Title: Cozy Cottage on Hillside with Breathtaking Mountain Views, 3 mins from Route 1 - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy Cottage on Hillside with Breathtaking Mountain Views, 3 mins from Route 1 Cottage in Hvammstangi with kitchenette and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115834400/115834328/ab0acaab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115834400/115834328/172033e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115834400/115834328/c132c267.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115834400/115834328/1cffc96e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115840000/115834400/115834328/3e785563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cozy Cottage on Hillside with Breathtaking Mountain Views, 3 mins from Route 1 provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy Cottage on Hillside with Breathtaking Mountain Views, 3 mins from Route 1 Experience the ultimate Icelandic retreat in our cozy 1-bedroom wooden cottage perched on a peaceful hillside, just 3 minutes from Route 1. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of untouched mountains and pure wilderness, offering a serene escape from city life. Perfectly situated between Reykjavík and Akureyri-each about 2.5 hours away-this cottage is an ideal base for exploring North Iceland’s natural wonders. Just a 30-minute drive brings you to the iconic Hvítserkur rock formation, a 15-meter tall basalt sea stack known as the "Rhino Rock" or "Troll of Northwest Iceland." This striking natural monument, shaped by centuries of wind and waves, resembles a drinking elephant or dinosaur and is a favorite spot for photographers, bird watchers, and nature lovers alike. Nearby, you may also spot playful seal colonies along the Vatnsnes Peninsula. For your convenience, the town of Hvammstangi is only 15 minutes away, where you’ll find grocery shopping at the local supermarket, charming restaurants like Sjavarborg offering fresh seafood with fjord views, and the Icelandic Seal Center, a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts. Whether you seek tranquility, adventure, or a gateway to Iceland’s spectacular north, our cottage offers cozy comfort and breathtaking scenery for an unforgettable stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116560000/116559300/116559285/f209b6bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cottage on Hillside with Breathtaking Mountain Views, 3 mins from Route 1 Hvammstangi - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=116559285&PinnedHotelID=116559285&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16004000/16003920/6ed44fed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Laugarbakki Hvammstangi - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 471 reviews CA $230 CA $264 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=65.37796,-20.70925&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:i_anKxwk%7DB%3Fe%40%3Fe%40%3Fe%40%3Fc%40%40e%40%40e%40%40e%40%40c%40%40e%40Bc%40%40e%40Bc%40%40e%40Bc%40Bc%40Bc%40Be%40Dc%40Ba%40Bc%40Dc%40Da%40Fc%40Da%40Da%40Da%40Da%40Fa%40F_%40Fa%40F_%40F_%40F_%40H_%40F%5DF%5DH_%40H%5BH%5DH%5DH%5BH%5BH%5BJ%5BHYJYHYJYJYJWJWJUJWLUJULUJSLSLSJSLQLQLQLOLOLONMJONKNMLKLKNKLININILGNGNGLGNELENCNCNCNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40NBNBNBLDNDLFPFNFLFNHLHLHNJNJLJLLNJLNLLLNLNLPLNLPLRJPLRLRLTJRJTLTJVJTJVJXJVJXHXJXJZHXHZJZFZH%5CH%5CH%5CH%5CH%5CD%5EH%5CF%5EF%5EF%60%40F%5EF%5EF%60%40D%60%40D%60%40D%60%40F%60%40Db%40D%60%40Db%40Bb%40B%60%40Db%40Bd%40Bb%40Bb%40Bb%40%40d%40Bb%40Bd%40%40b%40%40d%40%40b%40%40d%40%40d%40%40d%40%3Fb%40%3Fd%40%3Fd%40%3Fd%40%3Fd%40%3Fb%40%3Fd%40%3Fd%40Ad%40Ad%40Ab%40Ad%40Ad%40Ab%40Cd%40Cb%40Ad%40Cb%40Cb%40Cb%40Cb%40Eb%40Cb%40Cb%40Eb%40E%60%40E%60%40Gb%40E%60%40E%60%40E%60%40G%5EG%60%40G%5EG%60%40G%5EG%5CI%5EE%5EI%5CI%5CI%5CI%5CIZG%5CKZIZIXKZKXIXKXKVKVKVKVKTMVKTKRMTMRMRKPMPMPMPMPMNMLMNMLOLMLMJOJOJMHMHOHMFOFQFMDOFMBODOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOCOEMCOGMEOGOGMGOIOIMIOKMKMKOMOMKMOMMOMOMQMOMQMSKQMSMSKUMSKUMUKWKUKWKYKWKYIYKYI%5BKYI%5BI%5BI%5BI%5DI%5DI%5DI%5DG%5DG_%40I%5DG_%40G_%40Ga%40G_%40Ga%40G_%40Ea%40Ea%40Ea%40Ea%40Gc%40Ea%40Ec%40Cc%40Cc%40Ec%40Cc%40Cc%40Cc%40Cc%40Ae%40Cc%40Ae%40Cc%40Ae%40Ac%40Ae%40Ae%40Ae%40%3Fe%40%3Fe%40%3Fc%40%3Fe%40&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z1BTqNqzvUgu94SHmDn_5l8dlUw=) Hvammstangi, Húnaþing vestra #### What's nearby - Icelandic Seal Center Museum - 21 min drive - 20.1 km - Kolufossar Falls - 22 min drive - 17.9 km - Chapel at Groef - 24 min drive - 23.8 km - Borgarvirki - 36 min drive - 17.9 km - Blonduos Church - 51 min drive - 59.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪Northwest Hotel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Víðigerði - ‬8 min drive - ‪North West Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Ferdapjonustan Daeli - ‬12 min drive - Vidugardi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Cottage on Hillside with Breathtaking Mountain Views, 3 mins from Route 1 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage on Hillside with Breathtaking Mountain Views, 3 mins from Route 1? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage on Hillside with Breathtaking Mountain Views, 3 mins from Route 1? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Cottage on Hillside with Breathtaking Mountain Views, 3 mins from Route 1 located? > Situated in Hvammstangi, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Vesturhópsvatn, Kolufossar Falls, and Borgarvirki. Icelandic Seal Center Museum and Chapel at Groef are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question