Vaktahouse

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Villa in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this villa rental

Right in the centre of Reykjavík, situated within a short distance of Hallgrímskirkja Church and Solfar Sun Voyager, Vaktahouse offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a dishwasher and coffee machine.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

4.4 mi

Hljómskála Park

0.5 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

0.6 mi

Klambratún

1.2 mi

Available Rooms

Holiday Home with Car Rental Included

1 King • 570 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Vaktahouse

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5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

Villa in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this villa rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Árbær Open Air Museum

4.4 mi

Hljómskála Park

0.5 mi

The Einar Jónsson Museum

0.6 mi

Klambratún

1.2 mi

Available Rooms

Holiday Home with Car Rental Included

1 King • 570 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(45 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Wonderful stay at this lovely home.

The home is even more charming than the photos. Beautifully decorated compliments the 1800's architecture.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

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!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

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.

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5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

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 6’4” and found the cozy upstairs a little too cozy. Just a heads up for you taller travelers.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

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!

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

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!

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.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

A beautiful, stylish, quirky but cosy little house. it was stunning.

A truly exceptional place to stay!

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5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

A truly delightful and special place, thanks to Margret!

Margret was an extremely warm and thoughtful host. She went the extra mile on everything to make our stay special, from a delicious welcome spread of pastries and snacks to promptly fixing the problem when the wifi briefly went out to giving us great recommendations of where to go. And Vaktahouse is beautifully decorated, charming, and cozy, yet also with all modern conveniences one would want. Being able to use the car (automatic transmission) that comes with the house was a very helpful bonus.

There's nothing we didn't like. One thing to be aware of is that the sleeping area is up a narrow spiral staircase in a loft with low ceilings in part. We thought it was comfortable, but it would be tricky for people with mobility issues.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

The most amazing little house, incredibly well equipped, welcome pack of food on arrival. Good contact from host to ensure all was ok. Would completely recommend. Loft bedroom area has 4 beds with curtains between areas, very comfortable.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

We loved both the location and every thoughtful piece of Valtahouse. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in the city!

Every detail was thought of for both a beautiful space and guests comfort.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Wonderful, charming little home in the heart of Rejkjavik.

The welcome upon arrival was wonderful, especially for travel-weary guests. Incredible pastries and more hit the spot and was such an unexpected pleasure! The home is perfectly appointed, so charming and with a rich history. Everything you need is there and it is clear that Margret has put a lot of thought into making sure that her guests comfortable, from fresh towels to large shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower, coffee, and so on. And of course, the location is perfect. It is close to everything but still on a quiet street where you hear little besides the fresh Icelandic breeze. Margret is a superb hostess, and she went out of her way to make sure that we had an amazing time in Iceland!

If there was one thing I could say, perhaps more space for three people. But that would be silly considering the history and charm of this gorgeous little house! It is perfect for two people.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Perfect cozy historical home to stay when in Reykjavik

It’s a beautiful property! Despite being constructed in the 1840s, the renovations and upgrades has all modern necessities and comforts in it. The location is perfect. The small garden is pretty. The complimentary car that goes with the rental is very clean, runs without problems and is automatic. The welcome was beautiful with fresh flowers, fresh bread and pastries from the local bakery, a bottle of wine, a Brie, fruit basket, skyr and cold beverages in the fridge, etc.

The house is small but we expected that. We had great family bonding because of the coziness. It would be nice if the washer also had a dryer but we found out that the heating tubes works just as well in drying our laundry. Overall, really didn’t have any issues. We loved staying in the property.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Perfect

Great location. Beautiful olden house with lots of character

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

The cherry on top of a wonderful visit to Iceland!

We loved EVERYTHING about this home. Margret met us and shared the story of the house. It is a true treasure and we felt blessed to experience the rich history it held in its walls. We wish we could have stayed here longer! Exceptional!!

it was perfect in every way! Wouldn’t change anything.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Perfect

Everything

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5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Two words. Perfection. And thank you Margret.

Absolutely everything - you could not find anywhere that tops it! A very special historic home with a stunning and cosy interior in the best location in Reykjavik. Every single detail was carefully considered and created by the wonderful host, Margret. As well as the home itself, she provided her very nippy car, a wonderful welcome with pastries, wine, tulips, bread, cheese, milk etc and was there for us with anything we needed throughout our trip. It absolutely made our first stay in Iceland perfect.

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5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Wonderful stay

Definitely one of the most charming places we’ve ever stayed in. It was comfortable, in a great location, everything about our stay was exceptional.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

We LOVED our stay. They accommodated us checking in early very last minute because we arrived to the city more quickly than we expected. They had wine and pastries when we arrived, with a well stocked kitchen. Access to the car was amazing, and we loved the location of the property. Don't even get me started on the decor too, it was homey and beautiful and so cozy. It was such a sweet touch to our visit to Reykjavik - HIGHLY recommend staying here!!!

Nothing. Every part was lovely.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Just Brilliant.

This is a fantastic property right in the heart of the city. Immaculately presented with lovely touches on arrival we were really impressed with the house, the location and the reception on arrival.

Nothing. There was nothing that could have been done that would have made our stay any better. The house was immaculately clean, well presented and very warm. Having fresh cakes, tea and coffee and supplies in the fridge made this a 6* stay for us.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2020

Authentic, cosy and delicious

Everything. The location. The décor. The beautiful pastries on arrival and drinks in the fridge/ available as well as other tasty bits and pieces. The willingness of the owner to chat and share her enthusiasm for the property and Reykjavik. By the end of it we could only agree. We just loved everything and didn't want to leave. Thank you Magret . A special experience. Don't change a thing!

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FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Reykjavik is $160 per night. This rental is $31 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vaktahouse. 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 Vaktahouse pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Vaktahouse?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Reasons to book

About this villa rental

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Holiday Home with Car Rental Included

Vaktahouse

Villa in Reykjavik

Reasons to book

About this villa rental

Amenities

Map of Reykjavik

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Holiday Home with Car Rental Included

Ratings and 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?

Is Vaktahouse pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Vaktahouse?

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