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Bessastadir Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beach cottage with free WiFi

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Mountain view
40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Partial ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Bessastaðir, Hvammstangi, Northwestern Region, 531
  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Chapel at Groef
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Hvitserkur
    ‪86 min drive‬

Room options

Family House, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6

About the neighborhood

Hvammstangi

Seaside stay .You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Icelandic Seal Center Museum and 16 miles (25 km) of Chapel at Groef. Hvitserkur is also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 27 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Chapel at Groef - 29 min drive - 13.8 miles
  • Borgarvirki - 52 min drive - 24.4 miles
  • Illugastadir seal watching - 72 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Hvitserkur - 86 min drive - 34.8 miles

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sjávarborg - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Vertinn - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Sirop Bar - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Hlaðan Kaffihús - Hvammstanga - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bessastadir Guesthouse

Family-friendly beach cottage with free WiFi
This cottage offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly cottage also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Hvammstangi cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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 cribs/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Bessastadir Guesthouse House Hvammstangi
Bessastadir Guesthouse House
Bessastadir Guesthouse Hvammstangi
Bessastadir house Hvammstangi
Bessastadir Guesthouse Cottage
Bessastadir Guesthouse Hvammstangi
Bessastadir Guesthouse Cottage Hvammstangi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bessastadir Guesthouse to the airport?

This cottage is 132.3 mi (167-min drive) away from the Akureyri (AEY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bessastadir Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Bessastadir Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bessastadir Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Bessastadir Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Bessastadir Guesthouse?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does Bessastadir Guesthouse have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Bessastadir Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Bessastadir Guesthouse to downtown Hvammstangi?

This cottage is 4.7 mi away from Hvammstangi.

Bessastadir Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emirse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nos encanto la casa, su decoracion es tipica. Tiene de todo lo q necesitamos y nos encanto el detalle de que ella nos dejo leche de su farm.

8/10 Good

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Charming farmhouse with great views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kaymen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
host is nice and offer a bottle of fresh cow milk from his farm. Very tasty. And the house is cozy. only draw back is a little bit far from main road. But it is ok for self driving travel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The door was a little sticky, and I have an advertisement that mentioned a washer and dryer and there wasn't one. The property was gorgeous, the view was breathtaking, the history of the home is charming. We loved our stay, and would definitely include it in our travels again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Windermere

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very secluded and local cottage stay. The house has a lot of character, some areas need some updates. The grounds are beautiful and I could spend days on them looking over to the water. Fresh milk was delicious, is from the owners farm next door. The house has history, the property was built in the early 1900s!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A fantastic view and location. Property had everything you needed but don't expect 5 star.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience to stay in this guesthouse. Its very quiet and peaceful. We loved the house and it was wonderful to sit at the dining room table and look out at the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Fabulous cottage in beautiful location

We loved everything about the cottage .. fabulous location, Warm and cosy ,well equipped and wished we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great management. Gentlemen went out of his way to make everything perfect. Had trouble with WiFi and he didn’t give up till it was resolved. Clean and in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is being kept at a mint condition with easy access from the main ring road. The cottage is well equipped with more than enough amenities and ingredients for us to make a satisfying meal. Love the shampoo and conditioner which is from Soley, they smell absolutely amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe at Bessastadir

Superbe guest house Bessastadir. One of the best stay during our trip around Iceland. We could have spent more days at the house. Stunning surroundings and easy to find and get the key. I will certainly return to this place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

MapleSyrup, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint farmhouse with an incredible view and a lot of history. We loved sitting at the dining table and enjoying the fresh farm milk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

JBinLA, Los Angeles, CA

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If you are looking for an authentic Icelandic home experience, this is your place. It's in a nice, secluded area that is at the end of a long gravel road with lots of sheep to navigate. There are all the amenities of home including a well-stocked kitchen (with fresh milk from the farm), DVDs, and a BBQ. Be warned though, the hot water is malodorous (not unusual for the area) and the towel warmer does not work.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view, near to the sea. The wind was very strong. Haha.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fjord views for days.

Beautiful property with a great old farm house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

KD, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a cozy guesthouse close to the water- we had such a relaxing stay! The directions and check in instructions were very easy and we had fun walking along the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and we had a very nice stay near the beach. Location is easier to find than we originally expected. it was a good stopover point on our trip around the ring road. The beach was nice, but we couldn't figure out how we were supposed to get there and took a very long path. There was a handbook that said it was ok to walk the grounds, but the only map directly states where NOT to go because of the fields, not a good walking path on where to go. Kitchen was well equipped, but the items in it (i.e. pans) were very old and scratched up so we didn't want to use them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay.

NIce stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
War sauber und gemütlich.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSANA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Experiencia muy buena. Muy recomendable

Casa con increibles vistas al fiordo. Limpia y camas cómodas. Ducha renovada y con muy buen servicio. Estuvimos muy a gusto. Entrada muy fácil con código.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024