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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Patreksfjordur, Westfjords
  • Vatnsfjordur Nature Reserve
    6 min drive
  • Dynjandi
    62 min drive
  • The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum
    68 min drive
  • Patreksfjordur (PFJ)
    49 min drive

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About the area

Vesturbyggð

On bay.At this Vesturbyggð cottage, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Vatnsfjordur Nature Reserve and 25 miles (40 km) of Dynjandi.
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What's nearby

  • Vatnsfjordur Nature Reserve - 6 min drive
  • Hnjotur Folk Museum - 59 min drive
  • Dynjandi - 62 min drive
  • Saga of Gisli Sursson in Arnarfjord - 67 min drive
  • The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Flokalundur - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flakkarinn - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tvera - roomy quality cottage with a view, close to the ferry harbor Brjanslækur

The spacious cottage Tvera is situated in the secluded pristine environment of the widely untouched south coast of Iceland’s Westfjord. The lodge is centrally sited for a visit to many spectacular nature sights, would it be the puffins of the Latrabjarg cliffs, the unique red beach of Raudasandur, all the natural geothermal pools in the area - or just the herbal vegetation and the creeks on a refreshing hike from the entrance door of the lodge. The surroundings of Tvera are steeped in history with one of the first discoverers of Iceland, the ninth century Norseman Hrafna-Floki who gave Iceland it's name, choosing to settle here so he could enjoy the beautiful view over the bay.
Tvera sleeps up to 11 guests, but please notice, there's an extra charge per person per night exceeding 6 guests.
Tvera is very close to the ferry harbor Brjanslaekur, where the car & passenger ferry from the town Stykkisholmur arrives, passing the cult-island Flatey on its way across the bay. It is also close to the road junction for the main town of the Westfjords, Isafjordur, hosting "Tjoruhusid" the best fish restaurant in Iceland. There is only a 25 minute panoramic drive to Dynjandi, the most beautiful and impressive waterfall of the Westfjords (100m high).
In the late summer/autumn you can pick blueberries all around and mushrooms too.
Are you heading up North, to the East or to the South? We also run the quality cottages "Hamragil" by the town Akureyri up North (Booking Number 3925011), Borgarbrekka in South East Iceland, 35 km east of town Höfn, "Stekkar" south of the great sights Geysir and Gullfoss (2903253) and "Brekka" right at the bay Hvalfjord just north of Reykjavik (9257064).

Property manager

Jon Baldur Torbjornsson

Languages

Danish, English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the bay
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1249 sq ft (116 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Roomy Quality Cottage View Ferry Harbor Brjanslækur
Roomy Quality View Ferry Harbor Brjanslækur Patreksfjordur
Roomy Quality View Ferry Harbor Brjanslækur
Roomy Quality Cottage View Ferry Harbor Brjanslækur
Roomy Quality View Ferry Harbor Brjanslækur Patreksfjordur
Roomy Quality Cottage View Ferry Harbor Brjanslækur
Roomy Quality View Ferry Harbor Brjanslækur

Tvera - roomy quality cottage with a view, close to the ferry harbor Brjanslækur Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Peace and Quiet
If you are looking for a remote location in the Westfjords with an amazing view, this is the place. The view from the living/dining room overlooking Vatnsfjordur and the Atlantic Ocean is serene and can't be beat for beauty. The location is very quiet with very little car traffic. You have to travel 45 minutes to the nearest town, but there is a hotel within a couple of miles with a gas pump and a good restaurant. The location is a good base for traveling to many of the Westfjord sites. The lodge is well appointed with all kitchen necessities. I traveled solo but there are plenty of comfortable beds for a larger group. It is always nice to have an accommodation with a washer and dryer. Several days the sheep were on the front lawn. The host Jon Baldur was very quick to reply to my many questions prior to travel. This was my 3rd trip to Iceland and I will be sure to use another Nordic Lodge in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property in the Westfjords
This was a wonderful vacation rental in the sparsely populated Westfjords. Very convenient location by the ferry terminal and with a hotel, restaurant, and natural hot pot down the road. Beautiful sweeping vistas out of most windows. We saw Arctic foxes right in front of the property. Relatively short drive to some of the area's major attractions, including the Dynjandi Waterfall, red sand beach, and Latrabjarg bird cliffs. The home was spotless when we arrived and our hosts were very gracious and communicative.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine D., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
We loved every minute of our stay in this wonderful retreat. The views are breathtaking, the house has everything you need, is very comfortable, and well situated to reach the beautiful sites across the Westfjords. And Jon is absolutely wonderful to work with, one of the best hosts we have encountered in all our travels. Thanks for everything, Jon.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the Westfjords South
A perfect place to explore the southern part of the Westfjords...very convenient location! Clean house with everything you need. Feels remote. Has gorgeous views. Nice walks at low tide and hiking in canyons nearby. Jon easy to communicate with. Has other beautiful places we would like to stay at in the future...see his postcards at the house! We'll be back. Thank you!!! Leslie & Martin
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical stay
The house is in a great location, is very clean and comfortable, and has everything you need for cooking. Our host was wonderful about communication. We loved looking out the front window at the fjord. Twice a white tailed eagle landed on the rocks in the water out front. It was a great place to spend 5 days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Tvera
Beautiful and quiet surrounded by birds and an ocean view. We were visited by sheep, geese and ducks. The alpine wildflowers were in bloom which just added to experience. House was immaculate, stylish and had everything we needed and communication with the property manager was also great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
house between Flokalunder and Bjanslaekur
We stayed at the house for nearly two weeks and it was wonderful. It is spacious inside and the views from every window are spectacular. We walked in the mountains or down by the sea every day and picked wild berries and chanterelles and it was magical. The nearest grocery is about thirty minutes away and it had everything we needed. The house was well set up for cooking and the hotel restautant five minutes away was great. No problems, no complaints: perfect
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote Bliss
Our family really enjoyed our ferry ride over to the Westfjords and the shortest ride up the road to our house! The location was great for visiting all the main attractions in the area. One day we just tried out all the hot springs! The house has everything you’ll need, and comfort throughout.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter in the Westfjords
Jon & Auja made our experience unforgettable! The property was in pristine condition. The location and views were stunning! Visiting the Westfjords in the middle of Winter can present some challenges. But, it’s not impossible. In fact, we enjoyed being isolated away from people for a while. Jon is very kind and quick to respond to anything you need during your stay. We truly had a great time and cannot wait to check out their other properties across Iceland! We thank you again Jon & Auja!! :) Kyle & Nabe
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely house in a gorgeous location
This house was the perfect home base for our family. We were looking forward to a remote, wintry, Westfjords experience and we were not disappointed. Mountain behind, ocean in front. Could not have asked for better. Jon, our host, was amazing: warm, responsive, and helpful, he embodied a hospitality that helped make our trip both memorable and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Home In Paradise
Westfjords are incredibly beautiful and there really are no other places on earth (in our personal opinion ) as magnificent as the beauty of fjords! We feel so blessed that we got the chance to experience that part of Iceland and all from Jon & Auja’s lovely home! Kind and easy to speak to host, and their home had everything we needed to make our family feel nice and cozy and just be able to sit in awe of the beauty surrounding us! Beautiful hiking right by the home and we picked as many blueberries as we could eat from the mountains surrounding us. We loved watching our kids have so much fun picking them as well and running around. The location is very convenient to the Hellulaug ( hot pool) and not far from Krosslaug either. We also got a chance to go visit several places there like Dynjandi , Isafjordur , Patreksfjordur and some other beautiful areas as well. Being back home now we already miss Iceland and their wonderful people so much!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family holiday
Comfortable house, fantastic location. Excellent spot for families with young children ... beach trips, swimming, walking. A magical part of Iceland.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene getaway
My family has stayed in 3 previous VRBO rentals in Iceland and this is the most serene and peaceful. There are hikes from the house and many other hikes within 5-10 minute drive, the Flokalundur Hotel with good food, beer, and service is just 5 minutes away. Many Westfjord travel/sightseeing destinations attainable from this home. House was more spacious and comforting than my family of 5 expected (with an additional room not used) when looking at the size from pictures. My only regrets about the home is that I hesitated renting it and we could not stay longer than a week. Interaction with JB was prompt and he is great. Thank you JB for lending us Tvera!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S., Portland Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
incredible and unique rental in Westfjords
Our family had an incredible vacation in this lovely home We spent a few days in and around Reykjavik before traveling north to the Westfjords to spend the rest of our vacation in Westfjords. We arrived to a wonderful, comfortable, and well equipped home. The views of the cliffs and ocean are stunning! It was lovely to relax at the home between our adventures to the Latrabjarg Cliffs and Dynjandi Waterfall. There is a great hiking trail nearby and the Flókalundur hotel and restaurant are nearby: we ate lunch there and enjoyed the food and the views. JB was very helpful through the process and helped insure that we had a great vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N., London

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven
Lovely, homely prpoerty. Thank you Jon for a wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

john c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Westfjords
Wonderful house and convenient location. We had a blast and the house was beautiful, comfortable and inviting. Had everything we needed. Thanks for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful home with breathtaking views!
We feel so blessed to have found this home. The owners were so helpful giving us tips on what to bring and where to go for groceries and sightseeing. The home was so spacious and had anything you could need and more. The beds and bedding were so comfortable. Having the water in front of us, the mountains and waterfalls right behind the home was just unbelievable. It was so private and so peaceful. It was the trip of a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathey H.

Westfjords vacation
The house was perfect for our family of 6. The layout couldn’t have been better. A great location for exploring the Westfjords of Iceland. Beautiful views!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Don K.

Wonderful house at the edge of the world
This is an amazing property, fully equipped with all amenities and plenty of room. Best of all, it has a spectacular location on the side of a beautiful fjord, close to all the jewels of the Westfjords. My family and I had three wonderful days here, and all of us were sad to leave. Highly recommended. The owner, Jon, is also very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O., Boston, MA

Spacious home in wonderful location
I've stayed in VBROs around the world. This is a great one, if you like hiking in the spectacular Westfjords of Iceland. Thank you to Jon (and Sven at the fish farm) for making it a wonderful stay. Wish we had booked more days here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kat Newberry Horky H., Boca Raton, Florida USA

Loved the view all around the house.
Right location. 5 minutes from the ferry, fish farm across the street, and surrounding you couldn’t ask for better. Sea in the fron and the mountains in the back with waterfall all around. Can’t forget the sheep roaming around and the hotpot nearby. Flokalunder has excellent food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre M., Canada, Ontario, Kingston

Great house, great base for trips in the Westfjords
Very helpful host. One of the better places we have rented.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

Exactly as advertised
The beds were comfortable, the views were unbeatable. Wonderful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

We loved our stay at Tvera!
Jon was exceptional in communicating with us prior to our trip. He was very helpful in guiding me through the reservation process and offering traveling tips and advice that didn’t disappoint. The home was clean and welcoming, with very adequate accommodations. The view of the ocean was exquisite and we enjoyed our strolls on the beach and splashing in tidal pools with our 2 year old. I highly recommend spending time in the West Fjords and a stay at Tvera. We certainly enjoyed our 4 nights and hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Beautiful, remote and far from the crowds
This was perfect for our family of four - and we loved the stunning views from the windows out over the ever changing light of the fjord. Jon was a communicative, friendly and helpful host. The Westfjords are certainly further from the tourist trail than other areas of Iceland, though the hotpot at Hellulaug has now definitely been discovered! (There is another, quieter hot pot further along the road which Jon can recommend and which we enjoyed using). I would recommend taking with you some guidebooks or information to the hikes in the local area as it can be quite hard to get information locally. The journey to Dynjandi is well worth it and the scenery on the way is amazing. Be aware that it takes time to travel around this area so be prepared for considerable driving if you want to explore. We would recommend the wonderful restaurant Heimsendi in Patreksfjorur, over the one just down the road. The beds in the property were comfortable and the kitchen has all the essential pots and pans etc - the only thing we missed was a blender to make soup! The television is very small, which was not a problem for us as we were there for the scenery. The lounge/living area was a good size for us - and we felt very at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017