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Luxury lakefront Villa 15 min from downtown, upper apartment for rent

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2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1744 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Garðabær, Garðabær
  • Place, Kopavogur and Gardabaer Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Carmelite Convent
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hafnarborg
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Garðabær

Located within a mile (2 km) of Oddur Golf Club, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kopavogur and Gardabaer Golf Club. The villa includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Oddur Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Kopavogur and Gardabaer Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Carmelite Convent - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Fjörður Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Hafnarborg - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castello - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barbara kaffibar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Loving Vegan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪just wingin it - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury lakefront Villa 15 min from downtown, upper apartment for rent

Urridaholt Garðabaer is a quiet new Eco-certified neighborhood located inside Heidmork nature reserve only 15 min drive to downtown Reykjavik. Very little light pollution perfect for stargazing and seeing the northern lights inside the capital area. Paved pathways throughout nature with innovative playgrounds as well as more extreme hiking paths, mountain biking and spelunking. Perfect for nature lovers and families. Charging station and heated driveway. Electric cars with platinum insurance available for rent. (https://visitreykjavik.is/heidmork)

Mesmerising view through large windows. Ceiling height 2.5 m (8.2 ft) up to 5 m (16.4 ft). Big garden with outside furniture, hammock and a very big trampoline during summer. Globber trike 4in1, Xtend smarTrike scooter, normal scooter and an electric scooter, 3 adult bikes, one with a "kids ride shotgun" attached to it. Sleds for all ages available during winter.

Master suit with king size luxury bed and sofa bed, walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. Both bedrooms have 100% functioning black screens and 600 TC luxury hotel linen. Soap, shampoo, conditioner, detergent, fabric softener, dishwasher pods and most all essentials provided. Cleaning available during stay for additional cost.

Marble kitchen, 2 smart ovens, built-in coffee machines, hot-tray, 2 refrigerators, dishwasher. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, grilling and baking. One BBQ gas grill and one Gravity Series® XT Digital Charcoal BBQ & Smoker (XXL) on terrace. Indoor fireplace.
Office: 3 monitors, printer, internet speed 1000 mbps.

Children: kitchen, medical station, building station, pikler with slide, endless amount of toys, electric car, two Playstation 5, board games, telescope, binoculars.
Infants: crib, sleeping nest, baby brezza, nursing pillow, changing table, tubs, jumping swing, silver cross stroller equipped for infant up to 22 kg. Three baby high chairs; Nomi (infant installation included), Hokus Pokus and Ikea.

Paved walking paths throughout the neighborhood surrounded by lava and moss with small and big innovative playgrounds in between. Pathway around Urridalake is not paved all the way. Fishing allowed.
Pathway to Vífilsstadir and Vifilsstada-lake is paved all the way from our house and you can either go to the playgrounds and frisbee golf in Vifilsstadir or continue to Vifilsstada-lake where fishing is allowed. (https://www.alltrails.com/poi/iceland/capital/gardabaer/vifilsstadahlid, https://visitreykjavik.is/service/vifilsstadavatn-lake).

Nearby
- Costco and Bónus supermarket 5 min walk
- Dæinn coffee and vinery restaurant 7 min walk
- Sjáland Banquet venue Gardabaer - beautiful hall with spectacular view
- Oddur and Setberg golf clubs 15 min walk. Restaurant at Oddur golf club
- Búrfell natural monument (https://ust.is/english/visiting-iceland/protected-areas/south-west/burfell-gardabaer/)
- Maríuhellar (Maria-caves) 20 min walk (https://www.greaticeland.com/place/mariuhellar)
- Sky lagoon 15 min drive
- Blue lagoon 35 min drive
- Íshestar horse back riding 15 min drive
- Blue mountain Icelands biggest ski resort 30 min drive
- Arbaer ski resort 10 min drive and Grafarvogur ski resort 15 min drive

Polestar 2 with 5 seats 2022 model with platinum insurance available for rent, charging station in front of house. Car seats for infants to 12 year olds included.

Beds:
King size luxury mattress bed (200x200 cm), small double luxury mattress bed (120x200 cm), sofa bed (120x200 cm). Wooden crib and baby nest.


*My parents live downstairs and we have two people renting a studio on the left side of the house, their entrance is also on the left side of the house so should not be noticeable or of any bother.
The villa is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a lake
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,744 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

8 adults but infants and children are not counted into that number

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this villa?

This villa is located in Garðabær within a short 15-minute walk of Oddur Golf Club. You'll also find Viking Village and Kopavogur and Gardabaer Golf Club within a short drive.

Is this villa next to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.

Does this villa include breakfast service?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.

How close is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), which is 8.6 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF), which is located 27 mi away (43-minute drive).

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