26 Reviews of Property 893491 in South Iceland, Iceland

We booked this cottage for our 4 day stay in Iceland and were not disappointed! Iceland itself is a unique and amazing country and this cottage retreat was the ideal place for us to relax, unwind and use as a cosy base from which to explore. Everything we needed and more was available in the cottage and it felt luxurious to have so much space just for the 2 of us! The cottage is great value for money, especially compared to hotel prices in Reykjavik. We found it easily thanks to the directions that Kristin the owner emailed to us ahead of our arrival and although we did not meet her in person, she was incredibly warm and helpful during our correspondence about our trip. We loved the cottage location and were disciplined in getting up early to beat any other tourists to the main attractions of Geysir and Gulfoss nearby. We were also able to do manageable day trips in our hired car to Pingvellir, Reykjavik, Jokulsarlon, and the waterfalls around the south west coast. The latter was a long drive but well worth it! The hot tub was a lovely addition (and we now fully understand why it isn't a jacuzzi - a jacuzzi would ruin the peace and quiet out here!). Our only "grumble" was that we didn't stay longer! We will definitely be back to Iceland - there is so much still to see that we will be torn between staying in the cottage again and hiring a camping van to enable us to cover more of this beautiful country! :)

We stayed at this fantastic cottage for a week in February and had the best holiday ever !! The cottage was all we wanted and in a superb location. For a family of four it was perfect but there was lots of space for more family or friends. It was warm, clean, cosy and the beds were really comfy. The hot tub is amazing - and when it snows you don't have to go in for more ice for your drink! We spent nearly every night out there - and the kids especially loved it. The cottage also had everything we needed.
The location of the cottage is perfect for seeing all the sights of the golden circle - with Geysir and Gullfoss particularly close. Thingvellir is a short drive away, as are many other amazing scenes. There is a great geothermal pool not too far away in Borg - you can swim, sauna or relax in the a hot tub in the dark. There is also a hot LAKE in Laughvatn, as well as a superb infinity pool and steam rooms.
Kristin was really helpful following our initial enquiry and gave us plenty of information prior to our stay. She met us when we arrived at the cottage and made us feel very welcome. The information in the cottage is also really helpful. The drive from the airport was entertaining in the snow (4 wheel drive recommended in the Winter) - but the directions excellent - particularly the photos of the signs to help us find our way. Had it not been dark when we arrived it would also have been an amazing journey because of the views and the scenery. It is stunning. Reykjavik is close enough for a day trip, as is the coast.
We cannot recommend this cottage highly enough. We loved every minute and to top it off we had three amazing nights of Northern Lights - as there is no light pollution at the cottage the light show was outstanding. We also saw the biggest shooting star we've ever seen, whilst sat in the hot tub - it really doesn't get better than this - book now!

Myself and 3 friends stayed at the cottage from 07/01/13-11/01/2013 and I can't recommend the cottage enough- We arrived to a very warm welcome and some delicious nibbles which were very much appreciated after our flight/drive from Reykjavik.

Geysir and Gullfoss were literally just down the road, and Pingvellar/Fontana Spa and Selfoss were all just a short drive away. We all adored the hot tub and sitting in there after a long day's exploring, gazing up at the stars was a fantastic experience!

The cottage was very cosy, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen was very well-appointed. We all had an amazing time in Iceland and it was superb to be able to chill out and relax in this wonderful cottage before some crazy nights out in Reykjavik ;)

Thank you for a lovely stay!

We stayed for four nights. Six of us shared; four singles and a couple. We went to the Blue Lagoon straight from the airport, as it is close, and then loaded up on food shopping and drove to the cottage. Be prepared for a difficult drive in the winter with black ice and nothing for miles around. Also, you can expect the drive to take longer than claimed; it took us three hours.
Pros – it is close to Geyser, a 15/20 minute walk to see the geysers and there is also a hotel and gift shop with café. It is only a short drive to the impressive waterfall Gulfoss. It is also within driving distance to a large national park.
The cottage itself is clean, warm and cosy and looks picture postcard perfect. You are miles from anywhere and the vastness is impressive. The hot tub is a nice feature although be prepared for it to take longer than claimed to fill up.
We had good views of the Northern Lights, particularly from the mezzanine level bedroom.
There are a selection of DVDs and magazines, enough kitchenware (just) and towels and despite instructions to bring our own there was also toilet roll.
The cottage owner is genuinely lovely. She came to meet us in Reykjavik where we stayed for our last night in Iceland.
Cons – There was no wi-fi in the cottage as claimed, this was one of the selling points for us and a disappointment. It resulted in additional costs as we had to buy bundles from our providers to stay in contact with work/home. We did contact the cottage owner but she was not able to help.
There is little privacy for the guests staying in the mezzanine, you can see up there from the living area, ideal for children perhaps but not a couple.
There wasn’t much information provided about the cottage as expected, little information provided beforehand, vague directions and little information about where to buy supplies. Be warned there are no shops nearby and the nearest supermarket is Selfoss – a 200K round trip!. There was no information on local attractions once we arrived, or even where to find things in the cottage. We blagged it and it was fine but it could be a simple improvement with maximum impact.
The kitchen area is tiny and the very small draining board makes it difficult to do the amount of washing up six people generate, we took it in shifts! Also the shower didn’t provide enough water for six people all to shower in the morning.
In summary it is a very nice cottage but could be even better with improvement communication. Thank you.

This cottage was wonderful, it's in an amazing location and much easier to get to than we first thought. The views from the cottage are wonderful and we were lucky enough to see a meteor shower and the norther lights. I cannot recommend this place enough, it is close enough to walk to the Geyser and about a 15 drive from the amazing waterfall. The owner was so lovely and helpful and we will definitely look to go back to Iceland again. Thank you for such an amazing stay.

After a slightly daunting drive to the cottage on icy roads in the dark we were so impressed by the lovely cottage in the secluded valley. Have already recommended the cottage to other friends looking to holiday in Iceland and would love to return again. Cottage is cosy, has great facilities, is very close to Geysir & not far from Gullfoss as well as having one of the most helpful & friendly owners I have ever met. Watching the Northern Lights each night and seeing a meteor shower whilst in the hot tub was something I will never forget & words can not come close to describing.

The Cottage was really lovely and the hot tub enjoyed by everyone. The area we were in was fantastic with Geysir, Gulfoss and Thingvellir National Park so close. We certainly had a very full week and included white water rafting, a jet boat river trip and of course the blue lagoon. Our only warning is that we felt that things looked closer than they were! Our trip to Jokulsarlon was phenomenal but a very long way!
Overall our cottage was a perfect place to return to and Gestur was always helpful with clear directions and answers to our questions.
A fantastic holiday and very memorable one.
We would highly recommend this cottage as a base for a family summer holiday - Iceland was amazing!

Mike, Karen, Olivia and Scarlett Watts (Dorset -England)

We had a fantastic stay at Geysir cottage. Set in a wonderful, quiet valley, the cottage was cosy, warm and comfortable. My husband, 2 sons and their wives and my 8 month old grandson all fitted in quite comfortably. The property exceeded expectations - it was clean and welcoming, especially after a long day travelling around Iceland's fantastic scenery.
Geysirs, waterfalls, glaciers, an iceberg filled lake, strangely shaped rocks rising out of huge surf, black sands and a totally unexpected sighting of 2 snowy white arctic foxes have made us book another Icelandic jaunt next year.
Gestur was extremely helpful and friendly - this is one of the reasons we are returning as quickly as we can.
There are good restaurants and friendly reasonably priced cafes, supermarkets stock all you require.
The blue lagoon is unreal but the local spa was also great fun too. Hot tub was a very welcome finale to our busy days.
Iceland is a lot bigger than I expected, so to get the most out of it, a hire car is essential.