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Spacious and comfortable house at the shore

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Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Akureyri, Nordisland
  • Forest Lagoon
    28 min drive
  • Akureyri Church
    31 min drive
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    31 min drive
  • Akureyri (AEY)
    31 min drive

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About the area

Grenivík

With a stay at this vacation home in Grenivík, you'll be on the beach, and 22 mi (35.4 km) from Forest Lagoon and 23.3 mi (37.5 km) from Laxdal House. .This beach vacation home is 23.5 mi (37.9 km) from Jon Sveinsson Museum and 23.6 mi (38.1 km) from Nonnahús.
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lagoon - 28 min drive
  • Akureyri Church - 31 min drive
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 31 min drive
  • University of Akureyri - 34 min drive
  • Godafoss - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baccalá Bar - ‬59 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Verbúðin 66 - ‬110 min drive
  • ‪Kontorinn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jónsabúð - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious and comfortable house at the shore

A spacious house at the seafront in Grenivik. Upper level with a bedroom with double bed in massive oak, two bedrooms with bunk beds, elegant bathroom. Lower level with a spacious living room with direct access to the garden and a view to the sea. Internet access, separate bathroom. Hotpot in the garden with enough privacy and access to the house.

The kitchen has all comfort such as microwave, stove, oven, coffee machine, toaster. In the house there is a washing machine and a tumbler as well. An ideal place for families and a longer stay in Iceland.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Thomas Seiz

Languages

English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Zigarettenstummel bitte sammeln und richtig entsor

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Tiere aus dem Ausland müssen in Quarantäne

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Spacious and Comfortable House at the Shore Grenivík

Spacious and comfortable house at the shore Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 132 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 132 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a great location
House was clean and very spacious. Plenty of heat and hot water. Being right on the water was wonderful. We used the hot tub almost every night. Our first night there, a pod of whales swam by while we were in the hot tub. Grenivik is a lovely location, a quiet town about half an hour from the city and all its amenities. It was a great launching point for all the local attractions. The hosts were super helpful. We left an important bag behind with laptop, passports, medication, etc. and they mailed it back to the States for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fjord hot tub
We had a great stay. It’s something special to sit in a hot tub looking out at the fjord with the snow capped mountains in the background.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne & Laura J., Munising, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house right on water in quiet village
The house is beautiful and comfortable. It was so nice to have a washer and dryer to do laundry. We also enjoyed using the Hot Pot at the end of long days hiking. The village is small and quiet. Plan ahead form groceries and supplies as Akureyri is about a 30 minute drive for groceries…..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeeq V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great View in a comfy home
This place has all the amenities for a getaway home and awesome view of the night sky that allowed us to see the Aurora Borealis at night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and Cozy
We really enjoyed this stay. The house was clean and well equipped. There was lots of room for all five of us - very spacious! We truly enjoyed the view from the family room. We found the location handy to explore parts of northern Iceland. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Beautiful location overlooking Eyjafjorour, our stay was made even more amazing watching the Whales from the dining room window. Property was clean and warm, a little too warm for us. Had an amazing time plenty to see and do
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
View spectacular
I would only suggest that there be a house number on the building , slightly confusing and moving the stereo in the back dresser and putting a small sofa against the railing! Give an area to relax in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay in Northern Iceland!
We were so pleased with our time at Vallholt! Our family of 5 enjoyed the layout of the house, the view, and the quiet town. We were able to drive and explore the surrounding areas with ease and then soak in the hot tub after a day of exploring. I could not imagine a more perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robby B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Time in Grenivik
Myself and a group of friends made the trip to Grenivik for Spring Break, and had a wonderful time in town thanks to the Vrbo provided by Thomas. Everything from details about amenities in the house to fun things to do around town were provided by the host, making this experience absolutely perfect for myself and my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very nice and cozy place to stay
The property was lovely for the most part. It was warm and cozy and spacious. The upstairs shower was not working properly. We reported it. Luckily there was a downstairs shower we could use. It would have been rough if a big group was there. We only had two people for our stay. Also, there was no dishwasher soap. And it would have been nice to have some measuring utensils. There wasn’t even a measuring cup. Aside from the shower issue, nothing else was a major problem. Overall, I would definitely stay there again. The pluses definitely outweighed any minuses. The view was spectacular! The one and only time we saw the northern lights was from the house. The downstairs family room was huge and a really nice touch. We spent a lot of time there. It had big windows to see the view as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
House with uninterrupted super sea side views
Property has a rather unusual layout with the lounge in the basement. This means the best views are always from the Kitchen on the first floor. The only downside is there is a new property being built next door. This was not a problem during our stay but as it grows I suspect the noise will become increasingly intrusive during the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zandra N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most relaxing time one can have
Honestly, this place is a remarkable gem, in an adorable town, set in an unforgettable region of Iceland. We LOVED every second here and coming back to this house after a day of exploring felt calming. Bring groceries, have a seat in the hot pot, enjoy the view from a bunk bed, stay a while!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenden M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Icelandic getaway
Property was great and the instructions were very clear and definitely helpful when trying to almost anything in the house or the area. Great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet house on the water
A wonderful stay in Grenivik, spacious and comfortable house. Loved to sit in the backyard and watch the water. Such a beautiful view! Convenient to Akureyri with a short scenic drive. Was a great proprty and a great relaxing stay. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Location-Great House
The house sits right on the water and is surrounded by mountains. It was clean but there was an odor in the house. The rooms/beds were very nice. We had a bad storm and lost power for about 45 minutes but the host was available by phone and assured us it would be back on shortly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and welcoming
The home was warm and clean. We had just what was needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

S T., Central New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, quiet, beautiful view
Everything was wonderful… very clean, all the dishes we needed to cook in, plenty of room, even had a drying rack for items we didn’t want to dry all the way.. many sights to see within 1.5 hours driving, making it our perfect base to explore the north..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal family base
Really great place to use as a vase to explore North Iceland , both locally and a bit more widely. House was everything we hoped for. My daughter spotted whales out in the bay but declined to tell anyone till the next day! So remind your group to tell everyone if they spot one! If you are really tall (I’m 200cm) mind your head on he beam downstairs!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Space
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, the house had everything we wanted or needed and there was so much room! The view out over the water was gorgeous and the hot pot was a welcome treat after a day out and about exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lois M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty and solitude
We were looking for a quiet place in a beautiful setting. This certainly fit the bill! The rooms were full of light and the view can't be beat. There is a small store that is adequate for most things and an amazing (pleasantly warm) swimming pool with hot pools--not unusual in Iceland but not something common in the USA. We totally enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Brooks M.

Liked: Cleanliness
March ski trip
Great location to explore Kaldbakur and the surrounding mountains. Beautiful house with plenty of space and the sunset over the fjord from the hot pot is top notch. Only area of improvement would be a few more essentials in the kitchen and soap/shampoo for the showers.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryszard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large, comfortable, beautiful view
This flat is in an out-of-the way place north of Akureyri, on the water, with gorgeous views. Akureyri and its markets are 30 min away, so please plan your food accordingly. There is one small market just two blocks away (walking distance) but it closes around 5 or 6, so once it's closed, food is far enough away to become a hassle. The house itself is very comfortable and well-equipped, with a large dining table and great kitchen. Because the house is all brick, there is no wifi downstairs in the living room, which may cause challenges with those who want to stream entertainment there. The wifi signal is fine upstairs in the dining/bedroom area (maybe this is an area the owner could fix, but let's be honest, we're not going here to watch TV!). The location is great, it's definitely super-quiet, even though the area is lived-in and you see neighbors going about their business in their beautiful houses. One awkward thing was that to dispose of the trash, the only place the owner has for this house is on his other property about 10 minute drive away. The rest of the checkout list was also a little bit involved, with some things on there I would have expected to be done by the cleaning people rather than me. Nothing major, but on the list was to strip the bed, adjust thermostats, take the sorted trash out 10 min away... I don't want to sound whiny, but with 200 euro linen & cleaning fees, this felt excessive. Ultimately, this is a nice place, and can be a comfortable out-of-the-way stay in northern Iceland.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Northern Iceland
A perfect place to explore the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H., Port Orchard, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location!
This was such a picturesque spot! Right on the water with views of the mountains on the other three sides of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grenivik, end of the road gem.
This is our third time staying in the house each time a little longer. The house is lovely and location is fantastic. We have never been disappointed. We will come again. Brian O
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021