Art & Nature Retreat in Iceland - The Crib Rocks

Relax in style while experiencing the epic majestic Eric’s Glacier and extinguished volcanos from the comfort of our living room. Relax in a serene & uniquely inspirational setting with 180° vistas conducive to repose. Nurture symbiosis in a natural environment. The space COMFORT The spacious design of our Mid-Century Modern home is great for family stays, reunions with friends and creative retreats . The wood paneled walls are adorned with original artwork. The living and dining rooms are beautifully furnished with comfortable sofas and a large dining table that overlook the estuary and ocean. The bedrooms are furnished with comfortable beds, blankets, linens, & sheets. And the bathrooms are equipped with natural Icelandic soap, shampoo and towels. The kitchen is fully stocked with an array of spices, vinegar and oils. The pantry has some basics for late arrivals. DESIGN My home has been featured in Korea's In Style Magazine and has been filmed in numerous documentaries one of which was shown in the exhibition at Tales of Iceland in downtown Reykjavik. NEARBY SITES Drive in any direction and you shall encounter spectacular monumental nature. Head towards the west, to the marvels of the Snaefellsnes National Park, to the inspiration of Jules Verne's novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. The north of the peninsula is noted for exceptional whale watching tours by the small outfitters Laki. Kirkjufell is another legendary mountain famous for its appearance in the Game of Thrones. Another famed location is Stykkishólmur known as Greenland in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Then continue to the Breidafjordur nature reserve another UNESCO site . Drive south to Glymur and hike Iceland's second highest waterfall at 198 m. Then continue to the Golden Circle. East of Borgarnes is again another wild landscape and the source of our water. It is home to the Hraunfoss waterfall, the state-of-the-art geothermal Spa Krauma , the epic archives of Icelandic legends in Reykholt and the entrance to Into the Glacier. Marvel pristine coastlines and visit quaint villages. Patient hikers may spot arctic foxes, falcons, and or seals. Hiking, geothermal hot pot hunting, horseback riding and golfing are great past times. During the fall, wintertime and springtime northern lights sweep through the skies. Guest access Enjoy the balcony and garden on warm summer nights. The garden is great place to view nature at your footstep and photograph the Northern lights, which are often sighted from inside as well as outside. Please note that children should be accompanied by an adult, and that visitors should take care as there is a bluff with a steep cliff. NORTHERN LIGHTS
 Northern lights are often seen from our home given the right conditions such as no clouds and can be seen anywhere from late August until April. In the fall lenticular clouds formations are common. In the winter ice floes float out the estuary into the ocean. Other things to note HIGHLIGHTS We are pleased to help you map out your journey and share our recommendations. We tour the island often and know many local unique spots. RENTAL FOR THE USE OF PRIVATE WORKSHOPS OR SMALL Events If you would like to rent the Art And Nature Retreat for your own workshop or small wedding ceremony, there is a surcharge of €800 per day with a maximum of 10 guests who are not registered in the Airbnb reservation. Please note only 6 guests may sleep at the house. Registration Details LG-REK-012573