Close to skiing, this smoke-free cabin brings it all within reach. Jump into your car and make short work of the 14-minute drive to Forest Lagoon or the 16-minute drive to Akureyri Botanical Garden (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental features a living room, a sofa bed, a desk, and blackout drapes/curtains. Connect to the free WiFi, or get cozy in front of the flat-screen TV; there's also a DVD player. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and towels. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as an electric kettle, a microwave, and cookware. And you won't have to pack extra clothes, because you'll also have access to laundry facilities. Other amenities include bed sheets, an ironing board, heating, and limited housekeeping.