Set in Arnarstapi in the West Iceland region, Lava House on the Ocean has a patio and mountain views. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 193 km from Lava House on the Ocean.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Value for money
6.6
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
10
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  • Peeters
    Belgium Belgium
    Perfect location to explore the Snaefellsnes. The location of the house is amazing.
  • Emmanuel
    France France
    The hottub with views where awesome. Lovely house. Fully recommend.
  • Jürgen
    Germany Germany
    The Lava House truly gives you the feeling of being at home (as opposed to using some interchangeable touristic infrastructure). The location in the first row of houses above the cliffs and the view across the ocean are just perfect. The house is...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sam

8.4
8.4
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Sam
Our Lava house overlooks the North Atlantic Ocean from every window in the living area while also being walking distance to the town of Arnarstapi. It is possible to see whales swimming from the living room, so bring binoculars in case! There is great outdoor space, which is one of the highlights of the home. A lava rock garden, large deck are all available for your enjoyment! The location is perfect for nature lovers and those seeking adventure. Our favorite hike in Iceland is the hike from Arnarstapi to Hellnar. It is a moderate, doable hike with the best views of Iceland's cliffs and bird colonies. You have access to this hike directly from our backyard, as the property connects to the hike closer to the ocean. There is a large arctic tern colony in Arnarstapi village itself and along many of the side streets. Many other birds, including kittiwakes and fulmars, also call Arnarstapi home. It is such a beautiful part of the Snaefflessnes peninsula. Arnarstapi is also great destination when planning to climb the Snaefellsjkull Glacier, as tours leave from town. Stapafell Mountain can also be seen from the bedrooms.
The house is about two and a half hours drive from Reykjavik, and about three hours from Keflavik International Airport. This house is 90 sq meters and has two bedrooms, an additional reading/lounging loft, a fully equipped kitchen, a large living room with a smart TV (which includes a complimentary Netflix account), dining table and what we call our Victorian sun room. The sun room is all glass windows with two large windows that can be opened. Sliding glass doors open directly from the sun room to the deck area. Each bedroom has a queen bed, with one room also having a twin bed, which allows for flexible sleeping arrangements. The aurora borealis - northern lights: are visible (whenever they are out) from the bedrooms, the loft window and all common areas. There are many more hiking and excursion options by car. Contact us directly for more recommendations and for our favorites!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lava House on the Ocean

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Lava House on the Ocean takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Lava House on the Ocean

  • Lava House on the Ocean offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Beach

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lava House on the Ocean on this page.

  • Lava House on the Ocean can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Lava House on the Ocean is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Lava House on the Ocean is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Lava House on the Ocean is 450 yards from the centre of Arnarstapi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Lava House on the Ocean has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Lava House on the Ocean may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lava House on the Ocean on this page.