AURORA HILLS: Private houses near Reykjavík

In the countryside on the edge of Mosfellsbær, just outside Reykjavík. By car it is about 22 minutes to the city centre, 47 minutes to Keflavík airport and 38 minutes to Þingvellir on the Golden Circle. We send the exact address before your stay.

A car is the easiest way to get here and to explore. The roads up to the houses are serviced all winter, and in eight years Agla and Haffi have never been stuck at home.

Yes, on clear nights from late August to late April. The houses sit away from the city lights, so you can watch the sky from your own hot tub.

Every house has its own private hot tub. The Glass House and Oak House Villa also have their own sauna.

Yes. Oak House Villa is the family favourite, with four bedrooms including a bunk room, and a high chair. Stairway to Heaven sleeps eight in three bedrooms.

Dogs are welcome at The Glass House and at Oak House Villa, which sleeps up to ten in four bedrooms. Stairway to Heaven does not take pets.

Before your stay we send the address, directions and everything you need for arrival. The family lives close by and is reachable by phone around the clock.

Cancel 30 days or more before arrival and half of the price is refunded. The full terms and the payment schedule are shown with your booking before you confirm.

Two nights gives you a full day on the Golden Circle and an evening in the hot tub with the sky. A third adds a day in Reykjavík, 22 minutes away, or a morning at Sky Lagoon. In aurora season, from late August to late April, each extra night is another chance of a clear sky.

Not next door. The houses are on the countryside edge of town: the supermarkets in Mosfellsbær are 12 minutes by car and the restaurants of Reykjavík 22. Every house has a full kitchen, and most guests cook, eat in and end the evening in the hot tub.