Stóra-Vatnshorn

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

About this property

Stóra-Vatnshorn is located 500 metres from the historic Eiríksstadir site and 17 km from Búdardalur village. It offers holiday houses with free WiFi access, private kitchen facilities and lake and mountain views. A seating area and TV feature in living rooms at Stóra-Vatnshorn. The holiday houses have either shared or private bathroom facilities. Stóra-Vatnshorn is located on a family-owned sheep and horse farm. A garden with BBQ facilities is available for guests’ use. Popular activities in the area include hiking. The Route 1 Ring Road is a 40-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

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  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Magdalena
Iceland Iceland
“The hut was beautiful, and the valley is so lovely. Perfect stay for a weekend escape.”
Alberto
Italy Italy
“The location was priceless, right in the middle of nothing. The house is essential but perfect!”
Elena
Slovakia Slovakia
“Beautiful accommodation in the nature. Clean, new, comfortable. Quiet location surrounded by nature. Spacious room and equipped with everything necessary. True Icelandic experience. We loved it and enjoyed it a lot! Got all information in advance....”
Eva
Germany Germany
“This cabin really surprised us and ended up being one of our best stays during our Iceland trip (out of 13). It’s located in a very quiet area surrounded by breathtaking nature which is also perfect for observing the stars at night (and the...”
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location, location, location. Very clean, tidy, warm and cosy. Comfortable level of space for three people.”
Laura
Canada Canada
“We loved the cottage! It had all of the amenities we needed. We got soaking wet and a bit muddy earlier in the day when we were hiking, so it was a big plus being able to wash our clothes. We liked the kitchenette, which came in handy. The bed...”
Alexa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely cosy little cabin in a very peaceful location. Well equipped and a very comfy bed - would recommend!”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Accommodation 9/9 on an 11 day trip around Iceland. One of our top three accommodations on this trip. An absolutely lovely accommodation (to the extent that we're now looking at getting new window blinds at home to match the ones here). Very...”
Marcel
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“The Cabin is spacious, fully equipped, clean with a very comfortable bed. The possibility to wash clothes and cook a nice meal. The big tv in the bedroom with Apple TV was a nice addition. Quiet surroundings and a small waterfall nearby.”
Wenwen
China China
“Awesome place, Stunning view outside Comfortable, cozy, clean and quiet. Cottage fully furnished, from kitchen to WC with laundry. self check in is convenient.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

Stóra-Vatnshorn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 9 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Stóra-Vatnshorn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.