Barn house by the sea

A beautiful place to spend the final days of our Iceland trip. The setting is stunning, with amazing views and thoughtfully designed decor that perfectly suits the surroundings.As others have mentioned, the ladder-style stairs can be a bit inconvenient, but they add to the character of the property and certainly wouldn’t stop us from staying here again. The spacious bathroom felt like a spa retreat, with heated floors, plush bathrobes, and plenty of room for your belongings on the large counter.Guests should note that the layout may not be ideal for those with limited mobility. The bathroom is on the main level, while the primary living space, kitchen, and master bedroom are located upstairs via the ladder stairs. Two additional bedrooms are on the lower level.The location is excellent, close enough to drive into Selfoss for groceries and restaurants, while still feeling peaceful and secluded. We also appreciated being within 30 minutes of both the Reykjadalur hot spring hike and Kerið Crater, two highlights of our trip.

Peaceful location. Beautiful property. Lovely town with 2 tasty restaurants. Cannot wait to go back.

We are incredibly grateful to our host for going above and beyond during our stay. With the yellow and orange weather warnings on our first few days of the stay in Iceland, we were quite stressed and unsure of what to do—but Kristinn kindly offered us a safe and comfortable place to stay, which meant so much to us. The staff (Adam) was also on site at another property was helpful and stayed up late to help us since we arrived late on the first night. Their advice throughout was thoughtful and reassuring, helping us make the right decisions during a difficult weather situation. On top of that, the home was absolutely spotless—truly perfect for someone OCD like me who really appreciates a clean, well-maintained space!Thank you again for your kindness, generosity, and care. We couldn’t have asked for a better host and would highly recommend staying here. It is because of the host and staff, that makes Iceland extra special to us!

The place was clean and in a good location for seeing some popular destinations. It has a beautiful ocean view from the top level. A few things we didn’t like were no microwave paired with a very small kitchen/oven. The stairs to get to the main seating level, kitchen and one bedroom were awful. Steep and not a traditional staircase. You had to step wide to have footing. If you’re not in shape or good health this could be an issue.

This unique building has very high quality furniture, bedding, and towels. Even robes are provided. The hot tub in the back yard is a highlight. Lots of windows let in the epic Icelandic landscape. When the wind pics up you feel cozy and comfortable with every convenience. There is a full sized washer AND dryer (great for families). The gas station is a 10 minute walk away and has all the basic groceries you need along with a small diner. If you are in the area, this is a great place to stay.