The scenery is beautiful, quiet and isolated. The mountain fjords, lighthouse, bird life, and nature trails are particularly spectacular. The groups are small, usually at four residents per month. The schoolhouse is charming, comfortable and beautifully decorated with retro antiques-- much cozier than the stark exterior implies. The island has one small grocery store that is limited to the basics. It doesn't have much fresh food, but you'll find pasta, rice, cereal, eggs, milk and yogurt. On most days you'll feel like you have the whole island to yourself. Be aware that public transportation is very limited. The ferry runs every two hours, which is great, but the mainland harbor is quite desolate, and you have to walk/run 2km to the nearest bus stop. If no one offers you a ride during your walk, you can catch a bus to Akureyri, which comes three times a day. It might take a few tries to time it all right. I stayed on the island for the whole month, so this was only a concern at my arrival and departure. Last thing I would mention is that the caretaker is more of a neighbor who does not live on the premise. If something goes wrong with the plumbing, lights, fire alarm, or if you need a ride, there might not be anyone available for (immediate) assistance. Overall, I would recommend this residency to an artist who is less interested in socializing, and more interested in getting work done. — Anonymous, 2017. Imported from the original ratemyartistresidency.com archive.
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