The True Reason the Loneliest House on Earth is So Isolated is Shocking

People get lonely. Pets get lonely. Maybe even plants get lonely, especially if they don’t get enough water or aren’t told that they’re the prettiest plants in the world. But houses? Really? How does a house get to be lonely?

Well, for some reason, netizens have dubbed one tiny white house on Elliðaey Island, “the loneliest house on Earth” because it’s the only property on the island. And the reasons why it is the way it is has led many to theorize and speculate.

Welcome to Elliðaey Island

Just south of Iceland on the northeastern point of Vestmannaeyjar, an archipelago containing approximately 18 islands, is the tiny island of Elliðaey. This land mass is essentially nothing more than a rock with luscious green grass covering its surface.

But there’s something on the island that has many people intrigued.

Islands Inspire Legends

For thousands of years, islands have inspired myths and legends like the sunken island of Atlantis.Generally, a myth or a legend begins by word of mouth or a recorded text. Over time, these stories spread and birth new myths and legends within themselves.

That’s exactly what happened when a mysterious house appeared out of nowhere on a remote Icelandic Island.

Remote and Uninhabited

Elliðaey Island is located in a remote sector of the world and yet it’s beautiful with its rugged cliffs and greenery. Most would say that this is the most tranquil place on the planet. So, it’s no wonder that someone would want to call this island home.

And yet, the ironic part of this story is that no one actually lives on the island. It’s completely uninhabited. Well, not entirely.

Puffins Live There

There is a type of bird species known as Puffins that call this coastal cliff their home. They are considered seabirds that feed on fish and breed by nesting in crevices within the rocks or by burrowing into the soil.

Another interesting feature is their large beaks that become bright colored during mating season. But they shed the colorful part once breeding season is over. But that isn’t the reason netizens are going crazy for this island.