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

Immerse yourself in nature's splendor while taking advantage of your home away from home. Unwind amidst majestic glaciers and unspoiled beauty.

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Pool
TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Point of interest
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • 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.

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

Great new 3 bedroom house with stunning view to the Glacier. The cottage is very spacious with 3 bedrooms and all modern household equipment's.

Kjarvalströð is a new luxury 'old style' privately owned cottages located in the spectacular and unique surroundings of Snaefellsnes on the west coast. Approx. two hour 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 few cottages designed as Icelandic houses from 1920's. 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, 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, these Cottages are the perfect place!

Please note that this house is a self cleaning. Meaning that renter has to clean the house before departure.

Property manager

Hellnar ehf

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1130 sq ft (105 sq m)

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Exterior

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

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 68 reviews
GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Kjarvalströð 8

About the neighborhood

Map
Hellnar, Snæfellsbær

What's nearby

  • Rauðfeldsgjá - 7 min drive
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 17 min drive
  • Snaefellsjoekull National Park - 19 min drive
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 42 min drive
  • Kirkjufell Mountain - 43 min drive

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 GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage 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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GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peder H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Fantastic surroundings. Astonishing sceneries on the Snaefellsnes peninsula and the jökul. Very nice and cosy cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mme
Good location. Very nice property. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bram C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelent location
Perfect location to stay with a family of 5. Wel maintained and in good condition for a careless vacation stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C., Langley, Canada

Amazing Hellner Hidaway
We absolutely loved this place. The area and cottage are amazing and we had lots to do for the four days we stayed. The crowning glory was we opened the front door and were greeted by an amazing Aurora Light Show. We would definitely like to spend more time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and nice location
Perfectly based location for a few days at snaefellsnes. We really love the accommodation, it has a nice interieur and the contact to Jacob was also fine. He is intested that everything works fine for your stay at his house. Good place to see the northern lights, because its quite remote. Highly recommendation but you have to know that you have to clean at the end of your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eike t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in Snaefellnes
A fantastically situated house with the sea on one side and Snaefellsjökull on the other. For our stay in Iceland this accommodation was our third and the most beautiful. Very clean and modern, nicely furnished with very comfortable beds. Uncomplicated and fast communication with the landlords rounded off the super positive overall picture. We are very happy to come back! Many thanks to Elsa&Jakob!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location!
This was such a beautiful spot. We watched the Aurora right on the property two of our four nights there. We saw whales down by the shore. Do keep in mind that cleaning takes a bit, mainly waiting for the laundry. We had to fly out in the afternoon so had to wake up super early to finish it all, but just know that going in. Otherwise the place is well worth staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Oliver M.

Perfect mix of nature and style
Situated amidst the beautiful surrounding of Hellnar the cottage got everything for a perfect stay: well kept and well equipped, cozy, brilliant views to the glacier (even from out of bed!) and to the sea and a nice selection of puzzle and DVDs. Clear and useful instructions for the technical aspects and information about attractions in the area are available. However, if questions arise the owner responds immediately to any request. Horse riding, hiking and far more excursions are imminently available within 15min drives, two restaurants in Hellnar itself offer their service - Overall an excellent plave to spend relaxing holidays for the whole family mixed with exciting excursions.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H., Germany Bavaria , Möhrendorf

Extraordinary house in spectacular nature
A very well cared for and maintained house , perfectly equipped with everything you need to feel at home . We spent a wonderful week at this warm and cosy house ! All pictures in the information represent perfectly what to expect . You will still be overwhelmed by the atmosphere of that special place in iceland ! There is lots to see and do in the vicinity : hiking , horseback-riding and observing Aurora Borealis !! And should there be some stormy weather - you are staying in such a cosy , comfortable and warm house - you won't be worried at all. The owner was very helpful in giving tips on where to shop groceries , to dine etc. We stayed a week and loved every day we had ! It was the last property we stayed at after 17 days of circling Iceland - and by far the loveliest house . We would love to return one day:))

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hellnar Cottages Sea and Glacier views
A lovely simple comfortable cottage with stunning views of the volcano and glacier, and views out to the sea. Bring binoculars we saw dolphins from the house. The cottage is warm and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The stairs are very steep so be aware of this for small children and older visitors. We had a fantastic time lots of walks close by a lovely bay a short walk away . It is quite an isolated location so bring food drink and entertainment if required. Be prepared to spend your last day washing and cleaning. It takes some time to wash and dry all bedding. Would go back though it was a beautiful introduction to Iceland. We were so lucky and saw whales Orca and Minke plus a Basking shark and seals near by. Lots of bird life. North of the peninsular is well worth a visit, we heard Sèa Eagles and the landscape was stunning. Thank you for an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svenja g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumurlaub
Wir hatten 8 tolle tage in diesem schönen ferienhaus. Die lage ist traumhaft alle Sehenswürdigkeiten schnell erreichbar und abends kann man noch einen kleinen Spaziergang an den strand machen. Mehr geht nicht
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House with Wonderful view
Very pleasant, we had everything we need . There are steep staires in the House to the bedrooms, no Problem for us, But it could be a challenge for other persons.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Haus in traumhafter Lage
Uns hat es in diesem wunderschön eingerichteten Haus wirklich sehr gut gefallen. Wir hatten nette und hilfsbereite isländische Nachbarschaft und einen schönen Blick aufs Meer und auf der anderen Seite auf den Snæfellsjökull. In ein paar Minuten Fußmarsch ist man unten am Meer mit einer schönen kleinen Bucht (ein gemütliches Café mit sehr netten Gastgebern befindet sich direkt an der Straße und ein kleines niedliches Café, wo man bei schönem Wetter auch draußen sitzen kann, befindet sich direkt neben der Bucht). Wir hatten das Glück, sogar kurz einen Buckelwal zu sehen. Die Sehenswürdigkeiten auf der Halbinsel sind alle zeitnah zu erreichen. Bitte denkt daran, euch vorher mit Lebensmitteln einzudecken - die Fahrt nach Olafsvik zum Einkaufen dauert ca. 35-40 Minuten. Im Nachbarort Arnarstapi gibt es Restaurants und auch einen Fish and Chips - Stand (wie überall in Island entsprechend teuer...). Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und ohne viel Aufwand viel gesehen. Man sollte nur die Zeit für die Endreinigung, Wäsche waschen und Bette beziehen am letzten Tag einplanen. Uns war es das aber wert.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great place to explore the island. You can enjoy the warm and cosy house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trixie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
The location was stunning with the ocean on one side and the volcano on the other side. Very quiet and tiny village with a couple great restaurants/coffee shop. Within walking distance to the trail head of the Hellnar-Arnarstapi hike. The cottage was cozy and the beds comfy. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house!
We really enjoyed our stay here! The house is absolutely beautiful. Everything is brand new and it looks like it must have been professionally decorated. It was very cozy and comfortable, and it was perfect for our family. It was spotlessly clean. Our kids absolutely loved the stairs leading to the bedrooms (just note they are steep and may be difficult for people with mobility issues, but they were fine for us). You do have to clean the unit and do the laundry before you leave, so just make sure you plan for that in your schedule - all cleaning supplies were provided. It was a great location for us, and the host was very accommodating and responsive. The neighborhood is very nice and plenty of parking. Black out shades were great for the midnight sun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft
Schönes, geräumiges und sauberes Haus in einer wunderbaren Umgebung. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Schönes Ferienhaus mit Abzügen
Haus und Lage sehr schön. Alles vorhanden was man benötigt. Abzug der Bewertung durch die komplette Endreinigung durch die Gäste. Betten beziehen, alles waschen und Böden nass reinigen ist für den letzten Urlaubstag ärgerlich,ohne dass man es vorher wusste. So ist es ziemlich unentspannt.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Schönes Haus in toller Umgebung
Das Haus ist sauber und gemütlich. Perfekt für einen längeren Aufenthalt. Wir haben sogar die Nordlichter an mehreren Abenden direkt über dem Haus gehabt. Lediglich die Treppe ist etwas steil (wir waren mit Baby dort), aber es hat trotzdem gut geklappt. Ein bisschen mehr Zeit sollte bei Abreise eingeplant werden - man wäscht die Handtücher und Bettwäsche selbst.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Merete L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Süsses Haus mit Selbstreinigung
Achtung liebe Gäste: dieses Ferienhaus verlangt eine Selbstreinigung, sprich: -Bettbezug waschen, tumblern & neu beziehen (es dauert lange, drum gut einplanen!) -Böden staubsaugen & feucht aufnehmen -Badzimmer & Küche putzen Da Fewo und der Hausbesitzer diese wichtige Information nicht deutlich an oberster Stelle vermerkten, sondern diese in einem unscheinbaren Link anhängten, wurden auch wir (wie so viele andere Gäste vor uns) überrascht. Da die Gäste mit meist viel Stress und ungeübt sich um die Reinigung kümmen, muss man bei der Buchung damit rechnen, dass das Haus in keinem gut gereinigten Zustand vorgefunden wird. (Bei uns war das Bad und die Küche unsauber…) Des Weiteren ist dieses Haus nur mit 2 anstatt den angegebenen 3 Schlafzimmern ausgestattet, da das dritte Zimmer keine Fenster hat und mehr einer Abstellkammer gleicht. Aus diesem Grund empfehlen wir es nur für 4 Personen weiter. Das Anwesen ist recht schön eingerichtet und wegen seiner guten Lage nahe bei allen Highlights in der Umgebung. Preislich ist es günstiger als andere Ferienhäuser und dementsprechend ganz ok ausgestattet (Küchenpfannen müssten dringend ersetzt werden sowie die ausgeleierte Couch in der Stube). Da der Hausbesitzer sich nicht um die defekte WC-Spülung kümmerte und unsere Anrufe ignorierte, vergeben wir nur 2 Sterne.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolles Haus in schöner Umgebung
Es war alles toll. Die Umgebung atemberaubend, das Haus sehr aufgeräumt und sauber. Sehr zu empfehlen. Sind gerne hier gewesen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anja B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Lage
Wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen. Das Haus ist toll, herrliche Lage mit Blick auf Meer und Snaefellsjökull. Auch die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern wirklich in Ordnung. Allerdings ist zwar im Onlineinserat angegeben, dass es self-cleaning ist, aber man muss auch noch am Abreisetag Bettwäsche und Handtücher waschen, was sehr knapp wird. Außerdem ist die Treppe in die Schlafzimmeretage sehr steil und eng, für junge Leute kein Problem, für unsere 78jährige Oma aber schon. Bad unten, Schlafräume oben. Ansonsten sehr schöne Unterkunft.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Urlaub in wunderschöner Umgebung
Ich war schon zuvor 2x in Hellnar und wollte einmal deutlich länger bleiben. Das Haus ist super eingerichtet und Jakob und Elsa sind tolle Gastgeber. In der Gegend kann man wandern, viele Wasserfälle sehen (Grundarfoss, Svödufoss, Bjarnarfoss,Kerlingarfoss,Kirkjufellfoss ….) und sogar hinter einem durchlaufen (Selvallafoss), kann Kunst betrachten (Hangar désaffecte in Hellissandur), auf einen Vulkankrater steigen (Saxhóll) oder den Untergrund betrachten (Vatnshellir Höhlentour), mit der Schneekatze auf den Snaefellsjokull farhren (ab Arnarstapi) oder sich geschichtlich weiterbilden (Laugarbrekka - der Geburtsort der ersten Frau die um das Jahr 1000 in Amerika war). Natürlich kann man in der Gegend auch gut Essen gehen - es gibt im Ort ein Restaurant und ein Café - so wie auch in den umliegenden Orten. In Hellnar unweit der Kirche liegt der Interdimensional Hopscotch des Künstlers Eames Demetrios. Es gibt noch so viel mehr zu entdecken und ich kann einen Aufenthalt in Hellnar bei Jakob und Elsa als Gastgebern wirklich empfehlen.
Stayed 53 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekt
Wir haben wunderschöne Tage in dem Ferienhaus verbracht und konnten die atemberaubende Landschaft bei Tagesausflügen genießen. Das Haus war super ausgestattet für 4 Personen und liebevoll eingerichtet. Das war sicher nicht unser letzter Aufenthalt.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022