Vaktahouse, Reykjavik

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This holiday home features a Private parking ,garden and terrace. A 2019 Citroen C3 car rental is included with the stay. A great city bicycles comes with the property free for use.

Category	Facilities
Activities	Water sport facilities on site, Bike tours, Bowling, Aerobics, Walking tours, Cycling, Temporary art galleries, Beach, Mini golf, Tennis court, Snorkelling, Canoeing, Golf course (within 3 km), Stand-up comedy, Fishing, Horse riding, Diving, Skiing, Hiking, Tour or class about local culture.
Others	parking, bar, wifi, food.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Face masks for guests available, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Emergency cord in bathroom, Walk-in shower.
Bathroom	Shower, Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Bathrobe.
Building characteristics	Detached.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Trash cans, Washing machine, Drying rack for clothing, Sofa bed, Feather pillow, Air conditioning, Ironing facilities, Heating, Adapter, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Clothes rack, Desk, Private entrance, Hardwood or parquet floors, Socket near the bed, Cleaning products, Seating Area, Iron, Safety deposit box.
Food & Drink	Coffee machine, Fruits, Wine/champagne, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dining area, BBQ facilities, Kitchenware, Wine glasses, Chocolate or cookies, Toaster, Stovetop, Barbecue, Kitchen, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Dining table, Coffee house on site, Wine or champagne.
Safety & security	Security alarm, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Smoke alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguisher.
Media & Technology	Streaming service (like Netflix), Radio, Cable channels, iPod dock, Laptop safe, TV, Satellite channels, Flat-screen TV, Mobile hotspot device.
Services & Extras	Lockers, Towels, Key access, Linen.
Common areas	Sun terrace, Garden.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	Invoice provided, ATM/cash machine on site, Private check-in/check-out, 24-hour front desk.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
Entertainment and family services	Books, DVDs, or music for children, Indoor play area, Board games/puzzles.
Transport	Bicycle rental.
Outdoor & View	Quiet street view, City view, Terrace, Patio, Garden view, View, Inner courtyard view.
Shops	Minimarket on site.

Location & Nearby Places

Miðborg (6.6 Km from city center)

Garðastræti 23

15 Nearby Attractions

Reykjavik 871 Settlement Exhibition

0.1 km

Kolaportid Flea Market

0.2 km

Reykjavik City Hall

0.2 km

The Icelandic Punk Museum

0.3 km

Old Reykjavik

0.3 km

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About This Property

Featuring a free car rental during your stay, this self-catering holiday home is located in central Reykjavik and just a few minutes' walk from Reykjavik City Hall and Tjörnin Lake.

Guest Ratings For This Property

9.9

Based on 41 Reviews

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Comfort

9.7

Cleanliness

10.0

Value For Money

9.7

Facilities

10.0

Guest Reviews

Timothy

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Fan-freaking-tactic

The location is fantastic. Its only a block away from some great restaurants shopping and local spots. Fair warning must be given. If you get into the super comfy bed that is tucked away you may not want to get out. This place is definitely the best spot to stay when in Reykjavik.

Published on 17 Oct 2023

Niina

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Best place to stay in Reykjavk

Welcoming services especially nice variety of food and drinks. Possibility to use car. The house was lovely!

Published on 27 Aug 2023

Karolina

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

I liked everything about this property. Location!!! The house was super cozy!!!! I would highly recommend renting this house it did exceeded my expectations. Very easy communication and access to the property.

Everything was amazing!

Published on 26 Jul 2023

Rasha

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Will definitely come back to this house whenever I travel to Iceland

It was a beautiful experience to stay in this Icelandic house and the chance to use the car added a lot of value to our stay, we explored many sites outside the city. The decoration inside the house is amazing and the kids loved it! The house is very well equipped and it has everything you might need. The host was very friendly also.

Nothing

Published on 19 Jul 2023

Parrish

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Could not ask for better accommodations in Reykjavik!

The location could not be better; within walking distance to great restaurants and sites. The included car allowed us to take day trips at our own pace. Margret was lovely and greeted us with keys, details and recommendations. She treated us to delicious baked goods from a favorite bakery, fruit, bread, cheese, wine and beer. It was enough to feed a family of four for two breakfasts! I would recommend Vaktahouse to anyone traveling to Iceland.

I loved this characteristic and so did my daughters, ages 7 and 9. However, my husband is 64 and found the cozy upstairs a little too cozy. Just a heads up for you taller travelers.

Published on 10 Jul 2023

Daphne

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

A magical place!

The property is beautiful. The attention to detail is better than we could've imagined. Local artisans' work can be seen in every inch from the dishes to the textiles. Margret is a very kind and gracious host. I had a lot of questions and Margret was always quick to respond and oh-so helpful. My family arrived on my son's 11th birthday and Margret helped organize delivery of a delicious cake from a local bakery. There were also pastries and assorted beverages, cheese, milk, etc. so that when we arrived very jet-lagged, we could focus on resting and refueling. Vakta house is a magical place!

Published on 24 Jun 2023

Paul

family with young children

9.0

Superb

a fairy tale

Margarets House was our home for a few nights. The house has a lot of charm. I felt like I was in a Swiss chalet or in a fairy tale. Only the snow was missing. The rooms are small but very intelligently furnished, so that you can stay there comfortably even as a small family. The kitchen has everything you need and is well thought out (that's not always a given). We missed nothing, and I had to laugh when I even found a salad spinner there....perfect. This is for me one of the most important items of daily use. Margaret also spoiled us with very nice little surprises in the fridge. In generall I had the impression that Margaret is a person that wants her guests to be well. Thank you Margaret we will be back.

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Published on 15 Apr 2023

Mikael

with friends

10.0

Exceptional

If you searching for an totally unique place then you can stop search now. Location is excellent. The host Margret is excellent. The house is on of a kind. If you also consider that you have access to the car then even the price is excellent. Just go there and you will understand.

Published on 06 Nov 2022

Kristin

group

10.0

Exceptional

Best rental property I have ever stayed at! Excellent value!

Vaktahouse is the best rental experience I have ever had. Vakta is an adorable little cottage right in the center of Reykjavik - we could basically walk everywhere in the city. Margret is super helpful and goes to great lengths to ensure an excellent experience for guests, from a list of restaurant recommendations to a bottle of wine and fresh bread on the table when we walked in. We were four 20-something friends who spent most of our time out exploring, so for us the amount of space was perfect. The car was an added bonus too, and was great for our day trips to blue lagoon & the golden circle. Overall, we are so happy we stumbled upon this little place and I would strongly recommend to family and friends!

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Not a negative - just an fyi that the beds (1 queen, 2 twins) are upstairs in a loft - accessible with some narrow/steep stairs. Perfect for single 20-somethings but perhaps less ideal for older individuals or people with disabilities.

Published on 10 Sep 2022