With a stay at this vacation home in Thorkotlustadir, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Blue Lagoon and Hópsnes Lighthouse. .This vacation home is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Brimketill Lava Rock Pool and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gunnuhver Thermal Springs.
Bridge between Continents - 17 min drive - 13.3 miles
Reykjanesviti - 18 min drive - 12.8 miles
Viking World Museum - 19 min drive - 13.4 miles
Getting around
Reykjavik–Keflavik Intl. Airport (KEF) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Blue Lagoon Bar - 9 min drive
Blue Lagoon Exclusive Lounge - 9 min drive
Lava Restaurant - 9 min drive
Salthúsið - 2 min drive
Northern Light Inn - 10 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Ingibjörg Jakobsdóttir
Languages
English
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
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 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
Property is also known as
Converted Water Tower Thorkotlustadir
Converted Water Tower Private vacation home
Converted Water Tower Private vacation home Thorkotlustadir
Converted Water Tower Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lesile R.
Aug 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
House was perfect and view spectacular
Lesile R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan G.
Aug 18, 2023
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.
Susan G.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn H.
Aug 6, 2023
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.
Marilyn H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
George F M., RED HOOK, NY, USA
Jul 19, 2023
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.
George F M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shannon D.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Interesting property with great views
We had a great stay! The property is just as advertised. Comfortable beds, great views.
Shannon D.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Danielle E.
Jun 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, convenient, well appointed
Loved staying at the Watertower! Hope to stay again next time!
Danielle E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bridget C.
Aug 30, 2022
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!
Bridget C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Babar K.
Aug 30, 2022
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.
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.
Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christina D.
May 22, 2022
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!