Guesthouse vacation rentals in Skagafjörður

This place is really something and probably the highlight of my trip! I was lucky to have it all to myself for 2 nights and I could enjoy cozy evenings by the fire, in the very well decorated living room and its mezzanine. This renovated farm house really has a soul and an interesting history. It is sitting alone in the middle of a field so it's easy to find and give privacy and silence. I felt at home right from the start. My room was lovely, filled with books and little decorative details. It had a cozy vide that makes you feel like you're in a cabin. The private hot tub is ideal for relaxing and watching the northern lights, and the view over the fjord is the cherry on the cake. You can walk to the beach in 5min (which also has a public hot tub). Swany is such a friendly host, I enjoyed all our chats about everything that makes Selá so unique. I will come back for sure!

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Swany and Sela Retreat. It is a total gem and I felt so comfortable and at home and had great conversations with the Host! I would highly recommend this lovely venue to anyone who wants to head to northern Iceland.

These hosts are the best ever 🇮🇸🫶🇮🇸

This stay was just perfect! The home was cozy, meticulously curated and felt just like home. Swany's personality and warm greeting just topped off the visit!

Great location to stop to the Northern Fjords, quiet while being close to road n°1. Very good welcome

It was more than just perfect. ❤️ We felt right at home. Swany is a really lovely woman, her Airbnb is much more than just a place to sleep, it is a wonderful experience, a place to relax and feel good! We definitely want to come back and we were able to see the northern lights on two out of two evenings and even in the hot tub.. It was just perfect thank you very much!!!

Swany's place is absolutely cozy and she is such a friendly host. Super well equiped kitchen and nice living area where you can spend some time in the evening. Everything was super clean and great whale watching company is super close! Highly recommend this place!

Selá Retreat is a magical place to me and you can feel its magic as soon as you arrive. It is a place full of histories, warm encounters and creativity. Swany is the host and the heart of this place. She makes you feel welcome from the very first moment. Whatever you need she can and will help you with it. She can tell you a captivating story about every single piece of furniture or decoration in the beautiful house. She and her husband built the entire place themselves to accommodate artists and staying there I truly felt inspired, despite not being an artist. The rooms all have the amazing view on the fjord. There are lot’s of things to do in the region and we could have easily filled 2 weeks with all the amazing recommendations from Swany. Watching the Nothern Lights from the geothermal hot tub at night is an experience I will never forget. The stay at Selá Retreat is easily the highlight of my trip to Island and whenever I get the chance I’ll come back.