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Tiny home in Selfoss

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews

Urriðafoss Waterfall Lodge 1

MelissaRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
This property is a true gem!!!! It exceeded all of our expectations! The house is lovely with excellent amenities. It is ideally situated for privacy, but also close driving distance to a nearby town with plenty of delicious restaurants and markets. There is a picturesque waterfall visible from the property's patio. The absolute highlight of our vacation was watching the Northern Lights from the comfort of the private hot tub. An absolute dream come true!
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Home in Hvalfjörður

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 438 reviews

unique house by the sea

KassidyRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
Wonderful stay right on the water where there were many seals & of course, her horses. We got lucky and could see the northern lights both nights we stayed here. The sulfur was stronger here than our other stays, but loved using the little kitchen & looking out the big windows upstairs. We’ll definitely be back on our next trip.
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Villa in Kirkjubæjarklaustur

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 54 reviews

Maddis 5 - near Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon

BrandonRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
100% will be coming back here again if i ever find myself in Iceland and in this area again!
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Tiny home in Vik

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 509 reviews

Unique cabin in Vik - Studio cabin D

JenRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
This is the perfect spot on your travels in and around Vik. We stayed for one night on our tour along the entire Ring Road, and we e were sad to leave! The bed was incredibly comfortable, the space is sparkling clean, and it’s peacefully quiet. The town of Vik is so charming, and staying here is well worth it. Our best ever Airbnb stay!
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Tiny home in Borgarbyggð

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviews

Glass roof lodge with private hot tub

LuanaRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Anna's house was absolutely the perfect size for us. The hot tub was amazing. It had everything we needed. Her instructions were super clear totally recommend. If you're gonna be in the area, I would definitely book it.
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Cabin in Borgarnes

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 400 reviews

Múlakot 5 Cozy Cabin, A nest with panoramic views!

SilkeRating, 5 stars1 week ago
We stayed a week in this lovely cabin and enjoyed every minute of it. It looks just like in the pictures and has an amazing view. The rooms are cozy and the kitchen is small but well equipped. We can absolutely recommend staying there and hope to come back some day!
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Cottage in Egilsstaðir

4.76 out of 5 average rating, 598 reviews

Stóri-Bakki cosy cottage near Egilsstaðir"Jökull"

DylanRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
A great spot to stay if you’re in Iceland! The cabins are cozy and the perfect size for a solo traveller or a couple. Navigating to the Airbnb could be a challenge, but the host ensures you have more than enough navigation info to get you there, so DONT WORRY! Follow the hosts instructions, they know this place alot better than Google maps! It’s a beautiful cabin, and you immediately feel at home once inside. A great way to spot the northern lights too if you’re lucky, and in the perfect spot for ultimate privacy.
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Cabin in Ölfus

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 352 reviews

Field Art Room Guesthouse 8. Country Life Style

EilishRating, 5 stars1 week ago
We had a lovely stay and the host was great! She gave us clear instructions for our time at the lodge and some local recommendations which we visited during our stay.

Your guide to Iceland

Welcome to Iceland

An island born from violent volcanic activity more than 16 million years ago, Iceland’s rugged natural beauty has become globally synonymous with adventurous travelers in search of an off-the-beaten-path holiday. And indeed Iceland’s landscape rewards the curious and intrepid, with all roads and trails seemingly leading toward yet another spectacular Arctic lagoon, geyser, black sand beach, jagged lava field, steaming hot spring, verdant valley, or spiraling mountain top to explore (often without another soul in sight). In winter the dazzling Northern Lights flicker and shimmer overhead, and in summer days stretch without end. With so much natural beauty around, it’s sometimes easy to overlook the capital city of Reykjavík. Host to one of Europe’s most vibrant art and design hubs, Reykjavík’s dining and nightlife scenes play prominently in the lives of locals and visitors alike. And of course, when you’ve hiked too far or danced too much, geothermal-heated milky-blue pools await to soothe sore muscles back to health.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Iceland

Iceland’s primary seasons of summer and winter offer diametrically different but equally stunning experiences strongly influenced by its proximity to the Arctic Circle. In summer, daylight lingers for up to 24 hours, a Northern Hemisphere phenomenon known as the midnight sun, offering visitors the unusual opportunity to experience neverending daylight around the clock (peaking in June), with numerous agencies offering guided hikes and whale-watching tours illuminated by the nighttime sun. The summer months are also optimal for staying in one of the area’s homes and spending the days investigating the island’s diverse and unique ecosystems — vivid woodlands, pristine ice-blue lakes, craggy peaks, moss-covered coastline, and majestic waterfalls. In winter the days become shorter and the temperatures dip considerably, requiring layered attire. Yet many will tell you Iceland in winter is the best time to visit, with fewer travelers around, inviting an unforgettable sense of solitary silence, the world muffled to a memory by the pristine white snow that covers the landscape. It’s also the season to catch the spectacular Northern Lights.


Top things to do in Iceland

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon

Also known as Feather River Canyon, a coat of emerald moss covers almost every inch of this remarkable scar across the South Coast destination during summer months. Created by thousands of years of streaming deep-blue glacial water cutting through dark bedrock, the resulting ravishing ravine is popular with hikers and photographers. If you experience a certain sense of familiarity here, it may be because you’ve seen it as the backdrop in a very famous cable network show set within an imaginary realm of fire and ice.

Rauðasandur Beach

With 10 kilometers of golden red-tinged sands to explore during low tide, Rauðasandur Beach is a beachcombing paradise of epic proportions. Known for its red sand and tranquil remoteness, this is a place where migrating whales can be spotted offshore alongside the occasional whale bones onshore. Be prepared to drive carefully along a steep and narrow gravel road to the beach, one requiring constant attention and slow speeds.

Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

If peace and quiet rank high on your list and you identify as a capable backcountry backpacker, this nature reserve offers the opportunity to experience a section of Iceland left mostly untouched by human habitation for the last 70 years. Home to the country’s largest colony of Arctic foxes, alongside a unique abundance of endemic flora and fauna, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve’s ecosystem is popular with birders and nature photographers. Camping gear and proper attire are required before entering, as there are no shops available in Hornstrandir.

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