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Charming cottage in old Reykjavik centre with hot tub and terrace
Reykjavík, Capital Region

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot close to town
Easy access to everything and also freeways
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for short stay in Reykjavik
Our group of 3 couples all enjoyed this cottage for our first few nights in Iceland! Location and amenities of the property were just what we needed - and each couple had enough privacy within the cottage. The well-curated decor was cheery and modern, and the hot pot was the icing on the cake! We will hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L., Nashville, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage - very convenient location
Peoperty was very comfortable and clean. The owner wasr espnsive to qyestion. We were two couples and highly recommend Moon Cottage to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl T., Rancho Palos Verdes

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment, great location.
We completely enjoyed our stay. The apartment is fully updated and very comfortable. The neighborhood is very quiet and safe with plenty of parking. It is a very short walk to city center with shops and restaurants. Check in and out was simple with key pad. A great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Awesome location within walking distance to so many things we wanted to see and do. Excellent communication and Bjorn provided great information and recommendations for what you do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laural R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great all around stay
This property is exactly as stated on VRBO. Lots of attention to details within the property. Very cozy for an adult family of 4. Great location, everything we did was within walking distance. I would definitely recommend to others and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing! Just amazing!
The house is just beautiful, clean and very comfortable. I love simple Icelandic style. It’s simple but very high quality. The house is very close to the famous church. Actually, you can see it from the bedroom window. It’s very easy to communicate with the host. I feel that I had been kind of bothersome prior to our trip, asking him many questions. He was always gracious and helpful. I already told Bjorn that we would be back. The cleanness of his house met even my standards! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen B., Los Angeles

Great location, terrible beds
The best thing, by far, about the property is the location. An easy walk to museums, cafes and tourist sites, Moon Cottage is ideally situated for a Reykjavik visit. But, and it is a big BUT, the property is smaller than it appears from online photos and every movement can be heard through the thin walls. The bedrooms are up a very steep flight of stairs but the climb is barely worth it. I have not slept in beds this bad since my student days and three of our party left with aching backs. The fourth person was ok but only because they checked out on the first night and move to a nearby hotel. The listing claims to sleep six but the downstairs sofa bed has a mattress so thin that a better night would be spent sleeping on corrugated iron. The house is well-stocked, the host accessible and friendly but neither of those things overcame the awfulness of those beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay and convenient location
We loved our stay at the Moon Cottage. It was very clean, great layout, and in the heart of the city, easily walkable to everything. Very quiet. We would definitely recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place!
Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in excellent location!
The house was nice and comfortable and clean. Communication with Bjorn throughout the booking and during our stay was easy with quick responses. Everything that was needed was provided in the house, except a dryer...the house has a washing machine, but no dryer. Fortunately, the heated towel drying racks (there are 2) worked well for drying our clothes. The location is perfect- easy walking distance to the center of Reykjavik. We had a car and easily found parking on the street in front of the house without difficulty (one time had to circle around the block a few times until a spot opened). The neighborhood was quiet with a few of the "Cats of Reykjavik" hanging around occasionally! Highly recommend this location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing House!!!
We absolutely love our stay! The location was perfect with easy walkable shopping and food! The house was well maintained and clean! We would would absolutely stay here again if we travel back to Iceland!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen J., Covington, la

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place with extra room
Beautiful property with extra amenities. Very clean and in an excellent location. Very walkable. Love the troll on the deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

AC D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Clean!
The Moon Cottage was perfect for our family foursome. Very clean and appointed. Close to everything Reykjavik downtown to walk. Would or will be back from U.S. someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great home and location. Love the “hotpot,” (hot tub) on site. Parking on the street was easy. Will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Moon Cottage was perfect!
From start to finish our stay at the Moon Cottage was perfect! It was easy to get to and in a great location, as we were able to walk easily to restaurants, stores and the Cathedral where all the fireworks were being set off on New Year’s Eve. The cottage was just the right size for 5 adults, was clean and had all that we needed. There was even a “hot pot” on the patio to sit in and relax after a long day of touring. I was in touch with the owner prior to our trip, asking questions about the cottage and he responded to me within hours if not minutes. Overall, we loved our stay in Iceland and would 100% recommend the Moon Cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best airbnb/homeaway stay ever
The whole family loved this place. The location is great and the house is adorable. Everything you need is there.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the cottage. The construction out front was a mess. Could not find garbage bens down stre
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Property was clean and so close to everything! We were a group of 5 and the apt was spacious enough for everyone without feeling cramped. The electronic keypad made checking in/put a breeze. Also, great coffee shop and the best cinnamon buns ever was just a 5 min walk from the apt.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francis C., Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect apartment for our stay in Reykjavik
The Moon Cottage was absolutely perfect for our visit to Reykjavik. The apartment is located in an area that makes walking to restaurants and sites very easy. We were a family of four , with two bedrooms upstairs and a full bath with shower. The downstairs living room area was easily converted to a third bedroom as the access to the hallway and dining room can be closed to provide privacy. There's also a full bath with shower on the first level. We never had a chance to take advantage of the "hot pot" in the courtyard as we were too busy touring. Checkin and checkout was very easy with a lockbox code that was provided prior to our arrival. We would highly recommend this apartment!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
The cutest place that had absolutely everything we needed. Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S., Mount Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Reykjavik!
Excellent property. Location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana M., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
This is a cute little house, centrally located in the middle of Reykjavík. We were able to walk to all sites. It is also close to a number of grocery stores and has a nice dining area to facilitate home cooked meals. It also has an unusually good number of electric outlets though out the house. A few things to note: * We were 5 adults, and, as we were using the living room as a third bedroom, there was not a lot of extra space for hanging and socializing. * We arrived at 8pm on a weeknight and had to park pretty far away. There were rarely parking spaces open directly in front of the house. * To reach and use the microwave on top of fridge, we had to stand on a chair. * There is a nice new washing machine in the upstairs bathroom, but no dryer or drying rack. * There were some supplies in the kitchen (plates, pots and pans, knives), but be prepared to buy spices or other condiments * Check Google street view for a picture of the outside of the house, as nextdoor is also house #22. The cozy house uses space very efficiently, with drawers and shelves to unpack in each of the three sleeping areas. There is a large dining room table and doors that open onto the back patio to create airflow and the feel of open space. The hotpot (i.e., hot tub) in the back was great and provided an authentic Iceland experience :) The bathrooms are both nice, with heated floors, great towels, and a nice rock floor in the shower. Overall, a nice place to Reykjavik, especially if you are four or fewer people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location.
The property was just as described on line. The location is terrific. We took several tours and the five minute walk to the pick up stop at bus #8 was very convenient. So close to shops and restaurants. The Harbour is also easily within walking distance. We very much enjoyed our time in Reykjavik and would happily stay at the Moon Cottage again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Morgan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We enjoyed our stay. It was everything we expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
Moon Cottage was just as described. The perfect place for a stay in Reykjavik and base from which to explore the surrounding areas of Iceland. Quaint in appearance but modern, comfortable and well equipped, the bathrooms and kitchen in particular. Service was excellent. We had some trouble with the locks, entirely our doing, and Björn was prompt and pleasant in responding to us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage in the heart of the city
We have stayed at many rental properties and this one is in our top 3. The house is immaculate and very well furnished/finished. Great area with plenty of street parking, walkable to plenty of sites, shops and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moon Cottage Delight
Exactly as depicted in the photos, the Moon Cottage was a delightful, clean, comfortable place for our four nights in Reykjavik. Björn was always helpful with the few queries we had prior to arrival and the check-in by pre-sent code was seamless and unrestrained by a set time. All in all a wonderful home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Andy S., Alamo, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house in excellent location
Small 2-story house is fully equipped with all the essentials. Excellent location, near the Hallgrimskirkja. 5 minutes from the Pond, and 15 minutes from the harbor. On the main floor, there is a kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, and outdoor patio with hot tub. Bedrooms and another bathroom are on the second floor, up a stairway that is rather steep. Owner was very helpful, providing a map showing recommended restaurants and other amenities in the area. A great find!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mario O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Check-in was hassle free. Location great. Nice apartment. The steps are steep, so be aware if you have mobility concerns.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Amazing Location
Perfect location right near the town center. Walking distance to many great cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Colleen K., Simi Valley, CA

Great location to enjoy Reykjavík
Tidy, well appointed kitchen, great location to walk anywhere to the center of Reykjavík. It was quiet spot with pretty easy parking situation. Tons of spots to eat within easy walk. If you are tall (my husband is 6’4”) you need to mind your head upstairs into bedroom and bathroom. Owner very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Wonderful
Amazing cottage in the heart of Reykjavík. Beautifully laid out, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

We loved it!
This place was everything I look for: clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. It was well decorated, well kept, and well stocked. If I ever find myself in Reykjavik again, I would absolutely look to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Wonderful cottage & GREAT location!
5 adults stayed here for a week and we loved it! The cottage is cute and comfortable, with all the amenities you need. The hot tub is a great bonus! The location is fantastic as it is very centrally located and easy to walk to all the visitor locations, restaurants, shopping, groceries, bars, etc. Reykjavik is a wonderful city and fun to walk around and explore. A week was definitely not long enough. Reykjavik and Iceland greatly exceeded our expectations and we are anxious to come again. When we do, we will definitely book this unit again. We highly recommend this unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Over the moon happy with Moon Cottage
Location. Location. Location. Easy walk to restaurants, shopping, tour bus pickup, central bus terminal. Cottage had plenty of room and provided everything we wanted or needed - more so than any other place we’ve stayed. Owner provided maps with very helpful locations noted.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marcia K.

Property lovely had many amenities great location
Proprietor was quick to respond and flexible Information given upon arrival was extremely helpful as far as location and hot spots. It was very easy to be part of the neighborhood!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ricky B., Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Perfect Cottage!
Loved the moon cottage! The location is perfect for seeing the city, and the cottage is charming. Thought has been put into the layout and furniture, and the kitchen is lovely and perfectly stocked. Both bathrooms are very nice with heated towel racks and floors. Didn't have a chance to use the hot pot, but it's great I'm sure, and the patio is cute and private. All in all I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Great location and modern amenities
The location is perfect for walking about the town and cottage itself is quite modern inside. We are a family of six and there was a lot of living space for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

Great spot in Old Reykjavík
Nice place, very well kept, great location close to pick up spot for all the tour groups, and very close to shops restaurants and bars. Has washer but no dryer for close. And our tall friend travel partner didn’t fit in the bed or shower very easy (but he’s use to that - all 6 footers are!)
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Excellent Stay in Reykjavik
We (my wife and I plus two adult children) just got back from 7 nights in Reykjavik. There are several things worth emphasizing about this house, where we stayed our entire time. From the outside, it is a very picturesque cottage set in a quiet residential area. Inside, the kitchen and both bathrooms are completely modernized. Kitchen is well stocked. Everything is clean. All the rooms are good sized. We were comfortable when inside, and with three separate bedrooms we all could have privacy when we wanted it. But of course, you are not going to Iceland to spend all your time inside. Everyday we were either exploring the city or going on day trips around the island, and this house was ideally located to serve both purposes. It is a less than a 5 minute walk to the historic downtown area with its many shops and excellent restaurants. It is also a less than 5 minute walk to Bus Stop 8 next to the Hallgrímskirkja chuch (a tourist destination in its own right), where virtually all excursions operating out of Reykjavik collect passengers for day trips outside of the city. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Adorable Icelandic Retreat
Moon Cottage was the perfect home away from home. It is located in a quiet neighborbood within easy walking distance of Central Reykjavik's restaurants and shops. We were five adults. The house is not huge, but it makes practical use of all of the space, and there was plenty of room for all of us. The best feature is that the house has two full bathrooms and both are large. There are two bedrooms upstairs. The living room had a sofa bed which was very comfortable. The comfortable sofa bed was an added bonus because so many are not comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and dishes. There is a washer, which was extremingly helpful. My only suggestions would be to add a dryer. It rained while we were there and it was hard to dry the cloths in the damp weather. Both bathrooms have a heated towel dryer, which really helped. The owner was wonderful to deal with. He provided lots of practical and helpful information (about Moon Cottage and Reykjavik) prior to our arrival and always responded to my emails quickly. Another bonus was the excellent quality of the towels; they were large and soft. The hot tub needs a little work. We did not get in it, but it looked like the paint was pealing. This is not a big deal, though. Moon Cottage definitely is "Excellent" and we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Cosy cottage in downtown Reykjavik
Great location, well appointed, cosy property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lea G.

Incredible & Clean Cottage
Moon cottage was an incredible location and super clean house for our family of five. We were able to spend three nights in the cottage that was beautifully decorated, modern filled with Art and amenities. We will absolutely book this upon our return to Reykjavík. Bjorn was very accommodating replying to emails and letting us in early as our flight arrived at the crack of dawn. We would absolutely recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Donna V.

Great location and beautiful cottage
The Moon Cottage is beautiful, up to date and on a quiet street within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants. We enjoy having use of a kitchen when we travel and this one supplied everything needed. The towel warmers in the bathrooms are especially nice. Before arrival I read a previous review which stated the windows had blackout shades, and although I do not consider the pull-down window shades to be blackout we were able to sleep okay at night. I would recommend this cottage for a stay in Iceland.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

A+++ location, amenities and comfort!
We loved staying in Moon Cottage! A few things we loved: a) Round table for 6 - perfect to stay in and cook and enjoy our meals, key with the prices in Iceland! b) Two bathrooms - both very updated and key for a group of 5. Two hairdryers too! c) Washer/dryer - we visited on a rainy week so this came in handy. d) Dishwasher, large fridge e) Location - 10-15 minute walk to the middle of town, could not have been easier. 5 minute walk to church where many tours pick up from. f) Easy street parking - we often got a spot right in front of the house or on a nearby street. g) Hot tub out back - sore from hiking? Perfect to relax. h) Dark shades - key with 20+ hours of daylight. Great communication. Overall, we had a great stay and would not hesitate to come back and stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Easy and comfortable place to stay
The moon cottage was a wonderful place for our family while in Reykjavik. It's in a great location for walking places (we did not rent a car). There is a supermarket called Bonus in walking distance (check the hours because it closes a bit earlier than one might expect). Between shopping for food at Bonus and the extremely well-stocked kitchen at moon cottage, our family ate fairly affordably in Iceland. We loved the heated flooring and heated towel racks in Moon Cottage. We highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S., Georgetown, Ontario Canada

Lovely home in downtown area
We stayed for 3 nights at the Moon Cottage in Reykjavic and absolutely loved it. The house was super clean and the decor was charming. Beds were very comfortable and the updated showers were wonderful with rain shower heads and a handheld. With the Smart TV I was even able to log into my Netflix account and watch movies. The men even filled the hot pot one evening and really enjoyed it. From the house we could walk anywhere in town and the bus stop for tours was only a 5 min walk away. There were lots of restaurants to choose from and you don't have to worry about only having fish choices. We didn't have any shark or whale....haha. Every kind of food is available....American, Italian, Chinese, Tai, etc. We expected Iceland to be expensive and it was. I would say that everything cost about double (and a bit more) of what we are used to paying in Canada. A hamburger and fries averaged about $40 CAD. Beer was $10 bottle (and $17/bottle at Blue Lagoon). One great tip the owner passed along to me was to take a taxi from the airport if you are a group of 4 or more vs the bus. The taxi cost us $200 CAD ($50 per person) one way from airport to the doorstep of the house, whereas the Skybus was $60 per person and you had to drag your luggage from the bus stop. Considering we had no idea where the house was in town, it was great to be dropped off at our rented house. For excursions we did the Free Walking Tour of Reykjavik which I highly recommend. It gave us some great history of the city and our guide was funny and knowledgeable. We also did the Golden Circle and a trip to the Blue Lagoon. The Blue Lagoon is pricey ($110 admission and $50 bus transfer) but I loved it. There wasn't a lot of people when we were there so lots of room to swim around in the blue warm water. I loved the ambiance of the lagoon. I highly recommend the Moon Cottage. The owner was fabulous to deal with and answered all of my communications promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Great property in a great location!
Wonderful house with comfortable beds and well-equipped kitchen. The property owner was helpful and took care of any concerns. We walked all over the city from this location. As advertised, the 3rd bedroom is also the living room. Take this into consideration if looking for a 3-bedroom house (which we needed). We used the kitchen table a lot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louis S.

Lovely stay and ideally located in the center of town
Apartment was clean and nicely furnished. Owner was very accommodating and answer all our inquiries promptly. Located on a quiet street near the center of town; ideal for sitesee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018