

The Lake House of ÚLfljótsvatn
House for our summer volunteers - Guesthouse - Residency for writers and artists in the winter
Land dedicated to reforestation
The house operates as a guesthouse during the wintertime, between mid-October to the end of April. As we are a non-profit organization, this income helps us fund our activities and maintain the house.
The house is a three-storey old farm that has been renovated since it was bought by the Icelandic Forestry Association in 2011. The house comprises: 6 guest rooms (hosting a maximum of 10 people at the same time), a kitchen and pantry, two bathrooms, a dining/living-room, a reading room and a laundry-room.
Pricing is a follow:
Full house (maximum of 10 people): 500 €/night.
Second floor:
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Room 1: double - 120€/night (view of the forest and sunset)
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Room 2: single - 90€/night (also used for residencies, includes a desk. View of Úlfljótsvatnskirkja church and the lake)
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Room 4: double - 120€/night (view of the mountain Búrfell and the lake Úlfljótsvatn)
First floor:
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Room 5: double - 120 €/night (also used for residencies, includes a desk. View of Úlfljótsvatnskirkja church and the lake)
Basement:
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Room 7: double – 100 €/night
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Room 8: single – 80€/night (view of Búrfell mountain. Can be used for a residency)
To book a room:
Booking details and availability for each room can be found on our Airbnb page.
The IFA has received an official operating licence from the District Commissioner of the Suðurland region, and a certification from the Icelandic Health Authority and the Fire Department of the Árborg Municipality in the autumn of 2022 which certifies that we meet with the regulations in place for health security and fire prevention.
We have received and kept our “Superhost” status on Airbnb since we re-opened in 2022 and through every verification cycles. This guarantees that we offer quality hospitality in accordance with the standards set by the Airbnb community.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Karla, October 2023
"I absolutely loved my stay here. I wish that it would have been for longer than just the one night. So quiet and peaceful. Everyone in the house was friendly and welcoming. The views are spectacular and the weather cleared on the morning that I left. Stunning sunrise. I would stay again!"
Rob, February 2026
''I stayed here with my daughter, and we had the very best time. Vito was an excellent host, and this house is in the most beautiful location. Waking up to see the church out the window at the edge of the lake... it's one of the most special places we've been, anywhere. The place is immaculate and comfortable. We loved it and would love to come back!''
Katrin, March 2026
''This Place is a hidden gem! I would highly recommend staying there. It's perfect when you want some peace and quiet. The house is just beautiful. Nice, clean room with an amazing view. I saw the northern lights from my window! The bed is extremely comfortable. The host is very kind and helpful. I enjoyed my stay very much.''

The Lake House of Úlfljótsvatn
Úlfljótsvatnsbær
Grafningsvegur Efri
805 Selfoss
Iceland
+354-783-9531

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