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Gljúfurbústaðir

Cottage in Sveitarfélagid Ölfus with kitchen

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Private kitchen
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Balcony
View from property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gljúfurbústaðir

Cottage in Sveitarfélagid Ölfus with kitchen
A spa tub, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are available at this smoke-free cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Housekeeping is not available.
This cottage offers 8 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a spa tub.

Languages

English, Icelandic

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Highchair
  • Outlet covers
  • Travel crib

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 8 units

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Gljúfurbústaðir House Hveragerdi
Gljúfurbústaðir House
Gljúfurbústaðir House Sveitarfélagid Ölfus
Gljúfurbústaðir House
Gljúfurbústaðir Sveitarfélagid Ölfus
Cottage Gljúfurbústaðir Sveitarfélagid Ölfus
Sveitarfélagid Ölfus Gljúfurbústaðir Cottage
Cottage Gljúfurbústaðir
Gljúfurbústaðir Cottage
Gljúfurbústaðir Sveitarfélagid Ölfus
Gljúfurbústaðir Cottage Sveitarfélagid Ölfus

About the neighborhood

Map
Gljúfur, Sveitarfélagid Ölfus, South Iceland, 816

What's nearby

  • Geothermal park - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hveragerdi Church - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Selfoss Church - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Reykjadalur Valley - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Kerid Crater - 20 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tommi’s burger joint - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC Selfoss - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Samúelsson Matbar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gróðurhúsið - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Messin Seafood Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gljúfurbústaðir pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gljúfurbústaðir?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gljúfurbústaðir?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Gljúfurbústaðir?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Gljúfurbústaðir located?

Situated in Sveitarfélagid Ölfus, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of LA Art Museum, Geothermal park, and Hveragerdi Church. Reykjadalur Valley and Old Dairy Food Hall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Gljúfurbústaðir Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

todd

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gljúfurbústaðir is a lovely place, perfectly positioned for exploring the South Coast or doing the Golden Circle. Very spacious. Hot tub a nice bonus. Not a big deal, but the hot water smells strongly of sulphur (low carbon footprint!).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vimal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was great experience. We were late to check-in after hours, host picked up phone and helped out to check-in. Lockation was great. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This delightful A-frame cottage was perfectly located for exploring the South Coast while still being within an hour or so of Reykjavik & the airport. All of the cozy touches of quilts, wall-hangings, couch pillows, etc. made the space feel like our family belonged there. There was plenty of privacy but we didn't feel isolated. We could see both mountains and the ocean from our windows. It's obvious the hosts/owners really want their guests to feel welcome and informed. It was easy to get into Selfoss for dinner or shopping, and also to get to the great little village of Hveragerdi. I can see why it would be a hit even in winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kulinder

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The cabin was warm and cosy, but there was no space to keep our luggage and the cabin had no closets. No bathing soap was provided and no garbage bags, The hot tub is a plus. Over all enjoyed our stay at the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was perfectly located. Access roads were well maintained under snowy conditions. Communication for host great, lots of tips. Accomodation was well equipped, beds comfy, kitchen well stocked, very clean. Location ideal in golden circle. Bonus and liquor store not to far. Along with amazing bakery. Highly recommend Accomodation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing holiday
Great cabins, well spaced out, good living space, loved the hot tub. Things like kitchen roll, toilet roll, washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, soap... Was all supplied. Leftover spices/herbs from previous users. Only little problem we had is space for our suitcases. As the bedrooms are small and our bags were too high to fit under the bed. But we would definitely return. Saw the northern lights by popping outside. We stayed 5 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These are incredible cabins. A brilliant location, just off route one, but in outside of the main town of Hvergardi, so minimal light pollution. We were so lucky to capture the Aurora every night we stayed there - watching them form the hot tub was an amazing experience. The cabins are warm and cozy and had everything you could possibly need for a memory making trip to Iceland. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Farm Cottage Stay With Excellent Views
Wonderful cottage stay on a farm with plenty of room and everything you need for an enjoyable stay. I particularly liked the fact the cottages are situated so that you cannot see one another, giving you the feeling you are alone. The views from the cottage to the valley below is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good for a small group in cabin. Newer sheets and bedding would be nice and make it feel cleaner. Also having coffee for coffee maker would be a nice touch. Would stay there again - good location near many sights and town is less than 10 minutes away with good bakery and there are couple of places to eat, groceries, fuel and ATM.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wonderful.
The cabin and the owners were wonderful. We did have a little problem figuring out how to check in. You have to go to the owners home 3pm or later. We were looking for registration at the first cabin. There is a sign that states go 400 m to check in but we thought that meant where the cabins were. Once we checked in things went perfectly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Maggie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin, poor communication
I’m torn about how to rate my experience because the property mostly met my expectations, the experience leading up to my stay did not. I didn’t receive any communication from the property manager leading up to my stay. I tried reaching out through the app to get the address & check-in information, but didn’t receive a response. When I landed in Iceland, I still had not heard back, so I called VRBO’s customer service line. After a very frustrating conversation, I was given the owner’s phone number to try to contact them. The owner advised that VRBO never provided my contact info & didn’t receive my messages thru VRBO’s messaging system. Ultimately, I was able to get in touch with the owner & got the check-in information the same day we spoke. Once I had the information, check-in was very easy. However, it felt like VRBO was putting it all on me to rectify the issue. I don’t understand how I can be charged & receive a confirmation email if my contact info wasn’t shared. I also don’t really understand why the owner didn’t work with VRBO to get my information if there was a known glitch where he sometimes doesn’t receive contact info. It was an incredibly stressful situation to be dealing with in a foreign country, where I had very little access to the internet unless I stopped somewhere that I could connect to the wifi. I booked this 3 bedroom cabin (which is actually 2 bedrooms and a loft) with a friend for a 4 day trip. Only 1 bed was made, so there was an assumption that the reservation for 2 was a couple, which was not the case. Also, there were only 2 towels and 2 hand towels provided for a 4 day stay, no additional towels or linens (that we could find). I did reach out for extra towels, but the reception hours were not convenient for our travel plans, so I wasn’t able to pick them up. The cabin was cozy & warm. It lacks storage, so there wasn’t really anywhere to tuck away our large luggage or hang/store clothes, but it was fine for a 4 day stay. I couldn’t imagine staying here with 6 people though, it would be very tight! The hot tub was nice & we even saw the northern lights from the cabin one night! It was also conveniently located for our plans to see Reykjavík, the Golden Circle & day trip to Jökulsárlón.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Guenter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Atlanta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our cabin! It had great space for a family of 5 and had everything we needed. My husband and son hiked the hill behind us and could see to the ocean. What an amazing way to start off our trip in Iceland. The location is great to visit the Secret Lagoon and Thingvellir Nat’l Park. Selfoss is only a 5 minute drive, so we had access to restaurants, grocery stores, gas station and shops. Eat at Fjorubordid- it’s on the coast and a hidden gem! Great place to stay, we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Cozy cottage
Conveniently located; cozy; great hot tub. Could use an update & deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Almost like a Wham Last Christmas video
We wish we had gone in summer. Its in the middle of nowhere, just what we wanted, sadly the weather was really bad. A 4wd is a must as driving in and out of the property isn't easy. The cabin is really cosy, the hot tub is great even in awful weather. There were only 4 of us but potentially could accommodate 8 people and yet there wasn't any wardrobes so nowhere to put your stuff. The hot water is all supplied geothermically but stinks of egg , Great for heating the property not so great for showering under. Bonus supermarket in nearby village and an off license though bring from home what you can cos everything is expensive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location in a secluded area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great cottage near the Golden Triangle
The cottage is nicely designed and kept in a good condition. We enjoyed the hot tub that was provided. Location is great, ten minutes from either a big or smaller town. The owner is friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tania W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to return to after exploring
Beautiful area and views. Very friendly host who live just down the road. Cabin was clean and had all amenities we needed. We saw northern lights perfectly 3 of the 4 nights there! Just 5 -10 minutes to a couple towns for gas, groceries, and dinner. We didn’t use the hot tub but I’m sure many would enjoy. I would recommend and if we are lucky enough to return to Iceland, would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

sharon H., Old Lyme, CT

A few vital missing details...
The property was lovely, but unfortunately, as the summer heat increases and the flies begin to come out, the owners only solution was the keep the doors and windows closed. It became unbearably close to 100 degrees and it was imposssible to not crack some doors, and then we spent the entire night trying to kill 1 million and a half bugs, we got eaten alive. We seriously considered getting a hotel or sleeping in our car. Clearly, we weren't supposed to open the doors, but we were sweating all night and slept very little. I highly recommend you insist on screens to allow for some air circulation or an airconditioning unit before staying at this location. Aside from that unfortunate situation, the cottage is lovely and well equipped, it had a beautiful view and was close to town and a lot of desirable tourist destinations. That being said, without resolving the heat situation, we wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having our own cabin with private hot tub under the stars was the attraction here, and it did not disappoint!! We ended up with clear skies most of all 3 nights, though still no lights sighting. But even with 14 deg F temps and whipping wind, we enjoyed the super late night soaks! The cabin was rustic and warm, we put together a puzzle, cooked for ourselves, slept well! Glad we brought our bluetooth speaker so we could listen to music. No disappointments except the toilet flushing buttons broke on the last night. We stopped at the owner's house and they had a plumber there the next morning as we were leaving for Reykjavic. Can't fault them for that at all! The cabin was charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Peaceful, beautiful location close to nearby town. Cabin was older with need for some updated amenities and minor maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019