Selfoss Getaway: 2BR/1BA House with Glacier Views, Sleeps 6

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Nature in its most beautiful colours, completely silent

Comfortable sitting area with pull-out sofa & real painting from a local artist

Photos of the northern lights taken from the house

View from the hallway of the large wooden terrace

Overview
Amenities
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2 bedroomsSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Check out the area

Hella, Rangárvallasýsla

Urridafoss Waterfall12 min drive
Turf House35 min drive
Kerid Crater37 min drive
Reykjavik (KEF-Keflavik Intl.)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!

Herrukot, our holiday home built in 2015, is located in a gorgeous isolated location right on the lakeside. The house contains two separate bedrooms, each with very comfortable beds that are 90x200 cm in size, a bathroom with a floor-level shower, underfloor heating throughout the house, living/dining room with a pull-out sofa bed for two, and a completely equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, a ceramic-top stove (4 hobs), and an oven. With a floor area of 66 sq.m, it offers a relaxing vacation. Wi-Fi is available at no cost, as well as bed linen, bath towels, and dish towels. The icing on the cake is the 60-sq.m wooden terrace with its own hot tub and a fantastic view of the lake, mountains, and the Hekla Volcano. The house is somewhat isolated, though because of its ideal location in the Southern Region, it is great for winter stays. The Northern Lights are a completely different experience as there are no lights from nearby houses. Our farmhouse is just 400 m away, you can certainly ride out from our farm. We're happy to help if you have any questions about your vacation. We have plenty vacation planning tips! We put a major focus on ensuring that your individual wishes are fulfilled, and are happy to help plan your excursions!

Property manager

Renate Hannemann

Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Mountain view

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 20

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Selfoss

Located in Selfoss, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tre Og List and Skyrland Museum are cultural highlights, 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.

Hella, Rangárvallasýsla

What's nearby

Urridafoss Waterfall - 12 min drive
Selfoss Church - 25 min drive
Turf House - 35 min drive
Kerid Crater - 37 min drive
Secret Lagoon - 43 min drive

Getting around

Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home 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).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Neal F., Wirral, England

15 Mar 2024

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

Splendid Isolation

Beautiful house in a spectacular setting. The house is central for all of the main tourist attractions. We had a lovely view of the northern lights one night. Would recommend to everyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

15 Nov 2023

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

A beautiful, peaceful location

This small cottage has everything for a relaxed stay. It is in an idyllically remote setting but only a few minutes by car to the main road. Good shopping in Selfoss for supplies. It has 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. Ideal for a family of 4. It is warm and cosy and has a anti room with the washing machine and drying rack. This room is very good for drying. We had a lovely stay. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

17 Feb 2023

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

Tranquil retreat by the lake

We stayed at this lovely cottage in February 2023. The view from the cottage is absolutely amazing. Looking out over the lake. There is a natural spring hot tub on the porch, the water is toasty, and warmed your bones through. The cottage is cozy, with heated floors, cozy bedrooms and great bathroom/shower. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could need but the utensil drawers are at eye level for me so I couldn’t get to them. Fortunately my husband is 6ft 4. The internet is intermittent but what else can you expect in the middle of nowhere. The hosts were very responsive and friendly and answered all and any questions. We were able to pet the horses nearby. There are shops nearby in Selfoss around 20 minutes away. The weather was not kind on our trip to start with, it was the end of a storm so very windy. However, the last days it was calm, with beautiful blue sunny skies. A lovely break in Iceland and we would definitely recommend this cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

18 Nov 2022

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

Remote but perfect

Spectacularly located on the edge of a lake with all amenities that you would need for a comfortable secluded stay, even including the Icelandic essential “hot pot” ! Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona P., UK

19 Sept 2022

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

Cozy cabin, stunning views and great location,

We stayed here for a week in September and had the most amazing trip! The weather was beautiful and the views from the cabin are stunning with the tranquil lake waters, wonderful wildlife and Hekla in the distance. This is a perfect base whether you want to visit the nearby sites or, like us, want to be more adventurous and travel into the highlands or to Black Diamond beach, to experience the full beauty and spectacular scenery this country has to offer, before returning home for a soak in the hot tub. The cabin offers privacy and a sense of remoteness yet Selfoss and Hella are only a short drive away for picking up provisions or dining out. We would thoroughly recommend this property which is cozy, clean, well equipped and in a superb location.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Renate Hannemann

Our German/Icelandic family has lived on the Herridarholi farm, some 400 m from the holiday home by the lake. We run a guesthouse there during the summer, and offer riding tours. Our agricultural operation runs year-round, with sheep, horses, and dairy cows.

Why they chose this property

Since Iceland is worth a visit even outside of the summer, we decided to offer vacations year-round as well. That's why we built a holiday home on the prettiest part of our 400-hectare farm, and so our Herrukot holiday home was born.

What makes this property unique

The isolated lakeside location allows for a relaxing vacation, especially when combined with the central location and the good access road. The house is so spacious and comfortable that even spending a day indoors when the weather isn't good is a fine holiday experience. The hot tub during a snowstorm or under the northern lights is an unforgettable experience!