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Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a hot tub at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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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.

Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!

Herrukot, our holiday home built in 2015, is located in a gorgeous isolated location right on the lakeside. The house contains two separate bedrooms, each with very comfortable beds that are 90x200 cm in size, a bathroom with a floor-level shower, underfloor heating throughout the house, living/dining room with a pull-out sofa bed for two, and a completely equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, a ceramic-top stove (4 hobs), and an oven. With a floor area of 66 sq.m, it offers a relaxing vacation. Wi-Fi is available at no cost, as well as bed linen, bath towels, and dish towels. The icing on the cake is the 60-sq.m wooden terrace with its own hot tub and a fantastic view of the lake, mountains, and the Hekla Volcano. The house is somewhat isolated, though because of its ideal location in the Southern Region, it is great for winter stays. The Northern Lights are a completely different experience as there are no lights from nearby houses. Our farmhouse is just 400 m away, you can certainly ride out from our farm. We're happy to help if you have any questions about your vacation. We have plenty vacation planning tips! We put a major focus on ensuring that your individual wishes are fulfilled, and are happy to help plan your excursions!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Isolated Lakeside View Glaciers Volcanoes Good day Trips New

About the neighborhood

Located in Selfoss, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tre Og List and Skyrland Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Hella Golf Course. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Selfoss travel guide
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Hella, Rangárvallasýsla

What's nearby

  • Urridafoss Waterfall
    11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Caves of Hella
    16 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Tre Og List
    23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Old Dairy Food Hall
    23 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Selfoss Church
    25 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant Fosshotel Hekla
    20 min drive
  • Café María
    15 min drive
  • söluskálinn björk
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! 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 Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Caves of Hella. Tre Og List and Hella Golf Course are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Isolated lakeside house, view of glaciers & volcanoes, good for day trips - new! 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. 201 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 208 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. The house and hot tub were perfect for us. Beautiful location, comfortable beds, great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the lakehouse. It is pretty isolated, but the farm is close enough if you need anything. We loved being able to relax and the peace and calm of the location. The hot tub was wonderful and clean; we used it every morning and every night. The beds were also very comfortable. My husband fell in love with the heated floors, pretty sure he wanted to sleep on them instead of the bed. You will need to rent a car to stay here, but it's in a great location to take day trips to waterfalls, volcanoes, and Reykjavík.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect for our needs during our stay. The house was clean and well cared for. Even though it was October, we loved the deck to be able to view the Northern Lights or sit in the hot tub. The collection of windows in the living room area offers a great view of lake and lots of natural light. The kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. Everything was easy to use in the house and the directions left by the host helped with any technical things. The host was also kind to let us see some of their horses before we left. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Spring Break

Beautiful location, exactly as advertised. Had the opportunity to see northern lights from the porch. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon C.

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

Beautiful Remote Home

This home was amazing! It was private and the surroundings were beautiful! Our family loved it! It was a great hub for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilka B.

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

Bliss by the lake

impressive views of lake and mountains and we saw northern lights!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline L.

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

Fantastic!

We had a great stay here! The owner made everything super easy and self-explanatory. We found it to be exactly what we were hoping it would be - easy, comfortable, and perfect for day trips. We also enjoyed the hot tub on the deck and seeing the horses as we drove by each day.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine F.

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

Perfect family getaway.

Quiet, centrally located cabin. Perfect for day trips to south Iceland, including Golden Circle. Cabin was very neat, ckean, tidy. Hostess (plus dogs & horses) is very friendlyand would stay again in a heartbeat! Takk fyrir.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda Brooke K.

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

Excellence

Great location for trips, beautiful location and views, comfortable home.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Best stay we’ve have in Iceland

This was our third time visiting the island and we could not have had a better stay. The house was exactly what we were looking for, and the hosts were fantastic. The communication was excellent and they were kind enough to message us on an amazing display of the northern lights to make sure we didn’t miss it. I cannot wait to make sure my friends book this location on their trips and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina G.

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

Weekend away

House was very clean and had everything we could ask for. Location was remote but gorgeous. We had amazing views of th northern lights 2 of the 3 nights we stayed. Was a good midway point for all of the things we wanted to see. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Quiet and beautiful

Amazing location. Very remote and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mira W.

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

Beautiful property

A beautiful home situated on a quiet lake. Breath taking scenery and a perfect home base to travel around and see sights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H.

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

Great vacation

The property was very clean and just like the photos showed. The location is remote but that was what we were looking for. Renate responded quickly to all of our questions. We loved the hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Great Location - super relaxing - everything you need

Stayed here with two kids and two adults - fantastic location, very peaceful and quiet. Located about 5 km off of the main highway 1, it was a great central place to take in some of the Golden Circle sights and also going down to Vik and the Black Sand Beach. Rejkavik was also within reach if we desired, but we had a separate stay in Rejkavik. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricki S.

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

Lake view full moon over the water

A wonderful place to stay! Hot tub was a delight. Heated floors are a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobias Q.

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

Beautiful cottage at the lake

What you see is what you get :-) Lovely cottage at the lake with great hosts. Lots of activities possible within 1-2h by car. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

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

Absolutely amazing home with beautiful views!

From booking, Renate was very responsive and helpful even flexible with our check-in/out times. The house was a perfect getaway and a great location between Reykjavik and Vik. The home was surrounded by beautiful views, the lake, and Icelandic horses!! We plan to visit again in the spring and will definitely book again. Thank you Renate for offering your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Beautiful!

The property & location were beautiful, and the host was most gracious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

piper t.

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

Absolutely Fantastic !!!

We just stayed at Renate's cottage March 2025. This is a phenomenal cottage: Modern yet cozy, very clean, with large deck with hot tub overlooking the lake. Its private/quiet yet only about 20 mln out of nearest towns (supermarket, bakery, fuel, restaurants, liquor store) Great location if you have a car, within an 1 1/2 hours you can visit spots along Golden Circle, Pingtheviller National Park, Laugarvatn or Hvammik Spa. Hella Caves is 20 min away. Host was very friendly, responsive and helpful. Great stay ! Looking forward to returning !
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Just “wow!”

Choose this place for a great view over a lovely lake, a large deck with a spacious hot tub feed by natural hot water, very clean and thoughtfully built and supplied house, quiet surroundings and the best horse riding experience around! We LOVED our stay here. Renata and her family are so friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal F., Wirral, England

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

Splendid Isolation

Beautiful house in a spectacular setting. The house is central for all of the main tourist attractions. We had a lovely view of the northern lights one night. Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Loved It

The house was wonderful: bright and airy. We selected the location to allow us to explore in all directions and it worked out well. The host was responsive and communicated well. I would definitely stay at this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat C.

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

Magic!

This location was absolute perfection! The deck, the lake, the view, the hot tub, the central location for several excursions, and above all the kindness of our lovely host. 1000% would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle Z.

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

Beautiful property

You can’t beat the view here! Gorgeous lakeside views no matter where you look, and occasionally you can see sheep and ponies grazing on the hills from the house. The hot tub is wonderful and the house is great for making breakfast before heading out for the day. 20ish minutes from Selfoss and centrally located for many things to visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023