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Vacation home by the river Þjórsá, directly in nature, wide landscape, ideally situated

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 531 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Urridafoss Waterfall
  • Place, Turf House
  • Place, Kerid Crater

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Vacation home by the river Þjórsá, directly in nature, wide landscape, ideally situated

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free cottage features a garden. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dining table, and other amenities include free WiFi and a patio.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Selfoss cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Selfoss

Located in Selfoss, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Selfoss Church and Turf House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Hella Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hella

What's nearby

  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Selfoss Church - 34 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Turf House - 40 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Secret Lagoon - 47 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Kerid Crater - 47 min drive - 52.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Fosshotel Hekla - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪söluskálinn björk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Café María - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation home by the river Þjórsá, directly in nature, wide landscape, ideally situated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation home by the river Þjórsá, directly in nature, wide landscape, ideally situated?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation home by the river Þjórsá, directly in nature, wide landscape, ideally situated?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacation home by the river Þjórsá, directly in nature, wide landscape, ideally situated located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Caves of Hella. Old Dairy Food Hall and Hella Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chase W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host and area clean place and we got lucky and saw the aurora
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Beautiful Setting

Perfect setting for viewing the Northern Lights. We loved the Large window in the Living Room overlooking the the River.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitsuaki W.

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

Great experience

Modern amenities in beautiful nature. Cozy and relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evan W.

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

Homes on the range

Absolutely gorgeous place, good Internet to help overcome no TV. The reviews about how responsive and nice the owner is are right on point.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake M.

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

Wonderful stay

My only wish was that we got to stay longer! We absolutely loved our stay in the cabin. The location near the river was amazing- I couldn’t pull myself away from the view on the front porch and out of the front windows. The check in process was extremely easy and the host was amazing. Very clean and had everything we needed! We will recommend the cabins as a must-stay location to any friends who want to visit Iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne C.

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

Peaceful

Google maps took us to the wrong property. I called and was directed to the correct spot easily. Location is quiet and a peaceful way to start and end your day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Unterkunft, sauber und alles da was man braucht. Der Blick ist einmalig.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön gelegenes Ferienhaus. Alles sauber, bequeme Betten, alles da was es braucht. Netter Vermieter und nette Mitarbeiter. Tolle Landschaft und einen schönen Tagesritt genossen. Gerne wieder :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wondervull view and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel G.

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

Island Juni 2025

Alles war sehr gut. Tolle Lage in der Natur mit wunderbarer Aussicht .
Mitternacht mit toller Aussicht aus dem Schlafzimmer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennene A.

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

House on the river

This is super peaceful and yet close to so many things to see! The town is Selfoss is just a few minutes down the road and in the other direction, all the splendor of the south coast waterfalls await. The house is very clean and well outfitted for a comfortable stay. I plan on returning to this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAREN B.

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

Memorable Quiet Country Stay

We enjoyed a weekend stay with easy access for day trips to Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and Vik, which allowed us to see many of the top sites in Iceland while staying in quiet, beautiful country scenery. The house was well-appointed and perfectly sized for our family of three. Would recommend to a friend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Beautiful countryside get-away

Lovely cabin near so many Iceland highlights! Hosting was thoughtful and thorough, lots of great details to this shared space. We greatly enjoyed watching the sun set on the flock and herd in the valley. What a delightful gift of a home 😃
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Super Unterkunft für Ausflüge im Süden / Region Hella

Wir hatten zu Dritt einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt. Das Häuschen ist sehr schön eingerichtet und ausgestattet mit allem was man benötigt. Dazu kommt der wunderbareAusblick auf den Fluss, Schafe und Pferde :-). Mit der Ausrichtung des Hauses kann man Abends den Sonnenuntergang über dem Fluss genießen. Auch konnten wir wunderbar Polarlichter beobachten, dank der clever positionierten Fenster auch aus dem Stockbett im Schlafzimmer. Definitiv eine sehr schöne Unterkunft, beim nächsten Island- Urlaub im Süden fest auf der Liste!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg M.

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

Great stay

Property was just right for my fly fishing adventure and some sightseeing. Very quiet and beautiful. Good proximity to essentials and destinations on south coast!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele B.

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

Urlaub im Ferienhaus

Das Ferienhaus war gemütlich, der Blick über den Fluss einmalig schön und unsere Enkelin durfte durch die Landschaft reiten. Für sie war das das Highlight des Urlaubs. Sehenswürdigkeiten am Goldenen Kreisel und Reykjavik sind schnell erreichbar.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Wunderschöne Landschaft, tolle Umgebung für Ausritte

Einfach toll und sehr erholsam.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silke D.

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

Island wie im Bilderbuch

Eunderschöne Lage mit Blick auf den Fluss und die Pferde. Wer Einsamkeit und Natur mag, ist hier wunderbar aufgehoben. Das Häuschen ist gut ausgestattet und es war alles vorhanden, was man brauchte:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Werner F.

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

Urlaub

Sehr schön
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

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

traumhafte Unterkunft!

Die Unterkunft hat uns sehr sehr gut gefallen. Das Haus war top ausgestattet. Besonders die Lage war bezaubernd. Der Blick in die Abendsonne, auf den Fluss, die Schafe und Pferde war unbezahlbar schön. Ebenso haben uns die Reitstunden gut gefallen. Die Pferde waren artig und die Begleitung durch die Praktikanten super nett. Wenn man Ausflüge in Südost Island machen möchte, ist die Lage ideal. Bis Reykjavik braucht man schon 1,5-2 h. Wir würden gerne wiederkommen und können die Unterkunft durchweg empfehlen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike K.

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

Super

Sehr schön!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LiAnn M.

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

Serene Views in Cozy Cabin

Upon arrival, we were impressed by the beautiful landscapes. The cabin itself was clean and modern. From the central space, one window offered a view of Icelandic horses. The other was nearly floor to ceiling where we caught sight of the Northern Lights. Renate was quick to respond and help us when we reached out. The guidebook in the cottage has helpful information as well. The cottage is in good proximity to Reykjavik and close to Ring Road for those planning to drive it. If you’re looking to escape to a slice of natural paradise, I highly recommend staying here- we had an amazing time!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maresa O.

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

Grandios!

Tolles Haus, in noch tollerer Lage. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und auch die Kommunikation mit der Gastgeberin war super freundlich und unkompliziert. Wirklich mehr als empfehlenswert und wir kommen sehr gern wieder!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was extremely helpful and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. Cottage was perfect for us as a base from which to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

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

Cabin on the horse farm with river view

Our place was far enough off the main road to feel remote,but close enough to be easily accessible to places we wanted to go. Our owner was amazing. Responded quickly and very personable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Renate Hannemann

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English, German

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