Vaktahouse
Garðastræti 23
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Why people book this hotel
“Lovely meeting the host”
“Welcoming services especially nice variety of food and drinks”
“Location is excellent”
“Great location”
“Perfect in size, very comfortable and lovely little extras that made our stay ve…”
“The rooms are small but very intelligently furnished, so that you can stay there…”
“If you also consider that you have access to the car then even the price is exce…”
Overview
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 300 metres away. Harpa Concert Hall & Conference Centre and Laugavegur shopping street are both within a 10-minute walk of the house.
Traveller reviews
Ewa
family_with_children
August 19, 2025
“perfection”
A home from home. excellent welcome pack and really good accommodation. Lovely meeting the host.
Thomas
family_with_children
February 22, 2025
“Incredible, Margret was lovely and gave us lots of really helpful info. It was lovely to meet her at the property. The p”
Perfect in size, very comfortable and lovely little extras that made our stay very special. Everything in the house is so well done. Such an incredible place.
Kamila
extended_group
October 26, 2023
“Absolutely amazing!”
Kamila
extended_group
October 26, 2023
“Absolutely amazing!”
Niina
family_with_children
August 27, 2023
“Best place to stay in Reykjavík🌟”
Welcoming services especially nice variety of food and drinks. Possibility to use car. The house was lovely!
Daphne
family_with_children
June 24, 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!
Paul
family_with_children
April 15, 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.
Mikael
extended_group
November 6, 2022
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.
Lucy
family_with_children
August 27, 2022
“A beautiful, stylish, quirky but cosy little house. it was stunning.”
A truly exceptional place to stay!
Louise
family_with_children
August 7, 2022
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.
elaine
family_with_children
June 14, 2022
“Perfect”
Great location. Beautiful olden house with lots of character
Christel
couple
March 26, 2022
“Perfect”
Everything
Rebecca
family_with_children
February 18, 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.
Facilities
Activities
Tennis court, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Skiing, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Bowling, Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Mini golf, Water sport facilities on site, Temporary art galleries, Stand-up comedy, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Aerobics, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Bicycle parking, Minimarket on site, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
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, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Private check-in/check-out, ATM/cash machine on site, 24-hour front desk
Hotel Policies
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