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Converted Water Tower

Vacation home in Thorkotlustadir with kitchen and balcony

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About the neighborhood

Thorkotlustadir

Located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Hópsnes Lighthouse, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Blue Lagoon. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Kvikan Saltfish Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Blue Lagoon - 13 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 49 min drive - 42.1 miles
  • Laugavegur - 58 min drive - 38.4 miles
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 60 min drive - 39.1 miles

Getting around

  • Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Lagoon Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northern Light Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lava Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pappa's Pizza - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Converted Water Tower

A three floor house uniquely converted from a water tower and the first purpose built Micro house in Iceland. The water tower was built in 1960 and then converted to a Micro house in 2017. The view from the tower is unique with lava fields, craters, mountains and the coastline. Only 5 min away from the Blue Lagoon.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Before you leave please throw all garbage away and turn on the dishwasher. A cleaning fee of 300,00 EUR may apply if the house is left very untidy.
Please take your shoes off when you enter the house.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Converted Water Tower Thorkotlustadir
Converted Water Tower Private vacation home
Converted Water Tower Private vacation home Thorkotlustadir

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Thorkotlustadir, close to Blue Lagoon, Fagradalsfjall, and Hópsnes Lighthouse.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Converted Water Tower a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Does Converted Water Tower have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF), which is 17.4 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Reykjavik Domestic Airport (RKV), which is around 24.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Converted Water Tower?

Yes, every accommodation at Converted Water Tower comes with a balcony.

Converted Water Tower Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesile R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

House was perfect and view spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place

For our family, this was the perfect place. The unique details of the renovation and decor, services like beverages and washer, the amazing views and the quiet location are the things we loved most. The host was very communicative and we had no issues. The house was clean, warm and bright. We especially enjoyed our walk in to town for dinner. We found Grindavik to be a very friendly and safe town. Papas was fun and unexpected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful space on the Reykjanes Peninsula

Beautiful place to stay! The top floor kitchen/dining/living space is relaxing and very comfortable. The kitchen is nicely equipped for those who like to cook. The beds were comfortable. The owners are lovely people who are responsive to questions/concerns. There is a walking road close to the ocean where several shipwrecks can be seen. It is in a very convenient location for the Blue Lagoon and the airport. We also spent a day driving to the basalt columns and the Solheimajokull glacier. We look forward to returning to Iceland and staying in this lovely home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George F M., RED HOOK, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Very unique.

Beautiful views from the top floor windows and balcony. We could see smoke from the volcanic activity to the east. Nicely appointed. We did very simple self catered meals but there was a good selection of cookware for someone who wants to do more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Interesting property with great views

We had a great stay! The property is just as advertised. Comfortable beds, great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, convenient, well appointed

Loved staying at the Watertower! Hope to stay again next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection in Grindavik

We had the most amazing stay in this sleek, unique and beautiful property! We woke to the ocean every morning and even on the one stormy day that we had, we were mesmerized by the view! We loved being in this quaint fishing village, away from the hustle of the city. It was close to so much and we really enjoyed coming home here after each day’s excursions. We cannot recommend the ATV tour enough - literally located across the street from the property! Thank you for being so accommodating and letting us use your beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Babar K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique experience with amazing views

This was a great property. There is a bedroom (2 twin bed) and full bathroom on the first floor, bedroom on second floor with half-bath and living space with kitchen on the top floor. The views from the 3rd floor were amazing, including the mountains and ocean. The décor was very nice and the entire property is well-maintained. The host was very responsive. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again for any future trips to Iceland. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Benjamin, Cincinnati

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Cary

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home is so lovely. Truly recommend it to anyone traveling to Iceland. Grindavik is very close to the airport, a great place to see volcanos, and the Blue Lagoon is minutes away. We stayed two nights and had a really wonderful time. This books through VRBO. I recommend trying to book directly on the Tower’s website though. We didn’t get the VRBO communications but the owner was very communicative on WhatsApp during our trip. Bonus is this house has a washing machine (no dryer but has a drying rack that easily dried things overnight for us). Wonderful and unique home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very unique property with amazing views of Grindavík!

Such a cool place to stay and extremely comfortable. VERY conveniently located to the Blue Lagoon (10 min away) and other sites around the Reykjanes Peninsula. Would 100% recommend this unique property and hope we have a chance to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022