Ocean Break Cabins: Unwind in a peaceful cabin in Reykjanes

When in Iceland, make sure to stay at Ocean Break Cabins. Located in the UNESCO Global Geopark on the Reykjanes peninsula, these rustic and cosy cabins with breathtaking sea views are the perfect spot to relax by the seaside and experience wild bird life, midnight sun and rugged southwestern nature. The cabins are just 12 minutes from KEF Airport, but still in the middle of nowhere.

Travellers exploring the sights and landscape of Iceland often start on the Reykjanes peninsula. With its diversity of volcanic and geothermal activity, this is the youngest part of Iceland.

In 2015, Reykjanes was recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark. According to UNESCO, geoparks are areas of international geological significance with a focus on protection, education and sustainable development. “Reykjanes peninsula is a geological wonder,” confirms Katrín Valdimarsdóttir. “It’s home to the blue lagoon and resent volcano activity in Iceland.”

After travelling the world for a few years, Katrín decided it was time to settle down and ground herself in Iceland again in 2018. “I had the idea to welcome the world to my area,” she says. “I was raised in the small town Garður, 5 minutes from the cabins, and this landscape was my playground.” She started with five cabin in 2019, and this summer there will be nine cabins in total.

With Ocean Break Cabins, Katrín wants to offer a comfortable base for travellers in this rugged landscape. The wind can be fierce here, the northern lights are breathtaking, and the wild bird life is unique. “This is an ideal place where you can take your time to get some peace and quiet before your next step,” she says.

Peaceful cabins to unwind and relax

Located within walking distance from the coastline and boasting undisturbed sea views, Ocean Break Cabins is a good spot to wind down, recharge, and relax. With no light pollution, one of the most spectacular natural displays, the northern lights, can be enjoyed at their brightest from here in wintertime. And in summer, wild bird life and the midnight sun are spectacular.

The interior of the cabins is what can be described as Scandinavian minimalist but rustic. The cabins are comfortable and fully equipped to make guests feel well taken care of. All cabins have outdoor private hot tubs, filled with fresh geothermal water upon arrival, and the biggest cabin, which houses up to ten people, has a private sauna. And guests are just a short drive from shops and restaurants.

The cabins vary in size, from 30 to 100 m2.

Safe travels and the environment

The powers of nature are visible everywhere; erupting volcanos and rapidly changing weather. Nature provides spectacular and unforgettable experiences, with natural phenomena such as the rapidly changing, and at times extreme, weather.

“It’s important that travellers understand nature’s powers and use the app Safetravel while traveling in Iceland,” Katrín adds. “At Ocean Break Cabins, we care about our footprint and are focused on sustainability. And as a host, I want my guests to feel that they have found a welcoming and peaceful getaway.”

Katrín Valdimarsdóttir, owner of Ocean Break Cabins.

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