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Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri

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At Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri, you can look forward to golfing on site, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this villa. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri

This exclusive villa is very well situated just opposite Akureyri. It is rented by celebrities but also by other people who enjoy the location and the high standard of the house. It was built by the Icelandic architect Fanney Hauksdottir in 2006. It was recently refurbished with high-quality equipment such as ReVoX audio equipment as well as with attractive materials such as walnut, shale and glass.

The house is surrounded by a 16'000 m2 garden and a security fence. An alarm system and cameras ensure safety for the guests. Any kind of additional service is available on request.

During winter snow drifts may block road access to the house. The road to our fence and the driveway is not maintained during winter time. In this case a short walk (400 meters) is necessary. If you have difficulties with this, have a look at our house Leifsstadir: http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p2365219.

Please note that this is a strictly non-smoking environment.

In the following Mercedes Ad you can see the house in the last few seconds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDovJf_59BQ

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Tiere aus dem Ausland müssen in Quarantäne

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Es dürfen aber nicht mehr als 6 Personen im Haus ü

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Es dürfen aber nicht mehr als 6 Personen im Haus ü
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
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

Exclusive Opposite Akureyri
Exclusive Villa Opposite Akureyri Villa
Exclusive Villa Opposite Akureyri Akureyri
Exclusive Villa Opposite Akureyri Villa Akureyri

About the neighborhood

Located in Akureyri, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Laxdal House and Nonnahús are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Akureyri Botanical Garden and Mud Pots. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugavollur or Laugum Pool. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Northeastern Region, Akureyri

What's nearby

  • Forest Lagoon - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Akureyri Church - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • University of Akureyri - 10 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Centrum Kitchen & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Vitinn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Víking - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Greifinn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Forest Lagoon, St. Peter's Catholic Church, and The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland. Laxdal House and Jon Sveinsson Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Exclusive villa opposite Akureyri Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 245 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5stars

Happy with everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian Walker

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Akureyri Spot

Loved the stay at this great place.Great views and good for exploring with some ski action nearby.Good spot
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Wonderful Stay

We just finished 6 nights at Hrafnabjorg. This was our second stay at this particular home. Everything was clean, the kitchen was well-stocked, it was fun to have a hot tub to relax in each night and the views of the fjord and Akureyri are spectacular. We were 3 adults & 2 kids. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristinn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Extremly nice for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

The stay was absolutely amazing. Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!!!!

If you are on the fence about booking this property or think that it is fake or too good to be true you are wrong. It is absolutely fantastic!!! One of the best places we’ve stayed in our travels. The views are epic, especially if you are there in the winter and see the northern lights from the windows or the hot tub. It is quiet, private, great location to Akrueyri, the diamond circle, Húsavík and so many other places in the north. We loved the heated floors, the hot tub, the steam room, the automatic window shades, the tub, just everything about the house is top notch. So, book it now :)
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way!

We absolutely loved our stay here! The house was comfortable and had everything we needed, as well as extra thoughtful touches. The views were absolutely incredible! On our first night the aurora were out and we just turned off all the lights and watched from the living room- it was magical. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible views and fantastic house

We loved the stay here - great house and well equipped. The beds were really comfortable and the house really warm. The location was incredible - the most stunning views and easy access to Akureyri and surrounding areas. We visited Husavik, Grenivik, Hauganes, and Myvatn area. We also saw the Northern lights from the garden!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous and unique property!

This is a wonderful property to sit in the living room and look out at Akureyri and the cruise ships across the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All was great

Fabulous house. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular stay in beautiful home

This five star home welcomes you to elegance from the time you walk in the door. Two couples enjoyed watching the northern lights, relaxing in the great room while looking across the water at Akureyri, and listening to music on the sound system. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property!

Beautiful, roomy house, with an excellent view of Akureyri across the fjord. If I ever visit Akureyri again I will stay here. A perfect place for my family of four! 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family respite

After a week on the go throughout Iceland, the 6 days we stayed here was a welcome retreat! We enjoyed relaxing, the views and overall accommodations. Well appointed and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nigel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So good we visited again.

This was our second visit to this house; we liked it so much when we visited in summer that we thought we’d see what it was like in winter. Once again, we had a fantastic relaxing stay and made the most of the facilities in the house, the views from the living room and Akureyri. The accommodation is of a very high standard with lots of space and it is kept spotlessly clean. A lot of overnight snow on our final night required a little digging to get the car out and back onto the road. We’re not used to these kinds of conditions, which added to the whole experience so we a third visit is now on our future plans.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

The property was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S., Killingworth, CT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house--Great Location

The beautiful house has a wonderful hot tub, views are great (Northern lights were incredible), steam room was wonderfully relaxing and a special treat and access to Akureyri was incredibly easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristinn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

K

Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another fantastic stay at this wonderful and distinctive home!

After a wonderful experience 18 months ago we returned to Hrafnabjorg for a second stay, this time with friends who joined us for a visit to northern Iceland. Everything was fantastic again, particularly with the amazing views with the snow covered mountains. Always warm and comfortable to return to after our daily explorations around the region, we will most definitely be back again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Páll E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

House was clean and looks amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Luxury house with á great View

We loved our stay in this house! We will come again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and views

The house was very beautiful with amazing views of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Trip

It was a great home base for day trips. The house delivered in every way. Hot tub and sauna are a nice perk. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else! Tremendous views!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we wanted

Property was beautiful, very high end and excellent location away from town, but close enough to pop over if needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert T., South Lebanon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Elegant and comfortable

Excellent location and beautiful property. We were impressed by the view and all of the amenities. Elegant and private. A great place to end our day after a long day of adventure.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Modern Villa

This modern villa had amazing views both inside and out. Absolutely adored the architecture and design of the entire place as well as the proximity to Akureryi. I would recommend this place for anyone traveling who likes a larger home base or anyone who appreciates modern architecture and design.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023