North Star Cottage

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Sinead

Tiny but nice view

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Srinivas

Water in the shower is problem. All of sudden you get a hot water which you can't tolerate and immediately it becomes so cold.

Difficult to reach out to host, nobody takes the calls.

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Barbara

Good location. Cottage was a little smallest than expected but good for one night stay. Had everything we needed.

Family

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Rizwan

Stay Away. The phone number on the listing does not work. They do not contact you with access details.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Jul 2026

Pandu

Cute little place! Location and view were excellent but no toilet paper when we reached. Sent a msg but no response. Bath room door doesn’t close properly and shower goes scalding hot to super cold and we have to find small window of time to use on us! Not great for the price charged!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jul 2026

Ankit

Beautiful cozy cottage. Location was great

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Sara

The cabin was in a beautiful location, clean and check in/out was super easy. It was a nice fit for our family of 4 including 2 teenage boys. The only downside was the water temperature in the shower changed from cold to hot with no warning!

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Fabio

The place was not as described. There was only one cook stove very small. Very small pan and completely destroyed the supposed to be non sticky coating. One outlet only in the kitchen where also the queen bed was . Bathroom super small and shower malfunctioning

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Joseph Victor

Nice cottage near VIK ! Clean and well
Equipped! The check in was totally self check in and self check out that is amazing. Just disregarded that they say that the check in should be done before 9pm. Actually they will send you a code to self access your cottage . The cottages are about 10 yrs old but well maintained.

Family

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Deborah

Cabin 105 has an unacceptable shower. The fact that the showerhead is not quite attached is less of a problem than the fact that the water can be adjusted as either scalding or freezing, but no happy medium. The wifi was wimpy. The cabin itself was sweet, though there were 4 of us adults, so it was incredibly cramped. It's in a beautiful area.

Family

2/10

Poor

27 May 2026

Cassandra

It was nice and quiet when we arrived however there are many other cabins and tiny houses right next to the cottage so there were cars coming in and out at all hours of the night. There were a lot of spiders and cobwebs in the cabin which scared my son. There was a power outage for about 4 hours in the middle of the night and for some reason our toilet wouldn’t flush during that time. Not sure if that is a common occurrence at this location but we had perishable items in the refrigerator so it was not a good experience for us as we were not prepared with a backup cooler. We did not get a great night’s sleep and I would describe this as a basic place to sleep on Ring Road but the electricity and amenities are not dependable or worth the price.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2026

Nola

nice to have a complete unit to ourselves clean. shower head was cracked and leaked water out the sides but other than that shower was nice and big. convenient to have a table with 4 chairs. no plug in at counter height so needed to charge phones on floor and plug in kettle on floor. but overall a great little place.

Family

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2026

Nga Kei Katie

We stay there for 2 nights during the stormy days. the house is flood with water and shaking vigorously because of the wind. We try look for help but no one pick up the phone. The cottage is nice but not recommend on bad weather days

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Brendalie

Great space for family. A piece of peace and disconnection for great vacations.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

26 Mar 2026

Paul

Parking was good and view was good

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Mirelis

Nunca pudimos quedarnos en la propiedad porque por error de los dueños no estaba lista, todo muy sucio y además llegaron dos horas después de la hora del check in

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

BRIANNA LOUSETTE

it was very good, we have a beautiful time staying there :)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Lisa

Everything was great. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

23 Oct 2025

CARMELITA

We were not able to stay as I never received instruction on where and what is our accommodation. And you don’t have anybody to attend to your guest in cases like mine when you missed sending me the email.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Shannon

The cottage was a perfect spot to stay just outside Vik. We spent 2 days on the South Coast and although we had a very short visit, the cottage was comfortable, clean and quiet.

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2025

Sophia

We got into our cabin with ease with the door code provided. Our cabin was hot inside so we tried to open doors and windows to learn that only one window would open. All of the other windows had had their handles removed to open and/or were screwed shut from the outside. We later found that this may be because our windows would leak during the rain. So I would not leave anything on the floor that would absorb water, our belongings were soaked by morning. We had requested 2 twin beds but this was not honored, which totally happens. The room was very clean. We would have loved to have a curtain on the front door window as one of the beds was visible through this. The outlets are on the floor in the kitchen so be prepared if you are not mobile. The shower did switch between hot and cold frequently and was startling. The drain was also very slow so you had to watch to make sure the base of the shower wasn't getting too full. By far our biggest complaint was that there was a turndown service without us knowing. Typically, when staying at locations like this the host does not come in daily. Especially when we were only staying for 2 nights. This would have just been nice to know before leaving some of our belongings here. The area was beautiful and gave us the chance to catch a little bit of the northern lights. Cell phone service was not great and there is no wifi so just be prepared! I would stay here again despite the few negatives!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Ashley

Kitchen had great options but we didn't use them. Location was nice, good amount of space in cabin. The bathroom and bedroom doors close tough. The shower was scalding hot and wouldnt seem to adjust cooler. I would stay again!

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2025

Anita

Nice cabin except bathroom door was very squeaky!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Sheri Taylor

The only issue was checking in. I didn’t have my code which was supposed to be emailed to me or the cottage number. That caused me a lot of stress because we were almost late arriving.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2025

Jessica

The cottage is located in a very quiet and peaceful area among other cottages, which we appreciated. Check-in was generally easy, and the instructions with the entry code were sent in advance.

However, there was some miscommunication during arrival. I arrived around 3:30 PM (check-in was at 4:00 PM) and spoke with someone at the main house, which seems to function like a reception. (Or at least I thought bc it had signs and said ‘Reception’. I asked if I could check in early or drop off my bags and he said if I had the email with the code, then I could. Perhaps this was the miscommunication and he may have thought I was asking how to get in?

Moments later, a teenager from another house on the property came out and rather aggressively told us that the cottage wasn’t ready and we couldn’t enter, so we left immediately and returned later that evening after dinner.

That night, we encountered an issue with the shower: the water temperature fluctuated dramatically from scalding hot to cold within seconds. My husband was even burned on the shoulder by the hot water. I contacted the host right away, but unfortunately, I never received a response — even a week later. I even sent a message to advise that the bathroom hand soap bottle was empty and no response either.

There were also multiple flies trapped inside the cottage when we arrived too.

Overall, the location is quiet and has potential, but the communication, cleanliness, and maintenance left a lot to be desired.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Aug 2025

Hung

The landlady or other manager did NOT appreciate me calling for check in instructions as per their first email. They eventually do email you a cottage and a door code.
The cottage I had (#105) does have a hot plate, toaster, plates, cups -- but the outlets are all on the floor.
The shower is very hit and miss - pulses cold, then warm. It is easy to accidentally scald yourself. Oh, we also ran out of toilet paper as well.
You do overlook a pretty hillside, though.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

Yuanqing

This time is much better than first time. Two days ago we lived in the same location with bad experience.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

16 Aug 2025

Yuanqing

with good views all around

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2025

Cindy

Electrical outlets on floor?!?!?

Te cottage has been updated and is okay for one night. The electrical outlets are on the floor making it pretty difficult to make coffee or use the toaster. I had to put things on the floor and then put them up on the counter. Not sure if I would stay again or not.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Ming

A nice place close to two waterfalls

It is a clean and comfortable place with a kitchen which is very convenient. The view is nice too.

There was enough hot water for all of us (4 in all) to have showers.

The staff was friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Glenda

Lovely cabins in a quiet area. We had a very comfortable sleep and a welcome departure after staying in noisier hotels.

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2025

Tim

Clean and in an amazing position, but that's where thd positives end. When you pay a high price for something you expect quality in return. I could overlook the issues at half the price charged, but..... Faulty (and dangerously unpredictable) shower, bathroom door that doesn’t shut, no accessible sockets to plug the kitchen electricals into - there's more, but you get the picture. No obvious way to communicate with anyone to fix the problems either. Disappointing and not to be recommended.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2025

james

Nice location
No kitchen outlets except on floor
Very inexpensive plates chairs etc.
Very expensive, needs upgrading

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Ryan

Nice cottage

Cool little cottage in a great rural location. Not far from Vik but felt secluded.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Thomas

A beautiful well equipped cottage in a stunning location. It was clean, easy to get into and the view of the mountains was breathtaking. 4 of us (2 adults and 2 kids) stayed there and it was small but well laid out so we felt like we had a good amount of space. The kitchen had everything we needed and it was nice to have coffee, tea and sugar (many places we stayed at on the trip didn’t so this was great to see). We would certainly stay here again and highly recommend this accommodation.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2025

Mags

Great accommodation. Smooth and easy check in. Clean. Friendly.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2025

Ryan

We loved our stay. The cabin had a kitchenette with hot plate, toaster, microwave, plates, cups, utinsels for 4, it was perfect for us. Hot water in the shower comes and goes but part of the experience I guess. We hiked up the mountainside right behind our cabin and enjoyed an amazing view. We hiked up to the very close Seljavallalaug swimming pool which was also cool. Loved our stay. I don't see why they won't allow check-in times later than 9pm. We were aware of that deadline and arrived at 8:30pm so it was fine, but it's just a normal key in a lockbox by the door, which means someone is removing that key manually at 9pm if you haven't checked in... just be aware of that.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2025

Christian

Cabin was relatively newly built - very basic but practical. Servicable kitchen, beds were comfortable, heat worked,etc.

Only complaint was the shower - it would run fine (bordering on scalding) for a while, then the hot water would abruptly cut out. Happened once every 1-2 minutes. There was no answer on the phone line we received from Expedia.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Jessica

The views around the property were grand. It is an amazing property nestled at the base of some mountains. The best thing is the view of the mountain in the morning. Only two concerns; we came very late after hours and it was hard to get the access code by messaging and calling; and there was a used makeup sponge left in the bathroom.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2025

Maria

Amazing stay highly recommend.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Oct 2024

Eric

Fire and ice cabin

When we got there the cabin was excessively hot to the point we had to open every door and window in the middle of a rainstorm. We discovered we had no knob on the heat to adjust it and it was unbearably hot. After multiple frustrating conversations with “maintenance” we convinced them to turn off the heat completely at which point it became bearable.

The next morning the shower was either ice cold or hot as lava. No in between.

The location was great. If the heat and water had any in between it would have been a great cabin. Overall pretty frustrating and not worth the cost.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2024

Paul

Place looked a lot different then on website

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2024

Jessica

This place was much, much better than people rate it. It’s a cute little cabin -- clean and cozy. Parking was easy, and the surrounding area is beautiful. My only complaint was that the shower water temperature was hard to get just right. Otherwise, it was perfect

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Linka

Everything was great but a hair dryer to dry our soaking wet shoes would have been a great plus.

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2024

Hongyu

Beautiful surrounding area. Condition of cottage was actually better than I expected, with many kitchen appliances included.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Aug 2024

Lei

WiFi does not work …everything else works great

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

15 Aug 2024

Anup

Anup

We had to wait for almost one hour to get the code.
Please make sure you get the code to open the main door.
Main room heater was not working.
But manager came and gave us a small heater for the night.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2024

Chirag

The bathroom was not in a great condition. No instructions given to operate the thermostat.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2024

Subhash

There is nothing about this property worth calling out. Very poor

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2024

R'twick

I understand its a cabin but there were no toiletries, there wasn’t even a lock on the bathroom door. The location is nice.. view of the mountain was awesome. We enjoyed sitting outside till late night. However, giving 4 star just because of the bathroom.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

20 Jul 2024

Michael

Reception very lacking. Had to call a number but no answer using free phone on site. Once connected using international calling, communication was drowned out by children screaming in background. Cute cottage but reception ruined it...

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Ying

Beautiful mountain and ocean views! Clean and cozy cottage.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2023

Odette

The cabin was large, spacious, and clean. Beds were comfortable and private with 2 separate bedrooms. We enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend this property.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

03 Sep 2023

YULIA

I did not get email from the property informing me about check-in instructions as indicated in the booking confirmation email. The cottages (North Star) do not have a common reception desk and check-in instructions are to be provided by email. When called myself and also got involved the Avion RBC visa representative, using the phone number for North Star Cottage many times, no one picked up the phone. I did not take a risk to drive all way from Keflavik to the cottage as originally planned as I did not have on hand check in details. I did not want to put at risk my family of not being able to check in and being stagnant in the Southern part of Iceland. I had to change all my travel arrangements which ruined all my dreams when I was planning to travel to Iceland. Whoever owns the property, is not reliable at all. I strongly recommend to take down this cottage from the booking options through RBC Avion, as the cottage is very poorly managed and this can compromise Avion services. I am very disappointed. As suggested by the RBC Avion representative, I am going to file a claim and request reimbursement for all additional costs I had to pay out of pocket associated with this issue.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2023

Emanuelle

It's a cute little cabin. It surprised me how good it was. The construction seems new. It has 3 beds with comfortable clean blankets. The only suggestion is : the water is beige and has a bad smell.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2023

Richard

The property was clean, quiet and the area was picturesque. However, even though the property was just off a major roadway, we had some difficulty in locating it. What little signage existed was small and hard to read, especially for those of us who were first time visitors to Iceland.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Aug 2023

Peyush

This property had basic amenities and is ideal for folks who want to detach themselves from their busy schedule, internet et al. I would have preferred a bit more.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

16 Aug 2023

Denise

While international understand this is a cottage, the service was horrible. We stayed 2 nights- we were not provided with toilet paper or paper towels and the sheets were dirty. If this was an inexpensive option I wouldn’t have complained-however this was the most expensive place we stayed and the worst conditions

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2023

echo

Almost no internet signals! Hard to control the water and cold water, so taking shower was a terrible experience. Smelly sink. 5/6 flies was inside, my husband spent 30 mins trying to get them out, then gave up.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2023

Richard

Our family of 8 adults and a baby booked two of these units. Sleeping In the common space - aka kitchen - was less than ideal. And the lack of a couch or any comfortable chairs was also less than ideal. The physical location of these cabins was quite pretty and being in the Golden Circle made all that we wanted to get to was simple.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2023

Yu-Shan

Beautiful view of the mountains nearby. Also, there is a 2 km hike to an outdoor hot springs.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2023

Stephen

Basic accommodation nearby many great sites. A tight fit for 4 people, but got a good nights rest. Cons: Most windows don't open, very few hooks, view from front porch is of a large number of new small huts.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2023

christina

Loved the location and the views - the best place we stayed in during our week of travel and we stayed at 3 different spots.
PROS: location, entire cottage to yourself, separate bedroom for kids or adults, front porch to sit on and enjoy the views, great kitchenette with a small table and 4 chairs to sit at, easy enough check-in, good hot water

CONS: wifi was terrible (but okay T-mobile service worked most of the time), the bathroom window didn't open to air out steam from shower or anything else for that matter and didn't have a shade or blind to block out the sun (need this for summer!), also needed a blind or shade for front door diamond window esp if sleeping in the main area bed (we used a towel and hung in doorframe), not enough hooks to hang jackets or wet towels or both! (i think there were 2 in the bedroom in the entire cabin and with the inconsistent weather you could have a fleece, raincoat, and down puffer jacket in one trip!, pricey

overall a great place to crash and have a 'home' to go to - would recommend.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2023

Tomasz

Beautiful place

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2023

Karen

Great place

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2023

Jianhui

The way to get the cabin number and access code is to call them beforehand. Somehow we don't have a phone able to call. There is instructions to reach a phone but not clear. Indeed there is a phone in a nearby barn like house. We knocked the door but no one answered. You actually just open the door yourself. But how dare you enter someone's house in a strangeness country.

The cabin itself is ok with all required facilities. The environment is very good too.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2023

Xi

Clean bathroom, great views

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2022

Melanie

It was a bit confusing to find as the sing on the road said North Star but the street signs did not so we drove around a bit. Once we found it check in was a bit confusing to call and get the code. After that it was perfect! Clean, just what you need, but not more. We layed under the stars in the grass and saw the northern lights! No one around, no noise, no light pollution, it was magical.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2022

Linda Vidler

Wonderfully serene!

Wonderfully serene. The cottage was clean and comfortable. Parking was right next to the cottage. It's not far to the next town, so shopping isn't hard either. The valley behind the cottages goes right up to the glacier.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2022

Satinder

I liked the location. The view is incredible. Unfortunately, there were spiders everywhere. The property managers were responsive and came in to clean the place. However, all night we were killing these spiders. The place is a bit rustic but I quite liked that

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2022

Haiyan

Convenient location

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2022

Erica

No wifi, no hair dryer, whoever sleeps downstairs hears every single noise those who are upstairs are making.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2022

Keyur

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT EXCEPT NO WIFI

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2022

Monimala

Beautiful !

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2022

Ruben

Beautiful area, cabin was a cozy place to rest.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2022

Mark

Great location, nice amenities, only downside was the shower is very small and curtain rubs you while you shower

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

02 Jul 2022

Patrick

A basic cottage. Open design (no closed bedrooms). Was quite clean with the exception of the shower. Kitchenette was very old, misaligned cupboard doors, and minimal counter space. The shower was also very old and in need of an upgrade. An old small plastic unit with missing door, and jury rigged with a cheap plastic shower curtain. A bit disgusting. With the exception of the kitchenette and the shower, and the lack of Wi-Fi and cell service, it could’ve been a reallyq nice place. Would not go back there

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2022

Lenka

Nice area, beds upstairs are quite difficult to reach.

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2021

Antonius J

Iceland Scouting Trio

Did not get an email with the key code. Had to find out how to reach the owner when I arrived in bad weather. The sell the place as having WiFi, but that is oversold. There is a one bar wifi and zero internet connections. Furthermore, the phone reception is so bad that internet over the phone is not possible either.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

The area is beautiful and the cottages are great. Others have complained about the amenities, but I thought everything was fantastic.

Only hiccup was getting checked in when we had only one phone with questionable service. Could have used more info in advance.

Overall though our favorite place we stayed during our trip.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

23 Nov 2019

sophie

Would not recommend

Terrible place and dirty. Leaking wall, growing white fungus on the leaking/wet wood panel in the bathroom. There was also leaking in the bedroom wall. Shower water pressure was very weak, like trying to shower under a trickle. My son got 29 bites on his body during our 2 night stay there. This place might have been infested with bed bugs. Don't recommend any travelers to stay there due to uncleanness and potential health issues.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

26 Oct 2019

VALERIE

Worse experience in Iceland cottages

Self check in with no front desk and no wifi. The cottage is quite old as the bed linens and towels are torn and worn. Water flows in the standing shower is choked thus flooded the whole toilet. No heater in the toilet, and heater in the room seems to be not working.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2019

Barbara R.

Perfect retreat cabin

Two of us only stayed in the cabin with a loft. I found the beds in the loft very comfortable and there is plenty of room up there. Ceiling height does taper so not enough height to stand in. Young children would need help on the ladder. My travel partner stayed in the bedroom and said his bed was super comfy. Reason for 4 stars on check in is because I was not emailed the access code for the lock box. However... the manager arrived within mere minutes to let us into cabin. Would highly recommend. Especially for anyone interested in a bit of peace and long rolling grasslands. The posted pic depicts the property perfectly.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2019

Brian

Beautiful location. Very comfortable. Toasty warm.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

05 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Do NOT stay here. The staff is awful, the bungalows are not as described nor are the amenities. This place and the staff are awful. It shouldn’t even be on Expedia.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Small cabin, no staff on premises

Nice little cabin but we didn't get the correct beds, 2 twins and a double, like the website indicated. There is no staff there, so you need to go in the bigger building, follow the directions for check in

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Great place, easy access, cozy, yet in the wild with nice view.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Lots of spiders inside the cottage. Without WiFi. Low water pressure

Friends

4/10

Poor

24 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

This property was a little disappointing. First of all, if it comes up in a search for a hotel near Vik, don't believe it... it's not. It's about a 30 minute drive away. However, on top of that the place is ok. The cabin that we stayed in was ok, was nice that it had a kitchenette, but some of the cabin needed redone. No WIFI and very limited cell data on the phone. The biggest issue I had tho, was the communication with the management company. I never received info on how to check in (no front desk). I did eventually get in contact with them. In the instructions, they REPEATEDLY stated that checkin needed to be by 9:30 pm and that there was no after hour check in... Well, the check in is a lockbox. We went out of our way to cut our adventure short that night to get there by the check time. VERY DECEIVING. This was the most expensive place that we stayed in Iceland and the most frustrating. Honestly, I wouldn't stay here again. I don't recommend that you do either.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The cottage is a good spacious wooden one-bedroom house, good for a family of 4 like mine. A kitchenette is provided with microwave, fridge, electric stove. Check-in is done by getting the key from the coded box. The location is nice, about a kilometer from Route 1 near the mountaintop. So, it is hidden from strong wind.

Minor bugs, which can be easily fixed by the management:
(1) I was emailed that my cottage is #5. Actually, it is #105.
(2) The strict check-in from 4 to 9 pm is claimed. It is unclear why late check-in is prohibited taking into account the above-mentioned coding system with the key. The only explanation is that it is difficult to figure-out in darkness what cottage to approach. To eliminate the no-after-9pm check-in restriction, it is sufficient to place the additional road sign in front of gates and to have neon cottage numbers visible in the gloom. Definitely, the email should notify the guests about the darkness for late check-in and the necessity to have a light in order to take the key from the coded box.
(3) The doors are screaking, which is bad for night use of toilet. Adding a bit oil can help.

In general, I recommend this cottage system to travellers.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Location was great and isolated which was nice. Does not have tv or WiFi and bathroom and kitchen need updating

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great stay in the cottage. North Star sent us very clear instructions for check in . Property had no reception but we followed the instructions and put in the code and found the key. NP. Cottage is super cozy. Right next to the Skogafall. Great stay . Will def stay again. Thanks a lot.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Property was well maintained. Had very good experience staying in the cabin

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2019

Rob

Peaceful place in a tranquil setting.

I like the bunk beds up top. It was nice and cozy and all these sheets were nice and it was clean and it was nice and warm in there. It was most beautiful the scenery was very good you could see the glaciers in the back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

The property was rustic, but modern. There is no oven, internet, or TV. The area is beautiful and the cabin was in a very good shape. There are two electric burners and pots and pans to cook with. The property is 20 minutes drive from Vic, the closest town. We liked the place and recommend it for great rest and relaxation.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The property was in a beautiful location. The cottage was not the one pictured. It was very small. It was clean, cosy and warm though. There is one bedroom and the other bed is in the main room with the kitchen, no couches. There were holes in the sheets and duvet covers but they were clean. We were missing cutlery, not enough forks or knives for the 4 people sharing the space. Also no plug for the kitchen sink. No wifi.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2019

Sahel

Very Basic Cottage

Great location but less than ideal conditions. The sheets had holes in them, the blinds were a little tattered and there was less than a quarter of a roll of toilet paper for a two night stay. That said, the beds were comfortable and it has what you need to cook. If you’re just looking for a comfortable place to stay with a kitchen it’s a decent choice.

4/10

Poor

04 Jun 2019

Marilyn

This can be a charming location, but it needs more attention. Rustic is good and we enjoyed the surroundings. The linens, while clean, were on their last threads (literally the threads were bare). The shades did not fit the window and in the land of the midnight sun they should be able to block out the light. Instructions should be clear about location and how to get there. We were not the only ones who had difficulty finding the cottages. The end table from the bedroom was used to hold the microwave. There was no information during booking or at the cottage were to get food, either for cooking or for restaurants.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2019

Verified traveler

Best place to rest after long days of adventures and driving around Iceland.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2019

Bára

Cabin near Eyjafjallajökul

It's a comfortable and usefull cabin.

Friends