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Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland

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Hvassafell II
in the summertime
Hvassafell II
in the wintertime
In the hallway
The kitchen
The living room with pull-out sofa bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Borgarnes, Western Region
  • Grabrok
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Glanni Waterfall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Deildartunguhver Hot Springs
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Child Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland

Excellent apartment on the first floor of the house in the countryside, on a farm. The house is located in a beautiful and peaceful valley called Norðurárdalur in Borgarfjörður, 154 km from Keflavík International Airport (1 hour and 55 minutes drive). From the borders of Reykjavík city, the drive is about 1 hour and 15 minutes. The apartment was renovated in 2008. It is 70 square meters of size and is well equipped, i.e. microwave, coffee machine and a washer and free WiFi. Beddings and towels included. There are two rooms and in site the apartment, one bedroom and a living room with a pull-out sofa. Extra mattresses and beddings can be provided.

Why choose West Iceland:

West Iceland is the mecca of the Icelandic sagas, such as Egils saga Skallagrímssonar, Eiríkssaga and Laxdæla. It has many historical sites and there is a possibility of guided tours around such sites. Birdlife in the area is rich. The nature in the area is spectacular, with its mountains, craters, waterfalls, lakes, valleys and magical lava. Furthermore, it is one of the best areas in Iceland to view Northern Lights, during the fall and wintertime.

Historical locations in the area:

Reykholt (30 min driving distance):
The heritage of Iceland's greatest medieval writer, poet, scholar and statesman, Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241), is rooted in Reykholt in the west of Iceland.
Eiríksstaðir (30 min driving distance):
Most evidence suggest that Eirik the Red´s son Leif Ericsson 'Leif the Lucky' was born at Eirkisstadir. Leifur became the first Europian to set foot in North America, which he named Vinland, in the year 1000

Property manager

Arny Helgadottir
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Borgarnes

Located in Borgarnes, this apartment is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Grabrok and Glanni Waterfall, while Snorrastofa and Agricultural Museum of Iceland are cultural highlights. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Borgarnes, West Iceland

What's nearby

  • Grabrok - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Glanni Waterfall - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Hredavatn - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Deildartunguhver Hot Springs - 29 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Hraunfossar - 46 min drive - 58.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hreðavatnsskáli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Bifröst - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Excellent Apartment On A Farm On The West Side Of Iceland located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of Grabrok, Glanni Waterfall and Hredavatn. Deildartunguhver Hot Springs and Skallagrimsgardur are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean place.
Very peaceful ✌️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hébergement
Conforme a la description. Confort rustique mais rien ne manque. Emplacement idéal pour faire l'ouest de l'Islande.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhafte Lage
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne Ferienwohnung mitten in der Natur
Schöne zwei Tage in der Ferienwohnung verbracht. Es hat an nichts gefehlt. Die Gastgeberin hat uns über den Hof geführt zu den Pferden und Schafen. Meine Tochter hat die vielen tollen Pferde bestaunt und möchte auf alle Fälle wiederkommen. Das werden wir sicherlich auch machen. Vielen Dank 😊 aber
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique
Dans une ferme islandaise, entourés de chevaux (dont un petit poulain de 1 mois!) et de moutons, nous avons passé une excellent séjour. Un grand merci à Arny et sa fille pour leur gentillesse, leur disponibilité et leurs conseils! Nous reviendrons!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludmila D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place on a farm
Lovely place in the country side with lambs and horses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toasty Warm and Great Northern Lights
We were thrilled to access the apartment and find a cozy and warm accommodation awaiting us. The location is quite remote which made it awesome for seeing the northern lights from the driveway in between the house and the road. But…..be sure you pick up everything you need as the closest services, except for one self-serve automated gas station, is over 30 minutes away. (We forgot coffee☹️) I also recommend checking with the host about drinking water from the tap. There have been some unusual weather conditions in Iceland affecting ground water and we would have bought some drinking water to have at the apartment had we known. There was also a very friendly kitty cat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P., NIagara Falls, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious with great scenery
The apartment was the biggest we encountered in Iceland. Full kitchen with freezer and oven, living room with tv, full spacious bathroom, and lots of windows to see the beautiful landscape. Horses and sheep just outside the door and yet we had plenty of privacy. Very easy check in and check out. Minimal light pollution so we even saw the northern lights one night! Highly recommend this spot if you’re traveling through the north country. But get a 4x4 car!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
I stayed here with my two daughters the first week of September. It's a great base location for exploring West Iceland. Borgarnes is about 20-30 minutes away, where you can stock up on groceries. Wonderful farm to table restaurant near by, pricey but highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Island
Die Ferienwohnung ist großzügig geschnitten und war sehr sauber. Es war alles da, was man braucht. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must stay!
We stayed at Arny’s and visited several landmarks and attractions around there and Borganes. Later we stayed closer to Reykjavik, and we can sincerely say that staying at Arny’s property and that area was our highlight because there you can see many of the wonders of Iceland without the crowds and congestion. Thanks, Arny!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family accommodation.
This property was a great spot out in the beautiful countryside. It has spectacular views and was comfortable for my wife and I and our 3 older kids. Arny is quick to respond to any questions and keeps the place in great shape. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like stay at home
Very good Arny was on arrival right there and show as everything very kind. The Appartement is feel like your home nothing missing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We had a wonderful stay in this apartment to start our Iceland trip! The host was super responsive and the apartment had everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabella M., Suisse

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family!
We loved staying at the Farmhouse! Arny was super responsive and self check in fast and easy. Waking up among the sheeps (litterlly passing in front of the window) was great for our daughters aged 8 and 9. We truly recommend for family stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samir G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Scenic peaceful stay
Good size apartment, clean and well appointed, super friendly and helpful host, would love to come again, brilliant view amidst mountains and farms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

miriam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
❤️
Our favourite and save place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot for larger groups in Western Iceland
Had more than enough space for our family of 6. Árny was sweet to have the extra beds out and made up for us before we arrived. Having a large shower was a pleasant change after the normal European shower sizes. Our daughters loved petting the Icelandic horses and discovering some outside play areas and toys behind the unit. Communication with Arny was good - responses usually within an hour. Only bummers for us were not being able to explore the trails and land behind the space (danger of rock slides from ice melt during the Spring) and having to boil our drinking water. The rest of the space had everything we needed and several fun hikes just down the road in Bifrost. Nearest grocery store about 30 mins away but there is a petrol station in town (5 mins). Was a good stay overall and would recommend for others needing sleeping for 4-6, but our previous Vrbo on this same trip set the bar high (value for the price) so 4/5 stars overall.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cher H., Mukilteo, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for Snaefellsness Peninsula!
This is the perfect stay for this area. We did the peninsula 2 different days, weathered out a once every 100 year storm and had the best time with the horses. Owner was responsive to some storm damage and offered to let us stay until the storm died down. We were lucky to find a good time to head down south, but we were thankful for the kindness. We would not hesitate staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

miriam G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wieder wundervoll!!!
Der Vorteil einen Ort wieder zu besuchen: man kennt sich aus und 2. man kann den Ort anders genießen, weil man eben alles kennt. Wir lieben die Umgebung, die Pferde und Schafe , die Wohnung und Árný.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ilka V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Sehr schöne Urlaubstage
Die Tage bei Arny auf dem Hof waren sehr schön, kuschelig warm und entspannend, auch die Nachbarin auf dem nebenliegenden Gehöft ist sehr entgegenkommend, wir hätten den ersten Abend ohne ihre "Zuwendung" nicht "überlebt" :-), da wir nur noch an geschlossenen Supermärkten vorbeikamen auf dem Weg von Reykjavik zur Ferienwohnung ;-D ...Vielen Dank dafür! ... Man kann schöne Ausflüge unternehmen und den gesamten Westen auch nördlich und südlich erkunden... Sehr schade war, dass der angegebene Pool (Gemeinschaftspool), quasi der heisse "Pott", nicht benutzbar war, obwohl wir uns sehr darauf gefreut hatten. Vielleicht war es auch etwas missverständlich dargestellt, in der Hausausstattung einen Gemeinschaftspool zu beschreiben, der ein Schwimmbad in Borganes meint, hatten wir wohl falsch verstanden ...außerdem hätten wir mit einer früheren Info, dass die Pferde für Gäste nicht reitbar sind, besser umgehen können... aber wir fanden eine andere sehr schöne Gelegenheit auf einem anderen Pferdehof, also alles gut und das "Begrüssungskomando" jeden Morgen auf "Schlafzimmerfensterhöhe" war sehr idyllisch :-) ..Ganz wunderbar fanden wir , abends heimzukommen und immer eine kuschelig warme Wohnung vorzufinden, das war wirklich ein Traum (Dank Geothermie). Arny ist eine sehr rührige und aufmerksame Gastgeberin und wir können uns sehr gut vorstellen, noch einmal wieder zu kommen ...vielen herzlichen Dank an dieser Stelle und alles Gute nach West Island
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Manfred G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruhig, praktisch, schön gelegen, sauber
Für uns, in der Mitte einer 3-wöchigen Rundreise, ein erster mehrtägiger Zwischenstopp (3 Nächte), eine willkommene Gelegenheit, etwas zu entspannen und Wäsche zu machen. Dazwischen haben die Aussicht und die Tiere auf dem Hof mit dem endlich wieder sonnigen Wetter Island von der herrlichen Seite gezeigt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verena K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Großartiger Aufenthalt!
Wir haben ein paar wundervolle Und entspannte Tage bei Árny auf dem Hof verbracht! Das Apartment ist großzügig und mit allem ausgestattet, was man so braucht. Die Umgebung und die Pferde und Schafe auf dem Hof sind super, die Kinder haben es geliebt! Wir haben die letzten Tage unserer Rundreise dort verbracht, und es war genau das Richtige um noch etwas zu entspannen und schöne Ausflüge in die nähere Umgebung zu machen. Árny ist sehr herzlich und wirklich bemüht, dass man sich wohlfühlt. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Åsa Stefan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magiskt läge, hus som har allt man behöver.
Läget är magiskt, man behöver bil men det finns också bra restaurang nära. Enkel och bra värd att kummunicera med, som fixade det extra vi behövde som hade bayby med oss.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment on a farm
Beautiful location, horses and sheep right outside the window. Arny was helpful. A great place for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Arny Helgadottir

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Mrs. Árný Helgadóttir, Mr. Magnús Leópoldsson and our family welcome you to our farm on Hvassafell II.
I am a MSc nurse and a certified guide and my husband is a realtor. For the past 10 years we have been establishing farming and tourism, which is our interest, as we are both born and raised on a farm. Our three daughters and grandchildren are also interested in countryside living and as a family we enjoy spending time together on the farm.

Why they chose this property

We both grew up on a farm, and it has been our lifelong dream to establish our own farm. We were interested in merging farming with tourism, to give our visitors the opportunity to experience the Icelandic farming tradition, as well as the possibility to “refill their batteries” in the peaceful nature of Borgarfjörður. The location is perfect, as it is not too far from Reykjavík city, and yet the area is quiet, so it is an ideal place to experience the calming influences of nature.

What makes this property unique

First and foremost, we purchased this property because of its beautiful mountain view. Furthermore, the land is optimal for raising sheep and horses. Nearby, there are a variety of hiking and horseback riding paths, which is preferable for our interests, for we enjoy hiking and horseback riding in the beautiful Icelandic nature. Especially enjoyable are the Northern Lights, for this area turned out to be a unique site for viewing them, during the fall and wintertime.

Languages:

English

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