Stóra-Vatnshorn
Stóra-Vatnshorn
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Why people book this hotel
“It’s located in a very quiet area surrounded by breathtaking nature which is als…”
“Comfortable level of space for three people”
“Pleasant cottage with all the required amenities, set in a charming location bes…”
“The location is great if you want to be secluded and far from everything but in …”
“The cottage was comfortable and well-equipped; the Wi‑Fi was spotless and the te…”
“Clean, new, comfortable”
“The location was priceless, right in the middle of nothing”
“The kitchen is well equipped, and the wifi was reliable and fast”
“We particularly liked the small kitchen to prepare breakfast and a warm meal aft…”
Overview
Stóra-Vatnshorn is located 500 metres from the historic Eiríksstadir site and 17 km from Búdardalur village. It offers holiday houses with free WiFi access, private kitchen facilities and lake and mountain views. A seating area and TV feature in living rooms at Stóra-Vatnshorn. The holiday houses have either shared or private bathroom facilities. Stóra-Vatnshorn is located on a family-owned sheep and horse farm. A garden with BBQ facilities is available for guests’ use. Popular activities in the area include hiking. The Route 1 Ring Road is a 40-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Thenappan
family_with_children
May 16, 2026
“Overall, a delightful stay, especially for anyone looking to unwind in a peaceful, relaxed setting”
Pleasant cottage with all the required amenities, set in a charming location beside a small stream and with sheep-grazing across the road — very relaxing and scenic. The cottage was comfortable and well-equipped; the Wi‑Fi was spotless and the temperature regulator worked perfectly, which made our stay very convenient.
Jana
solo_traveller
May 10, 2026
Small however cosy and surprisingly very well equipped
Wei Ren
couple
May 4, 2026
Everything was in great condition. Lovely and cute dog that showed us around too
Cristina
couple
April 26, 2026
“Too expensive for what you get for a one night stop.”
The location is great if you want to be secluded and far from everything but in our case we needed a sleeping stop in between places so we chose to keep driving and booked this place at last minute without realising it wasn’t that easy to reach as the road was close so we had to drive at night time through a not great road to reach the property which we felt it was in the middle of no. So for us it definitely was not a good choice but if you plan to stay there longer it’s a beautiful location with beautiful nature around you. The living room space was big and nice, with a small kitchen but the bedroom was far too small, a double bed and walls all around the bed, it felt a bit claustrophobic and not very comfortable, also the bathroom was very small and a bit dated. To be honest I was expecting more for the £160 we paid (including tax).
Magdalena
solo_traveller
October 13, 2025
“Beautiful and cozy cabin.”
The hut was beautiful, and the valley is so lovely. Perfect stay for a weekend escape.
Alberto
family_with_children
October 11, 2025
The location was priceless, right in the middle of nothing. The house is essential but perfect!
Elena
family_with_children
October 3, 2025
“Beautiful cottage surrounded by nature”
Beautiful accommodation in the nature. Clean, new, comfortable. Quiet location surrounded by nature. Spacious room and equipped with everything necessary. True Icelandic experience. We loved it and enjoyed it a lot! Got all information in advance. Thank you for a wonderful stay! 11/10 ⭐️
Eva
couple
September 29, 2025
“Wonderful stay in a cosy cabin surrounded by nature”
This cabin really surprised us and ended up being one of our best stays during our Iceland trip (out of 13). It’s located in a very quiet area surrounded by breathtaking nature which is also perfect for observing the stars at night (and the northern lights if you are lucky). The cabin is spacious and equipped with everything you need. We particularly liked the small kitchen to prepare breakfast and a warm meal after a long day and the fact that the bedroom is separate from the kitchen and dining/living room. We would have loved to stay more than just one night. Definitely a recommendation!
Phil
extended_group
September 28, 2025
“Beautiful location with only nature's soundtrack.”
Location, location, location. Very clean, tidy, warm and cosy. Comfortable level of space for three people.
Laura
couple
September 24, 2025
We loved the cottage! It had all of the amenities we needed. We got soaking wet and a bit muddy earlier in the day when we were hiking, so it was a big plus being able to wash our clothes. We liked the kitchenette, which came in handy. The bed was really comfortable - too comfy because we slept in and had to rush to get out in time (that's a good problem!). The scenery, sheep, and horses - sublime! We wish we had booked a longer stay.
Alexa
couple
September 9, 2025
“Lovely cosy little cabin”
Lovely cosy little cabin in a very peaceful location. Well equipped and a very comfy bed - would recommend!
John
couple
September 8, 2025
“Serious luxury, and extremely well equipped.”
Accommodation 9/9 on an 11 day trip around Iceland. One of our top three accommodations on this trip. An absolutely lovely accommodation (to the extent that we're now looking at getting new window blinds at home to match the ones here). Very modern, and extremely well equipped. Maybe we got lucky, but this was also one of the least expensive places we stayed at.
Jason
couple
September 7, 2025
“An excellent well-equipped cosy cabin in a peaceful valley”
A superb location on the side of a quiet valley, with ample privacy (there are four cabins in total, but not squashed too close to each other). The cabins are very cosy while not feeling small, and the bed was amazingly comfortable, with high quality bed linen also. The kitchen is well equipped, and the wifi was reliable and fast. An excellent option if you're in this part of Iceland!
Marcel
couple
August 28, 2025
“We wished we had booked this place for more than 1 night!”
The Cabin is spacious, fully equipped, clean with a very comfortable bed. The possibility to wash clothes and cook a nice meal. The big tv in the bedroom with Apple TV was a nice addition. Quiet surroundings and a small waterfall nearby.
WENWEN
family_with_children
August 28, 2025
Awesome place, Stunning view outside Comfortable, cozy, clean and quiet. Cottage fully furnished, from kitchen to WC with laundry. self check in is convenient.
Carola
family_with_children
August 26, 2025
Best stay of our holiday till now!
Andrea
family_with_children
August 1, 2025
“An exceptional place.”
Exceptionally clean, comfortable beds, beautiful and calm location, and very easy to find. We highly recommend.
Uwe
couple
July 30, 2025
“Very comfortable and well equipped lodge to stay for two.”
In a beautiful and silent landscape, comfortable and well equipped lodge, good beds and pillars, nice place to sit outside.
Raffaele
couple
July 27, 2025
Self check-in
Francisco
family_with_children
July 26, 2025
“Surprisingly good stay that can easily overtake lots of hotels around.”
Exactly as announced. Comfortable, cozy, clean and quiet. Cottage fully furnished, from kitchen to WC with laundry. Stunning view
Facilities
Activities
Hiking
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking throughout, Heating, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
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