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Holiday rentals in Iceland

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Cabin in Varmahlíð
Warm and cosy private cottage in Varmahlíð - Hestasport Cottages
With magnificent views overlooking the vast plains and distant mountains of the Skagafjörður valley, our charming timber cottages are the ideal place to spend your days off all year round. Experience the serenity of Northern Iceland and fill your days with the endless possibilities for adventure that Skagafjörður has to offer. Our cottages are nestled together up on the hill only a short walking distance from the centre of Varmahlíð. In town, you will find all the services you need: tourist information, grocery shop, restaurant, petrol station, ATM, swimming pool, and more. From the natural hot tub at the center of the well-maintained cottage site, you can enjoy the golden light of the midnight sun or watch the northern lights. You will stay in one of our four studio-style 2-person cottages. They range from 30 to 36  square meters in size and feature different decoration. You can choose to have one large double bed or two single beds in your cottage. Please state at the time of booking which one you require.
22–29 NovProfessional Host,
£147 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviews
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Cabin in Bláskógabyggð
The Little Blue House - Golden Circle
You truly are in the middle of the countryside here. Surrounded by mountains, hot springs and wild horses, yet only a five minute drive from the nearest shop, gas station and restaurant. The house is located in the heart of the golden circle and is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding nature. Geysir, Gulfoss and Thingvellir national park are very close. If you have a suitable vehicle I would strongly recommend driving the road around the lake at Thingvellir - it’s amazing.
1–8 OctIndividual Host,
£156 per night
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
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Cottage in IS
Peace, elegance + stunning views from your hot tub
Skrida, stunningly designed holiday home, perfectly placed in the picturesque valley of Svarfadardalur. The house has 3 bedrooms, a large, open-plan living room, dining room and kitchen, outdoor hot tub, offering breathtaking views of the valley. A newly installed, very fast internet connection allows facilities for remote working. It is 5 min. drive from the fishing village of Dalvik with a supermarket, swimming pool, health center, culture house, wine shop and easy access to main sights.
7–14 DecIndividual Host,
£217 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

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Other great holiday rentals in Iceland

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Home in Akureyri
New small houses - great view! no. 3
10–17 NovProfessional Host,
£137 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 719 reviews
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Villa in Húsavík
Svartaborg Luxury Villa in quiet valley with views
13–20 DecProfessional Host,
£293 per night
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews
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Cabin in Hafnarfjörður
The Secret Cabin with hot tube in Nature Reserve
4–11 NovProfessional Host,
£268 per night
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 367 reviews
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Home in Hvalfjörður
unique house by the sea
2–9 FebIndividual Host,
£143 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 390 reviews
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Cottage in Ölfus
Akurgerði Guesthouse 2. Country Life Style
17–24 MayProfessional Host,
£274 per night
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 667 reviews
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Tiny home in Akureyri
Charming rural cabin for couples, outdoor shower
6–13 NovIndividual Host,
£92 per night
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviews
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Cabin in Kjósarhreppur
Cozy cabin in Hvalfjordur, close to Reykjavik
6–13 AprIndividual Host,
£130 per night
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviews
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Tiny home in Akureyri
Björg Hörgárdalur farm stay apt. A
6–13 FebProfessional Host,
£148 per night
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 245 reviews
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Home in Akranes
Whale Country Cottage with Mountain view
30 Jan – 6 FebIndividual Host,
£139 per night
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews
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Tiny home in Borgarnes
Cozy cottage on a horse farm, West Iceland
11–18 NovProfessional Host,
£180 per night
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviews
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Cabin in Arnarstapi
Charming House on the Ocean Front
20–27 OctIndividual Host,
£238 per night
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 384 reviews
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Villa in Mosfellsbær
Northern lights Luxury w/ hot tub! 10 min to city
10–17 OctProfessional Host,
£715 per night
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 223 reviews

Your guide to Iceland

Welcome to Iceland

Thundering volcanoes, explosive geysers, fizzing hot springs, bubbling mud pools — Iceland’s landscape knows how to hold your attention. This is the Land of Ice and Fire, after all, full of vast glaciers, snow-covered sea cliffs, and subarctic lagoons where the icebergs that float by are bigger than the whales. It’s a place where Planet Earth shows off some of its most spectacular tricks. Here, you can witness sights from the Northern Lights to the midnight sun, see colonies of nesting puffins, or walk on beaches of red and black sand. Should you find yourself yearning for human company amid all this natural wonder and wilderness, look no further than the tiny towns and fishing villages that hug Iceland’s coastline, or the warm welcome of its ever-trendy capital, Reykjavík.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Iceland

Summer is when Iceland’s interior is at its most accessible. The months of June to August get the warmest weather and the long days that allow you to make the most of your trip. It’s a time of numerous summer events and festivals including the Secret Solstice in June and the Culture Night in August. But there’s plenty to see and marvel at, whatever season you come. The country’s plateaus, forests, and farmland take on vibrant colours in autumn, and visiting in October and November can be a great way to experience the wilderness at its wildest. Winters are dark and cold, but they’re also the time when Icelandic hospitality is at its warmest – not to mention the best opportunity to see the aurora borealis.


Top things to do in Iceland

The Westfjords

This isolated and largely uninhabited region in the northwest corner of the country rewards travelers who venture off the beaten path. See Arctic foxes in their natural habitat at the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, or nesting birds covering the cliffs at Látrabjarg. Or take in the spectacular 100-metre-high Dynjandi waterfall.

Borgarfjörður Eystri

This tiny hamlet on the east side of the island might not draw your eye, but it’s worth a visit for the extraordinary mountains of multicoloured rhyolite surrounding it. With scenery like this, it’s no wonder the place has fostered a vibrant artistic community, and the hiking is endlessly rewarding.

Kolaportið Flea Market

If you’re in Reykjavik on a weekend, make sure to check out this indoor flea market near the Old Harbour. Its stalls and inventory are a perfect reflection of this quirky city. You’ll find everything from sweets and secondhand books to vintage clothing.

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