Vaktahouse
Garðastræti 23, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland – Excellent location – show map
- Entire home
- 570 ft² size
- Kitchen
- City view
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Washing machine
- Free Wifi
- Terrace
- Free parking
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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. At Vaktahouse, you are provided with a fully equipped kitchen, furnished patio and free WiFi access. A seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels feature in the living room at Vaktahouse. The house has a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Bathrobes add extra comfort. A private garden and free bicycles are available as well. Lake Tjórnin is 984 feet away. Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Center and Laugavegur shopping street are both within a 10-minute walk of the house.
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- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Datz
United States of America
“The home is even more charming than the photos. Beautifully decorated compliments the 1800's architecture.” - Tim
United States of America
“Great historical property with everything you’ll need to comfortably fit a family of 4-5 and explore the city or beyond, thanks to GG, the red car.” - Erika
United States of America
“We LOVED the house! Margret is a great host, she takes care of every single little thing… the place is a hidden gem in the city. I can’t recommend it enough… if you are visiting Reykjavik this is the place to stay.”
Hosted by Margrét Gylfadóttir
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Area info
Amenities of VaktahouseGreat facilities! Review score, 10
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Heating
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Linens
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Laptop safe
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- TV
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne
- Tea/Coffee maker
- AerobicsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Stand-up comedyAdditional chargeOff-site
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional chargeOff-site
- Beach
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- SkiingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Inner courtyard view
- City view
- Garden view
- View
- Detached
- Bicycle rental
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- ATM on site
- 24-hour front desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Convenience store on site
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Safe
- Danish
- English
- Icelandic
- Swedish
House rulesVaktahouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children over 5 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Vaktahouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Vaktahouse
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Vaktahouse is 800 feet from the center of Reykjavík. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Vaktahouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Vaktahouse can accommodate this group size:
- 4 guests
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Vaktahouse on this page.
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Vaktahouse has the following number of bedrooms:
- 1 bedroom
For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.
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Check-in at Vaktahouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, Vaktahouse is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Vaktahouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Bowling
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Aerobics
- Bicycle rental
- Stand-up comedy
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
- Water sports facilities on site
- Beach
- Temporary art galleries
- Bike tours
- Tour or class about local culture