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Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6.

Snæfellsbær accommodation with kitchen

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A black wooden house with a sloped roof and white windows, set against a backdrop of a snow-capped mountain and a clear sky.
A view from inside a building with a table and benches outside, a grassy field, and a snow-capped mountain in the distance.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, white walls, a bed with striped pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, black chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41130 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hellnar
  • Place, Vatnshellir Cave
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Arnarstapi Cliffs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Rauðfeldsgjá
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hellnar

Oceanside stay.Stay at this Snæfellsbær cottage and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Arnarstapi Cliffs and 6 miles (10 km) of Rauðfeldsgjá. Vatnshellir Cave is within 6 miles (10 km) and Djupalonssandur Beach is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vatnshellir Cave - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Arnarstapi Cliffs - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Rauðfeldsgjá - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Lóndrangar - 16 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Djupalonssandur Beach - 21 min drive - 12.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Stapinn Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arnarstapi Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Munch Wagon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Snæfell - ‬5 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.

Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6.

Just under the glacier Snæfellsjökull- our NEW Large 3 bedroom 100m2
No 2 in the the top 10 best places to see the Northern lights in Iceland.
https://www.northernlightsiceland.com/best-place-to-see-northern-lights-in-iceland/
Luxury cottage- Heated floor in the bathroom- Cottage is always heated all year.- Fully equipped kitchen to do you cooking in style.- Great views total comfort- sleeps up to 4 .- see here for this house- Great new house with stunning view to the Glacier. The cottage is very spacious with 3 bedrooms and all modern household equipment's. See more pictures http://icelandcottages.is/property/kjarvalstrod-6/

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Self clean - Get fully clean and return back the same way. Wash and dry used linen & towels. Washer and a dryer to arrange- If not clean EUR 200 fee.

If more guests in house then 4 (with children) then the rent is cancelled on the spot without repay.

No groups bookings accepted. If in a group for more than 1 house booking is terminated on the spot. - no repay.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Does Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6. to the beach?

This cottage is 9.6 mi (19-min drive) from Djupalonssandur Beach.

Does Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6. to downtown Snæfellsbær?

This cottage is 0.3 mi away from Hellnar.

Glacier Front Row View- NEW Northern lights cottage.- NO 6. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Very quiet. Clean. Nice coffee shop within walking distance. A great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Trip to Hellnar

We had a wonderful stay at Jules Verne cabin. House was spotless, well equipped, owners a pleasure to work with. The setting is stunning, with wonderful sites and hikes very accessible.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik D.

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

Somptuous cottage la n a wonderful location

All has been perfect from booking arrangements with Gestur, including date adjustements, to an excellent stay in an amazing part of Iceland. We surely recommend and will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elise L.

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

A comfortable house in beautiful surroundings

The house was very clean and there is a stunning view on the glacier from the house. It s possible to walk to Arnarstapi from the house (and there’s also a nice little beach at the beginning of the trail).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

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

Great cottage and excellent location

Great cottage located in the Snaefellsnes peninsula with plenty of sites to explore within walking distance. Clean accommodation with all of the amenities and excellent communication from the hosts. Great views from every window. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Best little cottage

This was a perfect place in a perfect spot. Great views, perfect for checking out things in the area and going back to the same place every night made for a great trip for the four of us. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Great Stay

The stay we had was just what the doctor ordered. This was not a leisure trip, but my mom lives in Olafsvik, and not well. So we drove there daily during our stay. The cottage is very clean, and well equipped. Location was amazing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

peaceful spot for exploring snaefelsness

we enjoyed the area, it is breathtaking and you can do great hikes at the coast and into the mountains. the house has everything you need and is really spacious. do not forget to visit the cafe on the Hellnar coast, which serves delicious homemade bread and cakes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Beautiful, peaceful, spacious retreat

We absolutely loved our time here. The full kitchen and extra space was so helpful for our family with children. The location was breathtakingly beautiful and convenient to so many of the area's attractions. The decor inside added to the sense of peace and relaxation. We would love to come back some day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Heavenly Northern Lights Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Lying in the fields surrounding our cottage, we were starstruck with the celestial display every night. Our accommodations were warm and comfortable. We love Hellnar! Thanks again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathias M.

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

Lovely cottage in amazing area

A lovely cottage with amazing views from all windows. You immediately feel at home in: superbly equipped, comfortable and cosy interior, quiet and a perfect location for exploring the peninsula. Even without taking the car, you can make great accessible hikes. The owners are very kind and attentive. I can't wait to go back for longer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Hellnar Cottage

The cottage was perfect for our stay in Snaefellnes Pennisula. The cottage was spacious, clean, and contained everything we needed. The host was very responsive, helpful, and accommodating. The location was beautiful and within an hour’s drive of everything we wanted to see and do (many were within 30 minutes). We would definitely stay here again if given the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerrick R.

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

Wonderful stay in Hellnar!

From the moment we arrived, we felt at home. It was comfortable and peaceful. We had everything we needed and it was a calming and comfortable base to explore this beautiful & awe-inspiring area of Iceland. It was also the perfect home in which to sit with a coffee, listen to music, put together a puzzle, and spend time relaxing with my family. I recommend it highly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thiebaut M.

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

Thieb - June 2023

Quiet and nice place. Beautiful view on the see and the glacier. To be recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kyle h.

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

Half of a duplex in an amazing area

Wonderful location, easy access to beautiful attractions on the peninsula.Host was very helpful and communicative.House is fairly small, which is not a negative, just something to know.Bedrooms are all upstairs, bathroom is downstairs.Stairs are very very steep by what we were used to in USA.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W B.

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

Perfect Stay

Beautiful Home. Great Kitchen. Gestur made everything easy. Comfortable beds and pillows. We will return for sure. Thank you Gestur. Easy for 5 or 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Peaceful retreat

Loved my time at this beautiful cottage. So well appointed and every detail thought of. Was looking for a getaway with some solitude and this was the perfect place. Took walks in the area and stopped in the small cafe for a cappuccino one morning and a glass of wine the next afternoon. Had a wonderful meal at the hotel in Budir near the Black Church. Just a great place to stay when exploring the Western Peninsula. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Beautiful house with amazing views

A really great holiday that we will all remember. Super friendly owner, really helpful advice. West Iceland is mind blowing. Wild, remote and breathtaking. Every view from the house was beautiful. We were blessed with orcas in the bay and midnight sun. Such special memories. House is immaculate and has everything for a great stay. Thank you for letting us share such a wonderful spot.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

A Comfortable Home Base to Explore the Snaefellsbaer Peninsula

My wife and I spent four nights in this duplex cottage in the town of Hellnar on the Snaefellsbaer Peninsula. We were greeted by an amazing display of the Northern Lights on our first night. The place was comfortable and quiet and had all the amenities needed to feel like home for a few days. The views are stunning--the sea in one direction and mountains and the volcano that dominates the west end of the peninsula in the other. There are several little places to eat within a 5-10 minutes drive and even more if you're willing to drive 30-45 minutes. Two things to note. First, all the bedrooms are upstairs and the staircase (really more like a ladder) is very steep--going up isn't too bad, but coming down can be a little scary. Second, the bathroom is tight. We adapted and it was fine. Overall, the home was a great place to explore the Snaefellsbaer Peninsula.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

A wonderful experience

My wife and I have just returned from an 8 day stay in this delightful property. The cottage itself is spotless and well appointed; the furniture in the sitting area is very comfortable, as is the dining area; the kitchen is well equipped, with a very good selection of dishes, glassware, pots and pans etc. All appliances ( range, oven, dishwasher, washer, dryer, microwave) are modern and in good order. Some rather steep stairs lead to three bedrooms and a cosy sitting area upstairs. The beds and bedding are high quality and extremely comfortable. As this trip was my fifth to Iceland, we felt no need to be on the move and change locations. It was a real treat to spend the entire trip exploring the Snaefellsness Peninsula in depth. We were out and active each day, and agreed that the coastal hikes were ( for us) best enjoyed in inclement weather….it seemed to suit the drama of the landscape. This is simply a wonderful region. Communication with the host was clear and efficient, the check in and out procedures were well explained, and we both agreed that this was one of our favourite trips. Highly recommended !
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is amazing and the rental itself had no issues. My bigger issues is that it is “self clean,” which I normally have no problem with; I love leaving rentals as clean as possible anyways. However, this rental obscenely asks that you wash and dry ALL linens and towels before leaving (true, the last load can be left in the dryer). After using four of the five beds and cleaning in the morning, we were left with a mountain of linens and towels to wash in a single morning. It was an impossible, stressful task that took hours and required us to call the manager to work out some sort of arrangement. I wouldn’t stay here unless you want to waste 5 hours on the day of your departure on washing. Additionally, there are multiple signs in the rental with the check out rules and instructions, but they were markedly different, leaving us very confused by what was expected of us. The owner was kind and understanding. This self cleaning task just felt impossible.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Quiet and Comfortable in a Beautiful Corner of Iceland

We stayed four nights at this well-appointed home, and were sorry to leave. The cottage is spacious, warm, and well-equipped. The location seems really remote, but we were surprised at all the interesting things to see in the area. There is a beautiful cove a ten-minute walk away, a great space to lose yourself watching the waves crash on the rocks. The walk from there to Arnarstapi is lovely, the climb up the Bjarnarfoss waterfall was difficult but well worth the effort, and the drive to other picturesque towns was very manageable. Unfortunately, the weather kept us from seeing or visiting the main feature of the area, the Snaefellsjokull glacier just outside the window, but weather is a gamble anywhere in Iceland. The owner of the cottage was prompt in responding to our messages. The cottage had plenty of towels and blankets, a nice shower, washer and dryer, and a good kitchen. The only potential issue with the cottage is the steep set of stairs to the bedrooms - they are not suitable for people with mobility or balance issues, and we found it too difficult to carry our large bags up to the bedroom. So we left them downstairs and had a wonderful stay. We wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend this cottage to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antje M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus in toller Lage
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Michel D.

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Parfait

Un bel emplacement, confortable, bien équipé avec beaucoup de charme. Que demander de plus. ; )
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

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Schöne Doppelhaushälfte in toller Lage

Im Haus ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Durch die Lage des Hauses muss man beim Einkaufen an alles denken, denn man nicht mal kurz los gehen um was zu besorgen. Dafür liegt das Haus in dem kleinen Dorf, eine handvoll Häuser, aber landschaftlich super schön. Der einzige Nachteil ist, dass man selbst die Bettwäsche und Handtücher waschen muss.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022