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Fensalir · hot tub, sauna, EV – 3BR + guesthouse near Golden Circle, sleeps 8

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Dining room and kitchen
Fensalir cabin
Kitchen
Bedroom 1
Fire place and 85" TV

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
  • Place, Kerid Crater
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Thingvellir National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Selfoss Church
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Fensalir · hot tub, sauna, EV – 3BR + guesthouse near Golden Circle, sleeps 8

Fensalir is a Nordic-style retreat near Iceland’s Golden Circle, designed for easy, comfortable stays for up to eight guests. It’s ideal for families and friends who want a private spa cabin with hot tub, sauna and EV charger as a base for exploring the south of Iceland.

Fensalir is a Nordic-style retreat near the Golden Circle, designed for easy, comfortable stays for up to eight guests.

Main cabin – 120 m²
· 3 cozy bedrooms, each with a 55" Smart TV
· 1 full bathroom + 1 half bath
· Open living room with 86" smart TV, fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows
· Fully equipped kitchen with island, wine cooler and large dining table

Guesthouse – 24 m²
· Private space with its own Wi-Fi
· Full bathroom
· 65" TV and seating area
· Perfect for grandparents, couples or anyone wanting extra quiet

Outdoor spa & terrace
· 8-person hot tub
· Large barrel sauna
· Spacious terrace with BBQ grill
· Great spot for relaxing after a day on the Golden Circle, watching the sky or grilling under the stars

Practical comforts
· On-site EV charger for stress-free travel
· Fast Wi-Fi in both houses
· Board games for quality time
· Designed for families and friends to slow down, reconnect and enjoy nature in comfort

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

You need to know

Property # 3110667vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Selfoss

Selfoss is home to this cabin. Selfoss Church and The Cave People are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Laugarvatn Fontana and Urridafoss Waterfall.
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Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur

What's nearby

  • Kerid Crater - 12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Thingvellir National Park - 16 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Old Dairy Food Hall - 18 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Skyrland Museum - 18 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Selfoss Church - 20 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Þrastalundur - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barton and Guestier - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skagalundur - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Prastalundur - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ægisbúa Höllin - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fensalir · hot tub, sauna, EV – 3BR + guesthouse near Golden Circle, sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fensalir · hot tub, sauna, EV – 3BR + guesthouse near Golden Circle, sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fensalir · hot tub, sauna, EV – 3BR + guesthouse near Golden Circle, sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fensalir · hot tub, sauna, EV – 3BR + guesthouse near Golden Circle, sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fensalir · hot tub, sauna, EV – 3BR + guesthouse near Golden Circle, sleeps 8 located?

Located in Selfoss, this family-friendly cabin is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Thingvallavatn, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Thingvellir National Park and Old Dairy Food Hall. Kerid Crater and Skyrland Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend this as a base for discovering Iceland. The hike up Burfell that is behind the home gives spectacular views of the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Hey Ian, thank you so much for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beautiful and wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Hey Vanessa, thank you very much for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time in Iceland. The cabin was a great central location for our adventures. Got to see the northern lights right from the hot tub on 2 nights of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Hey Shannon, thank you for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our time here. The home is spacious and clean. Kitchen has everything we needed for a few simple meals. The hot tub and sauna were relaxing and clean. Multiple nights we could see the northern lights which was a big highlight. The location is excellent as well for visiting the Golden Circle. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Hey Jessica, thank you for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location hot tub and sauna were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2025
Hey Brian, thank you for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie V D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous setup, the perfect retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Hey Julie, thank you for the excellent review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property. Loved the sauna and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Hey Stefan, thank you very much for the review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Great VRBo

It was a wonderful place to stay and the hosts were awesome. Would highly recommend it. Beautiful views and the sauna and hot tub were a perfect addition.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Hey Kerry, thank you very much for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

A great place in the middle of most everything we wanted to do

What's not to like! Loved the view, the sauna the hottub, and the separate guest house that gave our two couples lots of privacy when we wanted it.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Hey Greag thank you for the great review! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergey P.

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

Great modern place

The house is very comfortable and modern.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Hey Sergey, thank you for the great review :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for seeing all the sights in southern Iceland. Cabin was secluded which helped with seeing some amazing northern lights the last couple nights of our stay. The cabin had plenty of space for our adult family of five. We enjoyed most of our meals in the cabin and had everything we needed. We really enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. The beds were very comfortable. Some minor negatives were the water from the shower would seep out into the bathroom especially in the out building unless you had a couple towels on the floor to block it. We also had to work around the door knob being broken on the main entrance. The owners were very responsive to all inquiries and had put together a wonderful document detailing how to use all the appliances and amenities. If we ever make it back to Iceland, we would have Fensilir Cabin at the top of our list.
Northern Lights from hot tub
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2026
Hey Rob, thank you so much for the great review and kind words. We thank you for your understanding regarding the door knob which has been fixed now :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Great property!

This is a great property in a perfect location. Quiet and remote but an easy drive to the golden circle and Selfoss Town. The hot tub was great and the accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Hey Kevin, thank you for the great review :D
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

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

Beautiful cabin, great location

This is a beautiful, well appointed cabin in close proximity to the Golden Circle and national park. The hot tub and sauna are extras that set this property apart. We had a lovely stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Hey Heather, thank you for the amazing review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roosevelt W.

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

Great Location and Cabin for Iceland's Golden Circle

My family and I really enjoyed staying at the cabin as it served as our central location to see all of the main attractions of Iceland's Golden Circle. We never had to travel more than 40min to any location. The cabin also came fully equipped and really made our adventure fun and easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Hey Roosevelt, thank you for the amazing review and kind words :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Absolutely wonderful!!

We enjoyed everything about this place...beautifully decorated, great location and amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Hey Richard, thank you for the fantastic review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion D.

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

Beautiful house, great for Northern Light viewing!

The house was perfect for our family of 6 and the location is very convenient to do things in the south. The location is the best for watching the Northern Lights, no need to drive anywhere!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Hey Marion, thank you for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Spacious, clean and cozy

We had a lovely time. It was a great location to share one of our favorite places with our parents.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2024
Hey Wendy, thank you for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 6, recently visited Iceland and stayed at the Fensalir cabin for three days. We had a great time visiting Iceland and staying in Selfoss. The location is a perfect home base for seeing the south coast, golden circle, blue lagoon and Reykjavik. The cabin is spacious with two living spaces (includes a separate cabin), hot tub and sauna. The directions to the cabin are easy to follow. We would highly recommend staying at the Fensalir cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Hey Stephen, thank you for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabina M.

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

Amazing cabin in Iceland

Our family really enjoyed our stay at this cabin. It is in a great location and had everything we needed. The hot tub was perfect for relaxing and gazing into the night sky.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Hey Sabina, Thank you for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

Great place

Really loved the place. Location and amenities like hot tub and steam room were great. The main shower probably needs a simple shower curtain and a trash can, but the place we wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Hey Andrew, thank you very much for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

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

Family trip

The cabin was perfect for our family of 8! We took advantage of the hot tub and sauna. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and the views were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2025
Hey Stacey, thank you for the great review :D
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as pictured. It was clean, modern, and spacious for our group. The beds were set up to accommodate our group dynamics (couples versus singles) and extra pillows provided. The kitchen was well stocked for meals, and the hot tub and sauna were a great addition for the evenings. The biggest perk was the location in regard to the Golden Circle sights. We were able to visit everything in the area with only a short drive and then Selfoss was nearby for meals and the grocery store. The hosts were thoughtful and left detailed instructions for everything. I would highly recommend this home for your Iceland adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great home base for my family’s trip to Iceland, this property had great proximity to the Golden Circle. We saw a number of sites, did some fantastic hikes, visited the Secret Lagoon, and it was nice to have a home base to come back to each evening. We ate out a good bit, but also made coffee/breakfast at the home each morning and cooked a few other meals at the cabin as well. Everyone slept well, and we enjoyed the property immensely. Great communication with the owners, who provided some fantastic restaurant recommendations. Great experience! One of my siblings already wants to book a return trip to Iceland and plans on staying at Fensalir again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Thank you for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Björn K.

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

Perfect Cabin

The Cabin is perfect to relax and get in touch with the nature of Iceland. Wellness with Sauna and Whirlpool with a fantastic view. 2 hours by car from the airport, 1 hour drive to tourist spots like Geysir and waterfalls. We had a fantastic stay and lifetime experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Hey Björn, thank you so much for the great review :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

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

Wonderful stay

We had an incredible trip and the house was immaculate, sleek and in a stunning location. Only negative (very minor) was that the dryer was slow to dry and we could have used one more duvet cover and a few extra towels, but everything was truly lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2023
Hey Allison, thank you for the great review :)

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