Luxury riverfront villa, w/ hot tub and close to the Golden Circle

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Summer view from our deck to the beautiful river Varmá

Dining table (seats 8-12 people) and our wonderful book cabinet

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102152.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available
Outdoor space

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hveragerdi

Geothermal park
‪7 min walk‬
Hveragerdi Church
‪8 min walk‬
Reykjadalur Valley
‪6 min drive‬
Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Office

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Árhvammur, our wonderful country house is both a modern and a cozy riverfront home with amazing views. It is close to the Golden Circle and many other great attraction, located near the renowned swimming pool , Laugaskarð in Hveragerði, a unique geothermal town, only 30 minutes from Reykjavík.
The house is very spacious 200 m2 (2153 sqft) with a big open family/ kitchen area, 4 spacious bedrooms (sleeps 10 easily) and 3 bathrooms.
The spacious deck is wonderful for outdoor enjoyment, w/ hot tub and a barbecue grill.
The property itself is located on a private land 12000 m2 (3 acres) with beautiful mountain view and the river Varmá runs through with a magical and calm feeling.
Following is the room arrangement to look at:
1. Master bedroom with a king size bed and a walk in closet and a private
bathroom with a shower and a sink, but without a toilette.
2. Bedroom with one queen size bed and a daybed (the queen can also be separate two singles)
3. Bedroom with one queen size bed and a kid´s bed
4. Bedroom with a queen size bed or used as two single beds
5. There are two more wonderful bathrooms in the house, one with a good
spacious shower and one with a big bathtub.
6. There are some extra mattresses to be used too.
There is wifi/internet in the house.
The house is on a private land with plenty of parking in front of it.
It takes 30 minutes to drive from Reykjavik to Hveragerði.
Great open kitchen/living area and plenty of spacious bedrooms in separate wings for privacy and a great family vacation.
Close to many great attractions and a wonderful place for adventurous day trips.

Property manager

Kristin Gunnarsdottir

Languages

Danish, English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Hveragerdi

Located in Hveragerdi, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Geothermal park and Reykjadalur Valley, while LA Art Museum and Listasafn Árnesinga are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Sjöminjasafnið á Eyrarbakka and Varmarlaug Swimming Pool. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.

hveragerdi

What's nearby

Geothermal park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Hveragerdi Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
LA Art Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Listasafn Árnesinga - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Reykjadalur Valley - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gróðurhúsið - ‬13 min walk
‪Reykjadalur Café - ‬5 min drive
‪Ölverk - Pizza & Brewery - ‬12 min walk
‪Matkráin Cafe Bar Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
‪Ingolfsskali Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury riverfront villa, w/ hot tub and close to the Golden Circle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury riverfront villa, w/ hot tub and close to the Golden Circle?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury riverfront villa, w/ hot tub and close to the Golden Circle?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury riverfront villa, w/ hot tub and close to the Golden Circle located?

This family-friendly Hveragerdi holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Geothermal park, LA Art Museum and Hveragerdi Church. Listasafn Árnesinga and Reykjadalur Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

15 Jan 2025

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

Amazing!

This place was amazing! We had 7 adults and everyone had plenty of room (it could easily accommodate more). I loved the open floor concept so the people cooking could still watch TV and interact with the group. We saw the northern lights twice, both from the hot tub in the middle of the night. The rest of the time the weather didn’t cooperate. The host was amazing and even let us check in a little early. I definitely recommend this place!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

3 Jul 2024

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

A convenient enjoyable location and villa.

Beautiful!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin W.

20 Jul 2024

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

Highly Recommend!

Perfect spot to begin our vacation in Iceland. Property was clean and spacious. Beautiful views! Owner was very responsive to any questions we had.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bambi B.

7 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful and peaceful

The property was amazing and the communication before and during was awesome! Great walking trail steps from the house and the hot tub was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mehul P.

10 Jul 2023

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

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing!

Unbelievable house, location and communication. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

27 Jun 2022

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

Amazing country and great place to stay

This home has everything needed for the perfect Iceland vacation. Clean, spacious, and stocked. Close to lots of things to do and a doable drive to even more. Don't miss all the amazing things to do right in Hveragerdi.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janna H.

8 Jun 2022

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

Lovely, spacious and comfortable home with a beautiful view and nice hot tub!

Kristin was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. The home itself had anything and everything needed including a nice size washer and dryer with detergent provided which was really nice on our long trip. The view was stunning and the home was very spacious and comfortable. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cori M.

4 Apr 2023

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

Amazing Home

I cannot say enough good things about this property. It has a wonderful location. We were close enough to town to enjoy restaurants and grocery stores, but remote enough to go hiking from the yard and enjoy nature. It was clean, well-appointed, and Kristin the owner, was wonderful. The drive to the national park and the crater wasn’t long at all. We experienced a lot of rain during our stay which made the sights difficult, however it was great to come home to a warm home at the end of the day. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat and recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

26 Sept 2015

Perfect home for exploring South Iceland

We loved staying in this beautiful home! It was clean, well-equipped, and very comfortable. The location was perfect - close to town, but private with beautiful surroundings. We loved all the trails that were easily accessible from the house. We were a family of six - five adult siblings traveling with our eighty-eight year old mom, and found that we had plenty of room for all of us. Mom enjoyed resting at home, reading books and watching the river while we hiked to Reykjadalur and soaked in the bathing river. We highly recommend this beautiful home and the area in which it resides.

10/10 Excellent

madhu K.

10 Apr 2019

Amazing House in the country!

We had 4 adults and two kids and we love, love loved this place. The house was spacious and very well appointed and decorated. The main "great room" was perfect for the kids and adults to hang out and unwind, and since the house was large no one ever felt on top of each other. The location was great. Right down the street from the community thermal pool. We bought a 10 pass ticket and ended each day with a swim and dip in the hot tub. Overall, A++++ all around.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rima H.

4 Sept 2017

A fantastic Family holiday!

Approached the house with excitement and it was just beautiful. The scenery from the house and the surroundings were lovely. The rooms were done up well and with taste. We felt home to home immediately. Cannot fault anything. there was a lot of information for local visits, well equipped kitchen (well impressed!) and games/books you name it. After a lousy previous experience with VRBO house this place has really restored our faith back! Highly recommend this place...

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

6 Jul 2022

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

Perfect Home-Base to Explorer Southwest Iceland

Our 9-person family had a wonderful stay in Kristin's beautiful riverside home. It was well furnished with everything we needed. The location -- on a quiet street just north of Hvergerdi town and adjacent to several outstanding walking trails -- and beautiful views of the river were highlights. We also used the hot tub several times at the end of our day trips around Iceland. Hvergerdi is an ideal location to base yourself for day trips across the amazing sights in Southwest Iceland. For example: 1 hr drive to Geysir / Thingvellir, 40 min to Reykjavik, 2 hours to South Coast sights, 3 hours to Snaefellsness, 4 hours to Glacier Lagoon / Diamond Beach. Kristin was readily available to help with our questions and needs. An outstanding property and outstanding host!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mareike G., Chemnitz

22 Nov 2013

A+

This house is all that its very friendly and helpful owner, Kristín, promises—and more! We (four adults and four kids) stayed there for a week in late October, and we couldn’t have had a better time. The house is a lot more spacious than it looks from the outside; the through-the-floor heating keeps it nice and warm; the many large windows are well insulated; the kitchen and bathrooms are state-of-the-art; and enough extra mattresses, comforters, pillows, and sheets are available to adjust sleeping arrangements as needed. There are plenty of guidebooks and other books, magazines, games, and toys to keep everyone happy during a long fall (or winter) evening, and the terrace, which wraps around the house, is ideal for the summer. Kristín gave us helpful travel tips and spot-on driving directions prior to our arrival, and as soon as we got there, she offered even more advice. The house is beautifully and very conveniently located. An Olympic-size geothermal pool is just down the road, and the major sights of southwestern Iceland (Þingvellir and Lake Þingvallavatn, Laugarvatn, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, the Mýrdalsjökull and Sólheimajökull glaciers, the black beach of Vík í Mýrdal) are all just a couple of hours’ drive away. You can be in downtown Reykjavík in forty-five minutes. Hveragerði itself is quite lovely and has everything we needed—a Bónus supermarket, a bakery, a gas station, a Vínbúð. A larger supermarket is one town over, in Selfoss. We couldn’t recommend this vacation rental more!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gina D., Naperville, Illinois

9 Dec 2015

Iceland Heaven

Our family of 4 spent 9 amazing days in Iceland. The house was in a great location for exploring this beautiful country. The house was just wonderful. It was warm, comfortable, spacious, and fully stocked. Kristin, the owner, was very helpful. There was a Bonus grocery store less than 5 minutes away. The town of Hveragerdi is so cute. It is nestled in a geothermal area, so there is a pool you can swim in, and a great hike up to a hot spring you can soak in. There are even boardwalks and changing areas up at the hot spring. Varma is a great place to have dinner. We spent a fun night at the Blue Lagoon which is about 90 minutes away. We did the Golden Circle Tour. Gullfoss is a unique and powerful waterfall. We drove to Vik which is about 2 hours away. There are waterfalls everywhere along the way. The ones not to be missed are Seljalandsfoss, which you can walk behind, Gljufurarbui which is a few hundred yards away, and the grand Skogafoss. Vik has black sand beaches, and nearby there are the basalt columns, and puffins. We took the ferry another day to Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands.) There is an incredible museum on Heimaey that tells the story of the volcanic eruption in 1973. We also hiked the rim of the volcanic crater. You can still feel the heat. We drove 4 hours to Glacier Lagoon. Unfortunately, it was a very cloudy rainy day, but despite that, the Lagoon is surreal. The next day we did a glacier hike at Skaftafell. This was a definite highlight of our trip. The black and white of the glacier like being in another world. For a different adventure, take a flight up to Grimsey Island. You will be rewarded with a certificate stating you crossed the Arctic Circle! I don't know of another country where you can see waterfalls, green mountains, glaciers, volcanos, beaches and lava fields all in one day. The unspoiled natural beauty if Iceland is something that must be preserved, respected, and cherished. There is so much more we would love to see, and we hope to return again in the future. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home!!

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

30 Nov 2022

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

Great location and good size house

We chose this house for the size and proximity to specific sites we wanted to visit. The house had many extras that made it feel like home. The location of the home was perfect. It was central to the area we wanted to visit, from Vik to Reykjavik to the Fagradalsfjall Volcano to the Gulfoss Waterfall. There's also a grocery store in town to grab snacks for the drive or purchase food to fix at the house. Don't forget about the bakery. It opens early and is a nice treat, as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare E.

31 Oct 2022

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

Spectacular property in a great location

Iceland was stunning and the cabin really topped off our experience. We could have stayed for sooo much longer, and will definitely return to the cabin in the future.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judson A.

22 Oct 2022

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

Fantastic house, perfect location

I wanted to find a house for the week for my family to explore Iceland outside of Reykjavik. Hveragerdi was the perfect location as it is only 30 to 40 minutes from Reykjavik, and right in the middle of the golden circle. It was also just under a 2-hour drive to Vik and all that little town has to offer. The house met all of our expectations, was comfortable, and extremely private. Hveragerdi is also a nice little town with plenty of restaurants and the new "Greenhouse" that has shops, food, and drinks. Kristin was an excellent host and was quick to respond to any questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally s.

16 Oct 2022

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

Perfect location for home base

This property was amazing - photos don’t do it justice - it felt much larger than the photos. It was the perfect home base for a family trip. The hot spring river trail was amazing. Very nice town, lots of choices for eating out, or getting food to prepare in. I will definitely recommend Kristins property to anyone who is looking to do a trip to Iceland.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

26 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful home close to Golden Circle

Beautiful and well appointed home close to some of the most popular attractions in Iceland. Beds and linens were comfortable and neighborhood was dark (for the northern lights) and quiet. Hot tub was a big hit and there is a river babbling through the back yard. Steam is rising from fissures all around which was so unique. Five stars all around.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Vermont

14 Aug 2022

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Wonderful home with central location

This home was wonderful. Large enough for two familues of four. Centrally located with easy access to to Reykjavik and the Golden Circle. Comfortable, clean, well stocked. Very private location with easy access to walking trails and town. Thank you so much Kristin for the hospatality.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

8 Aug 2022

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

Amazing Stay

This was the perfect place for my family to come back to after long days driving and site seeing! It gave us a safe and comfortable retreat to relax and reflect on all that we had done each day and the location- the view and privacy - was perfect!! Would highly recommend to anyone I know who visits iceland!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hreem P.

2 Aug 2022

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

Perfect place!

We absolutely loved this property - the host was gracious and very easy to communicate with. The house is even better than the photos show. We stay with 4 adults and 4 kids (3,4,6, and 7) and they loved the inside of the home as well as being able to easily access the nearby trail to the river. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ninon H.

24 Jul 2022

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Excellent

we couldn't have had it better. great starting point for all activities and a perfect garden view

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

3 Jun 2022

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

Amazing!

This was our first time visiting Iceland and the location of this house couldn’t haven been more perfect. The house itself was beautiful and had everything we needed!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R., Kilaben Bay NSW Australia

31 May 2022

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

Loved our stay in Hveragerdi

This house is in a lovely quiet location with a beautiful view over the river. Close to all the main attractions. The house has all the basic necessities, a generous pantry and Kristin was very helpful and responsive. Loved the fact that cable TV was provided so we could continue watching Ozark. Thanks again for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

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Hosted by Kristin Gunnarsdottir

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English, Danish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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