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Wooden Holiday Cabin in North Iceland

Merki in Northeast Iceland, close to Akureyri (19 km)

The house is located close to a farm
The kitchen with stove and refrigerator
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Merki is an old and newly renovated farmhouse near a working farm. It stands in front of a small mountain, in the beautiful valley Fnjóskadalur

It is near the second largest forest, Vaglaskógur. It is therefore centrally located for excursions in the Northeast of Iceland. Among the fascinating attractions are the Dettifoss waterfall and the Nationalpark Ásbyrgi. Lake Mývatn is only just 40 minutes away.

The house has two bedrooms; one of them has a door curtain. There is a small kitchen with a seating area. The living room has a TV, Radio/CD, DVD and a fibre-optic internet connection only to be used for browsing. Bathroom: Shower/WC.

The terrace has a charcoal grill and garden furniture, from which you can enjoy a nice cup of morning coffee and the splendid, unrestricted view into all directions.

Key facts

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Max 4 persons
  • 50 m2
  • Reference code N302

Price per night from

144€

Sleeping arrangements

Ground floor

  • Bedroom 1

    • 1× Double bed
      150×200 cm
  • Bedroom 2

    • 1× Baby travel cot
    • 1× Bunk bed
      90×200 cm

Features

  • Internet
  • BBQ
  • TV
  • Baby high chair

Location

  • 5 hours 30 mins from Keflavík Airport
  • 17 mins from the next gas station
  • 17 mins from the next grocery store
  • 5 hours 1 min from Reykjavík City Center
Fnjóskadalur is a picturesque valley with camping sites and cottage. At the bottom of the valley, at Illugastaðir, you will find a tourist centre with a small shop and a swimming pool, both only open during the summer months.

Vaglaskógur is the second largest forest in Iceland and invites you to undertake various hiking tours in this beautiful area. Nearby bigger towns are Akureyri and Húsavík.

Akureyri is only 15 km west of Fnjóskadalur. It is at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord and the biggest town in North Iceland with a population of ca 19.000. Akureyri is a center of commerce with a harbour and airport for domestic flights. You find a number of supermarkets, restaurants and gas stations here, as well as swimming pools and interesting museums and other sights.

Viatis recommends

  • Akureyri Thermal Swimming Pool
  • GeoSea - Geothermal Sea Baths in Húsavík
  • Whale watching from Akureyri or Húsavík
  • Waterfall Dettifoss
  • Lava formations in Dimmuborgir at Lake Mývatn

What guests are saying

Lisa from Canada

»What a wonderful little piece of paradise this cabin is! «

Family M from Germany

»Thank you so much for our stay in your wonderful house! We enjoyed the view and it was very cosy! We had bombastic holidays in Iceland. Many greetings. «

Bram and Annemiek. The Netherlands

»Dear Hosts, thank you for our lovely time in this cosy summerhouse. We had a great time and saw amazing things during our trips to Myvatn and Asbyrgi. Best wishes «

Feefo is an independent review system that gathers genuine feedback from verified customers about our service and products.

All reviews 4 / 5

  • Cleanliness 4.3

  • Condition of the house 3.7

  • Equipment 4

  • Location 4.3

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