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

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A rural setting with red and white houses, a church, and a green field.
A group of people gathered outside a building with a gabled roof and a flagpole.
A living room with a pink sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a vase of flowers.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a dining table with chairs.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, a pink armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a brown leather sofa.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Eyrarbakki
  • Place, Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Húsið á Eyrarbakka
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kerid Crater
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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

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About the area

Eyrarbakki

Located in Eyrarbakki, this cottage is by the sea. Húsið á Eyrarbakka and Knarraros Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Kiðjaberg Golf Club. 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

  • Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Húsið á Eyrarbakka - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kerid Crater - 28 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Urridafoss Waterfall - 32 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 59 min drive - 76.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hafið Bláa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rauða Húsið - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skálinn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪flaggstong - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kaffigott - ‬6 min drive

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.

How much is parking at Old house by the sea, Vulcan Hekla in front of the window, HG-00005951?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka and Húsið á Eyrarbakka. The Ghost Centre and Veiðisafnið are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable little home with a small grocery right across the street. Easy drive to most Icelandic sights. Stairs to the second floor would be an issue for some, but they are well lit with good strong hand rails. Well equipped kitchen. Host was very good about replying in a timely way. Overall an excellent choice for us, a group of five early seniors.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House feels like you are staying at grandma’s cozy home. Comfortable beds, kitchen with coffee pot/tea kettle and other items needed to cook. Washing machine was an added bonus. The shower had great water pressure as well. It was a great location for all the areas we explored from Vik, Diamond beach, Reykjavík and the Golden Circle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annonce reflétant parfaitement la réalité.Logement accueillant, propre, cuisine équipée, très bien placé pour visiter le sud ouest et le cercle d'or.Je recommande.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine sehr schönes Haus mit allem ausgestattet was man benötigt. Betten sehr gut - WLAN stabil - Lage perfekt.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This creaky old house is very charming and reminds me of a visit to grandma. It has everything you need for your stay. The stairs are steep so those with mobility issues should look at the pictures and think about whether it will work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gegenstände von vorherigen Besuchern regelmäßig entfernen (z.B.: alte Gewürze)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Altes Haus

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice place..

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Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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