1A Guesthouse in Villingaholt
✅ Consistently praised for outstanding cleanliness and well-maintained rooms ✅ Hosts are described as extremely kind, welcoming, and attentive, with personalized touches like handwritten notes ✅ Comfortable, warm beds that contribute to restful sleep ✅ Good WiFi connectivity and useful in-room amenities such as tea kettles and toiletries ✅ Quiet, rural setting ideal for Northern Lights viewing and peaceful stays ❌ Some guests found room layouts awkward, with inconvenient light switches and limited storage space ❌ The property has only two rooms, which can limit availability and facilities during busy times ❌ The road leading to the guesthouse is mostly unpaved, which may affect accessibility ❌ Breakfast is not included and must be purchased separately; coffee is not provided in the rooms ❌ One guest noted that the guesthouse feels somewhat anonymous due to minimal interaction with the owner
Rooms and prices
deals
deals
deals
deals
deals
Description
1A Guesthouse is a small 3-star accommodation located on a working farm in Villingaholt, Iceland. It offers a limited number of rooms, including Run of House and several Standard Double rooms, some with views of the surrounding meadows. Guests consistently highlight the exceptional cleanliness, warm beds, and thoughtful amenities such as tea kettles, shower gel, and shampoo in every room. The guesthouse features WiFi, air conditioning, heating, and a terrace for relaxation. The hosts are frequently praised for their kindness and attention to detail, with some guests noting personalized touches like handwritten welcome notes and helpful local tips. While breakfast is not included, it is available to purchase, and there is a nearby hotel serving meals and coffee. The property is well suited for travelers seeking quiet, comfortable lodging close to nature, with the added attraction of nearby horses and a Tesla charger for electric vehicles.
Location
1A Guesthouse is situated at Vatnsholt 1A in flóahreppur, about 65 km from Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV). The location is rural and quiet, surrounded by farmland, making it an excellent spot for viewing the Northern Lights when the sky is clear. It is also convenient for exploring the Golden Circle, a popular tourist route. Although the road to the guesthouse is mostly unpaved, the property is just a short walk from another hotel where guests can find coffee, breakfast, and dinner options. The peaceful setting offers a close connection to Icelandic nature, including horses visible from some rooms.
Tips
- If you plan to arrive late or early, notify the host as they have been known to accommodate unusual check-in times.
- Bring your own coffee or visit the nearby hotel for meals, since 1A Guesthouse does not provide coffee in rooms and breakfast is extra.
- Rent one of the two rooms early to secure availability, especially during peak Northern Lights season.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, UnionPay, MasterCard
- Managed by a private host: This property is managed by a private host. A private host refers to a party who rents one or more properties for purposes not related to their trade, business, or profession.
- Check in time: 16:00. Check out time: 13:00.
Services and facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Terrace
- Express check-in
- Private check-in/check-out
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- No elevators
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Cable TV
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Toiletries
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- English
- Free parking
- Beach/pool towels
- Pets Not Allowed
Video: Egilsstaðir 1 Guesthouse - Villingaholt - Iceland
Map
Reviews
Clean, comfortable room with private bathroom. All ammenities included. Great WiFi, kind and welcoming hostess.
Highly recomended
The rooms were spacious and had a great view of the meadows. There is a tea kettle, various teas and shower gel and shampoo in each room.
We rented the two rooms that they offer with my family for two days and it felt like home. The beds were warm and had all the facilities and amenities necessary.
There is no coffee though but there is another hotel two minutes by walk away from this place that serves coffee, breakfasts and dinners if needed as driving into the city of Selfoss is a bit long and far.
We really enjoyed the stay and highly recommend this spot.
Additional bonuses— there is a Tesla charger there for anyone driving an EV and there are two very friendly cats and several horses that roam around which was awesome.
Frequently asked questions about 1A Guesthouse
Are children allowed to stay at 1A Guesthouse?
Children are not permitted to stay at this property.
Does the guesthouse allow pets?
Pets are not allowed at 1A Guesthouse.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is not included but is available for an additional cost.
Is there WiFi available at the guesthouse?
Yes, WiFi and internet services are provided.
What unique features does 1A Guesthouse offer?
Guests can enjoy views of horses grazing nearby and access to a Tesla charger for electric vehicles.
