Consider a stay at Spacious and comfortable house at the shore and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. In-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6200 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
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About this property
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.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Music library
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Zigarettenstummel bitte sammeln und richtig entsor
Location highlights
In a village
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
Things to do
Golf
Heated pool
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Zigarettenstummel bitte sammeln und richtig entsor
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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Grenivík, this vacation home is on the beach. Byggðasafnið Hvoll and Pálshús Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Matthiasarhus and Laxdal House. Traveling with kids? Consider Swimming Pool Dalvik and Kjarnaskógur. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling. Visit our Grenivík travel guide
Is Spacious and comfortable house at the shore pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious and comfortable house at the shore?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious and comfortable house at the shore?
Check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Spacious and comfortable house at the shore located?
Nestled on the beach, this Grenivík vacation home is within 25 mi (40 km) of Forest Lagoon, Akureyri Botanical Garden, and Laxdal House. Jon Sveinsson Museum and Nonnahús are also within 25 mi (40 km).
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Exceptional
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This host has a modern place with everything you need. Including a coffee pot and microwave. The hot tub was warmer than the previous place we stayed which was nice. Only things I’d add is ice cube trays. Location was great and view amazing.
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.
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
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.
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
It is a grate Place for People they love Snow.
Very small Village, but everything you need. Hope it will not change if the new Hotel opens next season.
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…..
It was a nice house, very spacious. The view over the bay was beautiful. Everything you need was available. Communication with the owner was excellent and there was very good and useful documentation. There was a construction site next to the house, but because we started early every day that was no problem.
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.
The setting could not have been more gorgeous at this house, set along a lovely fjord with crystal blue ocean waters. We spent hours relaxing in the Icelandic "hot pot" (hot tub) in the rear of the property, soaking muscles and clearing our minds. (Unfortunately we were not as lucky as other reviewers and did not see any whales, but we did spot a seal near the local harbor.)The house was clean and spacious, easily big enough for 4-5 people. Owner Thomas emailed us a very helpful, 30-page guide to the house and surrounding region, with advice on local attractions. If you like to kayak, I'd recommend checking out Cape Tours, which is based a block away, and whale-watching in Hauganes, directly across the harbor.Grenivik is a bit out of the way. It's about a half-hour's drive from Akureyri and adds that much more time to trips to Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss, Husavik. etc. But to us, it was worth it to enjoy the beauty and isolation. We loved our 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.
The house is beautiful and well cared for, and a great home base for outdoor activities in the Grenivik area. It's a bit remote if you're exploring more regionally. I think we may have been the first visitors of the season so there were a few things overlooked (snow-blocked driveway, among others), but the owner was very responsive about issues. That said, if you're in a caretaker role, it's not a great fit. There's not a single comfortable seat in the house to sit and look out at the water. The couch is comfortable but below grade and down a narrow stair in a room that can't be heard from the rest of the house. That level of separation of the lower level might be perfect for some, but for us it presented challenges. I would have been so grateful for a single place to sit on the main level that wasn't a bed or a dining chair. A paver or two on the way to the hot tub would also be helpful, so we weren't tracking moss and mud into it. It's also not a great fit if your knees are a little stiff after a long hike. Aside from the difficult interior stair, the first step at the front is a doozy, especially when managing the luggage. Minor inconveniences yes, but the sort of thing that tells you the house hasn't been lived in. The kitchen was well-stocked with dishes and appliances, the heat and washer/dryer all worked well, and the presentation was clean and tidy.
Lots of room for our family of four. Hot Pot was amazing and we even saw the northern lights one night. Location was great - about 30 min drive from Akureyri in a quaint little town right on the water. Beautiful. A couple of small quibbles - the beds are very firm, the wi-fi in the living room is dreadful so you cannot stream or cast onto the tv, the espresso maker is finicky, and make sure to read up on the trash procedures ahead of time - it’s a distance to the main bins. But like I said - very small issues for an overall wonderful stay in a great house. We’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
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..
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!!!
Very nice house in a great location, with everything you need
We enjoyed the very spacious house for 9 days, we didn't miss anything. Great communication with the landlord, answers to questions were always very quick. We can only recommend it.
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!
Ben O.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim
19 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A super place with a very responsive remote host. The house is big and extremely well-equipped incl. outdoor hot tub (view over the lake) and top-quality kitchen with the same view over the lake while cooking and eating. A little way (30 mins) from the regular Ring Road but a lovely village and area to explore, including some or all of the Arctic Way. For whale-watching it’s close to Husavik for and even closer to Hauganes, which can be seen from the house and exceeded all expectations for us. (We even saw the whale activity across the water the next day once we knew where to look … take binoculars!). Thank you Thomas!
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.