We are getting everything ready and will be open for bookings in July.
Urridaholt Garðabaer is a quiet new Eco-certified neighborhood located inside Heidmork nature reserve only 15 min drive to downtown Reykjavik. 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 cars with platinum insurance available for rent. (https://visitreykjavik.is/heidmork)
Mesmerising view through large windows. Ceiling height 2.5 m (8.2 ft) up to 5 m (16.4 ft). Big garden with outside furniture, hammock and a very big trampoline during summer. Globber trike 4in1, Xtend smarTrike scooter, normal scooter, electric scooter, 3 adult bikes, one with a "kids ride shotgun" attached to it. Sleds for all ages available during winter.
Master suits with king size luxury beds, walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms. All bedrooms have 100% functioning black screens and 600 TC luxury hotel linen. Soap, shampoo, conditioner, detergent, fabric softener, dishwasher pods and most all essentials provided. Cleaning available during stay for additional cost.
Marble kitchens, 4 smart ovens, 2 built-in coffee machines, 2 hot-trays, 3 refrigerators, freezer, 2 dishwashers. Both kitchens fully equipped for cooking, grilling and baking. One BBQ gas grill and one Gravity Series® XT Digital Charcoal BBQ & Smoker (XXL). Indoor fireplaces on both floors.
Office: 3 monitors, printer, internet speed 1000 mbps.
Children: kitchen, medical station, building station, pikler and a slide, endless amount of toys, electric car, two Playstation 5, board games, telescope, binoculars.
Infants: crib, sleeping nest, baby brezza, nursing pillow, changing table, tubs, jumping swing, carrier bag, silver cross stroller equipped for infant up to 22 kg. Three baby high chairs; Nomi (infant installation included), Hokus Pokus and Ikea.
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. Fishing allowed.
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).
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
100% electric cars available for rent with platinum insurance: Hongqi E-hs 9 luxury SUV with 7 seats 2025 model and Polestar 2 with 5 seats 2022 model 100%. Car seats included, from infant to 12 year olds.
Beds:
Upper floor has a king size luxury mattress bed (200x200 cm), small double luxury mattress bed (120x200 cm), sofa bed 120x200 cm. Downstairs has a king size luxury mattress bed, double luxury mattress bed (140x200 cm) and sofa bed 140x200cm.
*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.