View of volcano Hekla and horse pastures, very cozy and quiet, Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is View of volcano Hekla and horse pastures, very cozy and quiet, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is View of volcano Hekla and horse pastures, very cozy and quiet, located?

Situated in Rangárþing ytra, this vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Caves of Hella and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Urridafoss Waterfall. Hella Golf Course and Lava Centre are also within 20 mi (32 km).

10/10 Excellent

Trina S., Wenatchee, WA

May 30, 2023

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Another wonderful stay at Nordurnes

This was our 4th time at Maja's properties and we loved everything about it. The weather didn't cooperate very well on this trip, but we stayed warm and cozy and the cabin is a great spot to come home to after day trips in the area!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Nov 22, 2023

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Beautiful Location

While they were weak, we were able to see the Northern Lights from the cottage multiple nights. No light pollution to interfere. Great location for exploring the south. Quiet, but still easy access to services in Selfoss. Highly recommend!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pippa N.

Sep 30, 2019

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Second visit in three months

We stayed with Maja at Nordunes and had such a lovely time we came back last week to see Iceland in the autumn. The house was spotless, simple but lovely. Maja is fab and gave mum a tour of her studio. We love the peace and wilderness. Now just got to find an excuse to come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julius B.

May 1, 2024

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Magical and cozy stay

We have enjoyed staying at this cottage very much. Kept ourselves very busy exploring Iceland to the fullest during the days, comming back in the evening we felt welcomed and had everything what we needed to rest and enjoy some off time. We had perfect weather but even if we didnt we would happily just stay at the cottage enjoying ourselves. And as a bonus last night of our stay we were given the best gift for farewell from the skies... northern lights.. magical. It looked exactly like on the main photo of the property. Thank You very much Maja. Will will treasure these unforgettable moments.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Brooke L., Upperco

Apr 25, 2013

Favorite stay in Iceland!

The perfect place to get away from it all. Nordunes is such a wonderful cottage with everything you need and more. Comfortable, Clean, ambiance, views galore! Maja is very friendly and extremely helpful. We were lucky is see the northern lights and had clear skies all around to enjoy the view. I would love to come back again and stay even longer. Ever since we've come home from our travels we keep saying...I wish we were back at the cottage Nordunes!

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10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Apr 25, 2013

A memorable stay

Nordurnes is the most unforgettable, beautiful and perfect place to stay and enjoy the South of Iceland. It is by far the most memorable stay we have had anywhere in the world. We intend to return. If you are after a relaxing, awe-inspiring, remote place to stay which still has easy access to towns and sights across the whole of the South of Iceland, then I would recommend it as your first choice. The cottage: We arrived to find an immaculately presented little cottage, which was open for us to enter without having to pick up keys beforehand. Soon after our arrival, Maja came down to greet us. She was approachable and very friendly and re-assured us that if we needed her at any point during our stay, we could pop over to her house, which is about 100 meters or so away. She then left us to it. Nordurnes was perfectly sized for the two of us. It is beautifully furnished and provided an ideal space to relax in the days and evenings. The bedroom, which is on an upper level overlooking the longe, is a very quaint and charming feature. a small window positioned at eye level behind the pillows provides a unique opportunity to gaze out into the night's sky, which is always majestic (perfect for seeing the Northern Lights if they decide to appear). Location: The location is stunning. The surrounding views of mountains, valleys and fields are the type that are so beautiful, I wouldn't be able to do them justice in this review. You'll have to see them first hand. Things to do: There are a wealth of things to do (and we went in the winter period when there are generally less things open). While we were there, we saw the Geezers, the stunning Gullfoss waterfalls and the fascinating town of Hveragerdi with its surrounding geothermal activity. These are just a few of many places we could have visited with ease. We just didn't have the time. Information provided on arrival: Maja is extremely well organised. She provides folders in the cottage with valuable information about Iceland and the various things to do. This included contact details for services that provide tours to the sights around the South. It even included the weather prediction for the length of our stay. Other facts: - The directions provided are very efficient. We had no problem finding Nordurnes despite its location 15 minutes off the main road. - Nordurnes is within an easily manageable distance from Keflavik airport (Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive).

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

Nov 12, 2024

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Wiederholungstäter aus Überzeugung :)

Wir waren jetzt bereits mehrfach bei Maja zu Gast, weil einfach alles passt. Haus, Umgebung, nette Gastgeberin (die Kommunikation mit Maja ist unkompliziert und schnell), Tips zu Ausflügen und eine persönliche Begrüßung. Man ist fast im Nirgendwo, aber dennoch ist alles in der Nähe.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus K.

Oct 12, 2024

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Nordurnes, traumhaft schön

Die ruhige Lage, der fantastische Weitblick hat uns zum zweiten Mal fasziniert. Man hat kein Störlicht, so dass wir sogar bei Vollmond Polarlichter sehen konnten und doch liegt Nordurnes nicht allzu weit weg von Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Der Süden Islands hat weit mehr als die klassischen Sehenswürdigkeiten zu bieten. Maja ist eine perfekte Gastgeberin, bei Fragen schreibt man ihr einfach eine Whatsapp und bekommt schnell eine Antwort. Sie hat sehr viele schöne Ausflugstipps und berät einen sehr gut, was man mit welchem Auto fahren kann und welche Strecken landschaftlich am schönsten sind. Bei unserem letzten Aufenthalt hat sie uns den letzten Tag vom Schafabtrieb in Afangagil empfohlen und anschließend Landmannalaugar, da das Wetter perfekt war. Dieser Tag war ein Erlebnis, was wir so schnell nicht vergessen werden. Wir freuen uns jetzt schon auf das nächste Mal.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Aug 6, 2024

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Gemütlich, sehr schön gelegen

Das kleine aber geräumige Häuschen hat alles was man braucht. Von hier aus kann man schöne Unternehmungen machen, einige gute Ausflugtipps stellt die nette Vermieterin zur Verfügung.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis G.

Jul 10, 2024

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Expérience inoubliable !

Si vous voulez visiter le Sud Est de l’Islande, c’est the place to be. A côté de cela, le charme de cette petite maison perchée au dessus des vallons avec cette vue inoubliable sur l’Hekla, ainsi que les conseils et l’amabilité de Maja, feront que votre séjour sera inoubliable (je le répète) Nous avons eu de la chance d’avoir un beau temps pour un mois de juillet. Allez y les yeux fermés, vous le ne regretterez pas!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izzy T.

Apr 9, 2024

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An Introvert's Getaway

Until our stay at the cabin, I'd forgotten what silence feels like. Coming from the daily bustle of passing cars and leaf blowers, the feeling of opening a window and hearing nothing is surreal. The feeling is further solidified by the ~15 minute drive down a gravel road, through small hills and farms and between two frozen lakes. That said, the cabin isn't isolated. Maja's house is just up the gravel road, and she is a caring and concerned host. She checked in with us on our first day and was always helpful with any questions we had, from local shopping and food recommendations, to how well our plans would align with the weather forecasts. The cabin is well-equipped with an arsenal of vacation information: an extensive list of day trips, a property map with walking paths, resources for weather updates. Checking the weather and road closures over breakfast became an unexpectedly fun ritual. Driving up to the crest of the hill and seeing the little cabin, porch-light lit, at the end of a long day. Watching out of the loft window, half-awake, as the sky turns green and teal. Walking over to meet the horses. Eating a home-cooked meal while watching the evening sun light up the mountains. These are the moments we hope to return to soon.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

Nov 6, 2023

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Erneut ein gelunger Urlaub in Norðrunes

Es war nicht der erste Besuch und wird nicht der letzte gewesen sein. Norðrunes eignet sich perfekt als Ausgangspunkt, um den Süden Islands zu erkunden. Ruhig gelegen, nicht zu weit weg von Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und viele Möglichkeiten verschiedener Tagestouren (Wasserfälle, Strokkur, Þingvellir, ...). Maja begrüßt einen persönlich und lässt keine Fragen unbeantwortet. Die Kommunikation ist sehr unkompliziert und zügig. Danke für die tollen Tage bei dir !!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja L.

Oct 18, 2023

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Nordurnes

Das Haus Nordurnes ist eine wunderbare Basis, um den Süden Islands zu entdecken. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Jun 1, 2023

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Perfect!

Nordunes was perfect! For the Southern part of our Icelandic vacation, and for our day drive into the East, this was Exactly what we hoped to experience for where we would lodge - feeling as if we were the only people within a wide open space, but yet not isolated was fulfilled our hopes. Varied weather Enhanced our time, but on the clear days a 180 degree long-range view for Miles to snow-capped mountains, the *Close volcano, and glaciers rivaled any view of our drives from the Northwest and into the East. We listened to the bird calls of the Wimbrel and Snipe and were visited by Rock Ptarmigan. Sheep with *tiny lambs (this was a late Spring time visit) on the drive into Nordunes captured our hearts and the Icelandic Ponies grazing roadside added to the charm. On the large property, we enjoyed an off-track walk through the unique terrain that took us to a musical stream dotted with yellow water plants and it had a small, but lovely waterfall. This time spent exploring around Nordunes was a sweet surprise on our last day with abundant sunshine, crystal clear long-range views in every direction and ponies grazing nearby! We were graced with *wind or a slight breeze during our entire visit to Iceland which prevented flying insects from finding us so we relished the diverse beauty of Iceland whether out exploring or in this little cabin. Nordunes is picture postcard location. Maja was welcoming and we were happy to meet her *Beautiful sheepdog, too. Perfect - in every way.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katja H.

Dec 1, 2022

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Gemütliche Unterkunft in fantastischer Lage

Eine tolle Basis um dieses faszinierende Land zu entdecken. Lieben Dank an Maja für die interessanten Ausflugtipps und den Support bei den Nordlichtern. Es war ein magisches Erlebnis Im Haus ist alles vorhanden was man für einen gemütlichen Aufenthalt benötigt.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Nov 20, 2022

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Perfect out of the way home base

We stayed at Nordurnes for 8 nights while we explored southern Iceland. This location was perfect and peaceful to come back to each day. One bit of advice we would pass on is that if you are stopping at the grocery store before coming to the cabin, the small refrigerator does not have a freezer, so plan on eating any frozen items the first night. Overall thought, the solitude here was just magnificent and we were rewarded with an aurora on our last night! Maja was an excellent host and provided some tips on some local attractions. We are already trying to figure out a return visit here!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Sep 10, 2022

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Süßes Haus in idyllischer Lage

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in "Nordurnes". Die Lage ist einzigartig mit einem wundervollen Blick, sei es der freie Blick in die umliegende Natur und zum Vulkan Hekla, als auch die atemberaubenden Sonnenaufgänge und Sonnenuntergänge. An unserem vorletzten Abend haben wir sogar Polarlichter gesehen. Guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge. Die Vermieterin war super hilfsbereit. Absolut empfehlenswert!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johan N.

Jul 30, 2022

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Perfect home

Loved this place and the location, felt like coming home after each day exploring Iceland.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom A.

Jul 17, 2022

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Beautiful countryside house, wonderful host

My wife, adult daughter and I loved this place. It's located amid horse and sheep pastures with vistas of distant mountains, well away from towns and, in fact, from other houses. The house, though small, is very comfortable and feels much larger than its size. The many windows let in a lot of Iceland's long summer daylight, and the east-facing ones frame the volcano Hekla on those rare days when it isn't cloaked in cloud. The kitchen is well equipped, there’s an eclectic selection of CDs, and we found our host's extensive guide packet very helpful. Our host stopped by with her dog a bit after we checked in to make sure everything was okay, and when we mentioned that our daughter rides, she directed us to a neighbor ten minutes away who breeds horses and gives trail rides. Her brief visit, as well as her communications to us before our arrival, made us feel well cared for. Our only regret is that, with our vacation time coming to an end, we had to leave.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Asja H.

Jun 13, 2022

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Wunderbares Häuschen in Südisland

Wir hatten eine tolle Woche im schönen Haus Norðurnes. Es hat an nichts gefehlt, das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Haus liegt optimal, da sehr ruhig und mit einem wunderschönen Blick auf die Umgebung, gleichzeitig sind aber auch Einkaufsmöglichkeiten etc. nicht allzu weit weg. Zudem sind viele Sehenswürdigkeiten sehr gut zu erreichen. Maja ist eine tolle Gastgeberin und versorgt ihre Gäste mit vielen hilfreichen Infos. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, vielen Dank!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wolfram K.

Jun 11, 2022

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5 Sterne

Einsam gelegen, wirklich sehr schön

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

May 26, 2022

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Peace and tranquillity

Solitude with a spectacular view! Really enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

julia c., London

Mar 26, 2022

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Beautiful & cosy

Nordjunes is a compact and stylish house with beautiful views from every window. There is even a window above the bed so that you don’t have to get out of bed to check for those elusive Northern lights. Maja is a charming host, and has filled the cottage with good advice on everything from trips, amenities and even cooking tips. Thanks especially for the info on the hot pools which we really enjoyed!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

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Mar 25, 2022

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Couldn’t reach the place

I gave Maja’s place 5 stars because of previous ratings and I didn’t want to give her bad ratings, but I couldn’t reach her cabin as planned because the roads were not accessible because of a snowstorm. I had to find a last minute alternative and this was very stressful, plus I couldn’t get a full refund. So if you plan to go there during winter time just think twice, because weather in Iceland is very unpredictable and the roads going to her cabin are not the main roads and are not always taking care of. The only thing I hope is that the host will mention in her listing that it could be not possible to reach her place, so when you book you know your risks.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabian K.

Dec 31, 2021

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Romantische, außergewöhnliche Unterkunft

Sehr liebevoll eingerichtete Unterkunft. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

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