Skidbakki Guesthouse

Skidbakki 3, 861 Kross, Iceland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>52</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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a bathroom with a white toilet and a shower at Skidbakki Guesthouse in Kross
a living room with a wooden table and a couch at Skidbakki Guesthouse in Kross
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Skidbakki Guesthouse

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
52 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1163 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Situated in Kross, Skidbakki Guesthouse features accommodation within 48 km of Skogafoss Waterfall. This apartment provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Seljalandsfoss. The spacious apartment with a terrace and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Piotr
    Poland Poland
    “Superb place. Very spacious, very clean, and well equipped. Beautiful view over the windows. Very nice hosts.”
  • Robert
    Canada Canada
    “Comfortable, clean cottage. New and nicely furnished, Engaging host and great opportunity to experience a working horse farm. Our favourite accommodation in Iceland”
  • Michael
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The entire stay! Parking right in front, beautiful and clean rooms, everything you might need is there, communcation is perfect and it's close to all tourist attractions in the South”
  • Colorgrigio
    Italy Italy
    “Beautifully decorated house with amazing views, brand new and extremely clean.”
  • Irem
    Austria Austria
    “It was the best stay we have ever done during our trip in Iceland. the house was tremendously clean which was the most important point for us. We asked host for BBQ and it was prepared before our arrival. the kitchen is very well equipped in case...”
  • Eleni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Cosy modern house in an amazing location. Great views towards the horse farm from the large windows of the house. Very friendly host, extremely easy to check in.”
  • Lynne
    United States United States
    “loved that it was on a working horse farm. new and modern”
  • Rossella
    Italy Italy
    “Fantastica, la più bella in tutto il viaggio in Islanda. Confortevole, spaziosa, comodississimi i letti, perfetta per un viaggio tra amici. Eravamo in 8 e siamo stati benissimo. Cucina bellissima, super attrezzata. Bellissima atmosfera e bello il...”
  • Vincenzo
    Italy Italy
    “La casa ha veramente tutto quello che serve! Vi sembrerà la casa dei vostri sogni! Tutto nuovissimo all'interno, letti comodi e spaziosi! Siamo stati all'interno in 8 persone, die delle quali dormivano su un divano letto! Location...”
  • Gabriele
    Germany Germany
    “Traumhafte Lage mit Blick auf die Westmännerinseln und auf der anderen Seite auf den Eyjafjöll. Und natürlich Islandponys den ganzen Tag. Sara, die Gastgeberin ist sehr freundlich, reagiert sofort und das Haus ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet, gut...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers

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Hosted by Sara Pesenacker

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Sara Pesenacker
Skidbakki Guesthouse Located 20 km southeast of Hvolsvöllur on the Icelandic Horse Farm Skíðbakki III, our Guesthouse can accommodate 6-8 people on 100 m2. Completed in 2020, the house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large living, dining and cooking area with sofa bed. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge and freezer, oven, stove and dishwasher. Each bathroom has a shower and a toilet. The quiet ambience, the elegant bathrooms and the cosy and comfortably equipped living and cooking area invite you to relax and unwind. Surrounded by horses, you have a great view of Vestmannaeyjar and the Eyjafjallajökull.
The guest house, as part of our family business, is located on the Icelandic horse farm Skíðbakki III, which is run by the german-Icelandic couple Sara Pesenacker and Erlendur Arnason. Erlendur, or Elli as we call him, was born and raised on Skíðbakki III. After studying agriculture at the University of Holar, he worked in Germany for 10 years on various Icelandic horse farms before returning to Iceland in 2004. He works mainly as a farrier and takes care of the agricultural work on the farm. When the opportunity arises, he likes to take care of the entertainment of his guests with interesting stories about Iceland and its inhabitants and musical entertainment. Sara was born and raised in Germany and discovered her love for the Icelandic horse there at an early age. After graduating from high school, she emigrated to Iceland with Elli in 2004. Since graduating from the University of Hólar, she has been involved in the riding and training of horses. It ensures that the Guesthouse is in good condition and that its guests feel comfortable.
Distances Hotspots: Lavamuseum Hvolsvöllur 19 km 15 min. Supermarkt Hvolsvöllur 18 km 15 min. Seljalandsfoss, Wasserfall 20 km 16 min. Landeyjahöfn, Fähre Westmännerinseln 13 km 11 min. Skogar Museum 48 km 35 min. Dyrhólaey Viewpoint, Leuchtturm, Papageientaucher 73 km 57 min. Blue Iceland, Eisbergsee 272 km 3,5 h Thingvellir-Nationalpark 117 km 1,5 h Kerið, Kratersee 83 km 1 h Gullfoss, Wasserfall 115 km 1,5 h Strokkur, Geysir 110 km 1 h 20 min. Blaue Lagune 165 km 1 h 11 min. Reykjavík 122 km 1 h 35 min. Flughafen Keflavík 164 km 2 h 8 min.
Languages spoken: German,English,Icelandic

Property surroundings

Facilities of Skidbakki Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Slippers
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
      Additional charge
    • Terrace
    Activities
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Icelandic

    House rules
    Skidbakki Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    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

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

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

    Legal information

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

    FAQs about Skidbakki Guesthouse

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

    • Skidbakki Guesthouse has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 3 bedrooms

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

    • Skidbakki Guesthouse can accommodate the following group size:

      • 8 guests

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

    • Check-in at Skidbakki Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

    • Skidbakki Guesthouse is 1.7 miles from the centre of Kross. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Skidbakki Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking