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Interior
Terrace/patio
Interior
Spa

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Akureyri, Gytubakkahreppur
  • Place, Forest Lagoon
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Akureyri Church
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Forest Lagoon - 17 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 19 min drive - 19.0 miles
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 20 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Akureyri Church - 20 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Icelandic Aviation Museum - 21 min drive - 20.1 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Veitingahús Restaurant - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Eyri - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Kaffi Hjalteyri - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Kortonnin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kontorinn - ‬9 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.

Spacious, luxurious house with a lot of natural wood

The house Kaldbakur is situated on the Nollur farm and offers privacy as well as perfect panoramic views. Only first-class natural materials have been used for this spacious house. The 60 m2 living room and kitchen offers an unrestricted view of the fjord. The 6 m2 hot tub is situated under the roof and allows relaxing and enjoying the fantastic views. The designer bathroom has a large shower (4 m2) as well as a tumble dryer and a washing machine. The first bedroom has four beds (1 bunk bed, 1 sleeping sofa), the second bedroom a fantastic king-size bed made of nutwood. All rooms have a view to the fjord.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: gilt auch für Balkon und nähere Umgebung

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Note from host: Tiere aus dem Ausland müssen in Quarantäne

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Gilt auch für Balkon und nähere Umgebung

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20

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 and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Spacious, Luxurious House With a lot of Natural Wood Akureyri

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to 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.

What do couples enjoy most about Spacious, luxurious house with a lot of natural wood?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen as well as a heated pool and a garden.

Does Spacious, luxurious house with a lot of natural wood have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Akureyri (AEY), which is 16.6 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Spacious, luxurious house with a lot of natural wood?

Yes, every accommodation at Spacious, luxurious house with a lot of natural wood comes with a deck with some featuring ocean or mountain views.

Spacious, luxurious house with a lot of natural wood Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 275 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and the hot pot is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Betina T., Washington DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning location and a MUST for northern lights. The house was perfectly equipped for our needs and added to our magical experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Am amazing property. The house was wonderful with all of the amenities imaginable, the views were spectacular and the host was easy to communicate with.The hot pot was truly impressive. If you stay here, you won't be disappointed. This was the best trip we have ever taken.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan V., Chicago IL

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay at this property and we loved it as much as the first time. The house is beautiful, as is the setting. I wouldn't stay anywhere else in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location with great amenities. The hot tub was amazing—we greatly enjoyed using it multiple times. We utilized the kitchen the whole week we were there, and it had everything we needed. We loved the stereo system. The property location would be dark enough to see the northern lights—but we were unlucky with the weather with cloud coverage while we were there. We may have to return to try again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great location (under 30 min from Akureyri and on all paved roads) with a PHENOMENAL view. Unfortunately, for us, weird white out fogs rolled into the fjord for chunks of our stay. When the skies were clear, though…WOW! Nice big shower (uncommon for other places we’ve stayed at in Iceland) and the place was clean and we loved the huge windows. Two things to be prepared for…no TV (no big deal for us) and no basic items for cooking (no spices, condiments, etc) and bring detergent if you plan to wash clothes.We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary T., Goodlettsville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

This place is AWESOME!! Gorgeous views all thru the house. Right on the fjord with very comfortable beds! Best place we have ever stayed in! Would love to return! Pictures do not do it justice. Stay here you wont regret it! Thank you to the owner for allowing us to experience your gorgeous house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as described, absolutely beautiful location and perfect accommodation for our time in the area. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony g.

Liked: Cleanliness
The nicest house with the most amazing views of any house we have ever stayed in!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., New Bern, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Everyday, a different view

About 20 minutes from Akureyri, the view alone is reason to stay here. Quiet, inside and out. You can hear the birds and the water. Concrete walls help keep the inside quiet as well. Cool roof with grasses growing. There are stairs to get to the living level. Note they require a non-electric car so do not expect to plug one in.Easy to get to many local tourist areas for day trips such as: horsebackriding(10 min), Husavik (whale watching, Geoseas), Myvatn(Godafoss waterfall, and spa--but we recommend Geosea geothermal bath instead), hiking the Kaldbakur mountain.Inside, the home is appointed well, note there is not a freezer for when you get groceries. Washer and dryer is lovely; shower is spacious. Hot tub takes a while to fill, so plan in advance. Hosts sent PDF with everything we needed, checking in and out was a breeze.
8:00pm, July
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille N., massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous location, view, and house
12:34 a.m.
midnight
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely spectacular stay on Eyjafjörður!

Stunning property, amazing views! Spotted whales from the hot pot!Top-notch rental with everything considered.-Pre-arrival communication was very thorough, and we received it from Thomas, the host, very early.-Thoroughly enjoyed making some local cuisine while listening to music on the hifi sound system.-Kitchen was fully equipped, though is lacking a freezer. -Bathroom, shower, and laundry were stellar.-Hot pot does take a while to fill, but we were able to work around it. I do wish it were a touch hotter, though, as it’s fixed at 100 F. It was still glorious to enjoy a private soak overlooking the fjord, though!We were completely blown away by this property and this location! We look forward to staying again when we visit Iceland in the future. We hope to return and climb Kaldbakur, the mountain for which this unit is named, which is just a few kilometers down the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat renters

This was our second stay at Kaldbakur. We love the location and the view! And we especially appreciate the design elements of this house. Mr Sietz is a fabulous architect/designer! We cooked all of our dinners at the house. The kitchen is sufficiently supplied but you need to bring all food items except for salt/pepper. The bed is very comfortable and the hot pot a real treat! We hope to come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R., Loganville, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

The Views!!!!!!

We loved every minute spent here. We ventured out most days, but
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

julie f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location & home!

Very quiet and remote, which is what we were looking for. Spectacular views from all the windows! Perfect for watching the Northern Lights. Grocery stores and restaurants were only 25 minute drive in good weather. Very comfortable beds. Spacious 2 bedroom accommodations to spread out. Good cooking facilities. All appliances worked well! Missed that there was no freezer and had purchased frozen food. Lovely hot tub overlooking the water. If there is snow, you do need to shovel a very large area.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared S., Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply beautiful

Wonderful views and very peaceful. This was our second stay with our family of 4 because we love the property so much. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

More Beautiful than Words or Pics Can Describe

Do yourselves a favor and book this property for an enchanting stay without further delay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Snowy Stay

Excellent property and location. Wonderful views and close enough to town to get what you need, but far enough away you have peace and solitude. The views are incredible. House is very well furnished and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Home, Fantastic View!

This home (Kaldbakur) and its location are remarkable. First, the setting: It’s on the Eyjafjörður Fjord and is very near the water with no structures in between. We had snow just before we arrived and the view was incredibly beautiful. The aurora arrived that first night (KP Index of 5) and it was amazing. This location is suitably dark (and beautiful) for aurora photography. So, if you don’t feel like trekking out into the darkness, you can a get nice aurora photos from your house (assuming the right camera and lens). Every morning, a herd of sleep walks between the home and the water to graze (usually away from the house). In the evening, they head back to wherever they spend the night. It’s quite fun to watch. Regarding how the hot pot (hot tub) works, it takes roughly two hours to fill. You fill it by turning a key in the kitchen pantry. It is large and deep so you do not need to wait for it to become completely full to get in (saves a little water, too). I’d guess the temperature is around 102-103 F. In other words, perfect for a soak. New hot water continues to feed into the hot pot, maintaining the temperature. It is surrounded by the house on three sides and is therefore protected from wind. After you get out, turn the key in the pantry and the hot pot drains. The house is nicely decorated in a modern style. Large windows bring the view into every room. It is a lovely place to spend time in. Would I recommend this rental? Absolutely!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S., Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

We had a great stay. Even the sofa bed was alright. The setting is magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

anita l.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing views

wonderful modern 2BR house with the most amazing views of Eyjafjörður. hot tub delightful to use (but definitely remember it takes the full 2.5 hours to fill). easy to find and very quiet and tranquil
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joly & Ingo Hoffmann /., Lucerne, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Villa with great view on fjord

The large villa on the shore of icelands largest fjord offers a luxery interior, great views and a "feel like at home" for some special holidays. Highly recommended. Special thank to Thomas for his help.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in a great location

Great property! Extremely clean and beautifully decorated. We enjoyed a soak in the hot tub with views that can’t be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay with breathtaking views

This is a gorgeous property with stunning views. Everything inside and out was truly perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, morning coffees on the deck, and lounging until late listening to music. The entire space was meticulously decorated and very clean. Staying here is worth shifting your itinerary if necessary. Make sure to go to Akureyri too. It’s just a short drive away, and a wonderful place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location

A stunning home overlooking the fjord and mountains but still close to a major town for necessities. Watching the sun set over the mountains at midnight from the hot tub is an experience I will remember for a long time. The home was nicely stocked and had everything we needed. Thomas was great with instructions and overall communication. The hot tub cover is a little tricky to use and takes a long time to fill but great once you are in! Otherwise I would just recommend some new pillows as a minor update. Overall though, this was one of the the most beautiful places I've ever stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024