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Small but mighty: Immersed in nature, 10 minutes from Selfoss
Selfoss, Southern Region

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 129 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mollie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet relaxing stay
We enjoyed our stay. The location was central for us to use as a hub to take day trips out and back from. It was just the right size for two. The guesthouse was clean and bright and we were greeted by chickens and a rooster upon arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele Rose Conner

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin
Lovely cabin to have as a base camp for travelling around Southern Iceland.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place to stay in southern Iceland
This place was clean, cozy and had everything I needed including wifi and a small kitchen. Everything that I wanted to visit was within a one hour distance in every direction. The price is fair. The place is quiet and beautiful surrounded by horses and nature. The views are breathtaking and at night if you are lucky you'll see every star in the sky and the northern lights like I did. Thanks Petra.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac & Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Honeymoon Getaway
My Wife and I had a fabulous time at this location, petra was amazing in giving us a lovely expereince. Would highly recommend this location as its just out of town so its a peaceful getaway. Would return here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal stay- we saw the aurora from the porch!
As stated, we managed to get a glimpse of the aurora from the porch, which was so nice at the end of our week long stay. When we first arrived, we had a minor issue with the WiFi and shower drain- Petra was responsive and fixed these issues immediately and even checked in with us later in the week. The cabin was a lovely place to come home to after long cold days in Iceland, and we would love to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana V., Waimanalo

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place!
Everything you need in a small, cute package!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
Beautiful property located just east of Selfoss with easy access to the southern region. 10 minutes outside of Selfoss where there are grocery stores, restaurants etc. Secluded with a beautiful river running through front of the property. You might even get to say hi to some chickens!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane D., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in nature but close to town
Petra is a fantastic host and even lent us an appliance! She offers great recommendations to travel as well. The place itself was exactly as expected and had everything needed for a week stay for 2 people. The location gave us the feeling of being secluded in nature while still being close to town, charging/gas, and most importantly, easy access to the golden circle, black sand beach, waterfalls, hot springs and many other beautiful things Iceland has to offer with only a short drive! Hope to be back soon. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, good location
Just off Route 1, so easy to get everywhere. Nice and warm, cracking shower. Very good in every respect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot
It was very easy to find. And location was close to activities. Very quiet and the host was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little spot with beautiful summer sunset
This property was just what we had expected but with a beautiful sunset as a bonus. Quiet, easy to find, all the amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for natural beauty!
We loved staying here and would absolutely recommend for a couple. We could make breakfast there and have snacks stored in the fridge for a lunch on the road. We would HIGHLY recommend Krisp for dinner in Selfoss and the pub nearby. Petra was fabulous! We even got to see the Northern Lights briefly from the north-facing windows on our last night.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Krystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage
I booked this place for my dad and sister to quarantine in leading up to my wedding in Iceland. Petra stocked the house with groceries for them and was very accommodating in so many ways. My family loved their stay and walking around the property to visit the horses.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric R., Indiana, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cozy place; great host; great locale
Really a special little place. Scenic and peaceful, with animals all around, a view of a mountain, and great Icelandic atmosphere. Close to Selfoss, but far enough away to avoid tourist traffic. Petra the host was super helpful and kind. Definitely recommend for one or two (very familiar) people.
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne S., Portland, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
We stayed here over Christmas and it was a magical experience. The location is ideal: a short drive from Selfoss but "in the middle of nowhere". 360 degree views that go in forever. Very peaceful. The cottage was all we had hoped for: super clean, cozy and warm. The Christmas lights were nice! Petra was very helpful and communicative. Would stay here again any time.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Beautiful!
Wow! This place was absolutely perfect for my husband and my stay in Iceland. Great location, only an hour away from gorgeous waterfalls, 1.5/2 hours away from Black sand beach/Vik, and 45 minutes away from snorkeling Silfra.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Great location, great little place, great host!
Before we even checked in, we had some car trouble not too far from our Vrbo and Petra helped us from being stranded on the side of the road. We’re very grateful for her kindness and hospitality. The cabin has everything you need, and we really liked being out of the city but close enough to run to Selfoss if we needed something. Petra accommodated all of our needs and then some. We highly recommend staying here and would do it again if we come back! The cabin is clean and tidy, no complaints on our end! You MUST Stay here if you’re passing through Selfoss. We stayed a whole week!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pauline N.

We loved our stay at Petra's house near Sellfoss
Many thanks to Petra for a lovely stay! The small house provided a warm and private refuge after our days out. It was nicely and efficiently furnished, very clean and comfortable for the two of us. The directions were great and getting there was easy. We were very grateful for Petra's offers of assistance and recommendations while we were visiting. We would definitely recommend Petra's house to anyone visiting Iceland looking for a cozy and convenient place to stay. Scott and Pauline
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C., Québec, Canada

Perfect!
Parfaite petite maison pour notre séjour. L'endroit est paisible, silencieux et propre. La Petite cuisinette permet de faire à manger ce qui diminue grandement les coûts!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Easy to find, cozy and stayed warm with all the rain and wind.
This was perfect for two people a little outside of Selfoss. Kitchen space is a bit small with no freezer portion but basic supplies to cook up basic meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Hingham, MA

Great spot!
Perfect for what we needed. A great place to rest, refuel and recharge. Perfect for getting out of the city and visiting the golden circle. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Excellent
Thank you for being a great host! We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B., Labadie, MO

Perfect place to stay when visiting Iceland
Wow is all I can say! This "small by mighty" house is the absolute perfect place to stay if you visit Iceland. It has all the amenities you need and then some! Loved the heated floors, the hot water, the wifi and many other comforts of home. We forgot our converter and Petra stepped up and brought us one! We used her suggestions for day travels and filled all four of our days from before sun up to long after sundown. We traveled to Vik and all the way to Husafell. Every stop was more spectacular than the previous. And to top it all off, we were able to see the Northern Lights on our last night there. Petra's property is just five minutes from Selfloss, so it is convenient if you need to pickup any groceries. In addition, it is just the right size for two people. The bed was comfortable and the whole house was plenty warm - and like I said - the heated floors were a bonus. We stayed warm every night even with 50 mph winds the one night and temp in the low 20's. We hope to come back in the summer to experience Iceland at a different time of year. Thanks again Petra for usage of your "small but mighty" home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

George O.

5 STARS :-)
I would like to tell everyone about my stay at the shack, which was easy to find from the airport and was also very warm and clean. The house is situated a few minutes from Selfoss and you can find all the most amazing places from the main road. The house comes with lighting fast 5G internet and all the odds and ends. The owner Petra was Very helpful and kind. we where two guys making a film so Petra provided an extra mattress no problem. The house is also well out in the country away from any city lights so we where able to take some amazing pictures of the aurora Borealis from the front door. Iceland is by far one of the most amazing places in the world, the scenery is spectacular, and all the people there are really nice and speak perfect English.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christophe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison cocon
Dépaysement assuré avec cette maison vraiment cocon et sympathique en face des montagnes et rivière. La vue était splendide. Petra est vraiment gentille et avenante. Elle s'est proposé de nous previnir en cas d'apparition d'aurore boréale. Rien à dire sur la propreté ou la fonctionnalité de la maison. Je recommande
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gemütlich und sauber
Wir hatten hier eine sehr schöne Zeit. Das kleine Haus hat alles, was man braucht und ist sehr platzsparend und gleichzeitig gemütlich eingerichtet, sodass wir uns sehr wohlgefühlt haben. Wir waren zu zweit und hatten genug Platz. Die Gastgeberin war auch super nett und hat ziemlich schnell auf Fragen geantwortet. Besonders toll fand ich, dass die Heizung schon an war, als wir abends im Kalten ankamen, und das Haus somit schön warm war für unseren Empfang. Sehr empfehlenswerte Unterkunft!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes kleines Häuschen
Wir haben den Aufenthalt hier sehr genossen und haben uns von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man benötigt, sehr gemütlich. Petra ist super freundlich und hilfsbereit und ihr Hund ist super lieb.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hyacinthe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nettes Tinyhouse mitten in der Natur
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Alles ist wie beschrieben. Ruhig, 10 Minuten nach Selfoss und ein guter Ausgangspunkt, um den Süden Islands zu erkunden. Checkin und Checkout ist problemlos und Petra ist eine nette, hilfsbereite Person. Das Tinyhouse ist kein Luxusappartment, das weiß man aber. Wir haben uns dort wohl gefühlt und würden es wieder buchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house to stay.
We had one issue. The adres wasn’t on Google maps. And Apple Maps give me a wrong adres. But lucky we had some direction from the owner. So we can locate the adres. But after we found the house it was very comfortable and was a great stay. The shower wasn’t capable of standing on his own. But personally not a issue. We recommend to others who want to stay in Iceland. This is the locatie Apple Maps: 63,93205° N, 20,84315° W You’re welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes kleines Haus, gemütlich.
Gemütliches kleines Haus, mitten in der Natur. Guter Standort für Tagesausflüge. Gastgeberin war super nett und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sönke M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ferienhaus
Perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aufenthalt am Golden Circle
Wir haben uns im Objekt sehr wohl gefühlt. Es wae alles vorhanden was wir brauchten. Die Lage war für uns optimal und wir konnten in den 4 Tagen alles um den Gold Circle gut erreichen. Cottage liegt in der Natur ist aber trotzdem gut erreichbar. Die Gastgeberin sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Für uns war das Cottage genau das richtige.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Klein aber fein
Super kleine Unterkunft im Grünen. Nette Hühner und ein super verschmuster Hund hatten mich am ersten Morgen begrüßt. Gastgeberin war super nett. Nachts hatte ich glaub das ganze Grundstück für mich. Es war alles da was man so brauchte und für den Notfall hatte man zwei Telefonnummern. Sicher kein 5Sterne Hotel aber für meinen Roadtrip genau das richtige und das zu einem wirklich guten Preis.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Wohnung
Es war sauber, gutes Internet, gute Größe, alles zum Kochen da. Lage war ruhig aber trotzdem zentral zu vielen wichtigen Punkten für Touris. Petra war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit aber auch nicht aufdringlich.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janek F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spitze.
Herrliche Lage, super gut um den Westlichen und Südlichen Teil Islands zu erkunden. War erst skeptisch wegen der Schlafcouch, diese war aber dann doch super bequem. Ideale kleine Hütte für einen Solo-Trip. Gerne wieder, 10/10 👍.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lajos B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
We really enjoyed staying at the cabin. Everything was perfectly fine and we even saw Northern lights. Thanks for the nice stay Petra!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach toll
Wir waren zum zweiten Mal hier und haben es wieder genossen 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winterurlaub im Januar
Sehr schöne kleine Unterkunft mit allem, was man für ein paar Tage braucht. Petra ist sehr nett und immer erreichbar, falls Fragen aufkommen. Gut gelegen für Tagestouren im Süden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir hatten eine perfekte Zeit
Wir haben die Zeit in Petras Unterkunft sehr genossen. Das Haus hat alles was man braucht und ist sehr gemütlich. Petra war sehr hilfsbereit und sehr nett!! Wir kommen wieder 🙃 Vielen Dank
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Unterkunft mit traumhafter Aussicht
Die Unterkunft ist für 2 Personen absolut ausreichend. Sie ist von Petra sehr liebevoll eingerichtet. Man findet alles, was man so benötigt. Von Toilettenpapier über Seife, Spülmittel, Gewürze, Öl, Kaffee, Tee, etc. Wir hatten zweimal das Glück die Nordlichter sehen zu können. Petra hat sogar extra bei uns geklopft, um uns Bescheid zu geben. Sie ist eine sehr freundliche Gastgeberin und immer ansprechbar. Für Tierfreunde ist das Objekt auch was. Es gibt Pferde, Hühner, eine Katze und einen ganz lieben Hund, der sich über kleine Streicheleinheiten freut. Immer wieder gerne!! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit netter Gastgeberin
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Regine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kleines Traumhaus
Kleine aber sehr schöne allein stehende Hütte in wunderschöner Landschaft , sehr geeignet für Nordlichter. Sehr bequeme Schlafcouch und sehr freundliche Gastgeberin , alles was man braucht ist in der Hütte vorhanden ,wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claus G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kurz Urlaub
Sehr nette Vermieterin
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Süßes kleines Häuschen
Das Häuschen lag in einer schönen Umgebung, nahe Selfoss. Der Ausblick war grandios. Wir waren 5 Nächte dort und haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Von der Einrichtung her war alles notwendige da, einzig eine Mikrowelle wäre noch schön gewesen... Die Vermieterin war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Von uns 5 Sterne und eine klare Empfehlung.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Cabin etwas ausserhalb Selfoss
Unkomplizierter, engagierter und sehr netter Kontakt. Gemütliches, sauberes und zweckmässig gut eingerichtetes Cabin. Jederzeit gerne wieder.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kuscheliges Cottage für 2
Klein, sauber, geschmackvoll eingerichtet und mit allem ausgestattet was man im Urlaub so braucht (kein TV). Gute Ausgangslage um in Selfos einkaufen zu können und den Circle zu erkunden (Auto vorausgesetzt).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Einfach toll!!
Super gemütlich und schön ruhig gelegen. Die Aussicht vom Hof aus ist einfach nur wunderschön! Bei unserem nächsten Island Trip miete ich das Häuschen auf jeden Fall wieder :)
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nettes kleines Häuschen
Alles super. Nette Vermieterin, schnuckeliges kleines Häuschen, hat alles was man braucht. Etwas außerhalb (8km) von Selfoss, aber super Blick und schöne Gegend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022