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Beautiful cozy cottage

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hveragerði, Southern Region
  • LA Art Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Geothermal park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hveragerdi Church
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful cozy cottage

A beautiful cottage in a big garden of another property. Hveragerdi is a small town and is sometimes referred to as the hot spring capital of the world. It is inside the Golden circle. Supermarket, bakery, tourist info, bank and postoffice are all within walking distance. Swimming pool​ is also 10 min away and the famous hot spring (for bathing) in Reykjadalur is a 45 min walk away. The cottage has one bedroom with a queen size bed, one double bed in the living area and one double bed upstairs (airbed). It has a microwave oven and a small stove and all the basic cooking types of equipment.

This is a self check in property, all info are sent via message when the house is booked. In case of an emergency call +3548458175

Property manager

Helga Marin
Premier Host

Languages

English, Swedish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Outdoor space
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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Hveragerdi

Hveragerdi is home to this holiday home. Hveragerdi Church and Selfoss Church are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Geothermal park and Reykjadalur Valley. Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka and Varmarlaug Swimming Pool are also worth visiting.
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Hveragerði, Southern Region

What's nearby

  • LA Art Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Listasafn Árnesinga - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Geothermal park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hveragerdi Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Reykjadalur Valley - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gróðurhúsið - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reykjadalur Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ölverk - Pizza & Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matkráin Cafe Bar Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ingolfsskali Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful cozy cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beautiful cozy cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful cozy cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cozy cottage ?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Beautiful cozy cottage located?

Situated in Hveragerdi, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of LA Art Museum, Listasafn Árnesinga and Geothermal park. Hveragerdi Church and Reykjadalur Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Cozy cottage

Nice place to stay half hour from Reykjavik
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura w.

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

Great Spot

We enjoyed our stay at this home. Great location and access to restaurants and grocery.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jody C.

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

Great cabin and great location

We loved this place! What a sweet cabin in a great part of town! We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany I.

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

Lovely Place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the house was well kept and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R.

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

ICELAND!

What a gem. The VRBO was wonderful! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P., Maine

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

Lovely cottage

Beautiful space and well laid out for a family. Great location if you’re looking for hiking and Hot Springs also close enough to Reykjavik for day trips- and all the amazing sites on the golden circle. Fabulous host!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Molly H.

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

Great location

Great location to explore Thingvellir and in a town filled with green house and hot springs! Helga was very responsive and quick to resolve any conflicts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara P., Rockwall, TX

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

Iceland stay

This place was very nice. Not super Clean, but cozy and nice. Communication with helga was easy and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Great location

Our experience here was great. The cottage is really nice and has everything you need after a day of sight seeing. I didn’t go to Iceland to sit inside all day but the beds are comfortable, the showers were clean and hot, and the host Helga is a wonderful person. She came over and gave us lots of helpful tips of things to do with the kids. I liked the location because it’s away from the city. I liked this because I was able to meet locals and get to know the area. Icelanders are extremely friendly and helpful, I definitely want to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

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

Loved This Cozy Little Cottage

This is a very cute and cozy wood cottage in a fun town. The Owner was very good about communicating with us. The cottage was clean and very well stocked. Very close to Highway 1. You will enjoy your stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Cozy

This cozy cottage was exactly like the description. Helga was an amazing host and we loved the little treat that was left for us. There was no issue when it came to communication and we would booked this again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Oasis in Island

The property was just like the pictures except it was even better. It was cozy, quaint and beautifully decorated inside and out. It is perfectly located for hiking, walking and exploring. So glad we found this oasis on our adventure to Iceland!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla K., Virginia Beach, USA

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

Perfectly situated for Golden Circle travel

The house is located on the property of another house, which I couldn't tell from the photos but it's explained in the host video. I stayed for two nights and enjoyed how close everything was as far as groceries, gas, a delicious local bakery, a few restaurants, several popular hot spring areas, and of course, the Golden Circle route. The host was very communicative and flexible, which I am always grateful for. I would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W., Denver, USA

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

Cozy, quiet cottage

Cottage was in a nice location and clean. Kitchenette was adequate. Was a little too small for our family of 4 with two teens, but would likely be fine for fewer people or younger kids. Easy check-in and orientation video from host. Parking available at residence.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M., Bethel, Connecticut, USA

A lovely spacious property.

This was a lovely property with easy access to the Golden Circle and the South Coast. Very good communication with management. They had a small hot loaf of bread in the apartment upon check in. It was just my son and I but was large enough for a small group. It lived up to the photos posted.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lynn L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our very own little hamlet in Iceland.

The property is exactly as described so no surprises there. Our only issue was that a couple of repairs need to be made (bathroom door & hot water kettle). We needed some extra regular pillow covers (but we did not call the property manager for this). The cabin is very quaint, in an outstanding location, and the area is so very quiet you feel as though you are the only one in the area. Great location and would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

frances p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good for Short Stay

The pics of the property are exceptionally well done. The home looks spacious in a woodsy setting. It’s actually very small, offering a full bed in a studio apartment setting that includes an efficiency kitchen, very large table and small couch, and a separate bedroom that fits a double bed and not much else. There’s very little unpacking room and a teeny-tiny bathroom. There may be a loft bedroom but it was sealed up and seemed to primarily be used for storage. Not what we needed for 4 adults. The setting was unexpected-it’s literally in a suburban back yard-with the windows of the rental directly facing the windows of owners home. We were forced to close the blinds for the entire stay to avoid being on constant display. This might be right for a couple with fewer inhibitions, but was not comfortable for 4 adults including my daughter and her fiancé.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Martin & Jan B.

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

Unique garden cottage

Pre-trip communication with Helga was excellent! She provided some restaurant options, two of which we tried and they were very good. The cottage was easily located and is very unique, both inside and outside. Some nice touches were washcloths, a hairdryer, and fresh Icelandic bread. Improvements could be made, though, on the following: The shower doors didn't close entirely, so water leaked outside of it. The drain had a sharp rubber piece sticking up which hurt when stepped on. Shampoo and soap dispensers weren't filled. Our 31-year-old son slept in the loft which was very small and somewhat claustrophobic. We strongly recommend installing a carpet runner or railing on those steep stairs. They seemed dangerous to all of us. In the bedroom, there's no room at the foot of the beds so you must climb over the person sleeping on the outside bed. I opted to sleep on the bed in the main living area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathie T.

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

Excellent Stay!

Very nice cottage with so many things to do nearby! Helga’s cottage was exactly as described. All the amenities a person might need for a several-day stay. Easy to access and the instructions for arrival/departure were very clear. When visiting the Golden Circle- stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika T.

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

great stay

This cabin a small unit in the backyard of someone's home. It is everything that is promised and the unit was clean and well cared for. Just be aware it is in a residential area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

A great location, comfortable-- just perfect for our trip!

Easy arrangements, great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous!

Absolutely the best!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley A.

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

Iceland trip

It was a lovely little home for weary travelers. We hated to have to get up and leave so quickly. The host was easy to communicate with and left us snacks for our arrival. She had everything we could possibly need.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pinky P.

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

Cute cottage in cute town

Great location for where we came from and were going onto. Cute cottage, had what we needed for our stay. Easy to find, checkin, bedding, plenty of towels, clean and cozy! She also had some bread and butter for us to enjoy when we got there. Got lots of info for food, activities, sights from the owner ahead of time. My son left his AirPods behind in the upstairs loft and the owner found them and came all the way out to us in Reyk to drop them off!! Above and beyond!! Thank you for making it such a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

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

Amazing Cottage

We loved our stay at Helga’s garden cottage. Very clean and comfortable. Great location. Wish we could have stayed longer-will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Helga Marin

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I am an inspirational speaker, life coach, health and wellness coach and a teacher and my purpose in life is to inspire people to unleash their full potential and become the best versions of themselves. I inherited the cottage along with the property it was built on 4 years ago and I have been renting it out ever since. My goal is to provide my guests with an authentic Icelandic experience and I do my best to meet all their requirements. I have met people from all over the world which has been wonderful. I even married my first guest who stayed at my house summer 2015.

Why they chose this property

The main house on the property was built by my grandmother who was also the first woman to drive a car and a motorcycle in Iceland. She was a remarkable woman who faught for women's rights and was driven to help people whenever she could. She was a midwife and the head of the midwife association in Reykjavik. She originally built the main house for the midwifes but later the house became a summerhouse for the family. After her passing, my mother inherited the main house and she and my father built the cottage in the garden. It was originally built for guests that came to visit the family during holidays.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is cozy and spacious and is equipped with everything one needs for a comfortable stay. It is very peaceful and quiet here which my guests greatly appreciate. Hveragerdi is a beautiful small town and you are surrounded by beautiful nature. There are many hiking and walking trails that those who are interested can enjoy. We also have an amazing swimming pool and one of the best natural hot spring in Iceland you can enjoy swimming in all year around.
Our goal is to meet our guests requirements so that they can have a wonderful stay.

Languages:

English, Swedish

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