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TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Property grounds
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101453 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Akureyri, Northeastern Region
  • Popular LocationForest Lagoon14 min drive
  • AirportAkureyri (AEY)16 min drive
  • Popular LocationHof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall18 min drive
  • Popular LocationAkureyri Botanical Garden19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub

Hamragil is a big cottage, sleeping up to 10 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 double beds, 4 queen size and 2 junior size. Please notice, if booked for more than 6 guests a surcharge pr. person, will apply.
For the best and fastest email- and other computer and TV transmission the lodge has a fiber glass cable connection.
The location is a secluded one, up in the hillside with a great view on the whole valley, the river below and the mountains facing you. Here you are the Queen and the King! Hamragil offers lots of privacy, being though only 15 km away from the town Akureyri and 50 km from the nature's Paradise Lake Myvatn. Access to geothermal water gives you the possibility to gaze at the northern lights in the winter time, while sitting in the hot pot outside, with the vivid mountain creek flowing by in the gully below.
Are you heading East, West or South? We also run the quality cottages "Borgarbrekka" in South East Iceland, 35 km east of town Höfn, (Booking Number 9408171) "Tvera" at the south coast of the Westfjords (4084081), "Brekka", right at the bay Hvalfjord, just north of Reykjavik (9257064), and "Stekkar" south of the great sights Geysir and Gullfoss (2903253).

Property manager

Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Ski-in/ski-out access on site
  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,453 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property
Note from host: Grenzenloser Spielraum.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Location Center North. Ideal Bigger or Smaller Families

About the neighborhood

Hals

Located in Hals, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Laxdal House and Nonnahús are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots. Traveling with kids? Consider Lystigarður Akureyrar and Hlidarfjall Akureyri. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lagoon - 14 min drive
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 18 min drive
  • Akureyri Church - 18 min drive
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 19 min drive
  • University of Akureyri - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In The Center Of The North. Small And Big Groups. Northern Lites. Geothermal Tub located?

Located in the mountains, this Hals cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access within 12 mi (20 km) of Forest Lagoon, Lystigarður Akureyrar, and Akureyri Botanical Garden. Nonnahús and Icelandic Aviation Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location, stunning views, a real gem.
We were impressed from the moment we entered the property. It was clean, well stocked with amenities for our stay and extremely spacious for our family. For me personally the hot tub was the highlight of the stay and sitting outside in a warm tub under the wintery night sky was just magical. The only thing to note, and nothing to do with the property but there is a toll on the tunnel through the mountain on the fastest way to the close town of akureyri at 1800ISK per way.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., WYOMISSING

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin for Serenity
We had a lovely time and felt so relaxed. The common is large for everyone to gather to eat and play games. We loved having a soak in the geothermal pot in the evening and having my morning coffee on the porch overlooking so much beauty.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We had a great time. The property was clean and spacious for our family of 5. The only thing we weren’t aware of was that the tunnel to Akureyri was between the house and the town, so a quick jaunt into taunt meant an $11 toll each way. However, we just took the slightly longer, toll-free way, around the tunnel which was lovely and picturesque. That might be a problem for winter travelers, however, as I understand that bypass is a bit treacherous. That being said, we had a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again if we come back. Totally recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P., Aurora, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom, Dad and Teen Boys Who Love Outdoors and also Perfect Lodging
We just loved this property. This was a perfect location for us, out in the country, but so close to Akureyri! We love a clean, newer feel place that feels like home. This place was absolutely perfect! Everything was in order, all communication was perfect and timely. Jon was just wonderful. Couldn't have been better. Hope to be back. Thank you Jon!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lodge
Our family rated this our favorite house in Iceland! The views are just stunning from every direction. We spent the day in Akureyi (short 15 minute drive), visited the awesome Godafoss waterfall (15 minute drive), and Lake Myvatn attractions (45 minutes). You’ll love having morning coffee in the deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pei-Hua Y., Issaquah, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful environment
First of all, I will give Jon 6 stars in terms of communication. Jon was very helpful and super responsive. Overall, the house is clean. However, I found the bathrooms are not as clean. The shower curtains need to be given a bit deep cleaning. The shower in the laundry room is not clean, so we didn't want to use it. However, the laundry room itself is clean and spacious with lots of countertops. Since we are a family of 3, one bathroom is enough. We love the house location. It is close to the the town of Akureyri; also, it is convenient to visit all attractions around the Diamond Circle. I recommend staying in Jon's property if you plan to visit the north.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
A little of of town (15 min via toll, 25 over pass) but great scenery and quiet, which is what we were going for. Good size for our group of 8, kids had a blast picking wild blueberries right on the property. Saw the northern lights while sitting in the hot pot!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave & Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in the North
Very comfortable and relaxed setting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

erin b.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful, Dreamy Stay in a Gorgeous River Valley
We had an amazing week at Hamragil. (It was our favorite place we stayed in all of Iceland!) The view is amazing. The hot pot is extraordinary. Everything about our stay was perfect. Jon is the ideal host -- extremely responsive & quick to communicate with us about potential winter storms. The house is well-stocked, clean, comfortable. My kids found sleds in the shed & there are perfect sledding hills right on the property. The house is in a great location to explore everything in Akureyri, Husavik, Myvatn. If you are considering booking Hamragil, do it! You will be well taken care of & you will not regret it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma H., Leeds. Yorkshire U.K

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay!
We had a wonderful stay at this comfortable and spacious lodge. We very much enjoyed the hot tub after long days out sightseeing and the lodge had everything we needed for a great stay. Great communications & smooth check in process.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin in a wonderful location
This cabin was perfect for our group of 10. The kitchen was well stocked and the host even went so far as to leave us a bottle of champagne on arrival. The hot tub was extremely pleasant to use after long hours of hiking. There is a creek that runs right in front of the cabin and you can step out the door and do some hiking without ever getting in your car. This place is a 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Hamragil
Loved it! Everyone had their own room. Clean and well appointed. 2 full baths, all needed kitchen appliances, pots and pans, etc. We only had to buy groceries and saved a bundle cooking “at home”.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

This place was amazing. So spacious and everything we needed was already there. Perfect vacation.
Jon has put the attention to detaiil in Hamragil. The kitchen had everything we needed to feed our group of 10. Lots of beds and places to sit and relax. The hotpot was a nice touch after a long day of travel and hiking. We will definately be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Property was private , quiet, n great views!
This property was very comfortable, spacious, and close ( central) to lots of points of interest. All the amenities needed, n Jon was accessible if we needed to contact him. There were 6 if us and the accommodations were perfect, it felt like home but these views were very picturesque. The hot pot, very relaxing after a long day of photographing n sightseeing. Would definitely recommend this property to stay for any length of time.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Palm Harbor, Florida

Very nicely located, very nice spacious home
Spemd 3 nights with 5 adults here, ample space. Great place to stay and close to Akureyri and nature activities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard P., Bennett, Colorado, USA

Really nice place to stay. Great views, very private, love the hot pot!
Two thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Hamragil was awesome!
First of all, Jon was fantastic. I had several questions before our trip and he answered all of them via email very quickly. The property is wonderful. It was very secluded and very comfortable. There were 6 of us staying at the property and we had 4 other friends that came over from Akureyi and joined us for dinner and cards. It was perfect for 10 people. We cooked breakfast each morning and dinner each night. The location is 15 minutes from Godafoss falls and convenient to Akureyi and the Lake Myvatn are. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Georg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gut ausgestattet
Sehr schönes Haus in toller Lage und sehr gut ausgestattet, Gewürze etc. alles da.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clément D., Mouchin

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison de vacances au top
Super séjour dans une maison très accueillante et bien disposée. La situation géographique est magnifique, la vue depuis la maison très jolie. Le hot tub un réel plus très appréciable. Une semaine formidable, location à conseiller 😉👍🏻
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top!
Very nice lodge! We enjoyed the silence, the view and the hot tub. Good location for walks and visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Akurery
Propriété spacieuse avec superbe vue. Jon répond rapidement si besoin.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Stefan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles abgelegenes Ferienhaus
Ferienhaus ist gut von Akureyri erreichbar. Tunneldurchfahrt ist leider Mautpflichtig aber man kann auch die Umgehung fahren. Das Haus an sich ist sehr gut ausgestattet und hat alles was man braucht. Wir waren kurz eingeschneit was nach Kontaktaufnahme mit dem Vermieter schnell geräumt wurde. Schlafzimmer finde ich persönlich etwas zu klein dafür war der Wohnbereich sehr großzügig. Der überdachte Balkon hält auch im Winter die Schneemassen fern :-). Wir könnten nachts auch Nordlichter beobachten da man alle Lichter ausschalten kann was bei unseren anderen Unterkünften nicht möglich war.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

thibaut f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incroyable situation et superbe maison
Une maison superbe, très spacieuse, parfaitement bien équipée. Une vue superbe, un endroit extrêmement calme, a 20mn d'akureyri par la route sans péage. Rien de mieux pour se ressourcer et profiter de la beauté de la nature. Des myrtilles en quantité 30 metres au-dessus de la maison et des perdrix qui viennent au pied de l habitation😊 Nous reviendrons tester l hiver car endroit parfait pour les aurores boréales Merci Jon🤗😁
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Haus für 2 Familien
Wir kamen mit einer befreundeten Familie nach Island. Das Haus war für uns zu zehnt perfekt. Sehr gut eingerichtet und einen herrlichen Hotpot! Schön und praktisch gelegen, um alle Aktivitäten im Norden des Landes zu entdecken!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian F., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbare Zeit
Wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit in Hamragil. Hütte toll, Lage toll, alles bestens.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019