Wooden Holiday Cabin in North Iceland

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

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 gas 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

136€

Price per week 819€.
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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 2 mins 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 «