This image shows a small dining area with a white table and four purple chairs by a window. Kitchen cabinets, appliances, and plants are also visible.
A calm rural scene shows a peaceful blue pond with several swans, a white house, sparse trees, rolling brown hills, and a partly cloudy sky.
A river bends around a partially snow-dusted, rocky land. In the background, a house sits alone on a grassy field near a steep, barren hillside.
A solitary white house with a red roof sits beside a winding river, surrounded by barren fields, distant snow-capped mountains, and a clear blue sky.
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Have a unique experience surrounded with nature in Vopnafjordur, Iceland

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a small, family-run Icelandic company with accommodations across the country, and we are currently looking for a motivated and responsible person (or a couple – although the compensation will be the same) to join us for a unique experience in East Iceland.
    My name is Elena, and I am the manager of the place. I am spanish but I am in love with this country and I dedicate my life to the Icelandic tourism since 2017. I want to find somebody to take care of the property but also to enjoy the place and the surrondings. This is an old farm that was renovated by the village of Vopnafjordur to be a guesthouse that only opens during the summer.
    Near our accommodation, you can enjoy birdwatching, fishing, and hiking, and in the nearest village, you’ll find shops, a cafe and a bar, a gym, beautiful beaches, and an outdoor geothermal swimming. pool.

    The position is based in our guesthouse located in the East Fjords, surrounded by untouched nature and far from the crowds. It’s a truly special place, perfect for someone who needs a break from the fast-paced lifestyle we live in today, and enjoys peace, nature, and a slower pace of life.

    We are looking for someone available from June until September. Accommodation is, of course, provided at the guesthouse.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will get an inside look at how hospitality works in Iceland, especially in more remote areas, and learn about local customs, lifestyle, and day-to-day operations. You will easily make friends from Vopnafjordur, the village where the guest house is. They are very nice and warm people and always willing to welcome the new team member. .
    Living here you will quickly understand why people fall in love with this country.
    Beauty, calm, safety, all together.
    I will always be ready to assist you in whatever you need, and you will be part of my family as soon as you step the place.

    You will have the opportunity to practice English, interact with international and national guests, and gain hands-on experience in guesthouse management and cleaning standards.

    This is a great opportunity to disconnect, reconnect with nature, and experience Iceland beyond the typical tourist perspective.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    The main tasks involve cleaning the guest rooms after check-out and keeping the common areas (kitchen, bathrooms, etc.) clean and tidy for incoming guests.

    Working hours will be just a couple of hours per day.

    We can offer a fixed salary of 150.000ISK. Accomodation is free :)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A separated room in the guesthouse will be your cozy nest.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 951334632822

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This image shows a small dining area with a white table and four purple chairs by a window. Kitchen cabinets, appliances, and plants are also visible.
A calm rural scene shows a peaceful blue pond with several swans, a white house, sparse trees, rolling brown hills, and a partly cloudy sky.
A river bends around a partially snow-dusted, rocky land. In the background, a house sits alone on a grassy field near a steep, barren hillside.
A solitary white house with a red roof sits beside a winding river, surrounded by barren fields, distant snow-capped mountains, and a clear blue sky.

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