Quietly located on the lush green island of Elliðaey in Vestmannaeyjar waters in southern Iceland in the middle of the ocean is a small house. It is known as "the loneliest house in the world" when nestled alone in the green hillside.

Every day, facing the wild Atlantic waves hitting the rock, it also seems to be the most remote home in the world. And the image of the small house isolated on the island of Elliðaey gives rise to a series of theories about the people who used to live there.

Over the past few years, the house appeared in a series of articles, increasing speculation about the island, as well as its mysterious owner. Who are they really that must live this separate?

The most popular rumor first appeared in The Independent related to the Icelandic pop star in the early 2000s - singer Bjork.

It is said that this singer wanted to build a resort on a remote island so she negotiated with the government to design a recording studio on Elliðaey island.

The white-walled house was shot in the near corner

However, in fact, Bjork did not make such a request and rumors were quickly revealed. The Australian News website said that in fact, the singer was suspected of being granted an island, but with the same name as Elliðaey. Later, when criticized by the local media, she also withdrew this request.

And then the rumors continued to revolve around the strange house on the uninhabited island. One theory says that an eccentric billionaire wants to move to Elliðaey Island if the apocalypse occurs.

Then some unofficial sources said the house was built by a cult. Some people even speculated, in fact, no house exists on the island because this is just a photohop product.

Around the house completely isolated

And finally, the mysteries are decoded. Information from people living in the closest area to the island shows that Elliðaey Island was inhabited in the 18th century, but by 1930 it was abandoned.

Before that this place used to be inhabited by 5 households. However, because life is too separate from the outside world makes them feel lonely and increasingly difficult. At that time, these families lived mainly on fish stocks and hunted ancient seagulls for food.

Finally, around 1930, the rest of the people decided to improve their lives by moving to the mainland and there were no people left.

The cuckoo is endemic to the island of Elliðaey

The white-walled house on the island today was built around 1950 - 20 years after the place no one lives. The house was set up by the Elliðaey Island Hunting as‌sociation as a living area for members to hunt for ancient seagulls.

Also due to the separation from the outside, the house is not equipped with the minimum conditions of electricity, water ... However, this place is becoming a destination for hunters.

Visitors can come here to visit, but cannot sleep overnight in the house if you are not a member of the Elliðaey Island hunting as‌sociation. Instead, they can choose to stay on a yacht on the large island of Heimaey not far away.