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Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland

Find tranquility among Iceland’s untamed beauty. Discover hidden gems on whale watching tours or hiking excursions.

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Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 596 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland

PERFECT PLACE TO EXPLORE ICELAND. STUNNING VIEW TO THE GLACIER AND SEA
Kjarvalströð is a new luxury 'old style' privately owned cottage located in the spectacular and unique surroundings of Snaefellsnes on the west coast of Iceland. To Hellnar, it takes approx. 2.5 hours to drive from Reykjavik. The National Park is only 5 min away. Enjoy the magnificent views of the glacier Snaefellsjökull, the surrounding mountains and over the bay Faxaflói. The cottage is one of a few cottages designed as Icelandic houses from the 1920s. There are plenty of things to do and see in the area such as: beautiful hiking, whale watching, sailing around the many islands, historical places, bird watching, horse riding, skiing and sightseeing on the glacier.

If you are looking for a quiet area to relax or want to explore the unspoiled nature and many wonderful activities in the area, the cottage is the perfect place!

Property manager

Aline and Fabian

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1033 sq ft (96 sq m)

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GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (61)
GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Hellnar, Snaefellsbaer

What's nearby

  • Rauðfeldsgjá - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Snaefellsjoekull National Park - 19 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 42 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Kirkjufell Mountain - 43 min drive - 53.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arnarstapi Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stapinn Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fjöruhúsið - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arnarbaer Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Rauðfeldsgjá, Vatnshellir Cave, and Snaefellsjoekull National Park. Djupalonssandur Beach is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) away.

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Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Elisabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in Hellnar
We really liked the stay in hellnar. Very cute house in a good area to explore snaefellsnes. We saw the northen lights, amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
This was our favorite place we stayed in all of Iceland. Beautiful home, super clean, and in a great location. We had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

william k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Base camp
We had a wonderful time exploring the peninsula, the cabin was the perfect base. Great views of the glacier and the sea!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Markus R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
German Family
Top accomodation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Lovely cabin in stupendously beautiful area
The cabin is charming, clean and very comfortable. It is about a 2 hour drive from Reykjavik. We drove along the Golden Circle one long day to the more touristed areas but really found the sites on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula just as spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Allard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Nice location
Nice location WiFi is not working. You have to make your beds and wash your sheets etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Hanover, PA

Cozy cottage tucked in a perfect location!
My fiancé and I stayed in Jakob's cottage for a few days as we were going to be eloping on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. We absolutely loved our time there and Jakob was very helpful in preparing us for our stay. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location can't be beat, as it sits within walking distance to the wonderful Primus Kaffi and the Hellnar church. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Wonderful cottage in a great location
We stayed in this cottage for 4 nights in the beginning of May. The cottage was in a great location for us to explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula. When we saw everyone scurrying around the peninsula to see it all in one day we were very happy to go back to this cozy place. The cottage itself was very nice in every way. Everything was neat and clean and even though the weather was cold and windy we were very comfortable in our cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B., Salt Lake City, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Snaefellsnes location
Full disclosure - We’re repeat customers. This property is perfectly located for exploring Snaefellsnes. The upstairs bedrooms are comfortable with plenty of room to spread out. Downstairs is perfect for recovering from exploring the park or cooking a meal after walking the coastline. The property is well maintained, all the amenities are available as listed and the hosts are great to work with. If you’re looking for a place to stay and experience the magic of the western peninsula, this is an excellent harbor from which to launch those adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily E., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hellnar never disappoints
My husband and I have stayed at this property two times in the past. Our third visit did not disappoint. This was our first time experiencing Hellnar in the summer versus the winter and we loved every minute of the home and the village. We had a bit of pause when we realized the cottage was under new control where, but everything is exactly the same and Aline and Fabian were very responsive to our needs. Hellnar and this cottage renews the soul. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Everything nice and fine but just a little but
The house has everything and makes one feel like home from the get go. The location was perfect for us with hiking opportunities at the doorstep. The little but is just, that we got a list of things to clean and how to clean and so on. That's basically fine, if one knows in advance. We checked our booking and could not find these instructions. We complied, because we wanted to feel someone else as home as we felt. Our suggestion: Just inform in advance and one can choose knowing. Despite that little inconvenience, we highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Perfect!
We are a couple who are in love with Iceland and who were on our fifth visit. We have stayed in many places all over Iceland and they have all been excellent. However, Jakob and Elsa have the best of all worlds - a soacious, well-equipped, warm, clean home from home in a location which is second to none. When the storms raged, we chilled out safe and warn inside with lots brilliand Clint Eastwood films (plus many more). And when they had blown over we were at the foot of the glacier, right on the beach, with birds nesting nearby and very little light pollution when we wanted to wander outside and look at the Northern Lights. The Snaefellsnes National Park has so many natural wonders to visit and well-marked routes, you will not run out of adventures to have. Thank you for letting us share your beautiful home. We hope to be back soon! Warm regards, Peter and Lucy
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily E., Houston, TX

One of my favorite rentals ever! Magical!
My husband and I stayed in one of the luxury cottages during our stay in Iceland. We were there for 4 nights and the location was amazing. The view of the water and coast is spectacular and very little light pollution so we had fantastic views of the Northern Lights. The cottage itself was very clean, a ton of amenities and all in all was a very quaint, charming experience. The house was delightfully decorated with a lot of mood lighting for those cozy, cold Iceland evenings. The kitchen was quite stocked with utensils, platters, spices and oils for cooking. Very, very accommodating and private! The drive to the Snaefellsjokull National Park is short and easy even during the winter. We also found the location nice as we felt that we really got away, but weren't far from towns, such as, Rif and Olafsvik if we needed something. The owners, Elsa and Jakob, were very organized as well. They sent a lot of information to make our stay easier beforehand. I would definitely take their advice regarding stopping for groceries in Borganes prior to arriving at their cottage. This was much more cost effective than any of the nearby groceries. Their fridge and freezer are quite spacious for Europe so you can stock up. I hope we make it back some day!

6/10 Okay

Renathe M.

Liked: Communication, location
Nice cabin in a gorgeous area
First of all. The cabin is nice. The area it is located in is excellent. But when we arrived at the cabin it turns out you have to start your stay by washing the linnen from the previous occupants. So we found dirty, wet linnen all over the bathroom. We were not prepared for this, because nowhere in the descriptions of the cabin was this part mentioned. Then we had to use the facilities. The toilet was not exactly clean. Turns out you have to wash the cabin before you leave, wich is fine, but noone checks the cabin between tennants. So then we had to clean up after others also before we could start our stay. And our stay was nice once these things were out of the way. We had a lovely time here. The cabin provided everything we needed to have a pleasant stay. But there is a very small warm water heater. So if three people shower back to back, you don' t have not water for anything else for hours. And you are encouraged to not use the wifi so much. But we are three grown people with online lives, so we used the internet as we usually do. Minus streaming that is. Still on our two last days, the WIFI was eventually so slow, that we had to turn it of and use our mobile data. At this time the internet could barely load comments on Snapchat, and barely load new emails.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

jane b.

Liked: Check-in, location
My thoughts
It was nice and spacious. A lovely location. Issues - Firstly, we arrived to find dirty dishes, garbage still in the bathroom and overall not cleaned properly. This isn't an issue with the owner as they were responsive when we brought it up but still we had to clean. The dirty linens were left in the washer, which we understood would happen. We were expected to clean them, thats ok as we were leaving ours in the washer also. Our issue was we had no laundry detergent, on emailing the owners we were told to check the shed. There was none, the owner did not reply to that? Not sure what they expected us to do? We ultimately purchased detergent at our expense and washed the linens. This was not acceptable to us. We then determined the sink in the bathroom wasn't draining properly so again emailed the owners and asked them to have it fixed. Their response was "we can't come from Rekjavik on such short notice and there is drain cleaner in the shed pour some down the drain". The unit is less than 2hrs from Rekjavik and we were staying 4 nights? Not acceptable to us. Lastly the add stated that internet was included. Our booking was at the end of a month from the 25th to 29th. We had reasonable internet the first night then nothing. Turns out they had limits on the data and once they were reached you couldn't even send an email. The owners response was "if you need internet go to the hotel nearby or purchase a card for internet. Not acceptable to us. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Haus in einer tollen Umgebung
Das Haus liegt in einem landschaftlich sehr schönen Gebiet und ist für 4 Personen sehr großzügig und sehr komfortabel ausgestattet. Toller Blick auf den Gletscher und das Meer. Schön ruhig und erholsam. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und wären gerne länger geblieben. WLAN ist sehr schwach und nahezu nicht nutzbar. Das Warten auf den Abschluss von Waschmaschine, Wäschetrockner und Geschirrspüler muss man vor Abreise einkalkulieren (dauert Stunden). Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort Urlaub machen. LIEBEN DANK :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katja D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr gemütliches Ferienhaus
Wir waren für 5 Nächte dort, haben und von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt. Super gemütlich eingerichtetes Haus. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Die Lage ist natürlich auch ein absoluter Traum. So idyllisch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus in ruhiger Lage
Wir waren zu viert in dem Haus zu Gast und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig in dem sehr kleinen Ort Hellnar. Wir hatten größtenteils gutes Wetter, konnten häufig auf der Terrasse sitzen und den Blick auf den Vulkan genießen. Von Hellnar aus kann man schöne Ausflüge auf der Halbinsel unternehmen. Einziges Manko: W-lan war nicht gut. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hinfahren!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manja H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rundum empfehlenswert!
Tolle Lage, Sehenswertes in alle Richtungen super zu erreichen, perfekt ausgestattetes Ferienhaus, nette Vermieter, alles sauber und gepflegt, ...und wir hatten perfektes Wetter.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobias S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine sehr schöne Woche zu viert in Hellnar
Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Wie in der Mail auch angekündigt ist die nächste Einkaufsmöglichkeit weit entfernt (Bonus ca. 90 km), aber wenn man bei der Anreise schon das nötigste Eingekauft hat ist das kein Problem. Wir waren 7 Tage zu viert in dem Haus und haben sehr viele Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Umgebung angeschaut. Leider hatten wir in der Zeit nicht das Glück Nordlichter zu sehen. In den ersten 2 Nächten waren wir noch ganz allein in der Siedlung.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralf B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Ferienhaus in bester Lage
Sehr gut ausgestattet Ferienhaus in idyllisch Lage mit Blick aufs Meer und Berge. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten in der näheren Umgebung.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grit Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hellnar im Februar
Sehr schönes Haus, perfekt ausgestattet, haben nichts vermisst und uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Und an 2 von 5 Abenden Polarlichter überm Haus!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrike E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben die Ruhe gefunden, die wir brauchten
Es war eine wunderschöne Woche
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
schönes kleines Haus mit tollen Panorama über Snæfellsjökull Vulkan
Checkin super einfach da Schlüsseldepot mit Code. Haus liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr gemütlich. Vom Vormieter waren noch Getränke, Öl, viele Gewürze und Nespresso Kapseln da. Für Kinder sind ein paar Spielsachen oben und ein TV mit Festplatte wo div.Kinderfilme gespeichert sind. Es gibt in der Nähe keine Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, man muss also gut vorplanen. Wer den Westen der Insel erkunden will und gerne wandern geht, ist hier genau richtig. Bis Reykjavik sind es ca. 2 1/2h mit Auto, bis zum Flughafen 3h. Wir haben von hier auch den Norden und Süden der Insel erkundet. Was mit viel Fahrerrei zu tun hat. In der direkten Nähe gibt es viele Vulkankrater und man kann auf den Snæfellsjökull klettern (hier aber Achtung, es gibt aktuell Spaltenbildung auf den Gletscher, sollte man vorher abklären). Es führt bis ca. 300m eine Straße hoch, ca.6km entfernt, ein echtes Erlebnis. In Hellnar selbst konnten wir Nordlichter sehen und faszinierende Sonnenaufgänge. Bus zum Strand sind es nur ca. 300m. Die Kirche ist ca. 200m entfernt und gibt auf Bildern in Verbindung mit den Snæfellsjökull ein tolles Bild ab. Es gibt div. Wanderwege in der Nähe. Einziger Nachteil ist, dass man selbst reinigen muss, was einige Zeit in Anspruch nimmt und auch die Betten beziehen muss für den nächsten Gast. Wenn man früh zeitig fliegt ist das gerade mit Kindern ungünstig, da man warten muss bis alles gewaschen ist und dann noch den Trockner anwerfen muss. Für uns kein Problem, wir hatten uns entschieden einen Tag eher alles zu säubern und eine Nacht in Reykjavik zu schlafen, denn die 3h Fahrt inkl. der Säuberung muss man einkalkulieren.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grit R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolut empfehlenswert
Wir haben eine Woche hier verbracht und uns in der Unterkunft sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist sauber und gepflegt, sehr gut ausgestattet und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Lage ist optimal für Ausflüge. Wir können die Unterkunft absolut empfehlen. Danke für den netten Kontakt!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022