Not knowing the kitchen was shared. I didn't mind sharing the kitchen, but this fact was not obvious on booking?

Sana was available, helpfull and very pleasant to deal with, but was only there when needed! Only down side was I did not notice the kitchen was shared between 2 apartments?

Stayed in August 2025

No communal space in the room so needed to play family games in the evenings in the shared kitchen space.

Beautiful location, well situated between Lake Myvatn & Husavik so perfect for our itinerary. Property is lovely and the garden has great views and a couple of lovely rabbits that kept our children entertained.

Stayed in August 2025

It was a bit of a trek from Husavik, with about 10 min or so on a gravel road. Good conditions on the road but you move slower. The room made up for the more lengthy trek. Also to note for all of Iceland, there is no air conditioning and it can be hard to get some ventilation in the rooms. If only fans were provided.

No breakfast was offered. There was a small kitchenette in our room which was more of a guest house, and not in the main house. There is also a larger kitchen at the front of the guesthouse.

Stayed in July 2025

We had a great stay. The guesthouse is really nice, surrounded by a nice garden with a greenhouse, with a view of a waterfall and a lot of nature in general. The kitchen was just next door and well equipped, but we also had a small kitchen area in our room! And I was really happy about the hot chocolate powder with marshmallows waiting for us there :) The room was really nice and comfortable. We would definitely come back here if we return to Iceland!

Stayed in June 2025

It is a bit further out to travel but worth it if you like it quiet, even has its own waterfall where they create their own electricity from. The kitchen is outside the main building which is important to know in winter and rain as you always need to get dressed up ;).

Very quiet, peaceful and comfortable. Great facilities and nice selection of books to read. Well equipped kitchen with really everything you need.

Stayed in June 2025

A bit remote but worth the detour!

Lovely, quiet guesthouse that offers everything you need and more. Everything was very clean and the room has a modern and cozy interior. Also, there's a well equipped, separate kitchen/common room that's free for everyone to use. Communication was friendly and easy. We felt right at home!

Stayed in October 2024

The house was fantastic: clean, tidy, warm and surrounded by spectacular landscape. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. My friend and I had a great time: the only two nights we rested during the Ring Road.

Stayed in July 2024

Very well equipped with a lot of confort. Svana and his husband are very welcoming peoples.

Stayed in September 2024

It is super remote and the road to reach the guesthouse is damaged (potholes, gravel…). But the juice is worth the squeeze - just do your food shopping beforehand and don’t forget to have a full tank.

The property is pristine. The common kitchen is amazingly well equipped. The best, by far, we have seen amongst all the other guesthouses we stayed at.

Stayed in August 2024

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Absolutely gorgeous- with your own private waterfall (and little bunnies)!

Stayed in August 2024

We loved everything about it! The outdoor space was beautiful. The shared kitchen was very well equipped and the rooms were very comfortable, and very thoughtfully put together.

Stayed in June 2024

Everything! Iris and her dad hosted us and they were so kind and helpful. We were very comfortable in our accommodations. They had 2 dogs on the property and several horses we were able to interact with which we loved! We were able to go on a horseback ride, icing on the cake. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our stay here!

Stayed in June 2024

The front door is not straightforward to lock/unlock. Svana did put a note to explain, and we thought we mastered it. But somehow it still took some practice to figure things out and we even locked ourselves out once. Make sure you practice and always bring the keys.

Such a beautiful home and experience. Svana has clearly put a lot of thoughts and personal touches into the property that made our stay more than comfortable and enjoyable. We have roadtripped around the ring road and stayed in multiple homes in Iceland (and also visited the country before). For the first time, the rooms have complete dark blinds/curtains and we didn't need eye masks. The bathroom has all the toiletries, towels as well as the space for a family of 4 to layout our own stuff. The kitchen has everything you need to not just make tea, coffee, and a nice breakfast but the space to enjoy. There are tables and chairs in many corners of the garden where you'll simply enjoy the waterfall sound and fresh air. It's all the little things that make this place unique and exceptional. Thanks Svana for hosting us!

Stayed in June 2024

Beautiful updates rooms, lovely farm and owner

Stayed in June 2024

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Beautiful accommodation, a bit remote but very quiet. All you can hear are the sheep and the sound of the waterfall. Highly recommended.

Stayed in September 2023

We loved everything!

Amazing property and the owner is super nice! We loved waking up to the tranquil sound of the waterfall and sheep on the mountain in the morning.

Stayed in September 2023

it's sad we had to leave

Granastaðir Guesthouse was the highlight of our trip! We(two couples) spent three nights here and had a fantastic time. Not only was everything very clean in our suite, it was also beautifully and stylishly decorated with nice details and a great bathroom. We immediately felt at home. The surroundings are also wonderful, with a pretty and well-kept garden and there is even a waterfall nearby. It is all dreamlike! The biggest surprise for us was that there was a shared kitchen. We had not expected a kitchen at all and have found here simply the best equipped and most beautiful kitchen of the entire trip. And again everything was spotless clean. I also want to add that Svana is a great host. Before we even arrived she provided us with the latest information regarding construction sites or even closures on our route and helped us to avoid those. Another thing I noticed is that some of the reviews mention that there is no dishwasher or that they had issues with locking the front door. When we were there, there was a dishwasher and there were also instruction on how the front door works, so my impression is that Svana takes reviews and feedback very seriously and keeps improving Granastaðir Guesthouse. Svana, if you read this, you're doing a great job and have created a beautiful place! It couldn't have been any better for us! So for all of you out there looking for a place to stay while exploring Húsavík or the Mývatn area, I absolutely recommend this place!

Stayed in September 2023

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Beautifully decorated and comfortable appartment. By far and away the best we stayed in during our trip. It was so calm and quiet, i loved the long track to get there. I have never slept so well. I was not sure about the shared kitchen but actually it worked really well and had everything you needed. I will come back if I ever need to relax and have some time to myself!

Stayed in August 2023

With a bit more luggage, we had to organize the space a bit in order to fit our suitcases. But despite smaller room, the space was perfectly used and we had everything we needed.

This was one of my favorite accommodations overall, and it was definitely the best accommodation we've had in Iceland. Location is close enough to Husavik, on a beautiful little farm with an amazing view to the hill with a small waterfall and horses, rabbits, flower house. Everything was new, clean, beautifully decorated, and equipped perfectly for our stay. Hosts helped us organize late check-in and were available for additional questions. Joint kitchen area with board games and basic things like coffee, tea, etc. We felt like being at home and will returm one day for sure. Thank you!

Stayed in July 2023

everything was perfect!

A wonderful big new room with a little kitchen and all the appliances you need. The room has it’s own outside door, the bathroom is brand new and functional. My best room on my trip around the Island. Svana (the host) is a very nice and helpful person.

Stayed in August 2023

Amazing, Location, cleanliness, apartment design, nature

Stayed in August 2023

It is very clean. Everything works perfectly. It is in a soothing location. We had the sensation Svana has put her entire heart in the place.

Stayed in August 2023

Kitchen and bedrooms are in seperated buildings, which took some ´organisation´, but was actually fine.

Very cosy, spacious, nicely decorated, nice collection of books, heated floors....

Stayed in July 2023

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Everything! Beautiful scenery! Clean comfortable well done

Stayed in August 2023