Reviews of Gaukshof
Heiðabraut, 804 Selfoss, Iceland
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean and cozy. Very quiet. Centrally located where everything was 1-2hrs away.
I wish curtains actually blocked the sun light.
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe really enjoyed our stay at Gaukshof! 🌟 The property is full of charm, with a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Our room was clean, comfortable, and cozy , perfect for a relaxing night after exploring the area. The location is great, offering both tranquility and easy access to nearby sights. We would happily stay here again and definitely recommend it!
Everything was ok
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewcheck-in was very easy
The tap water wasn’t as clean as the rest of Iceland, and left sticky residue on our hands
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation-wise wonderful, easy to reach, nice surroundings. Beds were comfortable, nice that there was a good working fridge available. Nice quiet place. Easy to arrive at time of convenience. Friendly contact with the host.
The shower was a bit clunky (didn't run through well). Available amenities were a bit limited (only 1 fresh towel for 3 nights, 1 roll of toilet paper - good to bring some yourself). Blinds could be better (bring an eye mask).
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewPeaceful place with a great view. Cozy, warm, private.
There was a hiccup with the check in which was eventually sorted out.
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReally nice place
Reviewed: 1 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe location is perfect for watching the northern lights. It’s very quiet and close to the Geysir.
Reviewed: 20 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewNothing, property is incorrectly advertised on bookings.co with misleading and false information
It’s not as it’s shown on the bookings.com or as it states. The owner has lied about the property. Shocking bookings.com has fallen for the lies and listed the property on their page!
Reviewed: 12 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewIt was an ok cabin. The best part was that one of the extension cords had outlets to charges our phones without Icelandic adapter. It had a big table to have dinner and to use paper maps to plan.
It did not come with toilet paper.
Reviewed: 30 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe cabins are the perfect location for many of icelands incredible sights. The cabins are cosy, warm when required and ideal for anyone who needs somewhere to stay on a busy adventure in Iceland. The host is very accommodating and friendly. The facilities are great and it's evident that the host is continuing to make the cabins even better. A perfect location for darkness and capturing the Aurora
There is nothing I didn't like. It was perfect for what I needed,
Reviewed: 1 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewit was convenient to seeing the falls to the north and in a quiet location. Close to a small gas station.
No real step getting into the cabin.
Reviewed: 27 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe room was spacious and we were able to adjust the temperature through opening windows as well as a little heater when it got cool. Shower was great!
There was not much room for toiletries in the bathroom so we moved a few cleaning supplies to make more space.
Reviewed: 24 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewClean, warm, new place
Not sure where to take out trash
Reviewed: 13 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewNice place for decent price. Pretty big cottage with everything you need for your stay. We enjoyed the stay and we will come back next time during another Iceland trip.
Reviewed: 13 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe location is perfect to go and venture into the Highlands. The cabin is very basic but was clean. It was missing bath towels but when my friend called the owner, he brought them.. It is quiet.
It needs a little of TLC. A couple of extra hooks on the wall, a bedside table for the twin room, I used a chair for that purpose.
Reviewed: 12 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewgood location
Reviewed: 4 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewPrivate cabin, ‘cheep’, all the important things work.
The step up to the door is an unstable pallet.
Reviewed: 30 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewNear many good places to be and close to airports for an easy first night stay after arriving in Iceland.
The refrigerator wasn't very cold and didn't have the ability to make ice.
Reviewed: 23 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewthe host "forgot" to mention that the room lock was broken, iceland is a "safe" place but still I wasn't happy to leave our stuff in an open room with direct access to the public road. the cottage is nice but not clean, a lot of dust everywhere and the kettle was VERY dirty. In the bathroom the soap/shampoo available looked like it was a leftover from the previous guest. the staff was useless, he/she (all contacts are by chat) could not even tell us if there is a restaurant nearby.
Place a not very clean and staff not professional.
Reviewed: 18 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewGaukshof was just perfect for what I needed. I was travelling alone on a little photo-tour, and since the weather was amazing I spent very little time inside and used my time to explore the country. There are a lot of beautyful sights quite close and Gaukshof is also a very good starting point for trips into the Highlands. It had a fridge, microwave and a little stove top, so everything I needed for breakfast or a easy meal. Central heating was working fine and the shower had warm water. Checking in and out was very easy.
Maybe a bitte small if you have a lot of rainy days, but just perfect for my particular visit.