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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Borgarnes, West
  • The Settlement Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Puppet Museum of Bruduheimar
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Borgarfjördur Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)

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About the neighborhood

Hvalfjarðarsveit

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute drive of Skallagrimsgardur and The Settlement Centre. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Skallagrimsgardur - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • The Settlement Centre - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Puppet Museum of Bruduheimar - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Borgarfjördur Museum - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Ullarselid -The Wool Hut - 19 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Colina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Settlement Center Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blómasetríð - Kaffi Kyrrð - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Englendingavík - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Snorri’s Kitchen & Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Traditional timber house by the sea

This new timber house is built in a traditional way, while the interior design is a mixture of modern and old style. The house is situated in a peaceful setting only a 5 km distance from Borgarnes and approximately 70 km from Reykjavik. Great views over the Snæfellsnes peninsula. Borgarnes is the perfect location if you want to explore West Iceland with many selections of short and longer day trips.
Reg no: HG-00014622
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Kristinn

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

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.

Property is also known as

Traditional Timber House sea Borgarnes
Traditional Timber House sea
Traditional Timber sea Borgarnes
Traditional Timber House by the sea Hvalfjarðarsveit
Traditional Timber House by the sea Hvalfjarðarsveit
Traditional Timber House by the sea Private vacation home
Traditional Timber House by the sea Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Hvalfjarðarsveit, close to The Settlement Centre, Borgarnes Transportation Museum, and Husafell Golf Course. You'll also find Skallagrimsgardur and Borgarfjördur Museum within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Traditional timber house by the sea good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Traditional timber house by the sea ?

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.

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

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

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), which is about 25.9 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Traditional timber house by the sea ?

Yes, every accommodation at Traditional timber house by the sea comes with a deck with some featuring ocean or mountain views.

Traditional timber house by the sea Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ari Peress P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal - a true 11 on a 10 scale

This property, the traditional modeled modern version of an Icelandic house they built on it, its distance to both Reykjavík and Borgarnes worked for us. We caught northern lights nightly from the patio, walked the beach at low tide all in total privacy. Bara Borgarnes for dinner we had to repeat was less than a 10 min easy drive when weather was less distance friendly. The drive to Reykjavík typically took us 45 mins. The host and accommodations were spot on and you should not hesitate in picking this property. It was ideal for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lani L.

Liked: Cleanliness

First visit to Iceland

It's an adorable, secluded, cozy little cottage. The pictures are accurate and it's exactly as you expect! We're grateful to the owners for sharing their little piece of heaven with us on our first trip to Iceland. We hope to come back again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect quiet spot

We rented this cottage for the last few days of our honeymoon trip and it was the perfect end to a great Iceland stay. The cottage was cute and clean and private, but not too far from necessities like groceries. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional

Beautiful home, exceptional property. We can't say enough about this special place. As a family of four (two teenagers), staying here is one of the highlights of our entire trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie- R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply amazing!

I can honestly say this is the most amazing vacation rental we’ve stayed at, and we’ve stayed at many, all over the world! From the linens, decor, heated floors in the bathroom, early check in, and spot on recommendations! I couldn’t have asked for a better stay in Iceland!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G., Gainesville

Liked: Cleanliness

Short Stay Returning to US from Europe

We had such a great time in Iceland! The little black cabin was perfect for us - we were able to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside (and saw the northern lights over the cabin two of the three nights we were there), but were still close enough to Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, Husafell, and Borgarnes to have lots of options for exploring as well. Our hosts emailed us an in-depth booklet of info on both the house and favorite activities in the area so we had a chance to do some research/make some reservations before arriving, then there was even more helpful info at the cottage when we arrived. The warmed floors in the entry and bathroom were so nice (especially after venturing out on the glacier), and the kitchen was amply stocked with spices, coffee, and even some dried goods. The hot water was plentiful and much appreciated, and the cold water was delicious straight from the tap! We are already missing the distinctly Scandinavian black timber cabin, but will definitely return. So much left to see!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Borganes Cottage

Black Timber Cove was magical! A vacation we'll remember forever. Driving up to the cottage, we were blown away with the surroundings, only to walk inside to an interior design dream! We wish we could have stayed longer than two nights! The hosts were extremely accommodating and had the best guidebook of recommendations and truly thought of everything for a comfortable stay! This has been our absolute favorite Iceland vacation rental so far!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R., Kilaben Bay NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful little cottage

We really enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend. Very quiet location and beautifully decorated. Very generous and thoughtful details included such as pantry provisions and bathroom necessities. Block out blinds/curtains in the bedrooms would be a nice addition to help those of us who are not used to such long hours of daylight.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cari B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular!

This place is amazing! Beautiful home, fully equipped and very responsive hosts! Would certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVE

Gorgeous property! Gorgeous place! LOVED every moment. Very comfortable and very clean. We were just two but could comfortably be more.

10/10 Excellent

Erika S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The owner was very responsive and helpful prior to arrival on various questions I had regarding Covid and visiting the area. The location and house are gorgeous. Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic home with beautiful views

This home was a great find. Beautiful interior with an interesting room layout. Huge bathroom. All amenities were as advertised. And amazing views of the inlet. Easy reach to both Snæfellsnes peninsula and Þingvallir. Owner was communicative and advice on nearby attractions was very detailed.

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cottage

The cottage was a perfect romantic retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jorja C.

The pictures don't do it justice.

Everything about this place is wonderful. It's beautifully decorated, wonderfully appointed, and located close enough to town for gas, groceries, and coffee. Easy to access fron the ring road, but feels absolutely secluded. Everything you want.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C., Florida/USA

Perfect in every way!

We loved staying outside of Borgarnes for four nights in the back timber house. It was quiet and quaint and we felt unplugged from Reykjavik in a good way. We loved being in the country and felt like locals instead of tourists. We enjoyed walking down to the coast at the base of the property and finding little waterfalls and bird watching. At low tide we watched a fox run across the entire bay! The view of the city of Borgarnes from the backyard was perfect too. I booked this property 8 months ago and dreamed about it until our trip. It definitely lived up to my expectations and did not disappoint! We would definitely stay here again and will recommend it to everyone. Also, I highly recommend these food places in Borgarnes: La Colina (pizza), The Settlement Center (daily wellness buffet from 1130-3pm), and Geira Bakari (amazing bread and cheap sandwiches). Tip: skip the tunnel at least once and hike around Fossarrett (old sheep enclosure waterfall). The purple lupine wildflowers are everywhere there (June) and it was so beautiful! We had the entire place to ourselves and it was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Amazing stay on the water

Could not have been more pleased with the home. Absolutely beautiful and very functional for my adult family of four. Great communication and recommendations from the owners that we relied upon more than our guide books. Overall, very happy with the location and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Such a beautiful home!

If you are going to explore Iceland and want to get away from the city look no further than this home. It is absolutely beautiful, well appointed and comfortable. Everything about our stay was wonderful and we cannot thank Kristinn and Rut enough. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Candace G.

Beautiful, peaceful place

This home was amazing. The views cannot be beat. The home was clean and stocked with anything you may need during a stay. Decorations were beautiful making us feel as if we were at our own home. The owners were great and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C., New York, New York

Beautiful Property in a Scenic, Secluded Location

This is a beautifully decorated and appointed property just 10 minutes south of Borgarnes. It's situated in secluded location, down a gravel road off the main highway, so you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. The house overlooks a lush and serene tidal plain, where all sorts of birdlife is visible. Horses galavant in the field above the house. Inside, the decor is dark and chic, but the many windows let in ample light. The living area is high and open, with a dramatic vaulted ceiling, and opens up to a lovely deck complete with a picnic table for outdoor dining. The kitchen is very well equipped and open to the living and dining area. The bathroom is luxuriously large, equipped with a beautiful clawfoot tub and separate shower. You'll find the washer and dryer in there too, hidden behind a curtain. Upstairs, there is a sleeping loft, with a bedroom (2 single beds) and lounge area (2 stacked mattresses). Note that it's only separated by a curtain, so noise from downstairs will filter up. Overall, it's a beautifully designed and well thought-out space. The owners have an equally amazing place in Stokkseyri for rent, which we highly recommend as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Lovely Home, Great Area

This home was everything described and pictured. It's a small, but cosy home and the location is perfect for exploring the Snaefellnes peninsula and the Golden Circle. It's also incredibly quiet with beautiful views. We would definitely recommend and stay here again if we come back.

10/10 Excellent

fiona g.

Best house we've ever stayed in

Loved this home and the location. We didn't want to leave. Kirstinn is such a wonderful owner and made us feel like Family coming to stay. The interior design and attention to detail are stunning. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anja L.

Gorgeous house with an absolutely stunning view.

The house is beautifully designed, immaculately cared for and well located for access to the Snaefellsness Peninsula as well as to Reykjavik. The sunsets are spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

Great house, superb views

This is really a jewel....it really looks like the pictures on the site! We had 5 wonderful days here. It is very clean, very luxurios and you have such a nice view! Good location to explore the peninsula. Owners are very nice too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Great Spot to View Aurora Borealis

We stayed here in February for three nights. It is a great spot to see Aurora Borealis and we were able to get some nice photographs. The owners were kind enough to tell us how to shut down the automatic outside lights so we could better view the Northern Lights. Property was clean, well stocked and had very nice views. There was only two of us so we only used the downstairs. TV was located upstairs in a loft area. Even though it was quite cold the cabin was nice and warm. It is not a large cabin and is very compact with good design and very nicely decorated. Downstairs bed quite comfortable. If you have trouble with balance or lifting, you could have trouble with the steep path that goes down from the parking spot to the cabin. That's the only real issue we had while staying there with having to cart luggage up and down the path. It could be problematic for seniors and anyone with a health issue. Inside the cabin, there are two steps down to the main floor bedroom, then two steps down to the mud room, then two steps up to the bathroom. We managed quite well, but important information for anyone with mobility issues. Property owners seem very concerned about guest service and we were very pleased. If you are after a beautiful view and solitude, you will not be disappointed here. Since I own and also manage a total of 23 cabins, I have some guest experience and may be a little more critical in my reviews than most people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016

10/10 Excellent

Christoph E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Großartig!!

Sehr schönes und gepflegtes Haus mit wunderschönem Blick über das Meer! Alles bestens, sehr empfehlenswert!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022