A Beautiful Golden Circle cottage, paradise in the south Iceland, hot tub, wi-fi

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 560 sq m

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Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Pool
Kitchen

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Selfoss, Southern Region

Kerid Crater
‪8 min drive‬
Selfoss Church
‪22 min drive‬
Urridafoss Waterfall
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The cottage has a ground floor of 60 m². There are 2 recently expanded bedrooms –
2 double bed. A kitchen, dining area for 6 and a living room, a bathroom with a shower. Towels and linens are provided.
The cottage is situated in the Hraunborgir area, a guiet community, by Kiðjabergsvegur (rout 353) only 3 km. Off Route 35 Biskupstungnabraut, a hidden pearl in the south, some 45 minutes, drive from the capital Reykjavik. It is ideal if you want to explore the golden Circle, Þingvellir National Park, Kerið, Gullfoss and Geysir and much more. Also in short distance is Mt. Hekla, the beautiful Seljalandsfoss and Skógarfoss Waterfalls and Þórsmörk, a natural gem. On your way to or from Reykjavik you can check out the Hveragarður (Steamgarden) in the town of Hveragerði.
The area has a warm swimming pool, 3 hot tups, jacuzzi, wading pool a steambath and a Minigolf, that can be enjoyed by all age groups, over the summer. For golfers there is a 9 –hole golf course, with a par 3 holes, suitable for both beginners and more experienced. From Hraunborgir there is a short driving distance off 10 min, to another golf course, one of the best in the country, Kiðjaberg.
The cottage has Wi-Fi and a well equipped kitchen with a fridge (includes a freezer), oven/stove and a dish washer. A dining area next to the kitchen and seats for 6 persons easily. There is also a living room with a sofa, table and and two chairs. The living room has a Smart TV, a DVD/CD player and a radio. The bathroom contents of a toilet, washbasin and a shower plus a new washing machine. There is WiFi internet connection in the house.
The cottage has a large patio around it – with a great BBQ grill. The surroundings are very beautiful with many trees and large plot, with great possibility to see Northern lights, during the winter time.
We love the quietness and the birdlife around the houses, at the same time people are very isolated from their neighbors

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Property manager

David Karlsson

Languages

Danish, English

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Selfoss

Selfoss is home to this cottage. Skyrland Museum and Listasafn Árnesinga are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Laugarvatn Fontana and Urridafoss Waterfall. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and mountain climbing.

Selfoss, Southern Region

What's nearby

Kerid Crater - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
Selfoss Church - 22 min drive - 23.1 km
Turf House - 31 min drive - 31.9 km
Thingvellir National Park - 33 min drive - 35.5 km
Urridafoss Waterfall - 37 min drive - 41.8 km

Getting around

Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Þrastalundur - ‬14 min drive
‪Minniborgir Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Græna Kannan - ‬17 min drive
‪Barton and Guestier - ‬16 min drive
‪Gamla Borg - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Beautiful Golden Circle cottage, paradise in the south Iceland, hot tub, wi-fi have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A Beautiful Golden Circle cottage, paradise in the south Iceland, hot tub, wi-fi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Beautiful Golden Circle cottage, paradise in the south Iceland, hot tub, wi-fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Beautiful Golden Circle cottage, paradise in the south Iceland, hot tub, wi-fi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Beautiful Golden Circle cottage, paradise in the south Iceland, hot tub, wi-fi located?

Situated in Selfoss, this cottage is 5 mi (8 km) from Kerid Crater and within 16 miles (25 km) of Old Dairy Food Hall and Skyrland Museum. Selfoss Church and Skalholt Historical Site are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

20 April 2025

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

Cosy cottage in a great location.

David is a great host and this cottage is in the perfect location for exploring the Golden Circle, Reykjavík and the surrounding areas. The cottage was welcoming, very clean, cosy, well stocked and had a large outdoor space. It is close to the Kerid crater and a short drive from Selfoss where there are various shops and supermarkets. The hot tub was certainly a welcome sight after long days exploring this incredible country! We ventured as far as Vik on day trips which is around 2 and a half hours a way, would highly recommend a Katla ice cave tour. Reykjavík can be reached in around an hour, we used Elding for our whale watching experience. They are more focussed on sustainability and gave us free tickets to visit again as we didn’t see much (it was also quite rough). We visited many hot springs in the area. The secret lagoon is great value (particularly for a family) but we also loved Laugarvatn Fontana and Hrunalaug baths, all set in beautiful environments. We also recommend the walk up to the thermal river at Hveragerði. Be warned though it is a good hours walk and is quite strenuous. We saw so many spectacular waterfalls (David will recommend a few) but our favourites were Brúarfoss, Kvernufoss (which you can walk behind), Faxafoss and Urriðafoss. Not many of these are visited by the big tours so are a bit quieter but still spectacular. All in all we had an amazing holiday which was made better by having David’s cottage as a base.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

14 April 2025

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Beautiful summer house

Great stay in a lovely cottage. Very well equipped. Comfortable and cosy. Great host.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve and Donna H.

12 October 2024

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

Golden circle vacation

Stayed with my husband for half week at this wonderful cottage. Location was perfect for day trips. We enjoyed the golden circle, the Tomato cafe, and relaxing at the cottage in the evening. We cooked breakfast and dinners there, used the hot in after hikes. We were lucky to have great conditions to see northern lights every night. Would highly recommend staying here and we hope to be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

1 October 2024

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Wunderschönes Sommerhaus

Sehr stilvoll eingerichtetes Häuschen, umgeben von Tannen, Bäumen und Sträuchern, welche sich im Herbst schön farbig präsentierten. Alles da, was man braucht inkl. toller Hot Pot

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

20 September 2024

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Dream come true

We completed two bucket list items: visiting Iceland and seeing the northern lights. The cottage was the perfect base for exploring the Golden Circle and some of the south coast. David was very responsive when we had questions and check-in was a breeze. We were even able to check in a little early which was nice. The beds are comfortable with dark shades for the windows and the bathroom has a heated floor which was an unexpected bonus! The backyard is large and beautiful with a short putting golf course. We don't play, but we walked around, enjoying nature. The hot tub was nice after days of hiking & walking. On 2 days I spotted a Rock Ptarmigan out the window, and saw other birds I didn't identify for certain (I'm a casual birder!). The neighborhood was very quiet, and night time was super dark for taking great aurora and star pictures. I would definity recommend this to those seeking a quiet countryside getaway. Selfoss is not too far and has groceries, gas and a cute downtown shopping/restaurant area. We were sad when it was time to leave.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 September 2024

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Amazing Cottage!

I truly think this cottage is one of my favorite VRBOs I have ever stayed it! The heated bathroom floor, the hot tub, the privacy and golf. It is amazing! I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to see places along the Golden Circle. Wonderful place, comfortable beds, really everything was perfect!!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

4 June 2024

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A perfect little cabin for exploring Southwest Iceland

This 2/1 cabin is situated in a small private community and offers everything that our two couple party needed on our exploration of Southwest Iceland. The cabin... - Small and efficient in a quaint European way. - The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well-appointed, seating was fine for catching up on some TV after a long day hiking and exploring. - With 4 adults the hot water tank was maybe a little small... but that just motivated us to get up early and shower first or second. - There is a Washing machine but no dryer... check under the beds for a drying rack. - We never got a chance to use the hot tub but it looked nice. Community... - Gated, quiet, and very pleasant. We stayed at this cabin for 5 nights and only saw one or two other cars drive through. Central Location... - Being about an hour out of Reykjavik it is easy to get to. - It is quiet and a little remote, offering piece and quiet, and awesome views. - The town of Selfoss is only about 20 minutes away and has grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities. - Within an hours drive you can easily get to Gysier, Gullfoss, Secret Lagoon, Turf house, Caves of Hella, Thingvellir National Park, Kirid Crater, several options for horseback riding, and a bunch more sites... including two must-do restaurants Friðheimar and the Farmers Bistro. - You can also get to Vic, the Black Beaches, Ice Caves, Glacier Hikes ... all within about two hours.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin K.

4 April 2024

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Absolut phantastisch!!

Wir (Familie mit zwei erwachsenen Kindern) haben unseren Aufenthalt in diesem wunderschönen Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Haus hat eine perfekt Lage für Ausflüge, es ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und bietet viel Komfort. Die Kommunikation mit David verlief sehr unkompliziert und freundlich. Wir kommen gerne wieder und können dieses Haus sehr weiterempfehlen.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sabine k., 91359 Leutenbach

9 March 2024

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Perfekt

Alles war perfekt, tolle Unterkunft, nette Gastgeber sauber, gute Lage. besonders schön war der hot tub.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

7 November 2023

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Cozy hideaway in the Golden Circle Area

this cottage is a beautiful, cozy and lovingly decorated place. It is perfectly located for many exciting excursions in this beautiful area, e.g. the Golden Circle, horse riding, hiking in Geothermal areas near Hveragerdi, bathing in lagunes, etc. and then closing the day in the hot tub at the cottage - just perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

6 September 2023

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Convenient cottage for seeing southern Iceland

Well represented property for exploring Southern Iceland..lovely property in a convenient location.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

2 August 2023

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Paradiesisch - sofort wieder!

Wir waren 2 Familien u. insgesamt 5 Leute. Es war für uns der perfekte Urlaub. Sehr nette Hausbesitzer mit tollen Empfehlungen (abseits des Massentourismus). Die Lage war sehr gut um den Golden Circle sowie weiter entfernt gelegene Sehenswürdigkeiten zu bereisen. Der Whirlpool u. die kleine Golfanlage waren das i-Tüpfelchen! Es hat an nichts gefehlt!! Daher absolute Weiterempfehlung!!!!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

26 June 2023

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Great spot for families

Great location, stayed for a week at David’s property. He was kind enough to meet us at check-in and show us around the property. Highly recommend going to the Vestmann Islands and going to all the local municipal pools with your kids. Be sure to learn Iceland pool etiquette!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

8 June 2023

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Great location to see lots of sights, and chill in between

We had 5 nights with our family of 2 adults and 2 small children. The cottage was well equipt to enjoy meals and relax - a really comfortable living space for a family. The garden/yard and hot tub were a great bonus and our boys loved exploring out there. We saw 7 of the main attractions at easy daily outings. The bedrooms are a little small, but beds are comfortable and plenty of room to relax in the main area. We'd love to return to the cottage on a future trip!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sergio V.

27 May 2023

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A great place for the golden circle and the south part of Iceland

The property is excellent, with a nice location that is easily accessible. It's close enough to Reykjavík, which is perfect if you encounter a rainy day and need to change your plans. However, it's important to ensure that you and your company are well-coordinated as the bedrooms are minuscule. It seems that the owner has plans to expand them in the future, but it hasn't happened yet. Nonetheless, overall, it's a fantastic place where you feel at home right away.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

18 May 2023

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Super schönes Haus

Ein wirklich von vorn bis hinten tolles Haus mit allem drum und dran. Es fehlt einfach an nichts. Ruhige zentrale Unterkunft. Netter Gastgeber. Kann ich nur empfehlen.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina P.

12 April 2023

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Lovely honeymoon spot

We loved this clean, cozy, adorable cottage! We cannot wait to come back one day in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian R.

10 April 2023

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Great Location!

We stayed at this property during a 5 night stopover and had a fantastic visit. The house is in a gated community a bit over an hour away from Keflavik Airport. The location ended up being perfect for all of the day trips we took around the southern part of Iceland. The darling cottage itself is clean, well appointed and comfortable. Taking a soak in the hot tub on a cold and clear night was an added bonus. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bex S.

14 March 2023

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Wonderful place to stay

We had a fantastic stay here. The property is beautifully decorated, well equipped with everything you need, very warm and cozy and the hot tub is an added bonus. It’s also perfectly located to explore all the sights along the Golden Circle and also a good distance to Reykjavik. We would definitely love to stay here again on our next visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

27 February 2023

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Great stay.

David’s place was absolutely stunning. We had everything we needed to make this a fantastic short break. Thanks David.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine I.

4 September 2022

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Ein tolles Haus in ruhiger Umgebung

Ein helles Haus mit geschmackvoller Einrichtung. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig umgeben von schöner Natur. Die Ausstattung ist sehr gut. Es gibt viele verschiedene Sitzgelegenheiten drinnen und draussen. Ein guter Grill ist vorhanden und den tollen Whirlpool auf der Terrasse kann man direkt aus dem Badezimmer erreichen. David und seine Familie haben eine sehr schöne Ruheoase geschaffen. Es hat uns sehr gefallen und wir können das Haus sehr empfehlen.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S., San Antonio, Texas, USA

24 August 2022

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Perfect for a week long stay

The Summerhouse cottage was perfect for our stay. It is well located to visit all of your favorite Southern Iceland attractions. The cottage was very clean, and very comfortable. We all slept better than we did at home! The delightful hot tub was a huge bonus. We were lucky and got a fantastic show from the Aurora show, even in August!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pernille G.

16 August 2022

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Super hyggelig hytte

Rigtig fin og hyggelig hytte der så ud som på billederne. Rent og pænt og med hyggelig hjemlig atmosfære. Huset lå i et stille og roligt smukt område, og det var perfekt størrelse til os 4 der var afsted.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Erik M.

2 August 2022

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Fijne vakantiewoning

Wij vonden het een fijne vakantiewoning. Goed uitgerust. Veel privacy. Fijne hot tube. Enige minpunt vonden wij de krappe slaapkamers. Je moest over elkaar heen kruipen om in en uit bed te komen. Ook was er geen ruimte voor de koffers. Maar al met al hebben we een prima verblijf gehad.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 July 2022

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Wohlfühloase in Island

Das Haus ist total gemütlich eingerichtet und durch die vielen Fenster sehr hell. Draußen ist unglaublich viel Platz, sogar vier kleine Golfbahnen gibt es! Rund um das Haus gibt es viele Sitzmöglichkeiten, sodass man, je nach dem Stand der Sonne, sich das passende Plätzchen aussuchen kann. Unschlagbar ist natürlich der Whirlpool mit Wasser in Badewannentemperatur - ungemein entspannend nach einer (Wander)tour voller Erlebnisse. Die Vermieter David und Kolbrún sind ausgesprochen nett und hilfsbereit. Insgesamt ein wirklich perfektes Ferienhaus!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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