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House by the ocean. Hot tub and a mountain view.

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Outdoor spa tub
Dining
Private kitchen
Room
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 980 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Borgarnes, Western Region
  • Gerðuberg Cliffs
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • The Settlement Centre
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Eldborg
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Stykkisholmur (SYK)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Beadroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

House by the ocean. Hot tub and a mountain view.

Hítarneskot is a ocean front private house with a hottube and a mountain view. Hìtarneskot serves as a central location to explore the beautiful surroundings of the Snaefellsnes peninsula, including the Eldborg Volcanic Crater, a nearby geothermal pool, the village of Stykkisholmur, Arnarstapi/Hellnar and the Snaefellsjokull glacier. Hítarneskot is located approximately 10 km (7 miles) from the Eldborg Volcanic Crater, 40 km (25 miles) from the town of Borgarnes, 55 km (34 miles) from the historic town of Stykkisholmur, 75 km (47 miles) from Arnarstappi/Hellnar and the Snaefellsjokull glacier. The house stands by the shore. It is far away from farms in the area so you can enjoy some peace and quiet of Icelandic nature. Our location is ideal for observing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) as they can be seen from October through March. There are no nearby light that can prevent your experience. The house was refurnished in January 2015. The house was built in 1945 and is a old farm so the house looks old on the outside but is brand new on the inside! Up to nine people can sleep comfortably in the house. Our house have full kitchen (including , toaster, coffee machine, refrigerator, baker oven, kattle, dishwasher.), sitting area, two bathrooms ( one with shower), and outside seating area with new bbq grill. While you sit on the outsite Fresh linens are provided. While sitting on the outside seating you can watch the sunset and the beutifull Snaefellsjokull and if you are lucky you can see wild horses run on the beach. Check-in time is 15:00 and Check-out time is 11:00. Our exact location (latitude/longitude) is: N 64° 42' 53.1'', W 22° 20' 23.1'' (64.714752, -22.339743)

Property manager

Nökkvi Páll Jónsson

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Borgarnes

Located in Borgarnes, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eldborg and Gerðuberg Cliffs, while Puppet Museum of Bruduheimar and The Settlement Centre are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Borgarnes, Western Region

What's nearby

  • Gerðuberg Cliffs - 26 min drive - 20.2 km
  • The Settlement Centre - 32 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Eldborg - 33 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Grabrok - 52 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Helgafell - 53 min drive - 67.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Does House by the ocean. Hot tub and a mountain view. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is House by the ocean. Hot tub and a mountain view. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House by the ocean. Hot tub and a mountain view.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House by the ocean. Hot tub and a mountain view.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House by the ocean. Hot tub and a mountain view. located?

This Borgarnes holiday home is on the beach, 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Eldborg, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Husafell Golf Course and Gerðuberg Cliffs. Skallagrimsgardur and The Settlement Centre are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, just needed to know check-in

Was hard to find the place to pick up keys then found out after calling that the key was in the house. WiFi password would have been nice to have in the house but great location to watch northern lights, out in middle of nothing and the ocean in the background.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful home and property

We had a wonderful stay here. We enjoyed the full kitchen and the hot tub. Our only complaint was the directions were not clear and we ended up at the neighbour's house. We found the rental afterwards, but had no code for the property in advance. The directions said to go to the main house for the code. We had no idea where the main house was, we couldn't see any other homes. One of us ran to 3 people on horseback riding by, who conveniently had the code. We would just suggest sending the code the day before or something so we could have just let ourselves in without being stressed and trying to call the number (which no one answered).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The views from all directions werre spectacular, I got a the best sunset picture I’ve ever taken.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Unfortunately we arrived in the dark and left in the dark so we can not comment on the property. In November the sun sets around 5 and risess around 10. We also got hit with a crazy storm so no hot tub. Now we did see the Northern Lights it was amazing, actually the main reason we stayed in this area. The building is modern and clean, very cozy in the storm would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

First time in Iceland

Absolutely wonderful!!!! Loved the hot tub and the walks on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

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

Perfekte Lage für Polarlichter

Geeignet für längeren Aufenthalt
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie B.

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

Photographer stay

A very nicely equipped house. We enjoyed the beach and horses. We had bad weather and the house weathered the storm well. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

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

Power outage

Extremely impressed. There was a power outage after dark. Within minutes the landlord's Mother stopped by to check on us and bring candles. Loved our stay. Will recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Beautiful Location!

Beautiful farmland with an ocean view! This is a great location to stay when exploring the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, or western Iceland. It's very peaceful and nice to relax in the hot tub after a long day of adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat B., Lexington, Ky

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

Lovely beach cottage near Bogarnes

Cute cottage near the sea, perfect hot tub overlooking it all. Great accommodations for our group of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Hitarnes

Wir hatten 2 sehr schöne Tage in diesem Haus. Es liegt sehr ruhig, genau richtig, um nach einem langen Ausflug den herrlichen Whirlpool zu genießen. Die Betten sind sehr bequem .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to ocean

The location given on the VRBO site tried to take us to a different location not even close to the house. This was not the owner's fault. There was lots of space and the kitchen had everything you need to cook and a grill that we could not get to light. There was a washer but no dryer which did not help us out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael U.

Schönes Haus in super Lage

Wir haben unseren Auenthalt hier genossen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., INNSBROOK

Perfect place to experience the true Iceland.

Wonderful setting with an ocean bay next to the house. Surrounding by mountains in the distance. We loved seeing the sheep at our door and the horses out our windows. Comfortable beds and fully equipped kitchen. We wish we could have stayed more than three days. Great place to see the NORTHERN LIGHTS since it is dark and isolated from other houses.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

jose a.

Spacious apartment

Nice apartment but it is a litle bit difficult to get there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Stunning location, very remote, incredible views, peaceful and comfortable

The property has a comfortable and relaxing lounge, a spacious, light and well equipped kitchen and 2 modern bathrooms. Technically it can sleep 9 however as it is only 2 bedroom I think you would feel a bit on top of one another and as there is only 1 shower I think it would not be ideal for so many, however there were only 3 of us so that was not an issue. Access to the property was via a gravel road which takes 10-15 minutes to drive down so people renting need to be psyched up for that and in an appropriate vehicle. The patio is comfortably furnished, its a beautiful experience sitting out and watching the sunset behind the mountains if you happen to get a clear and warmish night. Patio does have a hot tub however there was no water in it and no instructions, we were pretty sure we were not supposed to use it but it would have been lovely to. Nearest shop is over half an hour's drive away so you don't want to be running out of milk. Property was spotlessly clean and hosts very helpful when video player wasn't working replacing it within half an hour. Very good base from which to explore the Western fjords, would definitely recommend. We had a wonderful time there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Susan E.

Amazing experience - wish we could have stayed longer

This is a location that you can truly allow yourself to get away from the hustle of a city. Listening to the birds and watching the tides was very relaxing. Accommodations are comfortable and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Davide M.

Quiet location, very scenic and peaceful.

Great experience, plenty of room and kitchen space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Incredible location. Great base for exploring North West Iceland

Stayed here with our 3 children. Lovely house. Plenty of space. Nice new kitchen. Does need a washing machine. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

stephanie s.

Fabulous home! Best yet anywhere! Wish we could have stayed longer

What a beautiful home. Beautiful interior on a quiet street minutes from a lovely walking park Best place we've stayed in Iceland by far!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H., Stevenson Ranch, California

Dream rental

This property is what you dream a vacation rental could be but you don't ever actually expect it. On the coast with an expansive view of the entire Snaefellness peninsula, with Icelandic horses running free on the beach in front of the property, with a spacious house, clean and comfortable, with a fully equipped kitchen and outside bbq grill, a back deck that looks over this dream view and has a perfect bistro table to sit with a glass of wine in the evening and coffee in the morning. Nokkvi''s lovely sister was so friendly. She showed us around the house then left us in complete privacy. In fact you could not ask for more privacy. To get to this paradise rental you leave the ring road, drive on a gravel road past the first farm with sheep and lambs and horses. The animals all run free so we had to stop the car as a curious horse stared us down from the center of the road. Just make sure you continue past the first farm and house. Look for the sign Hitarnes. At their beautiful farm you will meet Nokkvi's family and you will follow them in your car to your very secluded rental. Absolutely amazing. We recommend stopping at a market in Borgarnes and making your own meals or picnics to go. We loved hiking up Eldborg crater and our day trip around Snaefellness. Honestly just rent here. You will be wowed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ann C.

Peaceful, two-bedroom cottage on the beach

This cottage is a quiet, clean and somewhat secluded rental by a beach. This rental is good value for money, especially if you are a small family. The location offers opportunities to explore the beach, and is a good base for exploring the nearby Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Services and groceries, etc are in Borgarnes, located about 30 minutes drive south of the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Amazing views!!

I highly recommend staying at this unique property. After 8 nights traveling the Ring Road this was one of our favorites. The house was spotlessly clean, well appointed, and the hosts couldn't have been nicer. The property looks out on the water, with Icelandic horses and sheep nearby. This was a highlight of our vacation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patty P., Vancouver, WA USA

Nicely remodeled house

Everything was as advertised, clean and adequately supplied, a good value.The weather and tides weren't cooperative for views, but we did see a good assortment of birds. We only stayed one night and agreed that two would have been better, to get a good sense of the place and to sightsee a bit further west.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Nökkvi Páll Jónsson

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I'm 24 years old. Grew up on an farm next to my HomeAway guesthuose. I go to a college in Reykjavik where I live now.

Why they chose this property

You can stay away from everything and enjoy the nature peace. But yet so close to everything so it's a perfect place for sightseeing.

Languages:

English
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