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2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51033 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hellnar, Snaefellsbaer
  • Place, Vatnshellir Cave
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnarstapi Cliffs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Rauðfeldsgjá
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hellnar

Located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Arnarstapi Cliffs, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Rauðfeldsgjá. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Vatnshellir Cave - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Arnarstapi Cliffs - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Rauðfeldsgjá - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Lóndrangar - 16 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 21 min drive - 12.2 miles

Restaurants

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

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!
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Snæfellsbær, close to Snaefellsjokull, Arnarstapi Cliffs, and Rauðfeldsgjá. You'll also find Lóndrangar and Vatnshellir Cave nearby.

Will I be able to park at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

At this lakeside vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a mountain view in some house, as well as a garden.

Does Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland?

Yes, every house at Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland comes with a patio and some offer mountain and water views.

Beautiful home between glacier and sea, Iceland Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

william k.

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

Base camp

We had a wonderful time exploring the peninsula, the cabin was the perfect base. Great views of the glacier and the sea!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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

10/10 Excellent

Markus R.

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

German Family

Top accomodation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Lovely cabin in stupendously beautiful area

The cabin is charming, clean and very comfortable. It is about a 2 hour drive from Reykjavik. We drove along the Golden Circle one long day to the more touristed areas but really found the sites on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula just as spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Cozy cottage tucked in a perfect location!

My fiancé and I stayed in Jakob's cottage for a few days as we were going to be eloping on the Snaefellsnes peninsula. We absolutely loved our time there and Jakob was very helpful in preparing us for our stay. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location can't be beat, as it sits within walking distance to the wonderful Primus Kaffi and the Hellnar church. We would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Donna E.

Wonderful cottage in a great location

We stayed in this cottage for 4 nights in the beginning of May. The cottage was in a great location for us to explore the Snæfellsnes peninsula. When we saw everyone scurrying around the peninsula to see it all in one day we were very happy to go back to this cozy place. The cottage itself was very nice in every way. Everything was neat and clean and even though the weather was cold and windy we were very comfortable in our cozy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam N.

Great vacation spot

Loved the location and it was a great place to stay. No complaints whatsoever. Make sure you go grocery shopping in Borgarnes on the way in otherwise it’s about an hour/hour and a half. There’s not a lot in the local area. Also there are 9 or so cabins all right next to each other so when the blinds are up there’s not a lot of privacy. Overall loved the place!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Perfect Snaefellsnes location

Full disclosure - We’re repeat customers. This property is perfectly located for exploring Snaefellsnes. The upstairs bedrooms are comfortable with plenty of room to spread out. Downstairs is perfect for recovering from exploring the park or cooking a meal after walking the coastline. The property is well maintained, all the amenities are available as listed and the hosts are great to work with. If you’re looking for a place to stay and experience the magic of the western peninsula, this is an excellent harbor from which to launch those adventures.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

Hellnar never disappoints

My husband and I have stayed at this property two times in the past. Our third visit did not disappoint. This was our first time experiencing Hellnar in the summer versus the winter and we loved every minute of the home and the village. We had a bit of pause when we realized the cottage was under new control where, but everything is exactly the same and Aline and Fabian were very responsive to our needs. Hellnar and this cottage renews the soul. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Perfect!

We are a couple who are in love with Iceland and who were on our fifth visit. We have stayed in many places all over Iceland and they have all been excellent. However, Jakob and Elsa have the best of all worlds - a soacious, well-equipped, warm, clean home from home in a location which is second to none. When the storms raged, we chilled out safe and warn inside with lots brilliand Clint Eastwood films (plus many more). And when they had blown over we were at the foot of the glacier, right on the beach, with birds nesting nearby and very little light pollution when we wanted to wander outside and look at the Northern Lights. The Snaefellsnes National Park has so many natural wonders to visit and well-marked routes, you will not run out of adventures to have. Thank you for letting us share your beautiful home. We hope to be back soon! Warm regards, Peter and Lucy
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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

One of my favorite rentals ever! Magical!

My husband and I stayed in one of the luxury cottages during our stay in Iceland. We were there for 4 nights and the location was amazing. The view of the water and coast is spectacular and very little light pollution so we had fantastic views of the Northern Lights. The cottage itself was very clean, a ton of amenities and all in all was a very quaint, charming experience. The house was delightfully decorated with a lot of mood lighting for those cozy, cold Iceland evenings. The kitchen was quite stocked with utensils, platters, spices and oils for cooking. Very, very accommodating and private! The drive to the Snaefellsjokull National Park is short and easy even during the winter. We also found the location nice as we felt that we really got away, but weren't far from towns, such as, Rif and Olafsvik if we needed something. The owners, Elsa and Jakob, were very organized as well. They sent a lot of information to make our stay easier beforehand. I would definitely take their advice regarding stopping for groceries in Borganes prior to arriving at their cottage. This was much more cost effective than any of the nearby groceries. Their fridge and freezer are quite spacious for Europe so you can stock up. I hope we make it back some day!
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

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

Monika W.

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

Hellnar

Alles gut.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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

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

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