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Old house by the sea, Vulcan Hekla in front of the window, HG-00005951

Cottage in Eyrarbakki with kitchen

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Living area
Living area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 575 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Húsið á Eyrarbakka
  • Place, Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka
  • Place, Selfoss Church
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Schlafzimmer 1

1 Double Bed

Schlafzimmer 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Badezimmer 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Old house by the sea, Vulcan Hekla in front of the window, HG-00005951

Romantic vacation in an old family house by the sea.
The house is geothermally heated all year round.
The old house in Eyrarbakki was built in 1905. It is approximately 75 m² and can comfortably accommodate 3-4 people. The village of Eyrarbakki is located on the south coast of Iceland and can be reached in around 45 minutes by car from the capital, Reykjavík. The house is geothermally heated all year round.
Free parking.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eyrarbakki

Located in Eyrarbakki, this cottage is by the sea. Húsið á Eyrarbakka and Knarraros Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lava Tunnel and Geothermal park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like birdwatching.
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Eyrarbakki

What's nearby

  • Húsið á Eyrarbakka - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Selfoss Church - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Turf House - 23 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Kerid Crater - 29 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rauða Húsið - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skálinn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Við fjöruborðið - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Solvangur Stable Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪humarhus - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old house by the sea, Vulcan Hekla in front of the window, HG-00005951 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old house by the sea, Vulcan Hekla in front of the window, HG-00005951?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old house by the sea, Vulcan Hekla in front of the window, HG-00005951?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old house by the sea, Vulcan Hekla in front of the window, HG-00005951 located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Húsið á Eyrarbakka and Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka. The Ghost Centre and Veiðisafnið are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Wendy C.

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

I am in love with Eyrarbakki!!!

Four of us (2 married couples) stayed here in early June of 2019. Entry is gained by a key located in a lock box when you arrive. We communicated with the owner via VRBO messaging & he provided his phone number inside the house. He is very responsive. As other travelers have said, it does remind you of a trip to Grandma's, but that will actually became part of the charm of this place. It is warm & comfortable. The beds were comfortable. Down filled duvets were provided. Linens provided for a fee. Wi-Fi is available. There is plenty of seating. The kitchen is eat-in & there is also an small antique dining table in the front room. The property is pretty much an hour away from most of the "hot spots" in South Iceland, so it made for a good home base. About 10 minutes up the road in Selfoss you will find the larger grocery stores (Bonus, Kronan & Netto.) The store across the street also offers a pretty good selection, too & the prices weren't far off from Bonus for milk, bread, etc. If you do choose Eyrarbakki be sure to allow time to check out "The Merchant's House" museum which includes about 5 sites, including the Eyrarbakki Maritime museum. On our last night here we splurged on a meal at the Rauda House (The Red House) restaurant. If you consider yourself a gastrophile you have got to go! Overall, this is a great choice for a South Iceland vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable house that allowed us to explore south Iceland.would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Belle petite maison. On se sent comme chez nos grand parents. Poêlons usagés de longue date. Bien dans l’ensemble.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kleines altes schnuckliges Haus, alles was man braucht vorhanden. 1x über die Straße kurzes Stück schon am Meer. Alles Bestens und reibungslos gelaufen.Vielen dank für die herrliche Zeit in Island.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mario H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gegenstände von vorherigen Besuchern regelmäßig entfernen (z.B.: alte Gewürze)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volker K.

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

Super Ausgangspunkt

Das Haus ist gemütlich eingerichtet und auch in der Küche war alles vorhanden was man braucht. Einzig die Treppe zu den oberen Schlafräumen ist etwas abenteuerlich und mit drei Personen war es vom Platz gerade so ausreichend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

myriam w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le charme de l'ancien, il ne faut surtout rien moderniser. Propreté immaculée. Situation parfaite proche du cercle d'or, huste en face de la mer dans un petit village calme, mais avec commerces et restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jürgen K.

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

Altes Haus

Es ist alles da was man braucht.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen J.

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

Home from home

We had a lovely stay in the house, we enjoyed doing some cooking in the kitchen, which saved us from spending lots of money eating out every day. The location was great for us, only 45min to Reykjavik and good for the golden circle too. Would definitely stay again, when we return to Iceland.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie M.

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

Wonderful, cozy cottage!

We had a lovely stay in this cozy home! Everything went very smoothly and we loved the little town this cottage is in. The beds were very comfortable and it was a warm place to come back to after exploring the incredible Icelandic countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan S.

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

Cottage by the beach

Really enjoyed staying in this authentic Icelandic house. Everything you need is provided. Miles of walking up and down the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

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

wonderful

it’s a cute little house on the beach, not much more you can ask for. it’s a bit quirky which made it fun to walk through, and made my stay more interesting. my only issue was that the shower was a little too small for me, but overall it was a wonderful stay and i highly recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard Ś., Swidwin Poland

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

Iceland stay

i'm very satisfied and can recommend it to everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert D.

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

Kurzurlaub in Island

Das Haus hat Charme und alles was man braucht. Die Lage ist gut, um die Highlights im Südosten der Insel zu erkunden.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Friederike D.

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

Nice and cozy little house by the sea

The house was small and cozy, we all had comfortable beds and the kitchen has all the supplies you would need. From there, you can drive north, west or east and have lots of amazing nature attractions within a 30 min - 2 hour drive, to the south there is the atlantic ocean where you can take a nice evening walk. At first, we thought the pipes in the house were broken or dirty, because of the smell. We quickly learned that hot water naturally smells like sulfur in Iceland. 😁 Thank you Haraldur!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

stephane L.

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

Ancienne maison typique

Maison ancienne avec décoration authentique mais très bien équipée
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence G.

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

Eyrarbakki

2 semaines à la découverte du Sud de l'Islande. Maison idéalement située.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Hardy H.

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

Nice place..

Tæt på havet, og med indkøbsmulighed i byen
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

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

Süßes gemütliches Haus direkt am Meer

Wir waren das 2mal in dem Haus und kommen gerne wieder
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Traditionelles Wohnen

Urige Unterkunft, zentral gelegen um Sehenswürdigkeiten gut zu erreichen. Alles vorhanden. Lediglich die Liste am Eingang mit ausführlichen Anweisungen zum gründlichen putzen haben uns irritiert, weil im Inserat nichts darüber nichts erwähnt wurde. Wir haben es gerne besenrein hinterlassen.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James I., Seattle

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

Small but comfortable

The house is well laid out with many comfortable sitting chairs. As mentioned by others the stairs to the second floor can be a challenge if you are not steady. Especially coming done the stairs. But the upstairs is very nice with a sitting room and separate bedroom. Both the upstairs and downstairs sitting rooms have TV and media players but having not used them, can't speak to their quality. Wifi worked well. Parking for 1 car. Gas station across the street with small store. Front of house is directly on sidewalk but foot traffic is light and not a bother. Small backyard. A washer is located in the bathroom but no dryer. A portable drying rack is stored in a closet that works well. Small stove/oven that worked well. Refrigerator is small and seemed a little difficult to control temperature wise, either too cold or not cold enough. For exploring the southern part of Iceland it is very nicely located and priced reasonably. All things considered, a very nice accommodation for small group. Would stay there again. Just mind the stairs.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Fantastic stay, close to anything in the south-east, perfect base.

Perfect for us, family with adult children, 49, 48, 21, 20. Warm, welcoming and calm after full days of driving and activities, place to relax and recharge. Had everything. Close to anything in the south-west of Iceland, including the "Golden Circle". Across the street a small convenient store with all the basics, open 10-20. Nice restaurant "The red house" with a great lunch offer, dinner possibility as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anson H.

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

Great property for our family

Great quiet location close to Selfoss and Golden Circle attractions. We enjoyed our stay in this quaint and well maintained house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Koch E.

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

War alles ok.

Einkaufsmöglichkeit in der nähe, gute Erreichbarkeit, Auto erforderlich..
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelika M.

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

Friendly host, lovely and spacious house

We had such wonderful days in Haraldurs house! The house is extremely spacious, though looking quite small from outside it gave us, traveling as family together with a friend of ours, enough place for both privacy and cooking and staying together. Everything was clean, the communication with Haraldur was fast, friendly and uncomplicated. We loved it having the sea so near! The village is very nice, and having the little shop directly in front of us was extremely practical. Though in a little village, it was very silent. Thank you Haraldur for offering your house, we appreciated staying there very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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