Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(28 Ratings)

Cottage in Southern Region

8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this cottage rental

At lodge Brekka you sure have a warm welcome, independent of weather. You'll feel comfortable in the nice open space of the house and the big terrace around, enjoying the privacy of this pristine site. The inviting geothermal tub is discretely placed in the bushes of the birch midst in the pure nature. The location is superb with a great view with ever changing shades of light on the Hvalfjord-bay and the Atlantic Ocean, and the mountain group Sulur in the other direction. A little creek makes the border of the property as it flows by in the gully. The lodge Brekka (means slope) is a beautiful house, finished in 2013. It is sitting nicely in the hillside, hence the name. For 6 people you have a lot of space, additionally there is a double sleeping couch in the open space upstairs, ideal for kids. That way Brekka can accommodate 8 people on request. Please notice, if booked for more than 6 guests a surcharge pr. person, will apply.
Brekka is a gorgeous place to stay, a real retreat from Reykjavik, "Fairly close but far enough". The house is approximately 45 minutes drive from Reykjavík and only about 1,5 hours from the KEF airport. Brekka has a free glass fibre connection for Internet and TV.
Are you heading North, West, South or East? We also run the quality cottages "Hamragil" by the town Akureyri up North (Booking Numbrer 3925011), "Tvera" at the south coast of the Westfjords (4084081), "Stekkar" south of the great sights Geysir and Gullfoss (2903253) and Borgarbrekka 35 km east of town Höfn, in South East Iceland (9408171).

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Southern Region

Nearby attractions

Friðland að Fjallabaki

81.4 mi

Fagrifoss

109.6 mi

The Commonwealth farm

58.9 mi

Búrfells Forest

59.6 mi

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Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik

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10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(28 Ratings)

Cottage in Southern Region

8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Map of Southern Region

Nearby attractions

Friðland að Fjallabaki

81.4 mi

Fagrifoss

109.6 mi

The Commonwealth farm

58.9 mi

Búrfells Forest

59.6 mi

Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(28 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

What a beautiful little house with everything necessary for a warm and welcoming stay. Beautiful scenery, cozy interior, and good access. We enjoyed our stay tremendously!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

This is in a beautiful location, the house was in excellent condition, and the owner was very responsive. The property is awesome with the views, the hot tub, and the creek running through it.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

Jon is very helpful, always available and gives very good advice. The comfortable house offers breathtaking views of the mountains, fjord and ocean. The tub experience at night and in the snow is a real discovery. An excellent family stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Beautiful property, the owner is super kind and responsive. The view of the northern lights from the property has been stunning, the location is fabulous. We enjoyed out stay and have absolutely nothing bad to say. We will come back next time we wisit Iceland without a doubt!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

My wife and I stayed at Brekka during early-mid September and had an amazing time exploring many things Iceland has to offer. The cabin is in a fantastic location with terrific views. We saw the northern lights three nights in a row! The lodge was very comfortable and very well stocked. Jon left great instructions and food recommendations. Hotel Glymur dinner is a must! Jon is a wonderful host with excellent, quick communication the few times we had questions. Best of the best! Thank you, Jon! Eric & Hayley

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Brekka lodge is a perfect place to stay if you're looking for some rest and relaxation. The lodges in this area all have quite a bit of space and privacy to them. The area it is in is a beautiful place, with convenient proximity to various places to explore in Iceland. Experienced hikers can go to Glymur waterfall at the eastern end of Hvalfjordur. Nearby Hvammvik springs on the south side of the bay gives you a place to swim in the ocean, and then warm up in a thermal pool. Reykjavik is less than an hour away by car, and to the north and west, you have the beautiful Snaefellsnes and other historic places, such as Reykholt. The geothermal tub was very relaxing, and I believe it helped me correct a skin condition on my hand (dermatitis / eczema); after the trip my hand has never looked this good in over 6 years. I would definitely come back to Iceland and stay at another Nordic Lodge in the future!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

We were looking for a place that is in the middle of the area we wanted to be. From this place we could go North, South, up to the peninsula, the Gullfoss Waterfall, or to the airport all within a daytrip. What a great treasure we found in Brekka! It was the perfect location, the view was amazing, and it was a great place to relax after our day out.The kitchen had everything we needed for our dinners, and it was wonderful to do small loads of laundry while we were there. Brekka was the perfect place for us!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

This property lets you enjoy all the beauty of Iceland!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Cute little house with a spectacular view. Wish there was a dryer with the washer or drying function within washer as we weren’t able to do laundry as we hoped (not enough space on drying rack for all of our clothes). Kitchen was very useful for a family with kids. Loved the secluded location to enjoy the scenic views.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Great directions, the view of water and mountains, all the windows to enjoy the view, and your own geothermal hot springs contained in a tub! We totally loved everything about this house up the hill! The heated floors were so welcome, as well as the gorgeous deck!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

We enjoyed our stay at Brekka Lodge! We never watched any television, because we preferred to watch the view either from the living area, the deck, or the geo thermal tub. The house is well located to lots of sights and is also very close to the trailhead to Glymur Falls, a stunning waterfall that is worth the hike! It is much better to take the longer trail that goes to the left. The shorter trail is much steeper and, for now, the log crossing over the river is down. We also enjoyed eating at nearby Hótel Laxárbakki. They have a small menu, but delicious homemade meals. We highly recommend the fish stew. As for the house, it is clean, nice, in a quiet area and you can't beat the views! The host, Jon, is very quick to respond if you have any questions.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

What a beautiful and warm property! It had everything we needed for days we wanted to stay in, and was so welcoming it come back to after a day in Reykyavik. The drive was well worth it for the views of Hvalfjördur at night. The host was very responsive and we would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Simple process through VRBO. Lovely place with gorgeous scenery.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great house with excellent location

Great house with excellent location

This trip included my husband, two adult daughters, our son in law and me. Brekka Lodge was very well located, very well equipped and had the most outstanding views of the water and mountains that can be imagined. We loved our time there. It was possible to do many day trips and then return to the serenity of this lovely house.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Traumhaft

Traumhaft

Sehr schönes, gemütlich eingerichtetes Haus in herrlicher Lage mit traumhaftem Ausblick auf den Fjord. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Excellent Experience

Excellent Experience

Exceeded all expectations and was exactly what we were hoping for in a relaxing holiday with great amenities!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Toller Urlaub

Toller Urlaub

Toller Kontakt und schöne Aussicht

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

We had a great stay at Brekka

We had a great stay at Brekka

It was a beautiful location with amazing views and there bonus of having our very own "hot springs" to enjoy every evening was wonderful! just a couple of robes would have put our experience A++ directions for the stove, television and washing machine would have been useful too : )

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2021

Views were breathtaking

Views were breathtaking

The owner w was so polite and communicated so well. The property was European in nature, and very clean. The hot pot was awesome and the views were outstanding. We saw the northern lights in sept which was a great. Would definitely go back. Thank you.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Great getaway

Great getaway

This house is great! Awesome views and definite serenity. Jon communicated everything well except directions. If you aren't familiar with Iceland addresses it's a bit of a challenge. Getting there during the day for your first time is recommended. Also, it should be conveyed that the "hot tub" is really a tub that you fill with geothermal water (I mean, it's Iceland - pretty standard and why they are the world's leader in energy efficiency) but don't expect to hop right in. It takes around 3 hours to fill it and some work to keep it hot (you have to drain some then add). I couldn't get the jets to work but that might've been operator error. Also note that the closest town is Akranes which is about 25 minute drive. Get groceries and spirits there. Restaurant selection limited. It's a good hour to Reykjavik so be aware of that. Awesome waterfall hike within 15 minutes of the house - Glymur falls. Don't miss this one! Overall: great accomodations, great host. Would definitely stay there again!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Absolut empfehlenswert

Absolut empfehlenswert

Das Haus war sehr sauber und schön, die Lage ist super und man hatte kaum Leute um sich rum, man kam überall relativ schnell mit dem Auto hin und die Natur um das Haus herum eignet sich auch gut zum Wandern. Der Vermieter Jón war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Es gab eine hervorragende Kommunikation auf einer eher freundschaftlichen Ebene. Alles in allem sind wir sehr zufrieden und würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen. JB & BB

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Southern Region?

The average price for a rental in Southern Region is $143 per night. This rental is $275 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik. Enjoy the water!

Is Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik

Cottage in Southern Region

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Southern Region

Nearby attractions

Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik

Cottage in Southern Region

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Southern Region

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Southern Region?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Brekka - Stunning Country & Ocean View Location, Yet Close To Reykjavik?

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