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Reviews of Hvassahraun Cabin by the Sea

26 Hvassahraun, 191 Vogar, Iceland

#3 of 5 hotels in Vogar

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Review Score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    10
    The scenery is so breathtaking that you’ll feel as though you’re lounging in a Reykjavik loft
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The house is beautiful with large windows to see the surrounding ocean and beautiful weather and sunsets. The house is luxurious with heated floors. It is relaxing to sip a coffee by the window looking at the ocean where the wind blows away the rain clouds.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    10
    Not a cabin but a Dream
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything. The place is fantastic. Well decorated, clean and spacious.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    10
    Perfect! Thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A couple of extra pillows and sheets would be nice, but that was a very minor issue.

    It is beautiful, comfortable and spacious.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    8.0
    Christmas stay in the Cabin
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great communication with owners. A little bit off the beat and track in the winter when it is dark and cold. But once you got your bearings, it wasnt such a problem. Good size family property. Great blue tooth speaker, for listening to music. Wood burner makes the place feel super cozy. It never felt cold at all in the property throughout the day or night.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent, comfortable property, ideal to see nature and the northern lights while staying warm!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The only thing lacking was a television screen, which would have been nice to plug our laptop into and play movies to enjoy on the long, dark evenings in winter! But this was made clear in the property description so we knew to expect it. Also, it wasn't easy to find straight away when we arrived on a snowy winter night in the dark - I think this would be no issue at all in daylight though, and the host did send good directions (it just wasn't easy the first time in the dark!). Apart from that there was nothing to not like!

    The property was spacious and clean and very comfortable. The beds in particular were super comfy! There were large glass windows at the front where we spent a lot of time sitting and watching the sea (and looking for the aurora at night). We saw humpback whales and dolphins from the house, and also the aurora on almost every night when it wasn't cloudy. There was a lovely wood burner, and the kitchen was well supplied with everything you might need. And it was well situated for the road to go sight-seeing. All in all, we had an excellent and comfortable stay and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    10
    Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside, which wasn’t that big of a deal, was most of the dishes/utensils/pans were not clean. However this is not a huge deal and we just washed items that we were going to use.

    This property has incredible views and is conveniently located between Reykjavik and Keflavik. You are far enough removed from the city to see the northern lights! The property is a great size, the bathroom and bedrooms were very nice and well-sized. The primary contact for the property was very responsive before and during my stay and ever checked in to see how things were going.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2024

    10
    We loved it. Will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Third bedroom was very small and I think they miss a huge opportunity by not having a spa/sauna outside with those beautiful water views.

    Great location. It is right off a main roadway but it feels secluded. It was a 1/2 hr from the airport and a 1/2 hr from Rekeyevik.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    8.0
    Top
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Remote location between airport and Reykjavik, with great view. Apartment was clean and fully equipped. Good choice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    10
    We had a stunning adventure
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have nothing bad to say.

    The location was stunning.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    10
    Lovely if you want peace and tranquility. If you want the vibe of the city stay there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We contacted the company four times via booking.com asking how we got keys but did not get a reply (this could be a booking.com problem), this brought a lot of stress knowing if we turned up would somebody be there. We took ages to find it as it was dark. When we arrived no one was there and we had to ring a number we found on a link to Greenkey team. We got the code. All the dishes from a previous customer were in the dishwasher, worktops not cleaned.

    The property is amazing though won't suit everyone. You will need a car and its 30-35 minutes into the city. You are remote in a dark site with perfect views North so could watch the lights from inside. Underfloor heating ensures you are comfy and with the sea air the best sleep ever.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were told on the day of booking that the tap water is salty so there is plenty of fresh water in the property in bottles when we arrived there was no fresh water and it took 2 days for fresh water to arrive, front door doesn’t seem to lock also the door in the bedroom to the patio area doesn’t work,

    Very spacious nice and warm

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    10
    Fabulous, spacious, comfortable house, with great facilities. We will be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We struggled with the keypad on arrival, eventually being told by the agent to "kick" the door to get in....it would be easier to have a manual lock box in case of technical problems, like a faulty keypad. The smaller bedroom by the bathroom we couldn't use, there is smell coming from the pipe work and we had to keep the door closed. The couch and seating could do with an upgrade...

    A fantastic house in a great location, we were always happy to come home to a lovely warm house after a day of exploring the wilderness. Spacious, clean linen, comfortable beds and fresh water for drinking, the bathroom was fantastic and spacious as well. The facilities were great, washing machine and tumble dryer - the kitchen was really well thought out and you have everything you need for a very comfortable stay. We saw the Aurora from the lounge windows on numerous nights. Location to Keflavik airport and Reykjavik was convenient, with good planning, you have access to the Southern routes, and Western routes as well. We would definitely book to come again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2023

    9.0
    Relaxing stay in a stylish property with sea view
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dish washer not empty when arrived. Road a bit bumpy as gravel

    Peaceful location, amazing view and stylish property

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    8.0
    Great to stay in a home and cook for the family whilst on holiday to keep costs controlled.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Couldn't work out how to turn the outside lights off - so when we had Northern Lights it was more difficult to see then due to the ambient light.

    Location was very convenient from Reykjavik and also the International Airport - but in hindsight the main attractions were over the other side of town - but not a big deal when you have a hire car. Great facilities and very comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2023

    10
    Three wonderful nights at this great cabin.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Beautiful home with a view of the sea from the front and a view of the volcano from the back.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2023

    8.0
    Incredible views from living room windows in this comfortable slightly remote cabin
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hot water stopped working on our arrival day so we had cold showers although the owner tried to get a plumber asap.

    Beautiful views of the sea in this quiet property. It was a few hundred yards on an unmarked road after leaving the main road so might be difficult to see in the winter as unlit. Modern but characterful inside with loads of books and an excellent sound system. (no TV) Kitchen well equipped and beds extremely comfortable. Good blinds. Excellent for getting to airport (15mins) and Reykjavík (25 mins) and Golden Circle and South Coast easily reached within a couple of hours. We hired a car.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    10
    Peace, quiet and relaxing. Gorgeous views. I imagine it would be very introspective to stay in winter.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No television but solid internet connection. I actually loved that there wasn’t a tv but our little ones were looking :)

    The view was unmatched. Incredible. Definitely worth staying a little outside of town. Peaceful, quiet. We even saw a fox.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    8.0
    We love Iceland!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Should provide more than one bath towel per person. The outdoor dining area was unusable. We understand that outdoor dining is only for a very short time in Iceland. There should be a Bluetooth speaker to listen to music.

    The location was great. The cabin was exactly as described. It was very clean.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Super location, great newly build house with great facilities, amazing views all around

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2023

    9.0
    highly recommend - thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit of a mixup with the key on arrival, but to be fair it was quite quickly sorted out. Shower tray needs clearing as water was filling the tray very quickly..

    Fantastic location - within easy reach of both the airports and city centre. Despite this, the setting felt quiet and secluded .

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2023

    10
    Awesome find. Wonderful place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it was perfect. I'd recommend a 4x4 vehicle due to gravel roads but not essential.

    Ideal location, out of town and right next to the shore but close to the main sites. Only 15 minute drive to Reykjavik.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2023

    9.0
    We had a fabulous weekend here with everything we wanted to get away from it all.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only down side of a wonderful stay was a smell in the small bedroom from the pipework which appears to enter and leave the property in this room. This didn't effect us however as we only used 2 of the 3 bedrooms.

    Access was easy using the key box code sent to us the day before including a video and photos of our route to the Cabin and how to open and lock the door. The cabin was perfect for our needs, very comfortable and with all accessories needed. There was no tv which we found very refreshing and resulted in us have some super social evenings. We even watched the aurora borealis from the comfort of the sitting room. Perfect.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2023

    10
    Great place to see the northern lights
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Salty tap water Very old and nonfunctional pans Lighting

    Great host Sea view Clean and comfortable beds Great location to see the northern lights

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely big cabin with the view. Good size bathrooms, fantactic view, good communication with the owner who been in touch every day. Recomended to arrive on day time because in dark if difficult locate the house

    Stayed in March 2023

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