Design
The more we explored the property, the more we realized how well its topography suits our project — more than we ever imagined. The cabins can be hidden from each other between the trees, allowing an unparalleled degree of privacy. The combination of topography and tree coverage was simply perfect for realising our vision.
Our guiding principle when choosing cabin sites was simple: you must be able to walk around naked without worrying about anyone walking by. We succeeded. And looking from cabin to cabin, the most you’ll see is its roof.
We’re happy to share a Google Earth KMZ file for a closer look. Just send us a mail.
This 3D viewer also gives a great sense of the topography.
And last but not least, have a look at this page to see pictures and videos of each carefully chosen cabin site.
Enjoy and get excited !
Location
With 12.1 hectares in total and about 8.7 hectares reserved for cabins, we would probably add 350 cabins if we were in the Netherlands!
Close enough to hear your neighbor snore !
That’s NOT our goal! People come to enjoy nature in Iceland. A huge mostly empty landscape with amazing views. That should not include your neighbor’s terrace. Our primary critirion was: guests should feel comfortable walking around naked in their cabin without the fear of being seen by others 😉. Privacy is luxury!
Each cabin (approx. 55m2) will be placed about 25-80 m. apart, depending on the topography and vegetation, in such a way that they can’t ‘see’ each other and all have a onobstructed view of the fjord, mountains and/or valley.
We have identified about 40 excellent potential building spots to place these cabins which you can explore via this link. It will show you pictures and panoramic videos.
But it’s not only the spots that are spectacular: the cabin design in itself is unique and going to be a huge factor in our hotel’ USP. Nothing like this exists and yet it’s 500-year old proven technology to make it happen.
See more on our cabin design at this page.
Within an hour drive from Reykjavik yet surrounded by untouched nature and a few vacation homes (nearest at 2 km.) we have the best of both worlds.
Within an hour’s driving from Reykjavik on an excellent, partly 4-lane road. Our location used to be next to the ring road until about 20 years ago the tunnel was opened and this road lost its importance. However, it’s still kept snow-free all winter.
The airport is 45 min. from Reykavik city center and yes, we’re at a very safe distance from the recent volcanic activity near Grindavik.
After almost 2 years of searching for the right property we found it.
Most of all because of the views and surroundings:
- A hill-slope overlooking the Hvalfjörður fjord (whale fjord)
- 40% coverage with native birch trees, allowing to hide buildings all around the property. For instance, the hot springs facility building with not be seen (or at most part of its green roof) from the hotel. The different hot spring pools can all have an infinity edge yet not ‘see’ each other (when in the pool). The 20-25 cabins (dispered over 8-9 hectares) we plan in a later stage will mostly be hidden from each other and all have a fantastic view.
- Close to Iceland’s most spectacular Glymur waterfall. At 198 m. (600 ft.) the highest waterfall of Iceland (that is accessible without a helicopter).
- There is geothermal water below our land (according to the experts) providing us with endless heating of the building, pools and sidewalks (want to keep them free of snow).
- Good paved road all the way to the property (former national road).
Ask us for latest Google Earth KMZ file - A less than 3 km. drive to the public parking lot to start the hike to the Glymur waterfall. From the parking lot it’s a 3 km. hike.
- A lovely small creek next to the property, a bigger one 240 m. away with great potential for small hydropower plant (100-150 KVA).
Check the pictures here and some videos here.
The more we explored the property, the more we realized how well its topography suits our project — more than we ever imagined. The cabins can be hidden from each other between the trees, allowing an unparalleled degree of privacy. The combination of topography and tree coverage was simply perfect for realising our vision.
Our guiding principle when choosing cabin sites was simple: you must be able to walk around naked without worrying about anyone walking by. We succeeded. And looking from cabin to cabin, the most you’ll see is its roof.
We’re happy to share a Google Earth KMZ file for a closer look. Just send us a mail.
This 3D viewer also gives a great sense of the topography.
And last but not least, have a look at this page to see pictures and videos of each carefully chosen cabin site.
Enjoy and get excited !
Zoning plan
With 12.1 hectares in total and about 8.7 hectares reserved for cabins, we would probably add 350 cabins if we were in the Netherlands!
Close enough to hear your neighbor snore !
That’s NOT our goal! People come to enjoy nature in Iceland. A huge mostly empty landscape with amazing views. That should not include your neighbor’s terrace. Our primary critirion was: guests should feel comfortable walking around naked in their cabin without the fear of being seen by others 😉. Privacy is luxury!
Each cabin (approx. 55m2) will be placed about 25-80 m. apart, depending on the topography and vegetation, in such a way that they can’t ‘see’ each other and all have a onobstructed view of the fjord, mountains and/or valley.
We have identified about 40 excellent potential building spots to place these cabins which you can explore via this link. It will show you pictures and panoramic videos.
But it’s not only the spots that are spectacular: the cabin design in itself is unique and going to be a huge factor in our hotel’ USP. Nothing like this exists and yet it’s 500-year old proven technology to make it happen.
See more on our cabin design at this page.