Child-friendly Holiday Home in West Iceland

Háarif in West Iceland, close to Hellissandur (3 km)

The cottage has a magnificent view of the Snæfellsjökull glacier

The living area has pretty red-painted, half-height wood panelling and a cosy couch

Large bedroom with comfortable double bed

Perfect for families with children: Large playground next to the holiday home

Háarif, a child-friendly townhouse is part of the small community of Rif on the northern coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.

It offers a magnificent view of the Snæfellsjökull glacier that Jule Verne used as inspiration and entry point for his story "Journey to the middle of the earth". Also, it is a good starting point for explorations of this fantastic area of Iceland. Snæfellsnes national park is on 2 km away and with its lava fields, rugged coastline, waterfalls and southern cliff coastline, the peninsula has something to offer for everyone.

This former family home and townhouse gives you the idea of what it is like to live in a small town in Iceland. The house has three bedrooms for six people. The living room is upstairs and on the ground floor is a well-equipped kitchen. Bathroom with WC/bathtub. There are a washer and dryer in the laundry room that you can use with the owner, who lives in the other half of the house, but is seldom there.

Parking space is in front of the house.

Key facts

3 bedrooms
Max 6 persons
95 m²
Reference code W2020

Price per night from

140€

Price per week 840€.
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Sleeping arrangements

Basement

Bedroom 1
- 1× Double bed
  140×200 cm
Bedroom 2
- 1× Double bed
  140×200 cm

Ground floor

Bedroom 1
- 1× Double bed
  140×200 cm
- 1× Double sofa bed

Features

Baby high chair
Dryer
Washing machine

Location

3 hours 11 mins from Keflavík Airport
4 mins from the next gas station
4 mins from the next grocery store
2 hours 43 mins from Reykjavík City Center

Ólafsvík is a small town on the northern-western side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, between Grundarfjörður and Hellissandur. Ólafsvík is a fishing village and small center of commerce and services for farmers in the area. During the 17th and 18th centuries the village was one of the larger trading ports in Iceland, when commercial vessels sailed between Ólafsvík and Denmark. Today the area provides interesting sightseeing opportunities for tourists, such as birdwatching, hiking trails, and whale watching during spring time.

The Snæfellsnes Peninsula has beautiful diverse and dramatic landscapes. At its western tip is Snæfellsjökull National Park and its dominant glacier. Popular tourist places are Djúpalónssandur Beach, Kirkjufell mountain and the smaller fishing communities along the southern part of the peninsula.

Viatis recommends

Walk between Arnarstapi and Hellnar
Djúpalónssandur Black Sand Bay
Seal Watching at Ytri Tunga
Sightseeing by boat from Stykkishólmur
Snæfellsjökull Glacier National Park

What guests are saying

Lea, Stefan, Raphael, Philipp, Louisa, from Germany
»This beautiful and nice house was our first destination on Iceland.«

Friendly greetings Bernhard & Ute
»Dear host, thank you both for allowing us to stay in your house during our Icelandic holiday. We feel very comfortable. Enclosed is a small chocolat greeting from our country, it is produced directly in the south of Germany (near Stuttgart). We hope it tastes good. «

Ruth & Emily
»Dear owners and family, it was very very nice meeting you! We will miss the ever changing view on the harbor# (and your boat Capitan!) The incredible beauty of your peninsula and over the atlocks of the sterns ! Thank you for everything, all the best for you and your family, kind regards, # and on the Snæfellsjökull«