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Villa
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 nights min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Nearest beach 3 km
Child friendly
Car not necessary
No pets allowed
Private garden

From the owner

A great house located in quiet residential neighboorhood in the city center. A 2014 Citroen C3 is included in the rent, guests can use it to take trips to the country such as the Golden Circle, Northern Lights trip. It can also be used for zipping around town, the car eco friendly and therefore has free parking. Vakta is a small Villa in a small neighbourhood of one of the smallest capital cities in the world. It is filled with Icelandic design and Icelandic history and it is an incomparable opportunity to get to know a side of Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík and all its rich history. Vakta is committed to follow strict ecological guidelines to ensure sustainability by using environmentally friendly products, from the soaps to the towels. The ground floor is 53 m2 and consists of a living room/kitchen and bathroom with shower. The kitchen is fully equipped with new appliances and all necessary utensils and dinnerware. The house sleeps 4 people and it not suitable for children under 6 years. The open sleeping loft is 45m2, floor to ceiling height is 185 cm (6 feet). It has a full size bed, sofa-bed and mattress that all have quality mattresses. Duvets are high quality goose down and damask linen. The property is surrounded with a beautiful garden including parking and a small closed of garden for barbecuing and dining outside. Even though the house is located in a quiet neighborhood in the city center it has a great access to restaurants, cafes, shopping and all the best that Reykjavik has to offer.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

1 Super King Beds
1 Sofa Bed
1 Family bathroom

Families

Great for children of all ages
No pets allowed

Access

Parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Private garden
BBQ
Patio
Balcony or terrace
Bicycles available

Internet access
Central heating
Cooker
Fridge
Freezer
Toaster
Kettle
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Iron
TV
Satellite TV
Stereo system
Linen provided
Towels provided

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The owner will personally meet the guests upon arrival and give them all information needed. If there is a late check in the keys will be left at a secret spot;-)

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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 11:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

The house is not suitable for children under five years old.

About the owner

Margret G.

Calendar updated:: 03 Apr 2023
Years listed:: 9
Based in:: Iceland

Languages spoken: English

This Villa has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 14 Aug 2014. Located in Capital Region, it has 13 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £2400.

The property’s calendar was last updated on 03 Apr 2023.

Reviews

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armagh222

armagh northern ireland

a wonderful place to stay

Mar 2019

we stayed 3 nights and could have stayed longer . location is excellent and all tourist places are within walking distance . we were greeted with a warm welcome from the owner Margret who has put a lo… More

Reviewed 19 Mar 2019

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McMillanFamilynyc

New York City, New York

I’m currently staying here

May 2018

Hi to any potential guests. I’m currently staying in this house and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. So far it’s been great and is the sweetest place I’ve ever … More

Reviewed 27 May 2018

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ATerrill13

Your Icelandic Home

Mar 2018

The Vakta House is a must-stay. It even blew away my Icelandic friends. It's location is impeccable (both positioning you in the convenience of being downtown, but not close enough to hear the … More

Reviewed 9 Mar 2018

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tammykitchener2017

Glen Williams, Canada

Vakta House was wonderful!

Aug 2017

We truly loved our first visit to Iceland and Vakta House and Margret were a big part of our experience. It is ideally situated close to downtown, easy walking distance to shopping, restaurants, har… More

Reviewed 24 Aug 2017

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Paul S

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Small and perfectly formed

Jul 2017

The Vakta House is a perfectly positioned, quite tiny historic house just 5 minutes walk from the harbour and downtown Reykjavik. What the little wooden house lacks in stature, it more than makes up … More

Reviewed 16 Jul 2017

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Margret the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Or send Margret (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Margret (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Margret (the owner) a message.

If Margret (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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