Room was clean and modern, surroundings were very peaceful.

Be mindful that the road becomes a gravel road for a short while on the way to here! We had a 4WD so it was fine, but good to know in advance.

Harold is a wonderful host, so warm and friendly and clearly dedicated to proper hospitality and his guesthouse is so comfortable, clean and cosy. The beds were really comfortable and we slept very well. There is tea and coffee in the rooms and the shared bathroom is modern and clean with a very powerful shower. Harold let us use the main kitchen to cook on our first night and it had all utensils we needed. We booked a room with private bathroom for our second night and it turned out to have a small, well stocked kitchen and small table with chairs where we cooked and ate dinner, it felt more like a small apartment than guesthouse room. The breakfast was also delicious both days. Harold advised us on where to go outside the house for the best chance of seeing the northern lights and we did see them! We would gladly have stayed here for our entire trip if we hadn't planned to travel south. This was the best guesthouse I've stayed in anywhere in Europe and was fantastic value for money. Harold sorry we didn't get to see you when we were leaving to say goodbye, we'll be back if we're ever in the area again.

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From my initial interactions with the host, I immediately felt at home. Haraldur was very friendly, kind and always available to help with any query I had. The shared kitchen has all you need to cook your own meals and the views from the property are just stunning. If you're looking for a relaxing stay, this is the perfect spot. The local greenhouses also sell fresh vegetables, which is a bonus due to the scarcity of shops in the area. Arrivederci e grazie mille Haraldur!

Had an amazing stay, beyond exceeded expectations! Was in an ideal location to be able to access all the sights and activities we planned, with each being a short drive away. Breakfast was great with a wide variety of choices, and the use of the kitchen in our own time was extremely convenient. The owner was so friendly and helped us out with recommendations to make the most of our trip and even helped us to see the northern lights. Overall amazing value for money and would highly recommend!

The guesthouse is lovely, and so is the host. You can tell that thought has been given to small details, which guests can enjoy. The breakfast was quite good and overall a pleasant experience for us.

The shared bathroom was small and had no ventilation, other guests also had the same schedule as us, so we had to wait to shower. The room is quite small, so hard to manage your belongings. The room door closes very stiffly (but this is common in other places in Iceland as well).

I was a bit concerned about the nature of the shared facilities, as this isn't normally my preferred style of accommodations. However, everything was lovely and as pleasant as could be given the "shared" factor. The guesthouse was very clean. The rooms appeared to be recently updated, and I would not be surprised if soundproof materials were incorporated because I didn't notice any noise from the other guests at all. The shared bathroom stayed clean, which is both a testament to the property owner and respectful guests (it is requested in the welcome message that you respect other guests by refraining from loud noises and music, and I really appreciate this). And yes, you are asked to remove your shoes when you enter the guesthouse. This is common in Iceland, and it helps to keep the facilities clean. Our room was smaller than what we are used to, but this seems to be the case throughout most of the country, as that's just kind of "the way it is" there, and therefore it shouldn't be a negative about the guesthouse. The shared kitchen area more than made up for that fact, as it was modern and well-stocked with all sorts of appliances. The self-serve coffee bar was a lovely amenity. Buffet (ish) style breakfast was equally as lovely, prepared by Haraldur himself. I appreciated the early breakfast start time. Some of the other breakfast offerings during our trip didn't start until 8am; a breakfast time earlier than that turned out to be very important to us, so thank you, Haraldur, for that! Location of the guesthouse was convenient during our Golden Circle tour and was a nice way to extend the tour into two days without having to spend a lot of time travelling back and forth to the city. That being said, the area is a bit remote. There are not a lot of options in terms of groceries, gas, and restaurants, so keep that in mind during your planning.

It's not that I didn't like it, but just an observation: the back yard area could use some TLC, but it didn't affect our stay because it was too cold to use it. Just keep in mind it doesn't currently look like the pictures.

Lost at the end of a road in an ultra quiet neighborhood, under the snow. This guest house offered us an extremely clean room and bathroom, the shared kitchen was very well equipped, and calm was a must at all times. Special mention for the kindness of the host and its help with information for the rest of our stay in Iceland, thank you so much ! Justine & Paul

We liked…everything! Haraldur was a wonderfully gracious host and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him. The beds were comfortable and the rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and dining area were spotless! Eating and hanging out in the solarium was fabulous - a great space. Haraldur has hosting down to a science and gives his guests what they need to have a wonderful stay. We cooked our dinners there and we had what we needed and loved the provided breakfast each morning as well.

I can’t think of anything that we didn’t enjoy.

Some people mention that it's a run down place. I totally disagree... the rough weather of the area may make it look a bit washed from the outside, but our room was lovely, the kitchenette in the room was nice, there was free tea and coffee. The breakfast included Icelandic specialties and it was great. The owner is a very kind man, he gave us recommendations about restaurants and we enjoyed the dinner there. Furthermore, he was also giving information about Icelandic food and places to see. The wifi was free of charge. Thank you very much!

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The host was very nice and knowledgeable about the area. At breakfast, we had the opportunity to try some Icelandic snacks that he recommended. A true experience! Additionally, the drying rack in the bathroom was a lifesaver. After spending all day in the rain, we were able to start the next day with dry clothing and shoes. Overall, we stayed at various locations across the country. Nothing compared to this hidden gem placed beautifully behind the trees.

There was nothing I didn't like.