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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Gaukshof in Selfoss offers a guest house with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all guests. <h2>Modern Amenities</h2> Each unit features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a dining area, electric kettle, and soundproofing for a peaceful stay. <h2>Convenient Location</h2> Located 62 mi from Reykjavík Domestic Airport, Gaukshof is 29 mi from Geysir and 26 mi from Haifoss. Guests appreciate the quietness of the area and its suitability for nature trips.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
7.9
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
7.5
Low score for Selfoss

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Darren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cabins are the perfect location for many of icelands incredible sights. The cabins are cosy, warm when required and ideal for anyone who needs somewhere to stay on a busy adventure in Iceland. The host is very accommodating and friendly....
  • Doug
    United States United States
    it was convenient to seeing the falls to the north and in a quiet location. Close to a small gas station.
  • Laura
    United States United States
    The location is perfect to go and venture into the Highlands. The cabin is very basic but was clean. It was missing bath towels but when my friend called the owner, he brought them.. It is quiet.
  • Duane
    United States United States
    Near many good places to be and close to airports for an easy first night stay after arriving in Iceland.
  • Laura
    Canada Canada
    The room was spacious and we were able to adjust the temperature through opening windows as well as a little heater when it got cool. Shower was great!
  • Piotr
    Poland Poland
    Nice place for decent price. Pretty big cottage with everything you need for your stay. We enjoyed the stay and we will come back next time during another Iceland trip.
  • Moritz
    Germany Germany
    Gaukshof was just perfect for what I needed. I was travelling alone on a little photo-tour, and since the weather was amazing I spent very little time inside and used my time to explore the country. There are a lot of beautyful sights quite close...
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We took a photography trip to iceland, our third this year, and our criteria was somewhere clean with a shower and comfy beds, well positioned in terms of locality to the highlands and Vik, but also somewhere that wasn't unnecessarily expensive...
  • Wetterauer
    United States United States
    It was what I expected. I liked it very much. They need to leave the WIFI password in the room so you can join. I did not have phone capability to call and ask what it was.
  • Vanke
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Clean, quite place. Really comfortable bed. Communication with the owner was great.

Hosted by The brothers Egill and Hannes Ólafur.

7.9
7.9
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The brothers Egill and Hannes Ólafur.
Gaukshof is located on the edge of civilszation in the small mountain village of Árnes. From there you are next to the great highland of Þjórsárdalur (BullRiverVallay) the home of the great viking Gaukur. Gaukur lived in Stöng in the valley and was around on the 11. century and was the chief of the area. He was killed by his neighbours and soon after the great Hekla erupted (1104) and left the whole area as wasteland. Stöng was the only acient farm still standing because of its location and has its soroundings still green with spring running just down the hill. The farms remains have been excavated and are open for everyone to see. Not far from Stöng is the oasis of Gjáinn. So Gaukur selected his location for his farm carefully.
The brothers are born and raced in the area and have been working in the travelling buissness for a long time. The area of the highlands wich is next door of Gaukshof is their favorite and Gaukshof is the gateway to those specialle places wich are yours to explore.
In the neighbourhood is a swimming pool, supermarket, bar&restaurant.
Languages spoken: English,Icelandic

Area info

Amenities of Gaukshof

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Dining area

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Child safety socket covers

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Spa

    • Public Bath
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules
    Gaukshof takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Damage policy
    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Crib upon request
    Free

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

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