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Kjarvalströð is nestled in the picturesque Snaefellsnes region, offering breathtaking views of glacier Snaefellsjökull and Faxaflói bay. This charming cottage boasts an old-world charm with modern luxury, perfect for relaxation or exploring nearby Hellnar National Park.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 596 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland

PERFECT PLACE TO EXPLORE ICELAND. STUNNING VIEW TO THE GLACIER AND SEA
Kjarvalströð is a new luxury 'old style' privately owned cottage located in the spectacular and unique surroundings of Snaefellsnes on the west coast of Iceland. To Hellnar, it takes approx. 2.5 hours to 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 a few cottages designed as Icelandic houses from the 1920s. 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, horse riding, 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, the cottage is the perfect place!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,033 square feet

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Exterior
Hotel Snaefellsnes - formally Hotel Rjukandi
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 370 reviews
The price is AED 545
AED 631 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Hotel Snaefellsnes - formally Hotel Rjukandi
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Snæfellsbær, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ingjaldshóll Historic Site and Murals of Hellissandur are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maritime Museum in the Fisherman's Garden and Grundfjordur Public Pool. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Hellnar travel guide
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Map
Hellnar, Snaefellsbaer

What's nearby

  • Djupalonssandur Beach
    Djupalonssandur Beach
    17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Vatnshellir Cave
    9 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Arnarstapi Cliffs
    10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Rauðfeldsgjá
    11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lóndrangar
    15 min drive - 9.7 km

Restaurants

  • Arnarstapi Centre
    5 min drive
  • Snjófell Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Stapinn Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa
    5 min drive
  • Fjöruhúsið
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Arnarstapi Cliffs and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rauðfeldsgjá and Vatnshellir Cave. Djupalonssandur Beach is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) away.

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Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Elisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we had a very nice stay here, although there were some frustrating aspects. The house is great—clean, bright, warm, cozy, and comfortable—and the kitchen is pretty well equipped. Hellnar is a lovely place and it was a good spot from which to explore the peninsula. However, the WiFi, washer, and dryer were not working, and these were important amenities for us. The WiFi never worked at all while we were there—I’m not sure what the issue was, but we couldn’t load a single page when connected to it. The host said that it usually works, which may be true, but it didn’t while we were there, and no one helped to resolve that over our four days. This was frustrating, since the cellular service was limited; sometimes I couldn't even message the host because the VRBO website wouldn't load on my phone. The washer apparently broke down shortly before our stay, but the host didn't communicate this proactively (if she had, we could have done laundry in Reykjavik). As it was, we found a single public machine 50 minutes away with a malfunctioning dryer. The host did try to help us and arranged for us to use the washer in a nearby house on our third day, and she gave us a small refund for our troubles. We appreciated all of this—I know she wanted us to have a good stay. And we did have a wonderful time on Snaefellnes! The peninsula is amazing and the house is great. Still, having to think about these issues repeatedly was not ideal.
Spectacular scenery
The cove at Hellnar
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was kitted out with everything we needed and more. It was very clean with excellent bedding. We loved the property and it’s idyllic location and would recommend to anyone. Thanks for a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika W.

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

Hellnar

Alles gut.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marielle P.

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

A lovely cottage

We had a nice stay in the beautiful cottage that was part of a set of cottages. The location was good for exploring the peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jane b.

Liked: Check-in, location

My thoughts

It was nice and spacious. A lovely location. Issues - Firstly, we arrived to find dirty dishes, garbage still in the bathroom and overall not cleaned properly. This isn't an issue with the owner as they were responsive when we brought it up but still we had to clean. The dirty linens were left in the washer, which we understood would happen. We were expected to clean them, thats ok as we were leaving ours in the washer also. Our issue was we had no laundry detergent, on emailing the owners we were told to check the shed. There was none, the owner did not reply to that? Not sure what they expected us to do? We ultimately purchased detergent at our expense and washed the linens. This was not acceptable to us. We then determined the sink in the bathroom wasn't draining properly so again emailed the owners and asked them to have it fixed. Their response was "we can't come from Rekjavik on such short notice and there is drain cleaner in the shed pour some down the drain". The unit is less than 2hrs from Rekjavik and we were staying 4 nights? Not acceptable to us. Lastly the add stated that internet was included. Our booking was at the end of a month from the 25th to 29th. We had reasonable internet the first night then nothing. Turns out they had limits on the data and once they were reached you couldn't even send an email. The owners response was "if you need internet go to the hotel nearby or purchase a card for internet. Not acceptable to us. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Elisabeth K.

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

Nice stay in Hellnar

We really liked the stay in hellnar. Very cute house in a good area to explore snaefellsnes. We saw the northen lights, amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Everything nice and fine but just a little but

The house has everything and makes one feel like home from the get go. The location was perfect for us with hiking opportunities at the doorstep. The little but is just, that we got a list of things to clean and how to clean and so on. That's basically fine, if one knows in advance. We checked our booking and could not find these instructions. We complied, because we wanted to feel someone else as home as we felt. Our suggestion: Just inform in advance and one can choose knowing. Despite that little inconvenience, we highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

Sehr schönes Haus in einer tollen Umgebung

Das Haus liegt in einem landschaftlich sehr schönen Gebiet und ist für 4 Personen sehr großzügig und sehr komfortabel ausgestattet. Toller Blick auf den Gletscher und das Meer. Schön ruhig und erholsam. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und wären gerne länger geblieben. WLAN ist sehr schwach und nahezu nicht nutzbar. Das Warten auf den Abschluss von Waschmaschine, Wäschetrockner und Geschirrspüler muss man vor Abreise einkalkulieren (dauert Stunden). Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort Urlaub machen. LIEBEN DANK :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katja D.

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

Sehr gemütliches Ferienhaus

Wir waren für 5 Nächte dort, haben und von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt. Super gemütlich eingerichtetes Haus. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Die Lage ist natürlich auch ein absoluter Traum. So idyllisch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rüdiger F.

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

Tolles Haus in ruhiger Lage

Wir waren zu viert in dem Haus zu Gast und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig in dem sehr kleinen Ort Hellnar. Wir hatten größtenteils gutes Wetter, konnten häufig auf der Terrasse sitzen und den Blick auf den Vulkan genießen. Von Hellnar aus kann man schöne Ausflüge auf der Halbinsel unternehmen. Einziges Manko: W-lan war nicht gut. Wir würden jederzeit wieder hinfahren!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Allard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice location

Nice location WiFi is not working. You have to make your beds and wash your sheets etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manja H.

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

Rundum empfehlenswert!

Tolle Lage, Sehenswertes in alle Richtungen super zu erreichen, perfekt ausgestattetes Ferienhaus, nette Vermieter, alles sauber und gepflegt, ...und wir hatten perfektes Wetter.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Excellent

This was our favorite place we stayed in all of Iceland. Beautiful home, super clean, and in a great location. We had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Renathe M.

Liked: Communication, location

Nice cabin in a gorgeous area

First of all. The cabin is nice. The area it is located in is excellent. But when we arrived at the cabin it turns out you have to start your stay by washing the linnen from the previous occupants. So we found dirty, wet linnen all over the bathroom. We were not prepared for this, because nowhere in the descriptions of the cabin was this part mentioned. Then we had to use the facilities. The toilet was not exactly clean. Turns out you have to wash the cabin before you leave, wich is fine, but noone checks the cabin between tennants. So then we had to clean up after others also before we could start our stay. And our stay was nice once these things were out of the way. We had a lovely time here. The cabin provided everything we needed to have a pleasant stay. But there is a very small warm water heater. So if three people shower back to back, you don' t have not water for anything else for hours. And you are encouraged to not use the wifi so much. But we are three grown people with online lives, so we used the internet as we usually do. Minus streaming that is. Still on our two last days, the WIFI was eventually so slow, that we had to turn it of and use our mobile data. At this time the internet could barely load comments on Snapchat, and barely load new emails.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias S.

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

Eine sehr schöne Woche zu viert in Hellnar

Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Wie in der Mail auch angekündigt ist die nächste Einkaufsmöglichkeit weit entfernt (Bonus ca. 90 km), aber wenn man bei der Anreise schon das nötigste Eingekauft hat ist das kein Problem. Wir waren 7 Tage zu viert in dem Haus und haben sehr viele Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Umgebung angeschaut. Leider hatten wir in der Zeit nicht das Glück Nordlichter zu sehen. In den ersten 2 Nächten waren wir noch ganz allein in der Siedlung.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralf B.

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

Schönes Ferienhaus in bester Lage

Sehr gut ausgestattet Ferienhaus in idyllisch Lage mit Blick aufs Meer und Berge. Viele Sehenswürdigkeiten in der näheren Umgebung.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grit Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hellnar im Februar

Sehr schönes Haus, perfekt ausgestattet, haben nichts vermisst und uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Und an 2 von 5 Abenden Polarlichter überm Haus!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henrike E.

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

Wir haben die Ruhe gefunden, die wir brauchten

Es war eine wunderschöne Woche
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

schönes kleines Haus mit tollen Panorama über Snæfellsjökull Vulkan

Checkin super einfach da Schlüsseldepot mit Code. Haus liebevoll eingerichtet und sehr gemütlich. Vom Vormieter waren noch Getränke, Öl, viele Gewürze und Nespresso Kapseln da. Für Kinder sind ein paar Spielsachen oben und ein TV mit Festplatte wo div.Kinderfilme gespeichert sind. Es gibt in der Nähe keine Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, man muss also gut vorplanen. Wer den Westen der Insel erkunden will und gerne wandern geht, ist hier genau richtig. Bis Reykjavik sind es ca. 2 1/2h mit Auto, bis zum Flughafen 3h. Wir haben von hier auch den Norden und Süden der Insel erkundet. Was mit viel Fahrerrei zu tun hat. In der direkten Nähe gibt es viele Vulkankrater und man kann auf den Snæfellsjökull klettern (hier aber Achtung, es gibt aktuell Spaltenbildung auf den Gletscher, sollte man vorher abklären). Es führt bis ca. 300m eine Straße hoch, ca.6km entfernt, ein echtes Erlebnis. In Hellnar selbst konnten wir Nordlichter sehen und faszinierende Sonnenaufgänge. Bus zum Strand sind es nur ca. 300m. Die Kirche ist ca. 200m entfernt und gibt auf Bildern in Verbindung mit den Snæfellsjökull ein tolles Bild ab. Es gibt div. Wanderwege in der Nähe. Einziger Nachteil ist, dass man selbst reinigen muss, was einige Zeit in Anspruch nimmt und auch die Betten beziehen muss für den nächsten Gast. Wenn man früh zeitig fliegt ist das gerade mit Kindern ungünstig, da man warten muss bis alles gewaschen ist und dann noch den Trockner anwerfen muss. Für uns kein Problem, wir hatten uns entschieden einen Tag eher alles zu säubern und eine Nacht in Reykjavik zu schlafen, denn die 3h Fahrt inkl. der Säuberung muss man einkalkulieren.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grit R.

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

Absolut empfehlenswert

Wir haben eine Woche hier verbracht und uns in der Unterkunft sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist sauber und gepflegt, sehr gut ausgestattet und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Lage ist optimal für Ausflüge. Wir können die Unterkunft absolut empfehlen. Danke für den netten Kontakt!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Beautiful spot

Property is lovely. Location is beautiful. The home had a crib and toys for my children to play with. Note that you are responsible for cleaning the home upon your departure, including washing linens and towels. I would still have rented this home despite this requirement, it was a small sacrifice for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Magical

Simply gorgeous setting for a family adventure. We experienced all that Iceland has to offer in the compact package that is the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Stunning mountains, lava fields, waterfalls, beaches, caves, whales, bitter cold, punishing wind and rain, perfectly clear skies, and an awe-inspiring hour of the northern lights. The house was perfect for our needs, but be sure to read up on the expectations. You’ll need to be prepared to save some time for running laundry on your last day, and know where you’re going to get your groceries on the journey to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

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

Wonderful House

The house is beautiful as is the surroundings. Great restaurant at Fosshotel within walking distance. Great location to explore the peninsula. The house was well equipped and very cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara v.

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

Heerlijk huisje in prachtige omgeving! Absoluut een aanrader!

Een heerlijke home-away-from-home. Deze locatie heeft alles wat je nodig hebt om heerlijk tot rust te komen. Bovendien ligt het in een prachtige, natuurrijke omgeving waar je allerlei hikes en andere dagtochten kunt beleven. Puur genieten!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Nice, comfortable base in Hellnar

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The house is cute, well-appointee and conveniently located for all of the wonderful sights and experiences on Snæfellsness Peninsula.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022