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The Golden Circle Lodge - Luxurious villa with Sauna

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Exterior
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Sauna

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Golden Circle Lodge - Luxurious villa with Sauna

Summary:
Stunning villa in an unbeatable location. Spectacular water and mountain views combined and design make this villa the ultimate getaway.

The Space:
This quiet and spacious cabin has spectacular views over surrounding areas, Þingvallavatn lake and mountains. Perfect setting for the Northern Lights during the winter months.

The Cabin is located on the in the Þingvellir National Park area only a few minutes from the lake and around 45 minute drive from Reykjavík. The location is ideal to explore the south coast and do day tours throughout the area including the Golden Circle, Kerið, Flúðir, Þingvellir, Black Sand Beach and Seljalandsfoss.

The Villa is brand new and accommodates 9 people in 4 bedrooms and has 2 full bathrooms. Highest quality beds and plenty of closet space. Everything within the Cabin is top of the line from home appliance to tiles and wooden panels.

Kitchen – Top of the line interior design, European wood cabinetry, professional series kitchen appliances. Includes dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster oven, electric kettle, microwave and all the cookware necessary to make a gourmet meal.

Bedrooms - Highest quality king and queen size beds along with plenty of closet space.

Bathroom - Italian tiles, exceptional lighting, whole stone sinks and walk in showers.

Laundry room - Top of the line clothes washer and dryer

Patio - Huge patio with a outdoor shower and a sauna, exceptional views of the sunset and Northern Lights.

The villa comes with free wifi.

A small grocery store and restaurant can be found in Þrastalundur about 10-15 minutes from the Villa and the town of Selfoss is 25 minutes away.

Cots, cribs, high seats and other children/baby furniture are available upon request.

Guest Access:
Guests have access to the whole cabin, the guest house, sauna and all outdoor areas. Everything within the cabin is private and for you to use at your convenience.

The Neighborhood:
The cabin is located on Þingvellir, which is a part of the golden circle. It is only a 5 min walk down to a lake.

Other Things to Note:
There is no TV at the apartment for use.

We recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip to Iceland, which covers issues as delayed baggage, travel accidents, weather trip cancellations and emergency overseas medical. EU members can use their European Health Insurance Card in Iceland (medical expenses).

Interaction with Guests:
We are ALWAYS available for you for any matter.
We answer online and via email promptly but in case of emergencies our phone number is listed in our arrival info document.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,399 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Golden Circle Lodge Luxurious Villa With Jacuzzi Sauna
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About the area

Map
Grímsnes, Árnessýsla

What's nearby

  • Thingvallavatn - 1 min walk
  • Thingvellir National Park - 18 min walk
  • Öxarárfoss - 12 min drive
  • Skalafell Ski Area - 22 min drive
  • Laugarvatn Fontana - 55 min drive

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tingvellir - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vegamót - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Circle Lodge - Luxurious villa with Sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Golden Circle Lodge - Luxurious villa with Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Golden Circle Lodge - Luxurious villa with Sauna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Golden Circle Lodge - Luxurious villa with Sauna located?

Situated in Bláskógabyggd, this villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thingvallavatn and Thingvellir National Park. Öxarárfoss and Nesjavellir are also within 12 miles (20 km).

The Golden Circle Lodge - Luxurious villa with Sauna Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House Out of the Hustle & Bustle of the City
My wife and I along with my two brother in laws and their spouses stayed at this beautiful house in the Golden Circle. We wanted to be centrally located for our trip so we could be close enough to all of the places we wanted to visit. As well as being able to stay somewhere that if we didn't go anywhere, it was relaxing. This house checked all of the boxes in regards to our needs and wants. While the rest of the family wanted to see everything possible my wife and I just stayed at the house two of the days out of the week we were there just to relax and appreciate the beautiful scenery that was just outside the living room space. With a fire going and a book in each of our hands. We were really able to relax and enjoy the quiet of the lake side home. If you want a quiet place to stay with a lot of character and a decent amount of space I highly recommend you stay here. The only things I would be aware of is that the house is more setup for two couples and kids then three couples at least in the bed situation. We didn't have any major issues per se but it's something to be aware of. Also we were hoping the jacuzzi/spa would be available but we were made aware that it would probably not be available due to how cold it would be. We ended up not using the sauna because we went to the blue lagoon but it was definitely a positive having it available. The house has smart lighting so if your not tech savvy this could be an issue but otherwise would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location
I will start that in the email that was sent to me just before checking in did not disclose that there is a gate at a top of hill and you have to call the property management to get in. Additionally, the link in their maps took us to a field close to the property but not the actual property. We found the gate information buried in their website which was frustrating because it would of been nice to have that information in the email they sent and not having to dig through a website for that. The additional thing with the gate is that every time you wanted to come back on the property you had to call the number for management to open the gate. Annoying but overall not that bad. Aside from the announce of the gate and having to call to get let in every time you leave the property, the location is PHENOMEANL!!!! Having the lake views from the back patio and having the Northern Lights every night over head made up for the calling and the gate. The home is beautiful, clean and welcoming. We loved the location of the property due to it being in the National Park and there were not many people around. There are so many things to do or see within just a 12 minute drive or even a little further down the road. The drive into Reykjavik was easy too and that was only 40 minutes. We thank you the property group for opening this home to us and we enjoyed the home very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Julie
What a beautiful property & stunning location. We had the most amazing time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Iceland getaway
The home was awesome! Its location on the Golden Circle was an ideal base to explore this most beautiful region. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Good, The Bad, and the Unacceptable
There is plenty that is good, so I will start with that. The location is amazing. 3-minute walk to the lake beach. Close to a lot of activities in the Golden Circle. Hot tub was fantastic and sauna was easily started with provided wood. Unit is two buildings and was well stocked with supplies. We were 7 guys celebrating our 50th birthdays and had tons of space. Saw the northern lights on both clear nights. Bad - 1) Getting into the gated community is annoying. Other reviews have mentioned this, but you need to call the management company on your phone every time you want to get in. Make sure you have their numbers during office hours and after hours. There should be some way to fix this with a remote control left in the unit. The other homes there have remotes to get in. When leaving the gate opens automatically. 2) We also had a stopped kitchen sink and had to come up with a workaround to get the dishwasher to work (jam door closed with a mop handle). They fixed the sink within a day, but still they had to know this was an issue prior to us. 3) Trash and recycling are a pain, you have to take it a few miles down the road into a small dump. Unacceptable - They forgot to tell us that the place had an alarm. There was no mention about an alarm in any of the brochures or instructions they sent about how to get access. So the first 5 minutes of our vacation we had a screetching alarm going off. This is ridiculous and was a tough way to start a fun stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Noel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, with a catch
There is a lot to like about this house. The house itself is a lovely bit of architecture - we loved the high ceilings and the Scandinavian design. The location is also superb - quiet, private, and beautiful views. Some minor annoyances: - The doors need new locks - the existing ones require lots of fumbling to work. - The house was FREEZING when we got there, and didn't warm up for ~24 hours. - No microwave. Not a big deal. - Laundry takes ~6 hours. As I understand it, this is quite normal in Iceland. - The light switches made no sense at all, but they would eventually work through trial and error. And the real reason for a lukewarm review of this property? To gain access to the house, one has to call the management company, and they will remotely trigger a gate that lets you in. If you can't get through the gate, it's about a quarter mile walk. The management company told us that the house would have a phone that we could use to call while we were staying there, so we didn't pick one up at the airport. When we arrived at the house, the phone there was broken. We spent a fare portion of our vacation trying various stores to find a phone that would work, but every store was sold out. The management company was accommodating. A very nice gentleman came out to the place on the second evening to help with the heating issue. He also offered to let us through the gate for the night. Unfortunately, when we got to the top of the hill, the management company themselves were unable to remotely trigger the gate. The rest is a long story - to his credit, the gentleman from the company stuck with it for about 35 minutes, eventually getting a neighbor to let us in. I really appreciated that - I'm sure he wanted to get home too! - but by the time I got back to the VRBO, my wife was worried sick that something had happened to me. The hassle of getting through that gate everyday was a real bummer. In the end, we had to haul our luggage, trash, and groceries about a quarter mile uphill on the day that we checked out. Had I been camping, that would have been fine, but we paid luxury prices to rent this particular VRBO. So would I recommend it? For European travelers. whose phones will work in Iceland, yes. For travelers from the United States, no (unless you are certain that you will have a working phone in Iceland).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning View
So beautiful, both the view and the home
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base to access the south coast and thingviller
Beautiful home, very well equipped, as advertised, two inconveniences, first was calling to get access to the property every time we returned and the second was a power outage left us with no way to drive to the property, if it wasn’t for a friendly neighbor who helped us hike down to the property without our vehicle checking in would not have happened. A big thanks to him for saving the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Beautiful property with immaculate attention to detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022