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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Akureyri, Northeastern Region
  • Place, Forest Lagoon
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Akureyri Church
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1,

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5, smaller than 1,2,3,4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hamragil - In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Geothermal Tub

Hamragil is a big cottage, sleeping up to 10 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 double beds, 4 queen size and 2 junior size. Please notice, if booked for more than 6 guests a surcharge pr. person, will apply.
For the best and fastest email- and other computer and TV transmission the lodge has a fiber glass cable connection.
The location is a secluded one, up in the hillside with a great view on the whole valley, the river below and the mountains facing you. Here you are the Queen and the King! Hamragil offers lots of privacy, being though only 15 km away from the town Akureyri and 50 km from the nature's Paradise Lake Myvatn. Access to geothermal water gives you the possibility to gaze at the northern lights in the winter time, while sitting in the hot pot outside, with the vivid mountain creek flowing by in the gully below.
Are you heading West or South? We also run the quality cottages "Tvera" at the south coast of the Westfjords (4084081), "Brekka", right at the bay Hvalfjord, just north of Reykjavik (9257064), and "Stekkar" south of the great sights Geysir and Gullfoss (2903253).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Hals

Located in Hals, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Laxdal House and Nonnahús are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots. Centre for Visual Arts and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Akureyri, Northeastern Region

What's nearby

  • Forest Lagoon - 13 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 15 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 16 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Akureyri Church - 16 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Godafoss - 17 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamragil - In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Geothermal Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hamragil - In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Geothermal Tub?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hamragil - In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Geothermal Tub on 24 Apr 2026 start from AU$588, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hamragil - In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Geothermal Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hamragil - In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Geothermal Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hamragil - In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Geothermal Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hamragil - In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Geothermal Tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Forest Lagoon, Laxdal House and Jon Sveinsson Museum. Nonnahús and The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland 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. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Very nicely located, very nice spacious home

Spemd 3 nights with 5 adults here, ample space. Great place to stay and close to Akureyri and nature activities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you for this review. Hamragil offers all what you need. space, view and tranquility. Nice you've experienced it! Welcome any time again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Really nice place to stay. Great views, very private, love the hot pot!

Two thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Our lodge Hamragil is a really precious property. Therefore it was very enjoyable to communicate with Richard Pulliam in the preparation of the stay, giving the feeling of how caring and helpful he was in all concerns.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrik S.

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

Amazing stay in the most beautiful cabin

Absolutely amazing location, just a short drive to Akureyri for any groceries, restaurants or shopping you may like to do, while feeling remote and relaxed in nature. Short distance to amazing hikes, and a feeling of being separated from the hustle and crowds that summer in reykjavik possesses.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
It was really nice meeting you, guys. Wishing you all the best, hope to see you again some day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl C.

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

Great stay up north

We love being in the country. The house surrounded by beautiful landscapes. It worked perfectly for our plans. We went to all the attractions on the north end and east . Visited Raufarhofn, Husavik , Arttic Henge, Egilsstadir seeing waterfalls, caldrons, amazing canyons, lighthouses, sheep and horses. Great restaurant , Farm to Table I believe was the name. Akuyeri was a short drive away. Great place to stay and explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B.

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

Beautiful cabin for Serenity

We had a lovely time and felt so relaxed. The common is large for everyone to gather to eat and play games. We loved having a soak in the geothermal pot in the evening and having my morning coffee on the porch overlooking so much beauty.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Many thanks for these kind words. I believe we had a mutual pleasure of corresponding with each other -any time again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john o.

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

Family n friends

Loved this place. Our 7 travelers were very comfortable with lots of space for all. The views and the setting…. As beautiful as it was peaceful and private. The babbling brook was a wonderful surprise. The geothermal hot tub is a true gem!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
You were great guests, John, and we would be very happy to see you around again some day. Anytime at all -like the Beatles say!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Perfect Lodge

Our family rated this our favorite house in Iceland! The views are just stunning from every direction. We spent the day in Akureyi (short 15 minute drive), visited the awesome Godafoss waterfall (15 minute drive), and Lake Myvatn attractions (45 minutes). You’ll love having morning coffee in the deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
A lot of thanks towards our services. You all will always be welcome in our cottages!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Beautiful Location, stunning views, a real gem.

We were impressed from the moment we entered the property. It was clean, well stocked with amenities for our stay and extremely spacious for our family. For me personally the hot tub was the highlight of the stay and sitting outside in a warm tub under the wintery night sky was just magical. The only thing to note, and nothing to do with the property but there is a toll on the tunnel through the mountain on the fastest way to the close town of akureyri at 1800ISK per way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2024
Many thanks for your kind words, Matthew. It was very good having you at Hamragil, and if ever you need an accommodation in Iceland again, be our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Mom, Dad and Teen Boys Who Love Outdoors and also Perfect Lodging

We just loved this property. This was a perfect location for us, out in the country, but so close to Akureyri! We love a clean, newer feel place that feels like home. This place was absolutely perfect! Everything was in order, all communication was perfect and timely. Jon was just wonderful. Couldn't have been better. Hope to be back. Thank you Jon!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2022
Many thanks for your kind words towards our vacation cottage Hamragil and towards me :-). Hope you have had a sound & safe journey back -and btw: the caretaker of the lodge made a special comment to us about your clean and tidy leaving of house Hamragil! Welcome again to any of our houses, anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hamragil was a fantastic place to stay. There is so much room to move around. The place was clean and had just the right amount of decorating. We enjoyed the deck, bbq, and hot tub multiple nights. The kitchen had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and all set up for us. We appreciated the information brochures about the area and even found new spots to explore from the art on the walls. Google photo search helped us with this! We highly recommend this home for anyone in the Akureyri area. It was an excellent location to explore Akureyri, Húsavík, and the Diamond Circle. One thing to note is that there are stairs from the parking area to the house. It wasn’t a problem for us but maybe for others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderfully encouraging review, Terri. But above all, thank you for booking Hamragil and being there! If you repeatedly show up in Iceland, we would be delighted to see you again in any of our houses of the Nordic Lodges group!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Hamragil was awesome!

First of all, Jon was fantastic. I had several questions before our trip and he answered all of them via email very quickly. The property is wonderful. It was very secluded and very comfortable. There were 6 of us staying at the property and we had 4 other friends that came over from Akureyi and joined us for dinner and cards. It was perfect for 10 people. We cooked breakfast each morning and dinner each night. The location is 15 minutes from Godafoss falls and convenient to Akureyi and the Lake Myvatn are. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Just as life at Hamragil should be! Many thanks for your review, Scott.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time. The property was clean and spacious for our family of 5. The only thing we weren’t aware of was that the tunnel to Akureyri was between the house and the town, so a quick jaunt into taunt meant an $11 toll each way. However, we just took the slightly longer, toll-free way, around the tunnel which was lovely and picturesque. That might be a problem for winter travelers, however, as I understand that bypass is a bit treacherous. That being said, we had a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again if we come back. Totally recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Many thanks Meg, for your good words to us and one of our vacation cottages, Hamragil. But also for pointing out, there could be more information on the pay-tunnel. I’ll definitely have a closer look at this issue. Glad you managed to find the bypass of this only pay-tunnel on Iceland -at the moment. If you visit Iceland again we would be happy to host you in any of our six houses! Yours, Jon Baldur.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pei-Hua Y.

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

Great location and beautiful environment

First of all, I will give Jon 6 stars in terms of communication. Jon was very helpful and super responsive. Overall, the house is clean. However, I found the bathrooms are not as clean. The shower curtains need to be given a bit deep cleaning. The shower in the laundry room is not clean, so we didn't want to use it. However, the laundry room itself is clean and spacious with lots of countertops. Since we are a family of 3, one bathroom is enough. We love the house location. It is close to the the town of Akureyri; also, it is convenient to visit all attractions around the Diamond Circle. I recommend staying in Jon's property if you plan to visit the north.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Dear Pei-Hua, Many thanks for your kind words and the constructive critics! We like such comments very much -it helps us to improve our service -in fact in all our houses. We've washed the shower curtains and will pay more attention to the bathrooms!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jörg W.

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

Super Ferienhaus in toller Lage

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und jeden Tag etwas Neues erlebt im Norden Islands.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Wir haben es genossen

Wunderschön
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georg H.

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

Sehr gut ausgestattet

Sehr schönes Haus in toller Lage und sehr gut ausgestattet, Gewürze etc. alles da.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clément D.

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

Maison de vacances au top

Super séjour dans une maison très accueillante et bien disposée. La situation géographique est magnifique, la vue depuis la maison très jolie. Le hot tub un réel plus très appréciable. Une semaine formidable, location à conseiller 😉👍🏻
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2022
Cher Clément, Vous sont tout le temps très bien venu un autre fois á nos maisons en Islande!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Beautiful location

A little of of town (15 min via toll, 25 over pass) but great scenery and quiet, which is what we were going for. Good size for our group of 8, kids had a blast picking wild blueberries right on the property. Saw the northern lights while sitting in the hot pot!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Diana P.

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

Great stay in the North

Very comfortable and relaxed setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

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

Top!

Very nice lodge! We enjoyed the silence, the view and the hot tub. Good location for walks and visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2021
Thank you Caroline!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Akurery

Propriété spacieuse avec superbe vue. Jon répond rapidement si besoin.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

erin b.

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

A Wonderful, Dreamy Stay in a Gorgeous River Valley

We had an amazing week at Hamragil. (It was our favorite place we stayed in all of Iceland!) The view is amazing. The hot pot is extraordinary. Everything about our stay was perfect. Jon is the ideal host -- extremely responsive & quick to communicate with us about potential winter storms. The house is well-stocked, clean, comfortable. My kids found sleds in the shed & there are perfect sledding hills right on the property. The house is in a great location to explore everything in Akureyri, Husavik, Myvatn. If you are considering booking Hamragil, do it! You will be well taken care of & you will not regret it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Tolles abgelegenes Ferienhaus

Ferienhaus ist gut von Akureyri erreichbar. Tunneldurchfahrt ist leider Mautpflichtig aber man kann auch die Umgehung fahren. Das Haus an sich ist sehr gut ausgestattet und hat alles was man braucht. Wir waren kurz eingeschneit was nach Kontaktaufnahme mit dem Vermieter schnell geräumt wurde. Schlafzimmer finde ich persönlich etwas zu klein dafür war der Wohnbereich sehr großzügig. Der überdachte Balkon hält auch im Winter die Schneemassen fern :-). Wir könnten nachts auch Nordlichter beobachten da man alle Lichter ausschalten kann was bei unseren anderen Unterkünften nicht möglich war.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Vielen Dank für diese Worte. Es wäre schön euch mal wieder in einem unserer Nordic Lodges Häuser zu haben. damit wir die Chance hätten noch besser zu machen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

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

Fabulous stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this comfortable and spacious lodge. We very much enjoyed the hot tub after long days out sightseeing and the lodge had everything we needed for a great stay. Great communications & smooth check in process.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Many thanks for a beautiful review. We're especially happy to hear you liked the hot pot -that more people than just we, the Icelanders, appreciate to relax in this soothing geothermal water!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thibaut f.

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

Incroyable situation et superbe maison

Une maison superbe, très spacieuse, parfaitement bien équipée. Une vue superbe, un endroit extrêmement calme, a 20mn d'akureyri par la route sans péage. Rien de mieux pour se ressourcer et profiter de la beauté de la nature. Des myrtilles en quantité 30 metres au-dessus de la maison et des perdrix qui viennent au pied de l habitation😊 Nous reviendrons tester l hiver car endroit parfait pour les aurores boréales Merci Jon🤗😁
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Beaucoup de merci pour les belle mots, chér Thibaut. Au le fois prochain!

About the host

Hosted by Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

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Hooked on tourism, yet studied automotive engineering in the University for Applied Sciences in Munich, Germany with the graduation Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Fahrzeugtechnik. After being technical director at the car inspection and type approval branch (MOT/TÜV) in Iceland for a few years I got more and more linked to the tourism, using my good knowledge in German, English and Swedish.
Tourist guide since 1983 and owner and operator of the tour agency Isafold Travel and the unique 4x4 rental Isak for 18 years.
Sold the whole business in 2015 to start up a new enterprise, Nordic Lodges. This company runs a few vacation rentals in various parts of Iceland, offering the concept "Roof 'n Route", which makes our lodges to "step stones" on your travel in Iceland.
Tourism and music are my hobbies, and that's where I'm now!

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location -and a superb craftmanship.

What makes this property unique

Combination of total privacy and a good access to everything you need: Services, cultural events and nature gems. Far enough but yet so close (to Akureyri).

Languages:

English, German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
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