Ocean Front Villa - Near Blue Lagoon - Northern Lights Getaway
Apartment in Southern Peninsula Region
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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About this apartment rental
Beautiful and spacious, 1 bedroom apartment (65 m2) with a separate entrance, in this beautiful Oceanfront Villa. A perfect place to see the Aurora Borealis - Northern Lights (September through April) in a secluded countryside area without external lighting. Magnificent during the Icelandic long summer nights.
A cozy house with character. It is located on a large private property with outstanding ocean and mountain view, and with a private beach. There is also a private Church on the property.
All inclusive. Excellent WiFi ( fiber-optic cable). Hot tub / Jacuzzi.
The house, and its beautiful surroundings have been used in film-making and professional photography. The property has been awarded three times by the municipality of Vogar, for architecture, exterior design and cleanliness.
Located on the Reykjanes peninsula on the South West side of the island. The house is extremely well situated in a very quiet area by the water. Close to all major attractions such as the famous Blue Lagoon, (15 minutes away). The capital Reykjavik is 30 minutes away (downtown). Whale watching is 20 min. away. The Airport is 20 minutes away. This is a fabulous bird watching area. A truly magnificent place.
A cozy house with character. It is located on a large private property with outstanding ocean and mountain view, and with a private beach. There is also a private Church on the property.
All inclusive. Excellent WiFi ( fiber-optic cable). Hot tub / Jacuzzi.
The house, and its beautiful surroundings have been used in film-making and professional photography. The property has been awarded three times by the municipality of Vogar, for architecture, exterior design and cleanliness.
Located on the Reykjanes peninsula on the South West side of the island. The house is extremely well situated in a very quiet area by the water. Close to all major attractions such as the famous Blue Lagoon, (15 minutes away). The capital Reykjavik is 30 minutes away (downtown). Whale watching is 20 min. away. The Airport is 20 minutes away. This is a fabulous bird watching area. A truly magnificent place.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests raved about the friendly hosts, exquisite location, helpful recommendations, and comfortable accommodations. They enjoyed the beautiful surroundings, birdwatching, and even got to witness the northern lights. Highly recommended for a perfect getaway.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great stay in the apartment. It is well equipped and spacious, located on the ground floor with an outdoor Jacuzzi. When we arrived the key was in a keybox outside but the landlord came nevertheless to introduce and show us around, which surprised me on the wrong foot but was a very kind and nice gesture.
During our 10 Day stay we were able to use the playstation and the big movie DVD collection, the garden and the sea access, the jacuzzi and enjoyed the somewhat remote and calm location! There is very little traffic on the road nearby, the house itself is alone on a gigantic piece of property so enough parking space 😉 Nevertheless it takes only about 20 min each to reach Keflavik or Reykjavik and even the golden circle tour or blue lagoon can be reached from there.
However we were both irritated that Anna must have come into the apartment in the middle of our stay to swap some towels and stuff. We were not aware this would happen and surprised by it, would not have needed fresh towels either. I think that is a very good service for longer stays, but I would have felt better if we knew it would happen or would have been announced to us or sth like that.
My partner liked the house dog very much, which was sometimes playing or chillin’ in the garden. It occasionally barked at our car when we were leaving, but never bothered us. Really nice to have these beautiful animals around and that it can play on such big ground!
All in all we loved to stay here!
5.0 / 5.0
First of all, it was very easy to find, 20 minutes up the coast from KEF airport, and in a beautiful location. We were close enough to Reykjavik to see and do everything we wanted to there while still being in the country. I played three rounds of golf at wonderful courses that were also well within 45 minutes of the property. Our hosts were very friendly and ready to answer any questions about the area. The kitchen had everything that we needed, the bed was comfortable, the living area also comfortable and there was a large property that could be enjoyed. No issues whatsoever - highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Anna was great and very kind, even as we showed up very tired and not excited to talk. The property is beautiful! The apartment is very spacious, we used the kitchen for several meals for our short stay and enjoyed it!
5.0 / 5.0
Our 4 days in this spectacular property beside the sea was a highlight of our summer holiday. The apartment was beautifully appointed with gorgeous views of the ocean. Anna's hospitality was warm and laid-back. The property is perfectly situated between Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon. I plan to return with my husband!
5.0 / 5.0
My husband and I had a wonderful stopover in Iceland. We spent 4 nights at this VRBO after traveling through Italy. It was relaxing and a much needed part of our vacation. The host is wonderful, she made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The location is beautiful, the home was very clean and had everything we could need. We will definitely be returning there for a longer trip.
5.0 / 5.0
We spent a week in Iceland and this served as a great homebase for us. The host is extremely friendly and on-site, upstairs for anything that comes up. It's tucked away but both near the airport (20 min drive) and near the main town of Reykjavik (25 min drive), and it worked really well for our trips to other parts of the country. Being right by the water, we got used to the birds all around... and the host dog is super friendly! Our stay was a great example of Icelandic hospitality - thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
The sunrises and sunset and northern lights were amazing. The apartment was cozy and comfortable and we would will stay there again if we get another opportunity. Anna was warm and friendly and helped us plan our days for maximum use.
5.0 / 5.0
Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful sharing their house and time with us. Their historic home and location couldn’t have been more perfect for day trips to the Golden Circle or southern coast. I only wish I had had more time to spend in this idyllic place.
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed every minute of our stay in Vogar. Anna and Birgir were excellent hosts providing suggestions for activities and recommendations for dining. The apartment is comfortable and quiet and is on the ocean with incredible views. We look forward to returning.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful location inside and out!
We had a wonderful stay. Our hosts were amazing and thoughtful. The accommodations luxurious and provided a perfect break while easy to access all the sites on our agenda Five stars is not enough!
5.0 / 5.0
Luxury stay
This apartment is wonderful, as are the hosts - the setting is beautiful, and well situated for exploring the area - we found everything we needed in the small town of Keflavik just a few minutes away - I would give this place 10 stars!
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Place!
The house and grounds and property location are all gorgeous. The hosts are wonderful, friendly and very helpful!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect stay...Didn't want to leave!
This property was amazing and the hosts even more so. We cannot recommend this place enough. It was perfect in every way. The birds around the property were so cool to watch...Arctic Terns, Oystercatchers, and so many others. We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Magical location
View of the volcano plume from the kitchen window was simply an added unexpected plus. The shoreline with Arctic terns, eider ducks, and more sea birds that you can imagine. The apartment was comfortable and well equipped and our hosts were very pleasant and helpful. I only wish there was a view towards the water from inside the apartment but we could simply walk outside and all along the shore.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Getaway
WE had such a wonderful stay in Vogar. Anna was very helpful in recommending restaurants and things to do. I would go back time and time again.
5.0 / 5.0
Midnight kayak = unforgettable experience
The word "amazing" is overused these days, but it really is the only way to describe this property. The accommodations are lovely, just right for a couple. But what really makes this 5-stars+ is the host family. Anne let us use her kayaks and wet gear and my husband and I went kayaking at 11:30 at night in broad daylight. It was an experience I will never forget. The house is in a great location for day trips by car to everything on the west side of the island - we were able to do a day trip to Snaefellsjokel National Park with about 2.5 hours of driving time. I highly recommend the property!
5.0 / 5.0
Peaceful and Serene
Perfect location for a quiet and relaxing vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice stay
Super nice appartment. Wonderfull view
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful seaside retreat
Beautiful ground level suite right on ocean - beautiful ocean views in the morning and sunsets at night. Very close to Airport and Blue Lagoon. Only a short drive to Reykjavík.
Suite was stylish and comfortable - perfect for our honeymoon. Loved the hot tub!
5.0 / 5.0
Great choice to explore Iceland
Great location, very clean with helpful/knowledgeable owners
5.0 / 5.0
A Beautiful and Relaxing Retreat
Beautiful accommodations. Everything was in excellent condition. We spent 7 days touring Iceland and spent our last 2 days at this wonderful retreat. It was so relaxing and fun to take in the area along the coast and the local area. The host was so accommodating and helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
This apartment was everything we could have asked for, plus some!
I don’t have the words to describe how much we loved this place. Vogar is a beautiful small town, close to Keflavík and Reykjavík. This apartment is right on the ocean. The host, Anna, was phenomenal. She gave us suggestions on restaurants, talked with us about the Icelandic culture, and was just all around a sweet person. She also told us we could hike/walk wherever we wanted in the surrounding area which was great.
We chose this place mostly for the hot tub and the seclusion for viewing the Aurora Borealis. The hot tub faces North. So you can sit in the hot tub and look out over the ocean to watch the Northern lights. It was cloudy both nights we stayed so we didn’t getting to have that experience, but how amazing would that be.
The apartment itself was gorgeous...very modern and well done.
Make this a stop on your trip, you most certainly won’t regret it!
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous Area
We loved our stay in this great spot. Enjoyed sitting in the hot tub and watching the birds and clouds. The host was great and the apartment is stocked with a great assortment of basics.
5.0 / 5.0
a very special place and a perfect accomodation
Yes we appreciated the location of this place...very practical for travelling the south western part of the country. The accommodation deserves a special notice for the high quality and cleanliness of the rooms and the perfectly arranged appliances.
5.0 / 5.0
Real luxury and comfort
Very comfortable apartment with everything you could need for a relaxing and comfortable break. Anna and Birgir have thought of everything and they are a very welcoming and friendly couple.
Very high specification to the interior facilities and we would definitely class it as luxury. You do not want for anything and I could not think of anything that could be improved upon. The attention to detail is impeccable.
Slept very well on the comfy bed every night even through the heavy wind and rain we experienced.
The location looks superb as well but unfortunately for us we could not take advantage due to bad weather.
Thanks for an enjoyable few days.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect and charming
This charming apartment was perfect for our stay. Tasteful decor, very clean, wonderful whirlpool outside for viewing the Northern Lights and ocean. Good food nearby. Very close to the airport and Blue Lagoon. Easy access to primary highway. Reykjavik is close. The owner is very pleasant and accommodating. Many, many thanks.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect
This was the perfect place to unwind at the end of our Iceland vacation. Anna and Birgir were extremely welcoming and accommodating. We are a family of four and were perfectly comfortable in this well equipped, tastefully appointed and spotlessly clean apartment. The views are amazing; don't miss sunset right outside the front door.
We stayed for two nights at the end of our nine day vacation however I could have easily stayed for several more. It's a great location for exploring all of southern Iceland from Snaeffelsnes to Jokulsarlon; all sights and attractions can be reached in a day-trip (some days longer than others, of course). Reykjavik is a quick drive.
Do not hesitate to book this apartment.
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed at the Oceanfront Villa twice now
Our family of 3 has visited Iceland twice, and both times, we have stayed at the Oceanfront Villa. It is ideally situated between the airport and the city. It is also a short drive to the Blue Lagoon. The beautifully appointed apartment is on the lower level of the house with its own private entrance. It is in a stunning, rural setting right on the ocean with a private beach. It is easy to forget that Reykjavik is only a half hour away. The expansive property is meticulously maintained and is available for guests to explore. Don’t forget to look for eggs in the chicken coop! Birgir and his family are wonderful hosts who are welcoming and accommodating. We highly recommend including the Oceanfront Villa in your visit to Iceland.
5.0 / 5.0
The Perfect Place
Without a doubt, if you find yourself lucky to explore the beauty of Iceland, be sure to make the Oceanfront Villa a MUST stop on your trip! My boyfriend and I spent a little over a week on this beautiful Icelandic farmhouse property with private beach. Although the pictures are wonderful, it's even more majestic in person! Birgir and his entire family were incredibly charming and very helpful throughout our stay - it was so much appreciated. During our trip we even were able to witness the Northern Lights nearly 5 times - all of which were perfectly visible in "our backyard" due to the privacy and seclusion of the property. One night we even got to enjoy from the hottub. I highly recommend the Oceanfront Villa for your stay. You will not be disappointed - enjoy!
5.0 / 5.0
A dream in Iceland
Io e la mia famiglia siamo stati in questa casa per 4 giorni ed abbiamo rimpianto di non aver trascorso più tempo.L'appartamento è nuovo e ben attrezzato. La posizione è semplicemente fantastica, vicino ai punti di interesse più famosi dell'Islanda. Non lontano dalla capitale e non isolato. La parte esterna è sublime e la vista nei giorni di sole è meravigliosa. Otarie fronte casa completano il tutto. Estremamente raccomandato alle famiglie con bambini. DVD di cartoni e films in casa. La vasca idro nel giardino ed il Weber barbecue ti fanno sentire come in nessun posto in Islanda. La disponibilità dei proprietari è grandissima........veramente consigliata
5.0 / 5.0
Like being a guest of the family
My friend and I stayed in this apartment in February 2012. Cozy bed/blankets, well appointed kitchen, nice bathroom (no tub but we didn't need one), and a warm hot tub. Compliment that with fantastic hosts who went above and beyond (making us a delicious cake, advising on road condition information, and finely mapping out directions), and what more could you want? Great place to stay if you want to save a bit of money, rent your own car (the hosts helped with this, too), cook some of your own food, and feel more like a local. Lovely country and a great place!
5.0 / 5.0
A Truly Special Place for A Special Birthday
For my Husbands 50th Birthday we decided to explore Iceland and more importantly witness the spectacular of the Northern Lights. Something Gerry had always wanted to see and this looked like the perfect base to do both. We were not disappointed on either count!
The place looks great on the internet but is even better when you are enjoying it. Birgir & Anna have truly made this a home from home providing everything you could ever need with some lovely special touches that make it a cut above the rest (thanks again for the cake!).
We managed to see the lights on two occasions from the garden (using the shed as a shelter from the cold wind)....it was the perfect spot....with the lights of Reykjavik in the distance and the sea to the side. We even caught site of them as we were travelling back home through the city! Obviously this is all dependent on certain things: Is the Aurora Active? Is it a clear night? Birgir will give you some websites to check both of these. I have since found that you can also get an iphone app for that...just search for Aurora Forecast....it's free and shows you the map of Aurora coverage over Iceland!!
We also managed to do quite a bit of exploring from here to some fantastic waterfalls; Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Urridafoss - all spectacular. We are now tempted to come back and explore the rest of Iceland!
And of course the Blue Lagoon was just down the road...lovely!
So thank you Birgir & Anna for helping to make this a truly memorable Birthday.
5.0 / 5.0
A highlight of our honeymoon in Iceland
My new husband and I spent the first few days of our honeymoon in this lovely apartment and couldn't have been happier.
We were warmly welcomed to a beautiful, comfotable, clean apartment and quickly felt at home. The space was ample, the decor very stylish, and in the kitchen and elsewhere we had everything we needed.
The house itself is situated in an idyllic spot where you truly get a feel for what it means to live on the island.
From the apartment we were well situated for day trips, and our hosts couldn't have been more helpful and friendly with suggestions for how to best spend our time in Iceland.
We are already planning our next trip back to Iceland, and will surely make this one of our stops. Thanks again for your outstanding hospitatlity- our honeymoon was an unforgettable one.
5.0 / 5.0
Yes, as nice as it looks!
We stayed here for only one night at the end of our trip, but I hope to come back. It is perfectly situated, 2/3 of the way to the airport, but also 15 minutes away from the Blue Lagoon. My family of 4 was very comfy in this apartment hard by the sea. Birgir's hospitality was above and beyond - there was food in the 'fridge, maps on the table and a proud Icelandic host who was happy to help with any detail... A few tips: 1) there are lots of things to do on the peninsula west of Reykjavik - I wish we had more time for hiking and exploring. 2) this apartment allows you to really "nail" the blue lagoon - you are so close that you can either go first think in the morning (before the crowds) or later in the day (at 5pm - it is open until 9), after the crowds leave. Worth noting...
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Southern Peninsula Region?
The average price for a rental in Southern Peninsula Region is $194 per night. This rental is $122 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ocean Front Villa - Near Blue Lagoon - Northern Lights Getaway. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Ocean Front Villa - Near Blue Lagoon - Northern Lights Getaway. Enjoy the water!
Is Ocean Front Villa - Near Blue Lagoon - Northern Lights Getaway pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ocean Front Villa - Near Blue Lagoon - Northern Lights Getaway?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.
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