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Charming cottage in old Reykjavik centre with hot tub and terrace

Holiday home with a hot tub, steps from Hallgrimskirkja

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Private kitchen
Bathroom
Dining
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Reykjavík, Capital Region
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Charming cottage in old Reykjavik centre with hot tub and terrace

This charming cottage has two floors, the ground floor has a living room with sleeping sofa for two, kitchen and large dining room. Full bathroom and access to private terrace, on the terrace we have a small hut tubl. The living room can be closed for privacy. There are two bedrooms on the second floor, both with double beds and a bathroom with shower. There is a washer in the upper floor bathroom. Wifi, smart TV and a dining room for six. The cottage is situated in the old center of Reykjavik with plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars in easy walking distance. Still the neighborhood is quiet and nice.

Hallgrimskirkja church is in five minute walk from the house. The State Art museum, National museum and Reykjavik pond are in the neighborhood.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Reykjavik

Downtown Reykjavik, a neighbourhood in Reykjavik, is home to this holiday home. Harpa and Einar Jonsson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Reykjavik Harbour and Sky Lagoon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugardalsholl or Laugardalsvollur.
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Reykjavík, Capital Region

What's nearby

  • Laugavegur - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harpa - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakarí Sandholt - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Loki - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reykjavik Roasters - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Babalú - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Víkinga Pylsur - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage in old Reykjavik centre with hot tub and terrace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming cottage in old Reykjavik centre with hot tub and terrace?

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming cottage in old Reykjavik centre with hot tub and terrace on 7 Oct 2025 start from AU$960.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage in old Reykjavik centre with hot tub and terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage in old Reykjavik centre with hot tub and terrace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage in old Reykjavik centre with hot tub and terrace located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Sundhollin, Hallgrimskirkja and Laugavegur. Reykjavik Harbour and Harpa are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to explore Reykjavik. The home itself was charming with ample room to be together after a day of exploring outside the city. Parking on the street was easy and inexpensive. The hand-built "hot pot" (aka: hottub) was a major plus especially for one of our party. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A darling place with lots of room; would love to have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in Reykjavík!

Close to the downtown area, easy parking, amenities as described. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting the city

Great location! Quiet and easy parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reykjavík - Golden Circle

The cottage was lovely, quiet, very well located in downtown Reykjavík. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Neat, tidy and near everything. Host provided everything for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This was a great place!

Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in a cute house

This property was a perfect for us to wind up after two weeks in a motorhome. Comfy beds, good showers and soft towels. The house is very well located and an easy walk to the main shopping areas in Reykjavík.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Everything was good about it. Wish we would of had more time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot close to town

Easy access to everything and also freeways
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

Awesome location within walking distance to so many things we wanted to see and do. Excellent communication and Bjorn provided great information and recommendations for what you do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl T., Rancho Palos Verdes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment, great location.

We completely enjoyed our stay. The apartment is fully updated and very comfortable. The neighborhood is very quiet and safe with plenty of parking. It is a very short walk to city center with shops and restaurants. Check in and out was simple with key pad. A great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

suzanne o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for short stay in Reykjavik

Our group of 3 couples all enjoyed this cottage for our first few nights in Iceland! Location and amenities of the property were just what we needed - and each couple had enough privacy within the cottage. The well-curated decor was cheery and modern, and the hot pot was the icing on the cake! We will hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great host

Really enjoyed the stay at this property. The cottage is conveniently located in walking distance from most of Reykjavik, was clean, well looked after and had everything we needed for a great short stay in Iceland. We were two couples and one 11 year old and everybody fit with plenty of room. The host was very responsive both before and during our visit and normally responded within an hour. Very happy and if we come back to Reykjavik, we will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laural R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great all around stay

This property is exactly as stated on VRBO. Lots of attention to details within the property. Very cozy for an adult family of 4. Great location, everything we did was within walking distance. I would definitely recommend to others and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Nashville, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage - very convenient location

Peoperty was very comfortable and clean. The owner wasr espnsive to qyestion. We were two couples and highly recommend Moon Cottage to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing! Just amazing!

The house is just beautiful, clean and very comfortable. I love simple Icelandic style. It’s simple but very high quality. The house is very close to the famous church. Actually, you can see it from the bedroom window. It’s very easy to communicate with the host. I feel that I had been kind of bothersome prior to our trip, asking him many questions. He was always gracious and helpful. I already told Bjorn that we would be back. The cleanness of his house met even my standards! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen B., Los Angeles

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location, terrible beds

The best thing, by far, about the property is the location. An easy walk to museums, cafes and tourist sites, Moon Cottage is ideally situated for a Reykjavik visit. But, and it is a big BUT, the property is smaller than it appears from online photos and every movement can be heard through the thin walls. The bedrooms are up a very steep flight of stairs but the climb is barely worth it. I have not slept in beds this bad since my student days and three of our party left with aching backs. The fourth person was ok but only because they checked out on the first night and move to a nearby hotel. The listing claims to sleep six but the downstairs sofa bed has a mattress so thin that a better night would be spent sleeping on corrugated iron. The house is well-stocked, the host accessible and friendly but neither of those things overcame the awfulness of those beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Dominic M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing/Overpriced

The property is in a fairly good location, but the structure and furnishings are underwhelming for the price. The beds are small and lumpy, the stairs extremely steep and frightening, and the place was stuffy in the day and drafty at night. Charming is not the word I would use in describing this location. Terrace connotes a view. Hot tub was not a hot tub, but a "hot pot" which is a small, uncomfortable, rudimentary and unclean. One has to leave the windows open at night which results in a lot of noise from the street and neighbors.(especially if you are in the front room on the sofa) Despite the fact that there is a enclosed patio (terrace) and rather open front room that will accomodate luggage storage if you arrive early, the owner is adamant that there is no "early" arrival or ability to store your luggage before 2 pm check in time. That created a very large inconvenience for us and was disappointing upon discovering that there was ample space for luggage storage without putting out the housecleaners. Lastly, the place did not seem welcoming and was a bit sterile. No welcome note or other niceties we have seen at other locations. Just a three ring binder with some maps, etc. I would stay here again if I had to, but it would not be my first, second, or third choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

This is a cute little house, centrally located in the middle of Reykjavík. We were able to walk to all sites. It is also close to a number of grocery stores and has a nice dining area to facilitate home cooked meals. It also has an unusually good number of electric outlets though out the house. A few things to note: * We were 5 adults, and, as we were using the living room as a third bedroom, there was not a lot of extra space for hanging and socializing. * We arrived at 8pm on a weeknight and had to park pretty far away. There were rarely parking spaces open directly in front of the house. * To reach and use the microwave on top of fridge, we had to stand on a chair. * There is a nice new washing machine in the upstairs bathroom, but no dryer or drying rack. * There were some supplies in the kitchen (plates, pots and pans, knives), but be prepared to buy spices or other condiments * Check Google street view for a picture of the outside of the house, as nextdoor is also house #22. The cozy house uses space very efficiently, with drawers and shelves to unpack in each of the three sleeping areas. There is a large dining room table and doors that open onto the back patio to create airflow and the feel of open space. The hotpot (i.e., hot tub) in the back was great and provided an authentic Iceland experience :) The bathrooms are both nice, with heated floors, great towels, and a nice rock floor in the shower. Overall, a nice place to Reykjavik, especially if you are four or fewer people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay and convenient location

We loved our stay at the Moon Cottage. It was very clean, great layout, and in the heart of the city, easily walkable to everything. Very quiet. We would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in excellent location!

The house was nice and comfortable and clean. Communication with Bjorn throughout the booking and during our stay was easy with quick responses. Everything that was needed was provided in the house, except a dryer...the house has a washing machine, but no dryer. Fortunately, the heated towel drying racks (there are 2) worked well for drying our clothes. The location is perfect- easy walking distance to the center of Reykjavik. We had a car and easily found parking on the street in front of the house without difficulty (one time had to circle around the block a few times until a spot opened). The neighborhood was quiet with a few of the "Cats of Reykjavik" hanging around occasionally! Highly recommend this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House!!!

We absolutely love our stay! The location was perfect with easy walkable shopping and food! The house was well maintained and clean! We would would absolutely stay here again if we travel back to Iceland!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen J., Covington, la

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place with extra room

Beautiful property with extra amenities. Very clean and in an excellent location. Very walkable. Love the troll on the deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

AC D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Clean!

The Moon Cottage was perfect for our family foursome. Very clean and appointed. Close to everything Reykjavik downtown to walk. Would or will be back from U.S. someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Björn Valdimarsson

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English, Icelandic

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