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Bjalli, house on the elven slope with a view of Hekla volcano

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Living area

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bjalli, house on the elven slope with a view of Hekla volcano

This smoke-free holiday home features a garden. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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View of volcano Hekla and horse pastures, very cozy and quiet,
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  • Free Wi-Fi
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  • Parking available
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (175 reviews)
View of volcano Hekla and horse pastures, very cozy and quiet,

House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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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Property # 5296715
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

About the area

Rangárþing ytra

Located in Rangárþing ytra, this holiday home is in a rural area. Saga Centre and Tre Og List are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Skalholt Historical Site and Keldur Turf House. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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Hella

Restaurants

  • ‪Landhotel iceland - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Fosshotel Hekla - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Tindur - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪söluskálinn björk - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bjalli, house on the elven slope with a view of Hekla volcano pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bjalli, house on the elven slope with a view of Hekla volcano?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bjalli, house on the elven slope with a view of Hekla volcano?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bjalli, house on the elven slope with a view of Hekla volcano?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bjalli, house on the elven slope with a view of Hekla volcano located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Caves of Hella and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall. Hella Golf Course and Lava Centre are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 145 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 145 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shawnee B.

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

Amazing countryside cottage

It was a peaceful place in the middle of the countryside which was just what I wanted to write a book.
Stayed 29 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

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

A beautiful, peaceful cottage in a great location

We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage is beautiful and comfortable, very convenient with everything we needed and gorgeous views (when the weather cooperates!) It is well located for the hiking we wanted to do in the Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork/Skogar areas, as well as for a day trip into Reykjavik. We also appreciated the host's recommendations for local walks and shopping (beautiful yarn from a nearby farm). Thank you so much for a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett Z.

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Exploring Iceland

This was a remote cozy cottage with a genuine rustic and traditional feel. Privacy with spectacular views and isolated enough to get a look at the northern lights. We stayed for a week and it was exactly what we wanted, didn’t take into consideration how much driving it would be to and from the city but it was an incredible experience and extraordinary scenery.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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Just what I was looking for

Very private and secluded. A nice way to experience Iceland. About 1 hr drive to most experiences. Host was great. Unit was clean and just large enough for us (family of 4, including 2 teenagers). Fair bit of time on gravel roads to get there, so make sure you rent an appropriate vehicle.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Viktoria L.

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Lovely cottage

We loved our stay in the Icelandic countryside in this beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage. It is idilic and quiet there. It has everything you need and amazing views of both sunset and sunrise. Maja was an excellent host. She gave us a lot of pointers snd advice and even sent us the weather warning when it was snowing in the area. We had a fantastic time and planning to return one day to see the area in a different season.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Giulia H.

Magical Iceland

We enjoyed a perfect stay at Bjalli. Maja's advice for day-trips in the area pointed us to many memorable sights and off-the-beaten-path experiences. After our daily excursions we looked forward to "coming home" to this perfect little cottage. It was peaceful beyond description, yet convenient to all of the necessities for a week's stay or longer. The cottage is beautifully situated with vast views yet comforting connections with the herd of Icelandic horses and the homeowner nearby. We already want to go back.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your review and for staying with us! Volcano Hekla is still quiet :) With a big hello from all of us!
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10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Amazing

This was our favorite place to stay out of all our travels in Europe. Clean, open layout and windows. We had one very rainy day and were so glad we could spend it at Bjalli. It was so very hard to leave this place. I highly highly recommend it. GREAT jump off to south iceland attractions. Maja is a very nice woman. We had a wonderful time. STAY HERE!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for this "amazing" review! All the best for your future travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin E.

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

Charming Stay with Breathtaking Views and a Wonderful Host

We recently stayed at “Bjalli, house on a slope with a view of Hekla volcano” and had a wonderful experience. The house is super cute, cozy, and well-appointed with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The view of Hekla volcano from the house is simply breathtaking, adding a unique charm to the entire experience. Maja, our host, was incredibly nice and welcoming. She went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed and provided excellent recommendations for exploring the local area. Her warmth and hospitality made our stay even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this delightful spot for anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Iceland with a wonderful host.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for the stellar review and for beeing wonderful guests! A big hello from us, elves and all!
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10/10 Excellent

Devaki Y.

Cosy & Welcoming

We stayed at Bjalli for Christmas 2014 & loved it! :) Maja is so very welcoming & friendly. She is genuinely enthusiastic about Iceland & wants you to enjoy it as much as she does. She is also full of wonderful recommendations & useful information. In addition, the cottage is well furnished & the little details, such as candles, have been thought of; we wanted for nothing! We shall definately return to Iceland & hope very much to stay at Bjalli again!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed your white Christmas in Bjalli! Hope to see you again some day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

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Perfect Getaway Spot

This was my first time visiting iceland, and when we saw this tiny house we couldnt resist. It was so much better than expected! From the outside the place does indeed look tiny, but on the inside it is cozy, warm, and perfect. Surprisingly spacious-feeling for such a small place. It was set far enough away from everything to feel private and secluded, but only 90 minutes or less from a lot of amazing golden circle sights (Vic, the airplane wreck, Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Geysir). Maya was a great host, warm and friendly, offering a good bit of information ahead of visiting to help us map out our stay. We had a great experience here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Comfy Cozy

Our family of four had a lovely stay in this comfortable, cozy and super clean cottage. It is very well-equipped and appointed. I LOVED not having a television; even the kids didn't complain as the environment was conducive to listening to music and doing a little reading. Maja was sure to check on us and provided great restaurant recommendations as well as activities for a rainy, windy day (swimming of course--it was fantastic!). This cottage is away from it all, yet perfectly situated for day trips all over southern Iceland. My only recommendation is to have a four wheel drive vehicle, since you do need to travel a few km/miles on a gravel road (gravel roads are VERY common in Iceland, so I recommend this regardless of where you stay). A small SUV will do the trick just fine. Thank you Maja for a great, albeit short, stay at your wonderful cottage on your beautiful property.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us and maybe we can welcome you here again some day! :)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susanna W.

Beautiful Bjalli!

What a wonderful, wonderful cabin. We stayed here for two weeks with our sons (6yrs and 3yrs) and had the most amazing holiday! The cabin is beautiful - light and airy, very tastefully decorated with beautiful original art on the walls. It's location is to die for - in the middle of a meadow on a hill side overlooking more meadows, herds of Icelandic horses, and Hekla volcano! It's so quite and peaceful. The cabin is located brilliantly for all of Southern Iceland's main attractions - Gullfoss, thingvellir national park, numerous waterfalls, Vik beach etc. All of them with an hour/ two hours drive. Maja is a delightful woman - friendly, helpful and so knowledgeable about places to visit. She made us all feel so welcome - Bjalli really was a home from home. The cabin is well equipped, cosy and warm - and you could sit and look at the views all day along. Thank You Maja for a wonderful and unforgettable holiday!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much! It was nice meeting you and I enjoyed seeing how much fun your sons had:) Thank you for staying in Bjalli and maybe see you again one day! All the best, Maja
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10/10 Excellent

James A.

A very special place.

Bjalli is a very special place. Many cottages advertised in Iceland are in tight groups or attached to each other. Maja, the owner, has been very clever to situate Bjalli in a location where you feel totally alone in the peace and quiet of nature – but also knowing that her farmhouse is just over the hill. Ideally situated for visiting the variety of nature’s wonders to be found on the south coast of Iceland, Bjalli is also within easy reach of Reykjavik and the international airport is not a daunting distance away to drive. Clean, comfortable and quiet; we spent our relaxation time at Bjalli sitting on the porch watching meadow pipits swooping about, golden plovers tussock hopping and the antics of various other members of the local wildlife. The Hekla volcano is a great sight to wake up to each morning and even Eyjafjallajökull peeps over the horizon on a clear day. Without Maja’s excellent local knowledge and friendly advice we would not have made such good use of our days. Excellent, thanks Maja.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for visiting us! I am very proud of my chosen home country and very happy that you enjoyed Iceland - and Bjalli! - so much! Until we meet again, take care! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Perfect house in perfect spot

I couldn't have been happier staying in Bjalli. I still get a little bubble of joy in my chest every time I think of it, and I don't think that's going away soon. I have stayed in many self catering rentals and never have I seen one more thoughtfully appointed with everything you could need. The decor is lovely and the views are glorious. I felt at once completely alone in the world, which was delicious, but warm and safe and looked after. Maja was a brilliant host, letting me know all-important news like weather and road conditions, and kindly coming down to say hi with Skinna, her sheep dog, but was never intrusive. My only regret is that I spent so much time exploring the wonders of Iceland that I did not get enough time simply to enjoy the house and it's surroundings, being there really only at night. (Although crisp clear winter nights spent there without any light pollution meant two nights in a row of Aurora Borealis!). I will definitely be back, for longer next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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Das Bjalli hat eine traumhafte, ruhige Alleinlage mit herrlichen Ausblicken nach allen Seiten. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr nett und hilfbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Detlef R.

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Nur zu empfehlen

Ein gemütliches Häuschen mitten in der Natur. Man erlebt Pferde, Schafe und viele Vogelarten direkt vor der Tür.Die Gastgeberin Maja ist sehr hilfsbereit, freundlich und gibt zu allem Auskunft.Guter Startpunkt, um die vielen verschiedenen Attraktionen des Südostens zu erkunden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heike D.

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Sehr nette Vermieterin, bei Problemen sofort zur Stelle auch wenn es nicht das Haus betrifft. Immer wieder
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra K.

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Entschleunigt

Es war wirklich wundervoll. Maja ist eine fantastische Gastgeberin. Wir hatten am Anreiseabend das große Glück die Nordlichter zu sehen. Einfach atemberaubend. Das Haus hat einen tollen Ausgangspunkt um durch den Süden zu fahr und abends kann man gemütlich entspannen und hat einen wunderbaren Ausblick. Vielen Dank für alles ttollen Standort
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Uwe K.

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Gemütliches Haus in toller Landschaft

Wir haben 5 wunderschöne Tage in Bjalli verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und es fehlt an nichts. Die Ausflugstipps von Maja sind sehr hilfreich. Wir waren zum zweiten Mal in dieser Gegend und werden bestimmt wiederkommen. Vom Haus aus konnten wir sogar die Polarlichter sehen. Wir haben uns zu 100 % wohlgefühlt und bedanken uns für Majas Gastfreundschaft. Bis zum nächsten Mal !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian K.

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Traumhaft

Wir durften eine Woche in Bjalli verbringen. Ein bezauberndes Häuschen in wundervoller Lage - toller, entspannender Blick und außerordentlich ruhig. Alles vorhanden, was man für einen entspannten Urlaub braucht. Die Bilder, die man online sieht, täuschen: es ist noch schöner. Maja war sehr nett, immer ansprechbar, hilfsbereit und lebt Gastfreundschaft. Danke!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steffen G.

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Gemütliches Häuschen

Wir hatten zu zweit sehr erholsame 14 Tage in diesem sehr geschmackvoll und praktisch eingerichteten Ferienhaus. Die deutsch sprechende Vermieterin hat uns herzlich begrüßt und uns viele Tipps für touristische Ziele gegeben. Es hat uns alles zu 100% gefallen. Diese Unterkunft kann gern weiter empfohlen werden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

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Wunderschön

Bjialli verzaubert schon beim Ankommen. Wunderbare Alleinlage, ausser Vögeln, Schafen und Pferden nichts zu hören. Sehr gute, gepflegte Einrichtung, es fehlt an nichts! Jederzeit wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Manuela B.

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Wunderschön

Es war wunderschön. Man fühlt sich sofort wohl wenn man das Häuschen betritt. Haben super geschlafen. Die Ausflugtips der Gastgeberin waren sehr hilfreich. Wir würden sofort wiederkommen.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Doris S.

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Zuhause in Island

Bjalli ist das perfekte Zuhause für einen Besuch in Island. Das Haus hat eine gute Größe und ist gut durchdacht eingerichtet. Maja hat und herzlich aufgenommen und gute Infos und Tipps bereit gestellt. Vielen Dank für die wundervolle Zeit.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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Einfach nur traumhaft

Es war einfach wunderbar. Freundliche Vermieterin, die uns mit frischen Eiern begrüßt hat. Das Haus war sauber und gemütlich. Es war sogar eine Grundversorgung vorhanden (Öl, Gewürze, Mehl, Reis, ...). Sehr ruhige und wunderschöne Lage und durch die Lageschreibung der Vermieterin auch super einfach zu finden. Ich wüsste nicht, was ich bemängeln könnte oder mir anders gewünscht hätte.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
Das freut mich sehr, danke! Schön das ihr euren Urlaub genossen habt. Auf ein Andermal!

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