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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Property grounds
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Reykjavik, Capital Region
  • Landakotskirkja
    3 min walk
  • Fiskmarkaðurinn | Fish Market
    2 min walk
  • BSI Bus Terminal
    18 min walk
  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    4 min drive

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxurious Villa Includes Free Car

Vakta gives one the opportunity to enjoy the time in Iceland like a local, staying in the oldest part of the town. The house is filled with Icelandic design and Icelandic history and is an incomparable opportunity to get to know a side of Reykjavik usually kept secret by its inhabitants. Vakta spans two centuries and is full of history. It was brought back to life from an unremarkable storage room to its former beauty, using original materials and building techniques. Its owners have designed it to reflect the essence of living in Iceland. Vakta is a window to a simpler time, where you can relax and simply experience the beauty of Reykjavik and all its rich history.
The property is located in the old neighbourhood called Grjotaþorpið, belonging to the beautiful and charming Vesturbaer, the west part of Reykjavik. The house is thought to have originally been part of a turf farm called Grjoti, which has now disappeared. However, the present neighbourhood has kept the name Grjotaþorpid. There, one can find the oldest buildings in Reykjavik and some of the most picturesque streets, houses, gardens and alleys in all of Iceland. Grjotaþorpid transports you to an earlier and almost unchanged time in Reykjavik’s millennial story. In a walking distance you can enjoy everything that the neighbourhood has to offer; the local swimming pool, local cafes, restaurants, local grocery store, the pond, the old harbour, museums and art galleries, take a promenade or use Vakta´s city bikes to ride along the coast line to "Grotta" and "Ægissida" where you can enjoy a natural little hot spring for your feet in the shore. There is really no need to look any further. An option is a brand new 2019 Citroen C3, which is included in the rent, guests can use it to take shorter trips to the country side or zipping around town. Vakta is committed to follow strict ecological guidelines to ensure sustainability by using environmentally friendly products, from the soaps to the towels.

During your stay at this villa, you're just a quick walk from Reykjavik Harbour. You'll find features like a spa tub. The villa offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned villa with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur
This villa offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Reykjavik villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Margret Gylfadottir

Languages

Danish, English, Icelandic, Swedish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

greg h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
The propertt was fantastic! We enjoyed the knowing the history of the home. Location was very good as we walked to restaurants and ahopping areas. The car was very clean and came in real handy .see the sites in iceland! handybtob
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selina S., Los Angeles, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic, Comfortable and Chic
Oh my goodness, this rental was so perfect for us! It was my first time in Iceland and this historic, comfortable and chic home was so much fun! Margret is the perfect host; we were want for nothing. I'm already planning my next trip and will definitely stay here if it's available. Do yourself a favor and do the same.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had a great stay - excellent location and a very unique, beautiful property. Margaret was an amazing host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Stay and Incredible Host
I can't say enough great things about our experience and our stay! Margret is the greatest host we've ever had and her home was perfect for our family-accommodations exceeded our expectations and we truly felt at home staying here! We are already talking about our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique, historic property that is special for a VRBO. The host is extremely responsive.We were 'wow'ed' when we checked into this highly curated space. This is a special place, well located in the city center. If you have mobility issues the stairs will be an issue. We loved our stay here and are very grateful to the amazing host!

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little house
Margret's property in Reykjavik was clean, cute and perfect for 2 friends staying a few days in the capital. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay, lovely little kitchen and sitting area, nice sized bathroom (and a washer!) and a remarkably spacious loft area with two beds and a third little area for hanging out or sleeping. The small spaces are put to good use. As others have noted, the stairs are tight and steep, so just a note if you have difficulty with stairs. We did not! The neighborhood was quiet and residential but close to everything. Margret was lovely, helpful and left delicious treats and drinks to get us started. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

don & thia c., MN

Liked: Cleanliness
total gem
Super cute, clean and perfectly met all our needs and so close to everything on our list and more. Rich in history too. Total gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly appointed home
Everything about this house is perfection. Wonderful attention to detail. Just a few blocks from restaurants, cafes, museums, the harbor. We could not have been happier and hope we get to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrea p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable property
This is definitely a hidden gem! What a cute and welcoming place. We loved the sweet kitchen and the kids loved the beds in the nooks. Convenient location that is walkable to so much. Would def recommend And visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K., Santa Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Small Wonder
This charming little house packs a lot of fun. It has everything needed to stay comfortably in Reykjavik's center, with easy walking access to restaurants, markets, museums and shops. The car is easy to drive to places farther away. The manager makes sure you feel welcome and is very concerned for your comfort. Just remember that, typical of Iceland's traditional homes, it's a steep climb to the very comfortable beds.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tileah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very charming
The house was charming, clean and had a lot of fun places to walk to. There’s been a lot of love put into the house. The car was great. Margaret was very accommodating and responsive. The only thing to be aware of is that the loft area where the beds are would is difficult for people with mobility issues. The stairs are very steep and the ceilings in the loft require bending over if you are taller. It ended up working out fine as the downstairs couch was comfortable, so as long as there’s only one person in your party with mobility issues it’s not a problem. And I think kids would love the loft set up. It was a wonderful place to stay to experience Iceland.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best in Reykjavik
Cozy, clean, charming, historical home, within a few minutes walk of all you could want in the center of Reykjavik. Margret was so warm and embracing, and meticulous in her preparations for our arrival with fresh baked items and wine and fruit and candies. It is obvious, through her beautiful attention to detail that she takes great pride in her historical home. We will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!
This was the perfect property for our family of four to spend several days in to relax after many excursions around Iceland. It was super clean and absolutely beautiful. There were so many special touches. A gorgeous spread of fruits, bread and wine welcomed us, my kids ate an entire bowl of chocolates and my husband and I enjoyed many cappuccinos. We enjoyed watching TV together in the living room and cooking meals in the kitchen. The kids (teens) enjoyed their own beds in private little nooks. We could easily walk most places we wanted to go but used the car to go places farther away. The car was also very clean and a wonderful addition to the property. We easily communicated with the hosts and they were friendly and helpful. We already have recommended this property to all our friends and look forward to staying there again if we get the pleasure of visiting Reykjavik again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach R.

Liked: Cleanliness
3 days
We stayed 3 days at the Vakta house and it was the perfect stay, especially with a car! Definitely a very comfortable home to explore RVK from
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Charming, cozy, fitted out very well cottage by the city center.
We had the most amazing time. Upon arrival there was fresh bread and pastries waiting (thank you). The beds are so warm and comfortable. The location can’t be beat and the car that comes with the property allowed us the opportunity to really see parts of Iceland how we wanted to. I highly recommend this place if you are visiting rekjyvick!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Florence M., Woodstock, Vermont, USA

Wonderfully perfect small house in the best location
My husband, two teenage boys, and I stayed at Vaktahouse for four nights. The boys at first thought it was too small, but then they loved it. Very well designed. Had everything we needed. It is just a block above the center of town, and a couple blocks from the harbor. Grocery store also a block away. It is an easy walk everywhere and yet in a fairly quiet neighborhood. The use of a car and bikes made it perfect. Wine, fruit, yogurt, milk, juice, chocolates, and coffee were there waiting for us when we arrived, which was very welcome after a long flight. Olafur (Margret's assistant) delivered baked goods the first morning and gave us helpful information. Margret was accessible by text to answer all our travel questions. We highly recommend Vaktahouse!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Devin C., Crane, TX

When I arrived. Oli greeted me and was very welcoming!
What an incredible stay in Iceland! Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet , relaxing place to stay. The car included sold me on this..just be sure you know how to drive a manual . No problem for me since I can drive a bus and a fire truck 👍🏻. Oli greeted me with wine, fruit and a few snacks in the fridge. If I had questions during my stay he was quick to respond and very helpful! Thank you for the memories....I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017