Bjalli, house on the elven slope with a view of Hekla volcano

This was a remote cozy cottage with a genuine rustic and traditional feel. Privacy with spectacular views and isolated enough to get a look at the northern lights. We stayed for a week and it was exactly what we wanted, didn’t take into consideration how much driving it would be to and from the city but it was an incredible experience and extraordinary scenery.

It was a peaceful place in the middle of the countryside which was just what I wanted to write a book.

We recently stayed at “Bjalli, house on a slope with a view of Hekla volcano” and had a wonderful experience. The house is super cute, cozy, and well-appointed with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The view of Hekla volcano from the house is simply breathtaking, adding a unique charm to the entire experience. Maja, our host, was incredibly nice and welcoming. She went out of her way to ensure we had everything we needed and provided excellent recommendations for exploring the local area. Her warmth and hospitality made our stay even more enjoyable. We highly recommend this delightful spot for anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of Iceland with a wonderful host.

We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage is beautiful and comfortable, very convenient with everything we needed and gorgeous views (when the weather cooperates!) It is well located for the hiking we wanted to do in the Landmannalaugar and Thorsmork/Skogar areas, as well as for a day trip into Reykjavik. We also appreciated the host's recommendations for local walks and shopping (beautiful yarn from a nearby farm). Thank you so much for a great stay!

This was my first time visiting iceland, and when we saw this tiny house we couldnt resist. It was so much better than expected! From the outside the place does indeed look tiny, but on the inside it is cozy, warm, and perfect. Surprisingly spacious-feeling for such a small place. It was set far enough away from everything to feel private and secluded, but only 90 minutes or less from a lot of amazing golden circle sights (Vic, the airplane wreck, Skogafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Geysir). Maya was a great host, warm and friendly, offering a good bit of information ahead of visiting to help us map out our stay. We had a great experience here!

Very private and secluded. A nice way to experience Iceland. About 1 hr drive to most experiences. Host was great. Unit was clean and just large enough for us (family of 4, including 2 teenagers). Fair bit of time on gravel roads to get there, so make sure you rent an appropriate vehicle.

We loved our stay in the Icelandic countryside in this beautiful, clean and comfortable cottage. It is idilic and quiet there. It has everything you need and amazing views of both sunset and sunrise. Maja was an excellent host. She gave us a lot of pointers snd advice and even sent us the weather warning when it was snowing in the area. We had a fantastic time and planning to return one day to see the area in a different season.

It could not have been easier with all the directions provided by the owner. Above and beyond to make this a memorable experience though I never met her.

Bjalli is a thoughtfully designed cottage in a truly stunning location that overlooks quiet, rolling hills. It is peaceful yet convenient to access the town of Hella nearby. It was also perfectly located for day trips to the Golden Circle, more remote hiking in the highlands, and even a packed day on the Westman Islands. The kitchen is well-stocked with all of the cooking items we needed, and Maja is a fantastic, attentive host (who wrote a very detailed, helpful guidebook for all sorts of activities near the cottage). We were lucky to see the Northern lights twice in August, thanks to the cottage having windows on every side! Very strongly recommend staying here. Thanks, Maja!

I highly recommend renting this cottage. It was in a peaceful location close to Golden Circle attractions and convenient to visit Vic and attractions in southern Iceland. Exactly as described. Beds comfortable, quiet area, beautiful scenery, and not difficult to find. We will go back!