Mývatn VillaIceland

Mývatn Villa is situated on the shores of Lake Mývatn, a 40-minute drive from Akureyri, the largest town in northern Iceland. Built to replace a derelict farmhouse, this outstanding architectural home, nominated for the prestigious Mies Van der Rohe European award for architecture, captures an abundance of natural light and cross ventilation with its floor to ceiling windows and window boxes. Fram­ing dif­fer­ent as­pects of the stun­ning scenery sur­round­ing the home site is a re­cur­ring theme throughout the villa.

The villa’s lower level is open plan with living and dining areas flowing seamlessly to the outdoors. Tastefully and comfortably decorated with interesting pieces collected from different parts of the world, Mývatn Villa evokes a luxury yet casual, private holiday atmosphere.

The kitchen is fully equipped with quality appliances including a gas cooktop, large refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and a good coffee machine. The lounge opens onto the large, south-facing verandah extending to the edge of the lake with outdoor BBQ and designer furnishings, the perfect place for casual dining, outdoor living, and relaxation.

With natural tones and scenic views from every window, Mývatn Villa accommodates 6 guests in one master suite and 2 twin rooms, easily converted to doubles, with 2 spacious bathrooms, one with a king-size bath. Each bedroom is well-appointed with quality bedding, bed linen, and stunning views.

Mývatn Villa is the perfect choice for families with children, couples, or a group of friends who wish to experience luxury in secluded surroundings while appreciating the closeness to nature.