Boasting a garden and views of garden, Bjarkarlækur - Meet the Locals is a recently renovated homestay situated in Reykholt, 19 km from Geysir. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a toaster and a fridge. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the homestay, units include bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the property and includes fruits and cheese. Guests are welcome to wind down in the in-house lounge, while packed lunches are also available. Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around Reykholt, like hiking. Bjarkarlækur - Meet the Locals has a picnic area and a barbecue. Gullfoss Waterfall is 29 km from the accommodation, while Thingvellir National Park is 50 km from the property. The nearest airport is Reykjavík Domestic Airport, 96 km from Bjarkarlækur - Meet the Locals.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Reykholt
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  • Susan
    Italy Italy
    We were greeted by pur friendly hosts, who provided great advice on local sites and restaurants, our room was spacious and comfortable, and the breakfast in the sunroom was fantastic!
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lilja and Valli our host's were just fantastic, really welcoming us into their lovely home. Fantastic homemade food and breads for breakfast along with fresh yoghurt, fruit and smoked trout. A really comfortable place to stay. Ideal...
  • Hannu
    Finland Finland
    Very nice and clean rooms, very friendly atmosphere. Breakfast positive bonus surprice with homemade bread etc. Good location close to Friðheimar tomato farm, their new winebar recommended as well as local restaurant Mika.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bjarkarlækur - Meet the Locals
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    • Packed lunches
    • Express check-in/check-out
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • Danish
    • English

    House rules

    Bjarkarlækur - Meet the Locals takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 18:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Bjarkarlækur - Meet the Locals in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    License number: HG-00018608

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.