Loneliest house in the world..

A mysterious cottage isolated from the rest of the world, a sight of which causes people to imagine all kind of stories and scenarios about who owns the house, who lives there and why there? How can you live in the middle of nowhere, away from supermarkets or medical help.. 

.. actually this house has a long history dating hundreds of years back..

.. Around 300 yrs ago 5 different families calles this island ''home''. Here they survived by fishing, raising their own cattle, and hunting puffins in the area. Due to the naturally grassy land, the cattle did very well here, as did the families. Back then they didnt live in the house but in tiny huts..

Around the 1930's all the residents packed up and left, realizing that their isolated community was short the same opportunities available elsewhere.  The only thing residents couldn’t find elsewhere was a better location for hunting puffin. Still, the rumor of a bustling economy awaiting in more populous parts of Iceland, tempted the long-time residents to make the tough decision to pick up and start new. 

 On a hope for a better life, the island was left alone. But not for long–just look at it, who could resist? 

 The island is gorgeous, but it’s the actual lodge that inspires people and captivates imaginations. The lodge was built in 1953 by the Ellidaey Hunting Association and called ‘the hunting lodge.’ The building does not have electricity or indoor plumbing, and no internet.. Despite most modern amenities being completely vacant, the island retreat does have a sauna.Without water or electricity you might be wondering how a sauna operates here, there is some water available. The water used for the sauna, cooking and drinking comes from a rainwater collection system that is located at the lodge. Interestingly, there is a fence built around the outside of the cabin, which makes it all the more mysterious to those that pass by..

 The real story is that, the house serves as a retreat for a local hunting association. In simplicity, the members come to the cabin for shelter and a sauna when they are not out hunting for puffins.Unless you are a member of the Ellidaey hunting association, or are close friends with a member, you won’t be able to stay at the isolated retreat. Seeing the magical little house is enough without even going inside, all you have to do is drive by in a boat to catch a glimpse for yourself.