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GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK

Cottage in Snæfellsbær with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the spectacular surroundings of Snaefellsnes, Kjarvalströð offers a unique blend of modern comfort and old-world charm. Enjoy magnificent views of the glacier Snaefellsjökull, explore beautiful hiking trails, or simply unwind in this quiet retreat with plenty to do and see nearby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK

Great new 3 bedroom house with stunning view to the Glacier. The cottage is very spacious with 3 bedrooms and all modern household equipment's.

Kjarvalströð is a new luxury 'old style' privately owned cottages located in the spectacular and unique surroundings of Snaefellsnes on the west coast. Approx. two hour 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 few cottages designed as Icelandic houses from 1920's. 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, 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, these Cottages are the perfect place!

Please note that this house is a self cleaning. Meaning that renter has to clean the house before departure.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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 sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
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

Property is also known as

Kjarvalströð 8

About the neighborhood

Map
Hellnar, Snæfellsbær

What's nearby

  • Arnarstapi Cliffs - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Skarðsvík Beach - 34 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Murals of Hellissandur - 37 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Kirkjufellsfoss - 54 min drive - 67.6 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Arnarstapi Cliffs and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rauðfeldsgjá and Vatnshellir Cave. Djupalonssandur Beach is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) away.

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GREAT LOCATION - LUXURY COTTAGE – UNIQUE SURROUNDINGS - GLACIER – NATIONAL PARK Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peder H.

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

Excellent stay

Fantastic surroundings. Astonishing sceneries on the Snaefellsnes peninsula and the jökul. Very nice and cosy cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

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

Great spot

Great place to explore the island. You can enjoy the warm and cosy house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bram C.

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

Excelent location

Perfect location to stay with a family of 5. Wel maintained and in good condition for a careless vacation stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trixie T.

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

Lovely Stay

The location was stunning with the ocean on one side and the volcano on the other side. Very quiet and tiny village with a couple great restaurants/coffee shop. Within walking distance to the trail head of the Hellnar-Arnarstapi hike. The cottage was cozy and the beds comfy. We loved our stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C., Langley, Canada

Amazing Hellner Hidaway

We absolutely loved this place. The area and cottage are amazing and we had lots to do for the four days we stayed. The crowning glory was we opened the front door and were greeted by an amazing Aurora Light Show. We would definitely like to spend more time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

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

Mme

Good location. Very nice property. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

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

House with Wonderful view

Very pleasant, we had everything we need . There are steep staires in the House to the bedrooms, no Problem for us, But it could be a challenge for other persons.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian T.

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

Quiet and nice location

Perfectly based location for a few days at snaefellsnes. We really love the accommodation, it has a nice interieur and the contact to Jacob was also fine. He is intested that everything works fine for your stay at his house. Good place to see the northern lights, because its quite remote. Highly recommendation but you have to know that you have to clean at the end of your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eike t.

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

Fantastic stay in Snaefellnes

A fantastically situated house with the sea on one side and Snaefellsjökull on the other. For our stay in Iceland this accommodation was our third and the most beautiful. Very clean and modern, nicely furnished with very comfortable beds. Uncomplicated and fast communication with the landlords rounded off the super positive overall picture. We are very happy to come back! Many thanks to Elsa&Jakob!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

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

Wonderful location!

This was such a beautiful spot. We watched the Aurora right on the property two of our four nights there. We saw whales down by the shore. Do keep in mind that cleaning takes a bit, mainly waiting for the laundry. We had to fly out in the afternoon so had to wake up super early to finish it all, but just know that going in. Otherwise the place is well worth staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Oliver M.

Perfect mix of nature and style

Situated amidst the beautiful surrounding of Hellnar the cottage got everything for a perfect stay: well kept and well equipped, cozy, brilliant views to the glacier (even from out of bed!) and to the sea and a nice selection of puzzle and DVDs. Clear and useful instructions for the technical aspects and information about attractions in the area are available. However, if questions arise the owner responds immediately to any request. Horse riding, hiking and far more excursions are imminently available within 15min drives, two restaurants in Hellnar itself offer their service - Overall an excellent plave to spend relaxing holidays for the whole family mixed with exciting excursions.

10/10 Excellent

Ross B.

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

Gorgeous house!

We really enjoyed our stay here! The house is absolutely beautiful. Everything is brand new and it looks like it must have been professionally decorated. It was very cozy and comfortable, and it was perfect for our family. It was spotlessly clean. Our kids absolutely loved the stairs leading to the bedrooms (just note they are steep and may be difficult for people with mobility issues, but they were fine for us). You do have to clean the unit and do the laundry before you leave, so just make sure you plan for that in your schedule - all cleaning supplies were provided. It was a great location for us, and the host was very accommodating and responsive. The neighborhood is very nice and plenty of parking. Black out shades were great for the midnight sun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H., Germany Bavaria , Möhrendorf

Extraordinary house in spectacular nature

A very well cared for and maintained house , perfectly equipped with everything you need to feel at home . We spent a wonderful week at this warm and cosy house ! All pictures in the information represent perfectly what to expect . You will still be overwhelmed by the atmosphere of that special place in iceland ! There is lots to see and do in the vicinity : hiking , horseback-riding and observing Aurora Borealis !! And should there be some stormy weather - you are staying in such a cosy , comfortable and warm house - you won't be worried at all. The owner was very helpful in giving tips on where to shop groceries , to dine etc. We stayed a week and loved every day we had ! It was the last property we stayed at after 17 days of circling Iceland - and by far the loveliest house . We would love to return one day:))

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

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

Hellnar Cottages Sea and Glacier views

A lovely simple comfortable cottage with stunning views of the volcano and glacier, and views out to the sea. Bring binoculars we saw dolphins from the house. The cottage is warm and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The stairs are very steep so be aware of this for small children and older visitors. We had a fantastic time lots of walks close by a lovely bay a short walk away . It is quite an isolated location so bring food drink and entertainment if required. Be prepared to spend your last day washing and cleaning. It takes some time to wash and dry all bedding. Would go back though it was a beautiful introduction to Iceland. We were so lucky and saw whales Orca and Minke plus a Basking shark and seals near by. Lots of bird life. North of the peninsular is well worth a visit, we heard Sèa Eagles and the landscape was stunning. Thank you for an amazing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Ferienhaus liegt in absoluter Ruhe auf der Halbinsel Snaefellsnes und ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet. Wir hatten als Familie mit vier Personen wunderbar Platz und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Wir hatten einen perfekten Aufenthalt, aber leider ging die schöne Zeit viel zu schnell vorüber. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Häuschen an einem wunderschönen Ort!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dirk Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

kein luxury cottage - eine gut ausgestattete Doppelhaushälfte

Auf dem Ferienhausareal (ca. 110 x 70 m) stehen bisher 11 Ferienhäuser davon sind auch einige Doppelhäuser. Da in den Häusern keine Gardinen an den Fenstern sind, kann jeder jedem auf den Esstisch schauen oder die Rollos runterlassen…Die Eingangstür schließt nicht richtig, was ein Pfeifen des auf Island beständigen Windes verursacht. Das Bad ist durch Waschmaschine und Trockner winzig, hat kein Tageslicht und die Dusche einen Duschvorhang der zu kurz geraten ist…Der Wohn- und Essbereich sind großzügig.Die Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet: 4-flammiger E-Herd, Mikrowelle, ein nicht sauber geputzter Backofen, Geschirrspüler, Wasserkocher, French-Press-Kaffeekanne, Bialetti-Mokka-Bereiter und Pad-Maschine für Kaffee. Kühlschrank und Gefrierschrank- die sind wichtig, da die nächste Einkaufsmöglichkeit 22 km in Ólafsvík ist.Eine Raumspartreppe führt ins OG mit der Fernsehecke und den 3 Schlafzimmern - wobei ein Schlafzimmer kein Fenster hat. Der Fernseher hat keinen Empfang, man kann mit dem DVD-Player den Videobestand der Unterkunft oder die mitgebrachten Filme anschauen.Der Vermieter verlangt zum Checkout, dass sämtliche Böden nass gereinigt, die Betten frisch bezogen werden sowie die Bettwäsche und sämtliche benutzten Handtücher gewaschen und getrocknet werden. Wie das gehen soll, wenn man spätestens nachts 4 Uhr das Haus verlassen muss, um rechtzeitig am Flughafen zu sein wissen wir nicht. Unsere diesbezügliche Anfrage an den Vermieter blieb unbeantwortet. :-(
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Svenja g.

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

Traumurlaub

Wir hatten 8 tolle tage in diesem schönen ferienhaus. Die lage ist traumhaft alle Sehenswürdigkeiten schnell erreichbar und abends kann man noch einen kleinen Spaziergang an den strand machen. Mehr geht nicht
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva H.

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

Wunderschönes Haus in traumhafter Lage

Uns hat es in diesem wunderschön eingerichteten Haus wirklich sehr gut gefallen. Wir hatten nette und hilfsbereite isländische Nachbarschaft und einen schönen Blick aufs Meer und auf der anderen Seite auf den Snæfellsjökull. In ein paar Minuten Fußmarsch ist man unten am Meer mit einer schönen kleinen Bucht (ein gemütliches Café mit sehr netten Gastgebern befindet sich direkt an der Straße und ein kleines niedliches Café, wo man bei schönem Wetter auch draußen sitzen kann, befindet sich direkt neben der Bucht). Wir hatten das Glück, sogar kurz einen Buckelwal zu sehen. Die Sehenswürdigkeiten auf der Halbinsel sind alle zeitnah zu erreichen. Bitte denkt daran, euch vorher mit Lebensmitteln einzudecken - die Fahrt nach Olafsvik zum Einkaufen dauert ca. 35-40 Minuten. Im Nachbarort Arnarstapi gibt es Restaurants und auch einen Fish and Chips - Stand (wie überall in Island entsprechend teuer...). Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und ohne viel Aufwand viel gesehen. Man sollte nur die Zeit für die Endreinigung, Wäsche waschen und Bette beziehen am letzten Tag einplanen. Uns war es das aber wert.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde B.

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

Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft

Schönes, geräumiges und sauberes Haus in einer wunderbaren Umgebung. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Schönes Ferienhaus mit Abzügen

Haus und Lage sehr schön. Alles vorhanden was man benötigt. Abzug der Bewertung durch die komplette Endreinigung durch die Gäste. Betten beziehen, alles waschen und Böden nass reinigen ist für den letzten Urlaubstag ärgerlich,ohne dass man es vorher wusste. So ist es ziemlich unentspannt.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Schönes Haus in toller Umgebung

Das Haus ist sauber und gemütlich. Perfekt für einen längeren Aufenthalt. Wir haben sogar die Nordlichter an mehreren Abenden direkt über dem Haus gehabt. Lediglich die Treppe ist etwas steil (wir waren mit Baby dort), aber es hat trotzdem gut geklappt. Ein bisschen mehr Zeit sollte bei Abreise eingeplant werden - man wäscht die Handtücher und Bettwäsche selbst.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Merete L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Süsses Haus mit Selbstreinigung

Achtung liebe Gäste: dieses Ferienhaus verlangt eine Selbstreinigung, sprich: -Bettbezug waschen, tumblern & neu beziehen (es dauert lange, drum gut einplanen!) -Böden staubsaugen & feucht aufnehmen -Badzimmer & Küche putzen Da Fewo und der Hausbesitzer diese wichtige Information nicht deutlich an oberster Stelle vermerkten, sondern diese in einem unscheinbaren Link anhängten, wurden auch wir (wie so viele andere Gäste vor uns) überrascht. Da die Gäste mit meist viel Stress und ungeübt sich um die Reinigung kümmen, muss man bei der Buchung damit rechnen, dass das Haus in keinem gut gereinigten Zustand vorgefunden wird. (Bei uns war das Bad und die Küche unsauber…) Des Weiteren ist dieses Haus nur mit 2 anstatt den angegebenen 3 Schlafzimmern ausgestattet, da das dritte Zimmer keine Fenster hat und mehr einer Abstellkammer gleicht. Aus diesem Grund empfehlen wir es nur für 4 Personen weiter. Das Anwesen ist recht schön eingerichtet und wegen seiner guten Lage nahe bei allen Highlights in der Umgebung. Preislich ist es günstiger als andere Ferienhäuser und dementsprechend ganz ok ausgestattet (Küchenpfannen müssten dringend ersetzt werden sowie die ausgeleierte Couch in der Stube). Da der Hausbesitzer sich nicht um die defekte WC-Spülung kümmerte und unsere Anrufe ignorierte, vergeben wir nur 2 Sterne.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan M.

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

Tolles Haus in schöner Umgebung

Es war alles toll. Die Umgebung atemberaubend, das Haus sehr aufgeräumt und sauber. Sehr zu empfehlen. Sind gerne hier gewesen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anja B.

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

Tolle Lage

Wir haben unseren Urlaub sehr genossen. Das Haus ist toll, herrliche Lage mit Blick auf Meer und Snaefellsjökull. Auch die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern wirklich in Ordnung. Allerdings ist zwar im Onlineinserat angegeben, dass es self-cleaning ist, aber man muss auch noch am Abreisetag Bettwäsche und Handtücher waschen, was sehr knapp wird. Außerdem ist die Treppe in die Schlafzimmeretage sehr steil und eng, für junge Leute kein Problem, für unsere 78jährige Oma aber schon. Bad unten, Schlafräume oben. Ansonsten sehr schöne Unterkunft.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023