PERFECT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE - STUNNING VIEW

The house was comfortable and cosy in a lovely setting. Although it is sometimes helpful to have basic food supplies such as salt ,pepper and herbs, there did seem to be a vast collection of food left by previous occupants, such has half eaten bars of chocolate and half drunk bottles of drink left in the fridge. Not knowing how long they had been there and with no desire to eat other peoples half eaten food it was left to us to sort out.

Previous self catering accommodation that we have stayed in has always been left clean and tidy by us with the bedding left ready for washing.I have never stayed in accommodation where I have had to wash the previous occupants bedding and remake make our beds before we left.

Beautiful location overlooking the mountains and fjord. When you get up in the morning the view is a breathtaking experience. The house is very nice and is comfortable in the winter. It has everything you need for a vacation stay. It's about 40 minutes from the city which was perfect for us. It also places you closer to the great little towns in the northern area.

The only interesting thing you should be aware of is that the hot water has a strong sulfur smell due to the volcanic activity on the island. We opened a window in the bathroom when taking a shower to reduce the intensity. The good news is the cold water is absolutely wonderful to drink! The taste is like the best spring water I've ever had. I highly recommend this place for a wonderful vacation stay.

Well equipped home far enough away from the city to be quiet and dark....great for viewing the northern lights. We stayed here for 5 nights and were very comfortable. Cabin is fairly new and the kitchen has most everything a true cook would need to prepare a home cooked meal. We really enjoyed the kitchen table tucked into a corner with two large windows allowing an unobstructed view of the fjord (bay) Great place for coffee in the morning. Three separate bedrooms for family, one bathroom (which is normal for Iceland) There was plenty of hot water. Washer and dryer included. I would stay here again and highly recommend if you want to stay away from the city....isn't that why travelers come to Iceland?

The house is lovely and has everything you need. Be aware that you must thoroughly clean the house yourself (bathroom, kitchen, change sheets, mop, etc.) before you leave, so if you have an early flight, plan ahead. We were able to do it all in an hour with 4 of us working. The view over the bay is incredible. Three nights in a row we saw the northern lights! The beds are comfortable, and Jakob is very responsive to questions or needs. (The house is 1.5 hours from KEF airport unless you’re in rush hour, which would take 2 hours.) We would definitely stay here again.

My husband and I spent a week in this perfectly situated cottage. We loved the peace and quiet of the fjord (no sounds except for birds and waves!), and enjoyed watching both sunrise and sunset illuminate and transform the dramatic views across the water. It was a treat to return "home" after our daily sightseeing excursions. The cottage is pristinely clean, aesthetically pleasing, organized, and thoughtfully outfitted. The owners provide everything you might possibly have a need for during your stay. The beds are extremely comfortable and we woke up without the usual "creaks" and aches, despite long hours of hiking.

Even though the cottage is in a location which feels remote, we were easily able to explore all the sights we wanted to see in South and West Iceland, including Snaefellsnaes Peninsula.

We fell in love with Iceland on this, our first visit. We cannot wait to return to this beautiful country, and when we do, we will be sure to ask to stay at Jakob and Elsa's cottage again. We highly recommend this home to anyone seeking peace and beauty.