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3 out of 5
Dis Cottages
Þórdísarstaðir, Eirarsveit, Grundarfjordur, Western Region

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 218 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got stuck in snow traveling up the road to our cottage, and it was very scary for us. The road should have been closed sooner than it was, but nevertheless our host helped and came to get us. He drove us from our stuck rental car to our cottage and then brought us back to the car the following morning and helped us dig our car out (literally shoveled our car out with us)!!!! He was AMAZING and was truly the best part about our scary experience on the mountain. While for the Icelanders the wind storm might be a normal thing, for us tourists it was scary and unknowing, and our host truly put us at ease and took us to safety. I would go back to this location again and again to show these hosts gratitude!!!!
Response from Dis Cottages on 9 Apr 2024
Thank you dear Amanda for your stay with us and for your so nice message. We always try to do the best for our guests and of course the winter storms are a great challenge for everybody !!! We will be very happy to receive you again with a nice and soft weather ! But the best memories are always the unexpected ones!Wishing you the best in Iceland !Anne and Sebastien

2/10 Terrible

Mia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was very rude and incapable to manage a cottage business. We arrived in storm so with understanding of the bad weather condition, we expected no more than basic requirements of accommodation. Cottage has no sign for parking and we almost drove down the hill. Doorway to the cottage was all covered and blocked by snow. The guy didn’t clear the way after we told him the room number. Also no shovels were provided. Two of us cleared way ourselves with the tiny windshield scraper in the car and used the windshield scraper from the room trying to move some snow on the way for our mother, but the guys found us and yelling “that should stay in the room!” THEN WHY THE F DIDNT YOU PROVIDE A SHOVEL OR CLEAR THE PATH YOURSELF FOR UR CUSTOMERS?! The next morning, snow on way out was like half-person-high so we called the cottage to clear the way. A lady said they would come and clear, but no one showed up ever since. Main roads were cleared by larger tractors shown on road.is but the way out from this cottage to the main road was blocked so we called the cottage again to remove the snow on their property. The same lady picked up again and yelling "I'm not your slave!" The place even has no enough hot water for shower for two in the same cottage. That was terrible in a storm night. The cottage should close down during non-summer season. This was an absolutely awful experience. The host wants to make money but should learn what service and attitude they should offer first.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property was in many ways as descried away from everything, that said we had not TV or way to play music and a very small limited kitchen area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Absolutely loved this place!
Can I say perfect? Yes! Sometimes we find unicorns. This place had all we needed for our trip. Secluded, quiet, great view & everything you need in a small cottage/rental. Bring your groceries, not a lot of restaurants in the area. The kitchenette saved us too👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alexis

Travelled with partner
If you’re looking for a self-service glamping style experience this is the place! It’s quiet and serene, we even saw the northern lights with a long exposure camera. Just enough space for two people and you are provided kitchen essentials including coffee, tea, and a hot plate. Any of the poor reviews I’ve read have mostly been because those people were expecting a concierge hotel experience and this is not it. Yes, you need to push the water after a shower into the drain but it’s minimal and takes 30 seconds tops. Yes, you have to wait for the water heater to reset to take piping hot showers for two people but this is an area with limited resources so easy to deal with. My only suggestions for the hosts are to provide an extra pillow since they were flimsy and maybe some napkins. However it’s easy to grab cheap napkins at the store up the street. Overall a very good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHANTANU, Edison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose this property because of the views ( kirkjufell and ocean ) it offered. It is off of a gravel road ( short distance). There are a few cottages on this property, which gives privacy and offers unique cottage living experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. Note: We reached here during a rainy evening with a limited visibility, but Google maps came through for us when the Wi-Fi hotspot and even the car gps did not. Advice to tourists is to download google maps offline, search your location/route when the internet is available and save it for later use. I have now more respect for google maps than before!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic
Loved the stay. In a remote place right in the middle of nature. Has great views all around and easy to find. It was extremely windy >20mph when we were there and it felt like the door would fly but it was strong. The wind noise can be a little intimidating but the cottage was strong and overall we enjoyed the stay,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a peaceful stay with an amazing view! The location was great, only 10min from town, but located in a very quiet area. Room darkening curtains, very comfortable bed, basic kitchen amenities for simple meals. Host was wonderful! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good stay.
Awesome views - rooms 1, 3 and 5 have the best I think. The room is a bit smaller that expected and there is nowhere to hang clothes other than a clothes hook. The blinds don't keep the light out very well and there is one small window without any blinds. Shower is very powerful but the curtain doesn't do a very good job of keeping the bathroom dry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottages have a wonderful view of the bay and surrounding mountains. Large glass windows added to the viewing enjoyment. Bird lovers would enjoy the many varieties flying around the adjoining meadow. It was only a short drive to town for gas, groceries and restaurants. The perfect home base for visiting other sites on the peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our 2 night stay at Dis Cottages! The rooms were exquisite, clean and comfortable and the view is amazing! The sun was shining brightly all night long and the black out blinds were great! The owner came and introduced himself and was friendly and seemed glad to meet us.We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Overall a nice, cute place to stay with great views. Having a TV would have been nice. Only downside with this property was that the shower doesn’t drain fast enough and the shower floor is just part of the bathroom floor (no separate lip on the shower to keep the water in) so the entire bathroom floor was covered with water by the time I was done with a relatively short shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a unique property with a gorgeous view! It was such a wonderful experience, and we cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, LIVERMORE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbeatable view. Wonderful new modern cottage. Just wished we had planned to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, we had a good stay. Please note you must travel gravel roads about 1 mile to the cottage. The first night we were there it was very windy. The wind would hit like a hollow pipe and make the loudest noises. It was very hard to fall asleep. I wish they had provided more towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, serene location with just a short drive into town. Breathtaking views, modern furnishings, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Great amenities such as kettle, coffee maker, induction burner and a large variety of cooking utensils and serving ware. Loved that the kitchen was stocked with coffee, tea, sugar, salt and pepper, we ended up making all of our meals there for our three day stay. The bedding was so comfortable and soft and there is great water pressure in the shower. Anne and Sebastian are so friendly, helpful and responded immediately to any and all of our needs. We really felt at home here and were so happy that we opted for Dis Cottages instead of a hotel - there is no comparison. If you are fortunate enough to visit the beautiful town of Grundarfijordur, this is THE place to stay. Merci beaucoup et travail bien fait Anne & Sebastian!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Anne on 5 Mar 2023
Hi Jen and Ian,Thank you for your stay, your review, and we hope to see you again in our small paradise. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you can feel that we are involved to really make the guests feel home and confortable. With our kind regards. Anne and Sebastien

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good view, location… annoying design
Iceland economy is fueled by tourism... cottage should favor the tourist. GOOD -new (not yet on GooMaps) & modern. -1 corner is glass facing inlet, Kirkjufell. Units #d 1 thru 10 going N to S. 7&8 with blocked view. -well located north-central Snaefellsnes. 8min to cute town of Grundarfjorour (gas, market) near ridge w waterfalls. 30min E to Stykkishólmur for Westfjord car ferry, or 1hr W to Snæfellsjökull. -town is a bit of pollution but otherwise dark w good vista for aurora. -wifi great. BAD -Ffew jacket hooks, 4 small cubbies. Iceland is cold/damp. Hangers would be nice. -Kitchenette too small... sad for new. Appl are on top of each other (microwave blocks the 3 plugs, but kettle, toaster, coffeemaker makes 4 plugs & induction plate). Flip up table to cook on is awkward. -Shower has no shelf, bottles on floor? Shampoo/soap dispenser provided. No handle, but strange circles- hard to turn w wet hands. No floor bumper to prevent water spill. At least a curtain. Doors exist, no? Instead, floor squeegee. -Only hot water for 1 person. Heater needs hours to recharge- not good for new place. Heater out in open next to bed. Head-scratching. -No road sign for Dis Cottages. Large driveway potholes- fill these in! -Mattress WAY too firm. -No TV, sugar, oil. -Hairdryer wimpy, better to stick head out the door. -If neighbor deck light is on, ruins darkness to view aurora, privacy partition between decks! Auto-off? -Americans need induction plate instructions.
Water heater next to bed where coat hangers could be
Kitchenette counter too small
Pretty great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views from the cottage with the floor to ceiling windows were beautiful. Out of the seven places we stayed in Iceland, this was the only one that provided a microwave, which was greatly appreciated. We only stayed for one night but wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anwen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Room comfort
Great place to stay
Cute cottage with an amazing view. Very clean. Had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved thos property. The owner introduced herself upon arrival and made sure we had everything we needed. The view from the balcony is stunning. Inside is cozy and the owners had thought of everything you might need to make a meal. They even thought to include and instruction and guide book. This was my favorite stay in all of iceland.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very friendly host. Breathtaking views. Peace and quiet. Don't hesitate, just book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Reed City, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
The listing doesn’t do the property justice!
I was not expecting the magnificent views of the ocean and the town, or the modern quaint home. This was our first stop in Iceland and my favorite area due to the low number of tourists. There were also 6 Icelandic horses on the property that the owner let us spend time with. That was the absolute highlight of our trip since we came to experience Icelandic horses in their natural environment! Thank you for a wonderful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Well appointed cottage. Great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ossian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing stay
Had a really nice stay in Dis Cottage. Was originally going to visit in April 2020 but then Covid-19 happened and we had to postpone. Really glad that we finally made it to this lovely cottage with an amazing view! The cottage was really clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not understand why we were the only cabin being used. When I'm travelling, this is exactly the type of stay I look for. Peaceful, private and a little off the beaten track. I could sit all day looking at the view and never have a care in the world. Definitely will be coming back and staying longer. A great base for exploring the amazing Snaefellsness Peninsula. The owners are wonderful and answered questions very quickly. Had a nice wee visit with them as well after we checked in. Thanks Anna and Sebastian! See you again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter Maxim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Manager was from France and answered the phone at 10:30 pm to guide us into the property. He also checked on us during our stay. The views of the mountain and lake were stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Mojca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The cottage was very cold on our arrival, the floors as well. The entrance to the cottage was not cleaned of the snow.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

MARIA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little cottage. Modern, minimalist, clean. The owner stopped by once to greet us, and she was lovely. Beyond that it, we never saw anyone. A private little oasis on Iceland's western coast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in 6 hotels around Iceland during this trip, and this was the best. Spectacular view, clean, great accommodations, friendly staff, nice decor. Area is beautiful. On a clear night, this would be the perfect place to see a starry night or northern lights. Will be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These cabins are in a remote area, but despite being a bit off the beaten path, it is an easy drive to visit the entire Snaefellsnes Peninsula. We were able to see the Northern Lights from right outside our cabin during the first week of September! The bed was comfortable and everything was very clean. This place is also very sturdy. The one evening it stormed terribly with extremely high winds. Our cabin was solid as a rock. The one negative is that there was not a "stove" as listed in their description. Instead there was a plug induction cooktop with no instructions. We had to find a youtube video on line to figure out how to work it. There was also not counterspace for this cooktop so we had to set it up on the table where we wanted to eat. Had we known there was actually no stove, it would have affected the groceries we purchased prior to arrival. Separate from this, we very much liked the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Great view, cozzy place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sanaz

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

tuyen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. We arrived at night, so in the morning woke to see wind whipping across the water of the nearby fjord. Very warm and comfortable even in an unseasonably early storm. In case you do arrive at night, the cottage numbers are on the walls facing the parking areas, and you’ll need a flashlight or phone light to find them. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved this property! The self check-in was really nice and having access to a kitchen was perfect for a couple of home cooked meals on a long vacation. The large windows made for beautiful views in a secluded area. We could see the northern lights from bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cottage was very clean and cozy. It has the view of a beautiful sunset. We will come back and stay in this cottage again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our favorite stay in Iceland! It was a little tricky to find. But the location was great, the views were amazing! We even caught views of the Northern Lights! The cottage was so cute! Furniture was perfect. There was even a mini kitchen! I wish were able to stay longer than one night! It was a contactless check in but the owners were good with the emails and instructions on check in and check out. Not too many places to eat in the nearby town But we did bring back some pizza and salad to sit and enjoy the views/sunset.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vida

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Spectacular
Received email one week prior to stay, telling me what to expect. Excellent communication! Super comfortable bed, fell asleep immediately under the super cozy comforter (I’m an insomniac, so this was a first!). Amenities include full kitchen, spotless bathroom, beautiful view, privacy. The only minor complaint is the door to the unit was warped and difficult to lock. I highly recommend this spectacular place which was the highlight of my Iceland trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Archana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
One of the best in my life!
Amazing Stay! Very clean... unbelievable view. Owners stay right by the cottages to help you if at all you need anything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021