About this property

Located within 1.6 mi of Myvatn Nature Baths, Birkilauf in Myvatn has a number of amenities, including lake and mountain views. With a terrace, the property also features a shared lounge and a fully-equipped kitchen. The private bathrooms are all equipped with a shower and free toiletries. The kitchen has all you need to make your own gourmet breakfast for free. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near Birkilauf. Húsavík Airport is 27 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathy
    United States United States
    Spectacular views from the common area. Very nice host who explained everything well. Well stocked kitchen for breakfast. Very clean nice place to stay.
  • Sophia
    United States United States
    The property was very quiet and we loved the common are and kitchen
  • Raj
    United States United States
    Wonderful property, incredibly clean, elegantly designed and modern.
  • Olga
    United States United States
    A great comfortable house, each room has a private bathroom, and the common areas include large living room and well-equipped kitchen.
  • Adriana
    United States United States
    The owner is very helpful! All the stuff in the fridge for breakfast was good quality as well. If you need to wash your clothes, they have a machine.
  • Connie
    United States United States
    The host went above and beyond to help guests in the local area! Our car was stuck in a snow drift about 400 m away from the house, and he drove out at 9pm to rescue us and pull us out of the snow. The accommodations themselves were also...
  • Graham
    Canada Canada
    New building. Spacious common area and large sparkling modern kitchen. Including washer/ drier so you can do laundry while preparing a meal. Ready for a large group. Large bedroom and bathroom with shower. The bedroom opens to a deck. There may...
  • Catherine
    United States United States
    Quiet location Comfortable beds Large common lounge and well equipped kitchen Washing machine
  • Nicholas
    United States United States
    We enjoyed our stay quite a bit. Room was comfortable and clean, and kitchen/laundry was very helpful.
  • Joseph
    United States United States
    Helen was very accommodating and the facilities were very comfortable.

Host Info

9.5
Host Review Score
A secluded guest-house in a fantastic location with 4 twin/double rooms, each with it's own bathroom and shower, and a private exit to a terrace. A large fully equipped kitchen and lounge are shared. Fantastic lake and mountain views can be enjoyed from the terrace.
We are a family co-op offering accommodation in this quiet and peaceful area right next to all of Mývatn's main tourist attractions. A family member is always on-site to receive guests, provide services, and to advise on activities in the surrounding area.
Situated in a lava-field right next to Dimmuborgir, Hverfjall, Lake Mývatn, Grjótagjá, Höfði, and many other landmark sites. Close by are the natural phenomenons of Námaskarð, Geothermal Baths, Krafla, and many others. Detailed information on local services and activities are available on-site.
Languages spoken: English,Icelandic

Area info

House rules

Birkilauf takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property is registered for home sharing: HG-00004138

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Birkilauf of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.