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Luxury lakefront Villa 15 min drive to downtown

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A modern building with a glass facade, a trampoline, and a view of a river.
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A modern two-story house with a balcony, a chimney, and a trampoline in the yard.
A modern building with a glass facade, a snow-covered landscape, and a clear sky with the sun.
A nighttime view of a city with a distant view of a town illuminated by lights, a body of water in the foreground, and clouds in the sky.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 10 guests, this villa features 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It includes 3 bicycles and access to a lake. Families can enjoy nearby skiing, rock climbing, and water sports, while the patio offers outdoor relaxation with lake views. The location provides proximity to a museum, shopping, and the sea.

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Garðabær, Garðabær
  • Place, Oddur Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hallgrimskirkja
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Reykjavik Harbour
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guestroom 1st floor

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest room 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Suite 1st floor

1 King Bed

Suite 2nd floor

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom ensuite 1st floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom ensuite 2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury lakefront Villa 15 min drive to downtown

Urridaholt Garðabaer is a quiet new Eco-certified neighborhood located inside Heidmork nature reserve only 15 min drive to downtown Reykjavik (https://visitreykjavik.is/heidmork). 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 vehicles available for rent. Car seats for infants to 12 year olds available free of charge.
Urriðaholt: https://urridaholt.is/assets/content/pdfs/UH_ibuabaeklingur_2020_11_v8.pdf

- Upstairs master suit with king size luxury bed and a sofa bed, walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom.
- Upstairs guestroom with king size luxury bed and an office with 3 monitors, printer and internet speed is 1000 mbps.
- Downstairs master suit with king size luxury bed, walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom.
- Downstairs guestroom with a double bed and a sofa bed.
All bedrooms have state of the art black screens and 600 TC luxury hotel linen.
"5th bedroom": Under the stairs is a bedroom with a double bed.

Mesmerising view through large windows. Ceiling height 2.5 m (8.2 ft) up to 5 m (16.4 ft). Indoor fireplaces on both floors. Two marble kitchens fully equipped for cooking, grilling and baking. One BBQ gas grill and one Gravity Series® XT Digital Charcoal BBQ & Smoker (XXL).

Big garden with outside furniture, bench swing, hammock and a very big trampoline during summer. Globber trike 4in1, all kinds of scooters, 3 adult bikes, "kids ride shotgun", 16” kids bike with helper tires.
Sleds for all ages available during winter.

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

Soap, shampoo, conditioner, detergent, fabric softener, dishwasher pods and most all essentials provided as well as some welcome food and drinks. Cleaning available during stay for additional cost.

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

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.
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).

For those traveling with children I can send a 5 page google document I made with family friendly activities and excursions as well as restaurant recommendations mostly inside the capital area and to the south.



*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.

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
These rules can be waived for extra fee, also cleaning service during stay available for extra charge
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Max 10 adults, infants and toddlers not included in this number

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5135081vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Garðabær

Located in Garðabær, this villa is next to a golf course and near the beach. Reykjavik Harbour and Kopavogur and Gardabaer Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Laugavegur and Smaralind. Travelling with kids? Consider Viking Village, or check out an event or a game at Laugardalsholl. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Garðabær, Garðabær

What's nearby

  • Oddur Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Laugavegur - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Hallgrimskirkja - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Harpa - 15 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour - 16 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Castello - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Krydd - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hamborgarabúllan - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪just wingin it - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury lakefront Villa 15 min drive to downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury lakefront Villa 15 min drive to downtown?

As of 5 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury lakefront Villa 15 min drive to downtown on 3 Nov, 2026 start from S$10,165, 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.

How much is parking at Luxury lakefront Villa 15 min drive to downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Luxury lakefront Villa 15 min drive to downtown located?

This family-friendly Garðabær villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Oddur Golf Club, Viking Village and Fjörður Shopping Center. Hellisgerdi Park and Kopavogur and Gardabaer Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Helga Magnusdottir

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My name is Helga and I am born and raised in Gardabaer, the town that Urridaholt is located in. My husband is born and raised in Kopavogur, next town over. We have a 3 year old daughter and two foster children that are today 14 and 24 years old. I am a doctor and my husband is an accountant. We bought the house two years ago and hope to make it even better . The very big garden is the very big next step on our agenda.

I hope you will like the house, the location and the amazing view as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

What I enjoy the most is the always changing scenery. You never know what colors the sky is going to show you next. And as the saying goes in Iceland "If you don't like the weather, just wait a few minutes".
I also like how calm and safe the neighborhood is, especially our little end street with almost no traffic and we even have a speed bumb right in front of our house so no fast driving cars either.

What makes this property unique

What stands out to me is being inside the capital area, walking distance from supermarkets and restaurants and a short drive from all the hustle and bustle. Then you arrive at the house and it feels like you have travelled far away from the city and are now surrounded by serenity and calmness. It's quite unique being able to see the stars and northern lights so clearly inside the capital area.

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