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House of the Snowbird

Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Reykjavik Harbour

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Interior
Dining
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
In the historic heart of Reykjavík City, Aberdeen is a charming haven where art meets history. With its unique blend of Scandinavian wooden style and modern artistic touch, this cozy apartment offers a warm welcome with complimentary toiletries and homemade art. Take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen or explore nearby museums, galleries, cafes and restaurants.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2646 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

House of the Snowbird

In the historic center where Reykjavík City‘s old heart beats there is a unique old house that used to be called Aberdeen.

The house is owned by a family of artists who have left their mark on every detail of the house. The style of the house is an interesting fusion of Scandinavian wooden old style from before the year 1900 and a modern raw artistic touch.

The location is fantastic, with a view over the streets of the old town, surrounded by museums, galleries, cafés, restaurants and the old harbour.

If you are into the unusual and want to experience an artistic side of Reykjavík, then this is your place.

Practicalities:
- This is a whole apartment (60sqm), which is ideal for a couple.
- A very descriptive Guest Guide packed with information and ideas for things to do in Reykjavík.
- Complimentary toiletries.
- The house is warm and cosy and full of home made art.
- Fully equipped kitchen.
- Parking is included during your stay.
- There is a laundromat just 3 mins walk away.
- This is one of Reykjavík's oldest wooden houses and is located so centrally that there may naturally be some noises from the city's street life.
- The proprietor is quite a seasoned traveler herself, speaks several languages and is well in tune with her beautiful country. She will be happy to be of assistance.

Well then, see you in 101 Reykjavík, at the very place this young city began!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Geothermal energy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 646 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Please be careful with the artwork in the house.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

House of the Snowbird Apartment
House of the Snowbird Reykjavik
House of the Snowbird Apartment Reykjavik
House of the Snowbird The Artist's Enchantment

About the area

Map
Reykjavík, Capital Region

What's nearby

  • Reykjavik Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Reykjavik City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Laugavegur - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harpa - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Kock - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sæta Svínið - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fjallkonan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dubliner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tres Locos - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is House of the Snowbird pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House of the Snowbird?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House of the Snowbird?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is House of the Snowbird located?

Located in Downtown Reykjavik, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Reykjavik City Library, Reykjavik Harbour and Reykjavik City Hall. Laugavegur and Harpa are also within 10 minutes.

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