Reviews of Stora Sandfell Rooms and Cottages
Stóra-Sandfell 3, 701 Stóra-Sandfell, Iceland

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewClean, beautiful location, warm, comfortable.
Would have preferred not to share toilet but this was the only option at time of booking.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and cosy cottage. The host is very supportive and responsive. They also offer horse riding, which was a surprise for me. I recommend. We will stay there again.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSpotlessly clean and cosy. Nice bathroom. Nice to cook on BBQ
Cabins quite close together.
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe lodge was a good size with a kitchenette; it is located in beautiful countryside; the owner was very friendly.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe cottage was big, well decorated and organized. We could have dinner easily and arrive late. The host was very nice and helpful. The location is great (not too much tourists there). Very good value for money
Nothing
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI booked around 9 accomodations for our trip to iceland. This was the most disapointing. For the same I price as I paid for the others, we got a small shed that even got cold during summer nights. There was a small separate heating device to compensate. Overal very basic for the amount spent.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfortable cabins in quiet setting. Highly recommend.
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewThe cottages are in the woods, making the atmosphere really magic! Our cottage was tiny but it included everything we could possibly need: the bed was comfy, the kitchen simple but well equipped. The temperature was great!
If anything, the bathroom was pretty cold.
Reviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCosy little cottage with everything you need. Very friendly and helpful host. Nice bed, good blinds, good (though a bit small) shower.
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStunning place and location. Host made check in so simple and we had everything we needed. It was beautiful, loved it. Would stay again.
Nothing.
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewJóhanna and her family have built a special place right outside of Egilstaðir. It is easy to get to, and the second you arrive you feel like you are in a forest getaway. The forest is beautiful with little birds, the campsite and cabins are private and there are great hiking opportunities and horseback riding. Jóhanna is very friendly and helpful and knowledgeable about the area and history. I cannot recommend this authentic Icelandic forest cabin experience enough!
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCosy cabin with everything you need. Very friendly hosts. And we went for a guided horseback ride, great experience!
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location and facilties
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuper cute cottages Very clean
It was all perfect. The shared bathrooms were immaculate
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery nice cottages located in a little forest, equipped with everything you need! Great location, ever nicer washing facilities in the huts! We loved it and would have loved to stay a bit longer! Super clean!!!
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThis was, by far, the best place we have spent a night in Iceland. Beautiful position, cozy cottage, clean and with all the amenities. Everything was perfect!
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCosy wooden cottages just 15 minute drive to Egilstadir. There was a small gas bbq which I found very useful. Highly recommended
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewGreat cottage. Clean, fully equipped and beautiful nature around. We had lovely time there. I would visit again one day.
Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA cozy and quaint little cabin that had everything we needed for a comfortable 2 night stay. Slightly off the beaten path, but with gorgeous views.
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewJohanna greeted us on the driveway and showed us the way to our cottage. In a few square meters of a privately located cottage, there was everything we needed for our two-night stay (and we would have liked to stay longer!). A double bed in the living area (plus a third bed that we didn't use), a table and a small kitchenette with the necessary equipment, a bathroom with a toilet and shower. Although it is clear that not all the equipment is brand new, everything was clean and cozy, carefully prepared for our arrival. A small terrace overlooking the horse paddock - we were lucky with the weather, so we used it for coffee and an evening drink. Our stay was also greatly enhanced by the opportunity to go on a horse ride with Johanna through the most beautiful Icelandic landscape you can imagine... thank you again!! We will be happy to come back. We wish all the people and animals on the farm good health... In the area, we recommend a trip to Hengifoss, walks in the Guttormslundur forest and the Vök spa.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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