[5][6] There also exists an old storage hut and workshop built into the hill across from the lodge, which may have been used by biologists to store equipment.

The lodge is often referred to as the "world's loneliest house" on social media.

[7] Despite a widespread misconception among foreign fans, the Icelandic singer and artist Björk does not live on the island.

[6][8] The misconception comes from a speech by the Icelandic prime minister, who in 2000 said he would be willing to allow Björk to live for free on an island in Breiðafjörður which is also named Elliðaey.

The artist, however, never purchased that island or bought a house there, and has no connection to the identically named Elliðaey in Vestmannaeyjar.