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Wooden Holiday Cabin in North Iceland

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

The small terrace has a charcoal grill and garden furniture
Lupine field in the beautiful Fnjóskadalur valley
Schlafzimmer mit Doppelbett und Couch
The kitchen with stove, refrigerator and everything needed for cooking
Bedroom with double bed and curtain to the living area
Bedroom with double bed and curtain to the living area
All images LG-REK-0081-42
Merki is renovated holiday home near a working farm, near Akureyri.

The house is located on the mountainside in the beautiful valley Fnjóskadalur, close to Iceland's second largest forest, Vaglaskógur. It is therefore centrally located for trips to northeastern Iceland.

This simple practical house has two sleeping areas. In one small bedroom you will find a bunk bed and the other sleeping area, that opens into the living area, there is a double bed (150 cm). If is possible to separated these two areas with a curtain for more privacy. There is a small kitchen with a seating area. The living room has a TV, radio / CD, DVD and a fiber optic internet connection that can only be used for surfing. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and toilet.

The small terrace has a charcoal grill and garden furniture where you can enjoy the beautiful view with a cup of coffee. Parking is right in front of the house.

Key facts

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

Price per night from

160€

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 has campsites and holiday cottages. At the lower end of the valley, Illugastaðir has a tourist centre with a small shop and a swimming pool, both open in summer only. Vaglaskógur, the second largest forest in Iceland, is good walking country.

Akureyri and Húsavík are the nearest towns of any size. Akureyri is 15 km to the west, at the end of Eyjafjörður. With about 20,000 residents, it’s the largest town in North Iceland and the region’s centre for commerce and services, with a harbour and a domestic airport. There are supermarkets, restaurants, gas stations, swimming pools, and museums.

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 «

All reviews 4.2 / 5

  • Cleanliness 4.5

  • Condition of the house 3.7

  • Equipment 4.3

  • Location 4.4

»Lovely little house near a farm with sheep and horses. Nearby Akureyri.«

almost 2 years

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