Gljúfurbústaðir provides amenities, such as a terrace and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Gljúfurbústaðir
Property highlights
Gljúfurbústaðir provides amenities, such as a terrace and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self-parking
Outdoor furniture, barbecues and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Gljúfurbústaðir have comforts, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs, free infant beds and travel cots
Bathrooms with showers and baths or showers
Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and kitchens
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Family friendly
Free cot
Highchair
Outlet covers
Travel cot
Kitchen
Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Entertainment
DVD player
Flat-screen TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
No housekeeping service
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you, lockbox
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
About the area
Sveitarfélagid Ölfus is home to this cottage. LA Art Museum and Skyrland Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Urridafoss Waterfall and Laugarvatn Fontana. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Sveitarfélagid Ölfus travel guide
Situated in Sveitarfélagid Ölfus, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of LA Art Museum, Geothermal park and Hveragerdi Church. Reykjadalur Valley and Old Dairy Food Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Gljúfurbústaðir Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay and location. Stefan who contacted me was very helpful.
Karl
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Al
22 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was great! It's your own 2 bedroom cabin with additional sleeping in the loft. Full kitchen and dining area. We wished we would have stayed here 4 nights instead of 2. Private hot tub and the other cabins are spread out so it feels secluded. Highly recommend
Al
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If we could give 100 stars we would. Stefan was amazing, the room was excellent. Super accommodating for our family, providing a cot and high chair for our 10 month old. We saw the lights every night from the hot tub and got engaged under the northern lights. Beautiful, spacious, secluded property. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for granting us the opportunity to enjoy your cabin.
Thomas
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
todd
16 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gljúfurbústaðir is a lovely place, perfectly positioned for exploring the South Coast or doing the Golden Circle. Very spacious. Hot tub a nice bonus. Not a big deal, but the hot water smells strongly of sulphur (low carbon footprint!).
todd
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vimal
8 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
It was great experience. We were late to check-in after hours, host picked up phone and helped out to check-in. Lockation was great. Very clean.
Vimal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Loved the cabin! So spacious and clean.
Great base for south coast and golden circle.
Catherine
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James
23 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Farm Cottage Stay With Excellent Views
Wonderful cottage stay on a farm with plenty of room and everything you need for an enjoyable stay. I particularly liked the fact the cottages are situated so that you cannot see one another, giving you the feeling you are alone. The views from the cottage to the valley below is spectacular.
James
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
12 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Overall great
Very cozy cottage. Family of 5 fit well. Great kirtchen with everything you need. Beds were comfortable. No noise during the night. Great location for doing the golden circle trip.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Susan
22 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was perfectly located. Access roads were well maintained under snowy conditions.
Communication for host great, lots of tips.
Accomodation was well equipped, beds comfy, kitchen well stocked, very clean. Location ideal in golden circle. Bonus and liquor store not to far. Along with amazing bakery. Highly recommend Accomodation
Susan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Claire
30 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
These are incredible cabins.
A brilliant location, just off route one, but in outside of the main town of Hvergardi, so minimal light pollution. We were so lucky to capture the Aurora every night we stayed there - watching them form the hot tub was an amazing experience.
The cabins are warm and cozy and had everything you could possibly need for a memory making trip to Iceland.
Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.
Claire
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Kevin
3 Aug 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Good for a small group in cabin. Newer sheets and bedding would be nice and make it feel cleaner. Also having coffee for coffee maker would be a nice touch. Would stay there again - good location near many sights and town is less than 10 minutes away with good bakery and there are couple of places to eat, groceries, fuel and ATM.
Kevin
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kulinder
25 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
The cabin was warm and cosy, but there was no space to keep our luggage and the cabin had no closets. No bathing soap was provided and no garbage bags, The hot tub is a plus. Over all enjoyed our stay at the cabin.
Kulinder
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sally
7 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wonderful.
The cabin and the owners were wonderful. We did have a little problem figuring out how to check in. You have to go to the owners home 3pm or later. We were looking for registration at the first cabin. There is a sign that states go 400 m to check in but we thought that meant where the cabins were. Once we checked in things went perfectly. Would definitely stay here again.
Sally
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
19 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This delightful A-frame cottage was perfectly located for exploring the South Coast while still being within an hour or so of Reykjavik & the airport. All of the cozy touches of quilts, wall-hangings, couch pillows, etc. made the space feel like our family belonged there. There was plenty of privacy but we didn't feel isolated. We could see both mountains and the ocean from our windows. It's obvious the hosts/owners really want their guests to feel welcome and informed. It was easy to get into Selfoss for dinner or shopping, and also to get to the great little village of Hveragerdi. I can see why it would be a hit even in winter.
Jennifer
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David
22 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing holiday
Great cabins, well spaced out, good living space, loved the hot tub. Things like kitchen roll, toilet roll, washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, soap... Was all supplied. Leftover spices/herbs from previous users.
Only little problem we had is space for our suitcases. As the bedrooms are small and our bags were too high to fit under the bed. But we would definitely return. Saw the northern lights by popping outside. We stayed 5 nights.
David
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I’m torn about how to rate my experience because the property mostly met my expectations, the experience leading up to my stay did not.
I didn’t receive any communication from the property manager leading up to my stay. I tried reaching out through the app to get the address & check-in information, but didn’t receive a response. When I landed in Iceland, I still had not heard back, so I called VRBO’s customer service line. After a very frustrating conversation, I was given the owner’s phone number to try to contact them. The owner advised that VRBO never provided my contact info & didn’t receive my messages thru VRBO’s messaging system.
Ultimately, I was able to get in touch with the owner & got the check-in information the same day we spoke. Once I had the information, check-in was very easy. However, it felt like VRBO was putting it all on me to rectify the issue. I don’t understand how I can be charged & receive a confirmation email if my contact info wasn’t shared. I also don’t really understand why the owner didn’t work with VRBO to get my information if there was a known glitch where he sometimes doesn’t receive contact info. It was an incredibly stressful situation to be dealing with in a foreign country, where I had very little access to the internet unless I stopped somewhere that I could connect to the wifi.
I booked this 3 bedroom cabin (which is actually 2 bedrooms and a loft) with a friend for a 4 day trip. Only 1 bed was made, so there was an assumption that the reservation for 2 was a couple, which was not the case. Also, there were only 2 towels and 2 hand towels provided for a 4 day stay, no additional towels or linens (that we could find). I did reach out for extra towels, but the reception hours were not convenient for our travel plans, so I wasn’t able to pick them up.
The cabin was cozy & warm. It lacks storage, so there wasn’t really anywhere to tuck away our large luggage or hang/store clothes, but it was fine for a 4 day stay. I couldn’t imagine staying here with 6 people though, it would be very tight!
The hot tub was nice & we even saw the northern lights from the cabin one night! It was also conveniently located for our plans to see Reykjavík, the Golden Circle & day trip to Jökulsárlón.
Maggie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie
11 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our cabin! It had great space for a family of 5 and had everything we needed. My husband and son hiked the hill behind us and could see to the ocean. What an amazing way to start off our trip in Iceland. The location is great to visit the Secret Lagoon and Thingvellir Nat’l Park. Selfoss is only a 5 minute drive, so we had access to restaurants, grocery stores, gas station and shops. Eat at Fjorubordid- it’s on the coast and a hidden gem! Great place to stay, we loved it.
Gemütliches Ferienhaus mit Hot-Pot in ruhiger Lage. Die Häuser sind gut ausgestattet. Es gibt jedoch keine Schränke zum Verstauen.
Guter Ausgangspunkt um den Süden zu erkunden. Auch beim Schneesturm haben wir uns wohlgefühlt. Unsere Zufahrt zum Haus war eingeschneit und wurde mit dem Traktor geräumt.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Johannes
7 Jan 2020
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Cozy cottage
Conveniently located; cozy; great hot tub. Could use an update & deep clean.
Le propriétaire très gentil. Le cottage est sublime. Tout en bois quel charme. Le jacuzzi sur la terrasse est génial et possibilité de régler la température pas comme tous les cottages d’Islande ou ils sont souvent bouillants. Petite maison cocooning. Très bon emplacement pas loin de plusieurs activités. Tout est à disposition il ne manquait rien. Décoration de Noël à disposition. Tout est parfait. Même le ménage. Excellent séjour. Merci
We wish we had gone in summer. Its in the middle of nowhere, just what we wanted, sadly the weather was really bad. A 4wd is a must as driving in and out of the property isn't easy. The cabin is really cosy, the hot tub is great even in awful weather. There were only 4 of us but potentially could accommodate 8 people and yet there wasn't any wardrobes so nowhere to put your stuff. The hot water is all supplied geothermically but stinks of egg , Great for heating the property not so great for showering under. Bonus supermarket in nearby village and an off license though bring from home what you can cos everything is expensive.