genießen und (in unserem Fall) zu zweit zu entspannen. Hervorragend ausgestattet. Unkompliziertes Self Check-In. Wir haben es geliebt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Super clean and looked exactly like the photo. Even had netflix! We were able to see the northern lights!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Hot water machine is not working in bathroom

fix hot water system in bathroom because lack of water capacity for shower is dissatisfied when i stayed in There was a lot of dust in the vase and I felt bad.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Sorry for the inconvenience. There was hot water when you arrived and when our cleaners arrived and cleaned the cabin. There was dust in the vase? You can see all the other reviews for cleanliness, so this makes no sense.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Iceland Adventure

This cottage near Hella was a very pretty place to stay while exploring Landmannlauger and parts of the Golden Circle. The views from Cottage #3 were great and the location of this cottage made it feel very private.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice and pleasant

It was a very nice stay at afternoon cottages. The cottage was well equipped and practical. The view was nice but we recommend to ask for nr. 5 or nr 3. Both have view without another cottage in sight. This values the view even more...really feel of landscape. Communication with Elvar was excellent and he was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Iceland

Great place to stay in Iceland, great property, exceptional conditions. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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