Reviews of Botnahlid Villa, Mountain and Town views and outdoor Sauna

Property was great and very well maintained. The town, Seydisfjordur was remarkable as well

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Host was very accommodating! We loved having a home base to explore the area.

The villa was seriously spectacular. It has super comfortable rooms, a beautiful bathroom and living space, with the added bonus of a full laundry room. Walking distance from town and a chance to meet and chat with the owner were unexpected bonuses. Definitely a must-go-to home.

Absolutely nothing. It was perfect.

Beautiful view if the mountains and harbor, very well remodeled and stylish modern Icelandic design inside. Host top notch responsive and helpful. The hight of our stay was the sauna with a glass window overlooking gorgeous pink sunset sky and the fyord.

Loved everything

Amazing location. Hilmir was an amazing host. We had some questions and he came within minutes to help us. Property's location is amazing and the drive to the property is even better. We enjoyed the sauna as well. We were travelling in a group of 7 including kids and each one of us wanted to stay for longer.

We were not used to 'no lock on washroom door ' culture of Iceland.

The views were lovely, the sauna was amazing, and the decor was gorgeous. The host was very accommodating and responsive.

Kitchen living room.

Shower 🚿 controls ... Lights in bathroom.. no oven mitts... Bedroom power outlet locations

Great, friendly and attentive host. Spacious apartment with all amenities (full kitchen, washing machine, dryer, sauna)

Third room was tiny and basically is only the bed

Wonderful all around i would give 100 out of 10. You will find everything you need and the owner was extremely nice supportive and friendly. We got stuck in storm where we couldn’t go out anywhere that day. He invited us to some hot and cold spa nearby. He treated us like a family. One of the things we will never forget and wish we can thank you enough.

Amazing design Very friendly and responsive host Nice outdoor sauna and bbq Cosy TV room and views from the windows

Unfortunately, the fireplace was not working so that was a pity

A spacious room with a great view, and a fantastic kitchen. There’s also a guitar with excellent tone. After a meal indoors, you can take a leisurely stroll around the small town, and it feels absolutely wonderful! The outdoor sauna is a must-try experience.

Very cosy place and friendly host! Quite calm little town and beautiful view.

The location is nice and the views are great and beautiful. The landlord was friendly and approachable.

However, we were disappointed with the overall condition of the property, which did not match the description of a “Luxury Villa” on Booking. There were personal items left in the kitchen, including partially used food and medication, as well as a mess in several drawers. Additionally, the cleanliness was a concern; the villa was not as clean as we expected. The laundry room, where the washer and dryer are located, was in poor condition. While the owner did mention that the laundry room was still under construction, this information was only provided after I had already read the negative reviews, which was frustrating. The villa itself still appears to be under construction, and the bedrooms feel somewhat unfinished. There was a noticeable damp smell throughout the house, particularly in the bedrooms, which created an unpleasant atmosphere. There were also frequent fluctuations in the shower’s water temperature, ranging from cold to extremely hot; unfortunately, our child was burned, which was quite distressing. The synthetic bedding was not very comfortable, and one of the bedroom doors could not be shut properly. For a property advertised as “luxury,” these issues were quite surprising and disappointing. We rented what we believed would be a luxury villa, but it turned out to be more like an average apartment, similar to a typical Airbnb listing. Normally, we would have considered moving to a different accommodation, but it was peak season, and there were no suitable alternatives available. Overall, we feel quite disappointed and a bit misled. The villa does not meet the luxury standards described, and we believe the price should reflect its current condition and should be adjusted. At this moment we cannot recommend this “luxury” villa.

Hilmer (the host) was amazing! He even made us reservations at the hottest Sushi spot in Iceland. I would absolutely stay here again. We were able to get some laundry done and get a great night's sleep before we camped the next night. This was also the easiest place to access with the digital keypad.

Everything

Host is super nice and available for questions/guidance. Very nice place. The neighborhood cat decided to jump in the open window and hang out with us!

Hilmir was really nice and had lots of good recommendations for what to do and where to eat. He was very responsive. The property is spacious and located close to the center of the town.

No real complaint. A few hours need to be invested to complete the work on the house. Like in all places we've seen in Iceland, you cannot get a completely dark room.

Fabulous experience. What a home. The owner has thought of everything for his guests' comfort. What a truly wonderful experience.

The villa was really nicely designed and had great views. The washing machine and dryer were a bonus after so many days on the road without any!