Luxury, Modern, Amazing River\/Mountain view with Hot Tub. Winter\/Summer Holiday
About this cottage rental
Víðines is a perfect base for your Icelandic holiday. Have a memorable day at Snæfellsnes National Park, visit a natural hot spring like Deildartunguhver, or amazing waterfall like Hraunfossar. Other interesting places to visit are, the active volcano Grábrók, the crater Eldborg, historical viking landmark Reykholt, and the Ice tunnel in the glacier Langjökull. You can stroll through the nearby cozy town of Borgarnes and drop by the cafe’s, museums, shops and restaurants. Take a drive to the capital Reykjavík with all its glory, nightlife and culture. Make a day trip on the Golden Circle and see the exploding Geysir with all its natural power, and drop by the historic Thingvellir National Park, and view close up the beautiful Gullfoss waterfall. In the evenings you will always come back home to this modern architecturally designed house in Víðines and the first thing you might do is, relax in the hot tub and enjoy the views or the Northern Lights in the peace and quietness after a memorable day. Did I mention that this house is in a fantastic Nature Hiking Paradise... The house has an open kitchen-living room with a large kitchen island. It is very spacious and ideal for family and friends preparing a good meal together. The kitchen has all necessary tableware and high quality equipment for cooking and baking. The living room has floor to ceiling windows and an amazing view. Even if you are inside it feels like you are still completely connected to nature. The bathroom is spacious with a large countertop, a large shower room and a warm towel rack. The house has all latest equipment; FREE WIFI, large flat screen TV, dishwasher, washing machine and everything between. See detailed facility and equipment below. The guest house has a double bed and a bathroom with a towel rack. Beside the guest house is an outside shower, perfect to use before entering the hot tub. The design of the house is outstanding and well thought out. It has floor to ceiling windows, open space, hardwood floor, natural stone tiles, designed lighting and with one of the most advanced and environmentally friendly floor heating systems installed in houses today. The heating system is perfect and we can guarantee you a warm and cozy house in the winter time. The house is designed by one of our greatest architects, Guðfinna Thordarson, that has also designed many other modern houses in Iceland. On the large patio surrounding the house is a nice hot tub that fits up to 7 people, outdoor shower, barbecue grill and comfortable outdoor seating. The patio is perfect for making a good meal and relaxing in the peaceful environment. We have been connected to Borgarfjörður since childhood and would like to share good advice and information about the house or the area so don´t hesitate to send us an email request about anything you would like to know and we will do our best to help you. ***If this property is booked over the period you want to stay, see our other Great Luxury properties*** Hrossholt for 12 Guests, West Coast: https://www.vrbo.com/3703532 Brún for 12 Guests, South Coast: https://www.vrbo.com/4159969ha Nes for 10 Guests, West Coast: https://www.vrbo.com/3927370ha Bakki for 8 Guests, West Coast: https://www.vrbo.com/3662812ha Holt for 6 Guests, West Coast: https://www.vrbo.com/3791753ha Lundur for 10 Guests, West Coast: https://www.vrbo.com/7556597ha Klettur for 7 Guests, West Coast: https://www.vrbo.com/7470046ha Bakki and Holt for 14 Guests, West Coast: https://www.vrbo.com/3860484ha Lundur and Klettur for 16 Guests, West Coast: https://www.vrbo.com/7556603ha
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(122 Reviews)
10.0
Property was spectacular - views, location and home were the best! We were off the beaten path by design to view Northern Lights without light conjestion. We had incredible sightings!! Heidrun was wonderful. Would recommend without hesitation! Family had the best holiday!! Plan to come back in the summer months for a full prospective of the incredible ICELAND!!!!
5.0
Had a lovely week with the family. very high quality accommodation and easy to use.
5.0
Very nice house, perfect for our stay. Would book again.
5.0
Our expectations were already very high prior to arriving, but this property and locations vastly exceeded our expectations. Can’t wait to come back in the future!!
5.0
We had the most incredible stay as the house is absolutely gorgeous and had all the accommodations needed for an amazing stay! We will definitely be back in the future!
5.0
Cannot say enough about this place. Owners really have made a beautiful and peaceful home away from home. Very clean, super comfortable beds, great kitchen space in open living area. Views of dramatic scenery at every turn. Appreciated the blackout curtains in bedrooms and the hot tub was awesome especially after a long day of hiking. Lots of towels and wash clothes and the outdoor shower was a bonus!! Great place to explore western Iceland. My family really enjoyed our stay and were sad to leave such a lovely place.
5.0
We loved everything about the house. The owners were so friendly and responsive. The house is amazing, the hot tub was amazing, everything was just perfect.
4.0
The house is amazing overall, with everything you might need, including lots of towels, card games, and a wood burning stove. The view off the back porch of the nearby river and mountains was incredible, and with Gianni Falls just a short walk away. It could use a second indoor shower, but otherwise we loved it and would stay again.
5.0
We stayed here upon our arrival to Iceland. The home was very comfortable for our group of 8. My parents enjoyed having their our space in the guesthouse. My kids loved the outdoor shower and hot tub. The scenery was lovely with the stream beyond the house. We walked to Glanni waterfall from the house and Grabarok crater was around 2.5 miles away. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
This was a great house to use as a base for our week long Icenlandic adventure for our family of 5 adults. The directions are very easy to follow to get into the house as well as the directions for the appliances, hot tub, etc. If you are traveling from the US, note that you have to use the county code of 35 to operate the gate but it does work with "wi-fi" calling. The property is in a very quiet area and we enjoyed using the outdoor shower, hot tub and the fireplace for the rainy evenings. The hot tub in the rain was actually quite pleasant. In addition we walked every morning to the waterfall and the beautiful "oasis". The house comes stocked with all the basics needed for your stay - plenty of towels, paper goods, salt, pepper, foil, etc. Highly recommended!
5.0
Beautiful house in a beautiful setting. Good communication with the host. Very responsive. I highly recommend this venue
We would definitely return
Parker McRae
5.0
This was an excellent location for our adult family of 8 (4 couples) to relax and enjoy each other’s company between amazing excursions. The location provides convenient access to Reykjavik, parts of the Golden Circle and Western Iceland. We had plenty of space and the amenities were great! Lots of towels, a well stocked kitchen, fireplace, big windows everywhere, and fantastic outdoor living space including a hot tub that was used daily.
Communication with the hosts was excellent and the surroundings were amazing. There is a beautiful waterfall just minutes walk away, springs burbling up out of the ground, a volcanic crater and more.
Highly recommend.
5.0
Wonderful home away from it all. Thorough instructions - just needed a bit of help operating stove and struggled with many light switches which we couldn’t quite figure out how to get total darkness! Wonderful spot - make sure you have 4WD in winter as any significant snowfall might leave you stuck for days - not that that would be all that bad!!
5.0
We spent almost a week here and absolutely loved it. There were plenty of interesting spot withing driving distance. Some walking. Spent almost every night in the hot tub. Everything we needed was there and the owner was always responsive to questions.
5.0
The house was easy to find, thanx to great directions from Robert and Heidrun. The photos of the listing are exactly as they are in real life. The hot tub and outdoor shower were great - even though we had to withstand some pretty strong, cold winds! Brrr! The beds, bedding, and towels were perfect and the kitchen is well appointed! The heated floors were a welcome addition! The views from the back windows were excellent and the location of the home made it feel very private. It was great having two bathrooms for the 5 of us - no one had to wait while someone was in the shower to use the toilet. It took a bit to get used to the light switches and the fact that they dim if you hold them down. The property was exceptionally clean and everything was in good working order. The only complaint I would have is that for some reason we only managed to get 1 1/2 people showered before running out of hot water. You would then need to wait about an hour before the next hot shower. I would highly recommend this house and its location. We stayed for 3 nights and did a few day trips each day from the house. It was an easy trip into Borgarnes as well as up to Snaefellsnes. Thank you for having us!
5.0
Lovely home and well equipped for a group. Hiking everywhere and quiet. Host is wonderful about giving information and suggestions. Very easy to communicate with-great holiday.
5.0
Amazing property - beautiful remote location - very well equipped and warm in minus 18 weather. Hot tub fantastic and the sharpest knives of any holiday let!
5.0
Lovely house, very well appointed, great location. Had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.
5.0
WOW!
The house was perfect for our family of 6 adults and a 4 year old. The location, the view, the house, and the hot tub were all wonderful. The house was well equipped with everything we needed for relaxing after spending all day exploring the area.
What a great way for John and I to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary with our kids and grandson,
5.0
Beautiful home, well-appointed kitchen, stunning views
This is a lovely property for those who want to slow down and also have access to a great kitchen for cooking.
5.0
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful home—sunny, well-designed, comfortable, and everything we needed for a wonderful stay was there. We loved all the windows, and never needed to make a fire, because it was so toasty. The kitchen was well-appointed and made it easy to make good meals. We traveled up to the Snæfellsnes peninsula and the Museum of Sorcery, and down as far as Fludir, Geysir, the Secret Lagoon, and Reykjavik. The home is in a quiet area, and we saw dozens of waterfalls, including Glanni, which is very nearby. A memorable stay!
5.0
Stay here!
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful home—sunny, well-designed, comfortable, and everything we needed for a wonderful stay was there. We loved all the windows, and never needed to make a fire, because it was so toasty. The kitchen was well-appointed and made it easy to make good meals. We traveled up to the Snæfellsnes peninsula and the Museum of Sorcery, and down as far as Fludir, Geysir, the Secret Lagoon, and Reykjavik. The home is in a quiet area, and we saw dozens of waterfalls, including Glanni, which is very nearby. A memorable stay!
5.0
Just an amazing property with great views. Lots of space, fully equipped double oven kitchen. It the sort of place we would love to live in but could never afford.
5.0
Wonderful Home
The photos don’t do this place justice. It was a home away from home. The house was immaculate, the property management were wonderful to communicate with. The view is incredible. Thank you for the care and comfort you place in your home so that we can truly enjoy all aspects of our vacation.
5.0
Terrific place to stay! Highly recommend!
Beautiful home that is very comfortable. Had fun watching Northern Lights from hot tub. Layout of home is perfect for a vacation with family. Well appointed kitchen.
Great communication from host. They take great care of the home.
I highly recommend staying here. No hesitation at all.
5.0
Incredible house! Gorgeous setting. Fully equipped and very comfortable. We loved our stay!
Best ever. Didn’t want to leave. Hosts are amazing and very helpful. Beautiful!
5.0
Had a fantastic time - the property was beautiful, the kitchen perfectly appointed, all instructions easy to understand and the location was spectacular. A great trip!
5.0
Wonderful!
Had a fantastic time - the property was beautiful, the kitchen perfectly appointed, all instructions easy to understand and the location was spectacular. A great trip!
5.0
My family and I (a group of 6) stayed at Heiðrún's place in February for several days. We were impressed by its cleanliness, how well stocked it was, and how warm it was (we even had to crack open some windows and turn down the geothermal heating to the summer setting, despite the cold weather). It took us a day or so to embrace the wind and rain, but we were able to enjoy the nearby Glanni waterfalls, hikes near Bifröst, Snaefellsnes Peninsula and National Park, and Húsafell, and the fjords to the north. It was an excellent location to see the auroras, because there was not much light pollution. Heiðrún was a very responsive host and answered all questions very quickly!
We only had a couple of issues during our stay:
- It was a little bit difficult to find the house when we first arrived (it's the third turn after the gate!), but that's mostly because Google Maps does not have updated road maps for the housing development there.
- The gate was a bit of an issue, because only two in our group had cell reception during our entire trip (though the others were able to message over wifi at the house and our hotspot). It was often frustrating to coordinate calling to open the gate when our group split up.
- The ceiling leaked after several days of sideways rain, but we were able to manage it with some towels on the floor. Nothing major! I messaged Heiðrún about the issue; she was not able to fix it during our stay, but said it should be dealt with soon.
We would absolutely stay at this or any other property Heiðrún has!
5.0
Gateway to West Iceland
My family and I (a group of 6) stayed at Heiðrún's place in February for several days. We were impressed by its cleanliness, how well stocked it was, and how warm it was (we even had to crack open some windows and turn down the geothermal heating to the summer setting, despite the cold weather). It took us a day or so to embrace the wind and rain, but we were able to enjoy the nearby Glanni waterfalls, hikes near Bifröst, Snaefellsnes Peninsula and National Park, and Húsafell, and the fjords to the north. It was an excellent location to see the auroras, because there was not much light pollution. Heiðrún was a very responsive host and answered all questions very quickly!
We only had a couple of issues during our stay:
- It was a little bit difficult to find the house when we first arrived (it's the third turn after the gate!), but that's mostly because Google Maps does not have updated road maps for the housing development there.
- The gate was a bit of an issue, because only two in our group had cell reception during our entire trip (though the others were able to message over wifi at the house and our hotspot). It was often frustrating to coordinate calling to open the gate when our group split up.
- The ceiling leaked after several days of sideways rain, but we were able to manage it with some towels on the floor. Nothing major! I messaged Heiðrún about the issue; she was not able to fix it during our stay, but said it should be dealt with soon.
We would absolutely stay at this or any other property Heiðrún has!
5.0
Amazing place for perfect family holiday
The location of this beautiful summer house is absolutely amazing. We sat on the sofas and could just sit and enjoy the view into the nature. The kitchen is perfectly equipped so we could prepare complete dinner. Heidrun reacted promptly in every question we had and everything was perfectly described in the house booklet. Don’t miss to use the hot tub! Even when it is icecold outside, it ist just wonderful to sit there and glaze into the stars.
5.0
Very nice, extra clean and comfortable house. Great views and location.
We had a great time in this very nice, extra clean and comfortable house. The location and views are just fantastic. The house was exactly as described in the listing. We enjoyed lighting the fireplace every evening. Communicating with Heidrun was always easy and a pleasure.
5.0
Elegant simplicity
Heidrun and Robert's house was spectacular in every way for our too brief stay. Heidrun was fantastic in answering all my myriad questions well before our arrival. We arrived to find a perfectly lovely and well designed modern house just up from a beautiful river with wonderful views. The house itself was very well furnished, , comfortable and generally very well appointed. We had a wonderful time hiking along the river and making excursions. This area is off the main tourist route (golden circle) and is well worth the excursion. We'd go back in a heartbeat.
Matt Miller
5.0
Beautiful home
One of the best VRBO we have stayed in in the past 25 years! We have stayed in many homes in different countries and within the U.S.A. This home was very clean, and was in a beautiful location. Thank you so very much for the home you provided!
5.0
Quiet peaceful location!
Thanks Heidi, we enjoyed our stay in your beautiful house. We used the hot tub each night and enjoyed the wonderful views!
Just a note for you, we never could locate the hot tub cover and the paring knife is missing in the kitchen, only large knives :)
Thanks again, Joanie Stefansson
5.0
"Little House on the Prairie" in Iceland
Beautiful and modern little house on a magical piece of property. The views are absolutely gorgeous and the accomodations quite comfortable and clean. Our kids loved running through the wide expanse of grass and down to the river. We have left with such wonderful family memories. Thank you Heidi!
5.0
Multigenerational Visit
We loved the house and location. Abosyty beautiful and perfect for our group of 10 ages 80-9. So much to see in the area! Hot tub was wonderful and we enjoyed watching the World Cup!
5.0
Great base for exploring Western Iceland.
Beautiful scenery and exceptional kitchen.
5.0
Beautiful home and location
Wonderful space - perfect for families traveling together. Trails nearby to explore and great location for day trips throughout Western Iceland.
5.0
Modern yet cosy Cabin
The cabin is a perfect retreat after a busy day exploring. The hot tub is lovely and the views are amazing. Everything you need in the house/kitchen. Very comfortable and clean.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Southern Region?
The average price for a rental in Southern Region is R 2,247 per night. This rental is R 4,273 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury, Modern, Amazing River\/Mountain view with Hot Tub. Winter\/Summer Holiday. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Luxury, Modern, Amazing River\/Mountain view with Hot Tub. Winter\/Summer Holiday pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Luxury, Modern, Amazing River\/Mountain view with Hot Tub. Winter\/Summer Holiday?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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