it was perfect.

A home from home. excellent welcome pack and really good accommodation. Lovely meeting the host.

Stayed in August 2025

Absolutely made our time in the city. It's an incredible space. Cozy beds, gardens, kitchen coffee, suggestions to where to go in the city, cozy bathroom, washer, art, speaker, bikes, EVERTHING you could want. Did i mention it's INCREDIBLE. Book it.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing, it was perfect for me and my family.

It was a perfect place to explore Reykjavik. Walking distance to all the great spots in the city.

Stayed in June 2025

Fabulous historical house

Stayed in April 2025

If you’re thinking of visiting Reykjavík and looking for a place to stay, look no further: Vakta was amazing and the host, Margrét, was even better! We took our family of 4 on a quick 4.5 day trip to Iceland, because our boys wanted to see the northern lights. Originally, I tried booking a hotel for my wife and I, and our 2 boys(7 and 5). Every hotel we looked at was too small and could accommodate the 4 of us in one room so we decided on an air bnb. That’s when I came across Vakta and we couldn’t have been happier with our decision. First of all, the house is so cozy, and wonderfully decorated with unique 1 of a kind items that made the historic house feel even more special. Margrét made sure we had everything we needed. We were walking distance to everything(food, shopping, museums, drinks, sightseeing, bus stops) and Margrét had a car for us to use to explore and hunt for the lights. Our boys loved the sleeping arrangements in the lofts and couldn’t wait to lay down every night. Margrét was easy to get in touch with and also helped us with any questions we had. If we ever visit Reykjavik again we will be sure to try and stay here again.

Stayed in October 2024

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

Stayed in August 2024

I had no problems.

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.

Stayed in August 2024

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.

Stayed in August 2024

Warm and cozy and centrally located?! This place is a real gem, encompassing modern comfort with historical charm and just enough room for a family of four. The kids loved the upstairs loft, and made great use out of the Jenga blocks. The place was spotless and so comfortable. I don’t think we’ll ever stay anywhere else in Reykjavík! Thank you!

Stayed in August 2024

nothing, it was great!

this was a hidden gem right in the heart or Reykjavík! This historic house has such charm, it’s clean and comfortable, and the host is very accommodating. There were goodies waiting for us on arrival (bread, cheese, wine, fruit and more!) and the property was located in an excellent location- very walkable.

Stayed in April 2024

The location is fantastic. It’s only a block away from some great restaurants shopping and local spots. Fair warning must be given. If you get into the super comfy bed that is tucked away you may not want to get out. This place is definitely the best spot to stay when in Reykjavik.

Stayed in October 2023

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Welcoming services especially nice variety of food and drinks. Possibility to use car. The house was lovely!

Stayed in July 2023

Everything was amazing!

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.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

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.

Stayed in July 2023

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.

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.

Stayed in July 2023

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!

Stayed in June 2023

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.

Stayed in April 2023

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.

Stayed in November 2022

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.

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!

Stayed in September 2022

There was a lot of noise during the first couple of days due to roadworks, although this wasn't the hosts fault, of course. It just made the time a lot less restful. There were no dark blinds/options to cover the windows across the house (except for two beige light coloured covers that didn't block the light). This made it difficult to sleep as the bedrooms are open plan and daylight hours were around 20+ hours. Only one pillow was provided for each bed and they were like air - we all had to fold our clothes up to create some sort of stability so that we could support our heads whilst sleeping. We all sleep quite differently but collectively experienced difficulties with the beds being fairly uncomfortable. My brother spent his last two nights sleeping on the sofa.

We loved this quaint historical little house. It was thoughtfully decorated and had lots of beautiful details. I loved the sleeping space visually, and the little areas to rest downstairs. The kitchen was well equipped and the pastries, bread, cheese, beer and wine upon arrival was an absolute treat. The location was perfect and the car rental included saved us a lot of money and time so we could explore outside of Reykjavik. Our host was also very communicative despite being away during our visit. Thanks to her friend for accommodating us.

Stayed in June 2025

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Stayed in July 2025

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Stayed in August 2025

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Stayed in January 2024

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Stayed in October 2023