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IS1007637

Reykjavík, Iceland

The grand piano in the hallway - kitchen and part of living room in the background.

The grand piano in the hallway - kitchen and part of living room in the background.

Living room with tv & vinyl record player.

Living room with tv & vinyl record player.

We live on the 2nd floor, the door on the left.

We live on the 2nd floor, the door on the left.

Our neighbourhood, view to the mountain Esja

Our neighbourhood, view to the mountain Esja

Nauthólsvík is a wonderful beach with a hot tub and steam room. We like swimming in the ocean all year round.

Nauthólsvík is a wonderful beach with a hot tub and steam room. We like swimming in the ocean all year round.

Iceland has a lot of geothermal swimming pools

Iceland has a lot of geothermal swimming pools

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Member since

2015


Open for exchange
Exchange dates Duration
May 31, 2026 - August 31, 2026 3 weeks
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We are open for shorter exchanges during winter 2024-2025. Contact us if you want to make plans for summer 2025 :-)

WE ARE LOOKING TO EXCHANGE FOR 2-3 WEEKS DURING SUMMER 2024
PERHAPS EVEN SHORTER STAYS DURING EASTER AND FALL 2024.

Our apartment is on the second floor of a lovely 4 apartment building close to downtown Reykjavik, shared entrance with lovely quiet neighbours on top floor.
It has 3 bedrooms, 1 large children's room with a double bed, 1 large children's room with a bed for a toddler & a master bedroom with a 180cm wide bed. We have a comfortable blow-up matress for two people and a bed for infant if needed.
Our garage has been nicely converted to an extra studio apartment which can also be available if needed and requested with good notice https://abnb.me/9rOHfi6f0Fb
The main apartment has an open space kitchen/dining room with a dishwasher and the living room has a grand piano, a vinyl record player and a tv with cable and apple-tv.
We have wi-fi internet.
A large shared backyard and a balcony with a gas BBQ.
The laundry room is in the basement and is a shared space with the other neighbours and has a washer and dryer.
The kitchen has a dishwasher and other basic appliances.
Bathroom was renovated in December 2023 and has a large walk-in shower.
We have 3 adult bikes, one kid's bike and a seat for the adult bikes for a kid up to 4 years old. We also have a kid's bike that can be attached on the back of an adult bike for longer rides.
We will do our best to make your stay in Reykjavík as good as possible. We are also happy to suggest tours and activities.

We also have a studio apartment which we sometimes use for family or friends visiting. It is possible to arrange for it to be included in the exchange as well.
It has a queen size bed, small desk, a kitchen and a very small bathroom with shower.

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 2 Children
  • 3 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Actor/Teacher/Musicians
  • Musician

Our Home

  • House Type: Flat
  • Floor: 2
  • Environment: In the city
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Sleeping Capacity: 3
  • Total Area: 100 m2

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In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Central heating
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Other musical instruments

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Balcony
  • Park / playground
  • BBQ
  • Bicycles: 3

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Pet care wanted

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • Sweden
  • Denmark
  • Stockholm, Sweden
  • Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
  • Italy
  • Berlin, Germany
  • Paris, France
  • London, UK
  • New York, NY, USA
  • Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Brooklyn, NY, USA
  • Aix-en-Provence, France
  • Marseille, France

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Islenska
  • Svenska

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: Keflavík Airport - 50km

Residential area, 5 minute walk to a lovely park and museum. 10-15 minute walk to downtown Reykjavik. Public transport to all directions within 2 minute walk. Free parking.
10-15 minutes to beach and outdoor area (Nautholsvik/Öskjuhlid) and swimming pool.
https://www.google.is/maps/place/M%C3%A1vahl%C3%AD%C3%B0+10,+Reykjav%C3%ADk/@64.1338962,-21.9155376,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48d674b445ed1e37:0x13b8261edd7130c3!8m2!3d64.1338962!4d-21.9133489

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Occupation

  • Actor/Teacher/Musicians
  • Musician

Children

  • Girl - Age: 5
  • Girl - Age: 15

Pets

  • Cat

About Our Family

We are a quiet, artistic family.
Sigga is an actor/singer and performing arts teacher and Karl is a composer/music producer/pianist. We have three children: Rán who is born in February 2019 and Lára Björk who is born in 2009. We have a cat, Felix, who was born in september 2022 and is extremely cuddly and friendly. He needs to be let in and out but we have neighbours who can look after him if needed.

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This member has completed 3 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: