Luxurious Villa Includes Free Car

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

5.0

Outstanding(21 Reviews)

Villa in Reykjavik

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this villa rental

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

7 mi

Hljómskála Park

0.8 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

1 mi

Klambratún

2 mi

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Luxurious Villa Includes Free Car

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5.0

Outstanding(21 Reviews)

Villa in Reykjavik

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this villa rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

7 mi

Hljómskála Park

0.8 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

1 mi

Klambratún

2 mi

Reviews

5.0

Outstanding(21 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

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

5.0

Jul 2024

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.

5.0

Jul 2024

We had a great stay - excellent location and a very unique, beautiful property. Margaret was an amazing host!

5.0

Aug 2023

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!

5.0

Jul 2023

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!

5.0

Jul 2023

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.

5.0

Jun 2023

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!

5.0

Aug 2022

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.

5.0

Jul 2022

Adorable property

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.

5.0

May 2022

Small Wonder

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.

5.0

May 2022

Very charming

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.

5.0

Mar 2022

Best in Reykjavik

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.

5.0

Jan 2022

So cute!

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!

5.0

Jun 2021

3 days

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

5.0

Jul 2018

Charming, cozy, fitted out very well cottage by the city center.

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!

5.0

Aug 2017

Wonderfully perfect small house in the best location

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!!!

2.5

Aug 2017

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 (Margrets 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!!!

5.0

Jul 2017

When I arrived. Oli greeted me and was very welcoming!

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!

5.0

Mar 2017

Wonderful and Cozy Home!

Wonderful and Cozy Home!

Wow. Where do I begin? Margrét greeted with a smile, some baked goods, a bottle of wine, some items in the refrigerator and the next few days were marvelous in the cozy house. The house was renovated in recent years and is a historical house in a great area of the city. It's close to everything I needed during my stay. Margrét texted me one night to let me know that the northern lights were out and I should go outside to check it out. This is something that shows the true character of her and it is something I deeply appreciated. I was in town on business and I had my nose in my laptop computer and I wouldn't have even noticed if she had not notified me. Vakta also comes with a car, which was so nice to have, as I left the city a few times to be a tourist when I could do so. I look forward to my return in 2018!

5.0

Feb 2016

Perfect Little Haven!

Perfect Little Haven!

This cottage was beyond cozy, romantic and beautifully decorated. Margret was so warm and gracious...she greeted us with baked goods, filled the fridge for us as well as a basket full of fruit and a bottle of wine for our honeymoon! She even mapped places out for us. We were pleasantly surprised of how quiet and quaint this historic home was within walking distance to everything we could possibly need! The bedding was super comfortable we kept saying to each other we "don't want to get out of this cloud!" =) We wished we would have stayed longer. Thank you Thank you Thank you! We cannot say enough...

5.0

Feb 2015

A lovely stay

A lovely stay

We had a fantastic stay a Vakta House during the February half term. Whilst the accommodation could make a romantic bolthole, we were there with two children, both of which enjoyed the novelty of sleeping upstairs in the large, shared loft bedroom, which slept 4. The location was great - the tourist office and harbour were just around the corner, and since we were in the old residential part of the city, we were not disturbed by the lively bars and restaurants of the newer parts of the city. There were plenty of restaurants nearby, but we were extremely grateful to be self catering since we were already aware that Iceland is an expensive place to eat. The thermal pool along the street was a great (and cheap) hit with us all. It was nice to do something with out so many other tourists around! The car was a great bonus, the accommodation very clean, warm and beautifully designed. Margret gave us a warm welcome and was very helpful with ideas. I would recommend a stay.

5.0

Jul 2014

Fantastic house

Fantastic house

What a wonderful and comfortable place to stay; in the middle of old Rekjavik so easy to wander out to see the city or visit a restaurant. The bikes were great and we cycled along the shore and sculpture trail. The car was a bonus enabling us to visit the Golden circle and drive up the west coast. Margret was very helpful recommending where to eat and places to visit. Our only regret is that we did not stay longer

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

The average price for a rental in Reykjavik is £127 per night. This rental is £292 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxurious Villa Includes Free Car. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Luxurious Villa Includes Free Car pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this villa is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Luxurious Villa Includes Free Car?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Reasons to book

About this villa rental

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Reykjavik?

Is parking included with this villa?

Is there a pool at this villa?

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