Family-friendly holiday rentals in Vatnajökull

Efri-Torfa - Luxury In Nature - Peaceful & Cosy

Wake up to an Iceland you won't find in any guidebook. Efri Torfa is a luxury chalet perched in the pristine wilderness of Hemrumork —designed by award-winning Icelandic architect Sigridur Sigthorsdottir and styled by interior designer Rut Karadottir. Every detail is intentional. Every view is extraordinary. Step outside your door and walk 5 min to your own private waterfall. Watch the Northern Lights dance above mountains from your patio. Sit by a crackling fireplace after a day exploring.

Colourful fully equipped studio

Hello dear visitors! We are a team of two passionate travellers (Ieva and Nicolas) who settled down on a faraway fjord in Iceland and are excited to meet you here. We are in the middle of our life project - renovating a beautiful old house in the centre of unpronounceable Fáskrúðsfjörður. Our little cozy studio is a result of our own imagination, we created it ourselves with lots of love and personal touch. Looking forward meeting you here and sharing our tips on discovering beautiful East.

Country Home in Nature

This Country home is located 8km from the town of Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The house is at a perfect spot in southern Iceland where you can drive to the main attractions in the area such as Fjaðrárgljúfur, Vatnajökull, Diamond beach, and more. In Kirkjubæjarklaustur are common necessities such as groceries, restaurants, a swimming pool, and more. This home is a good fit for a family or a group of 6-7 travelers. It is located on a large land where guests are free to roam around and explore.

Mosi Hut

Escape to a small, cozy cabin nestled among pseudo craters near Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Ideal for two adults and it is possible to add an extra bed for one child. , it features a double bed a well-organized open studio space, a kitchenette, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. Relax on the private terrace or explore the nearby hiking trails. Great restaurants are nearby, and the location is perfect for visiting southeast Iceland's highlights, most within 1,5 hour drive.

Snæbyl cottage 4

A warm and brand new house that is located between Vik and Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The cottage is by the farm Snæbýli 1 which is the last farm before heading on the mountain road (F210). It is 56m2 in size and is divided into two bedrooms, bathroom and then an open space where you have a fully equipped kitchen and living room with big windows and breathtaking view. We are 15 km from the main road and the house is in a peaceful place with beautiful mountain surroundings.

Peaceful cottage blue in the countryside.

Beautiful, warm and cosy cottage for 2 people. It's located in the countryside 18 km from the town Egilsstaðir on road 931. It's on the south side of the lake on the way to Hallormsstaður the biggest forest in Iceland. The next grocery store is in Egilsstaðir. Good paved road, passable all the year. Quiet, peaceful and beautiful landscape, nice hiking trails down to the lake or up to the hills, good place to see the northern lights in wintertime.

Maddis 5 - near Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon

Cozy, minimalist 36 sqm mini Villa for max 2 persons (including children 0-13), only 2 km away from Fjaðrárgljúfur. The mini Villa has a stunning view of mountains and mossy lava field. Features a bedroom, modern bathroom with a shower, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven/microwave, dishwasher, and a fridge. Enjoy your morning coffee from the Nespresso Citiz while soaking in the peaceful Icelandic landscape.

Beautiful Cottage at Kaldá Lyngholt 2

The cottage is on a small and quiet family run farm, 8 km to the town Egilsstaðir. These small houses are cozy and heated with geothermal energy, the cottages can be booked all year around. We provide linen, towels, tea and Coffee for no extra charge. The surrounding area consists of a river, trees, northern lights, beautiful nature and during the winter time you might even see some reindeers wandering around.

Hólshýsi - Hóls Cottage

In Fljótsdal next to the farm Hóll in Norðurdalur is Hólshýsi. A cosy cottage that is surrounded by endless adventures and sounds of nature and wildlife. Close to countless highlights such as Hengifoss, Hallormstaður, the Wilderness Center and Laugarfell.

Sæberg, comfort in the fjord

Newly renovated building set in the fjord of Seyðisfjörður, 7 km away from the town centre. The house was a school in the older days but has now been given a modern design with beautiful views and the feeling of being away from everything.

Fossar Cabin

Our cozy cabin is located in a cove by a lava field and a small creek. It is 44m2 groundfloor and was built in 1962 and I renovated it in 2015. It is located on our farm Fossar , 15km away from village Kirkjubæjarklaustur by road 204.

Selhólar

Relax with the whole family and with your loved ones at this peaceful place to stay in the middle of beutiful landscape. Good location for northernlights wew, hiking , nature exloration and a lot more .