Reykjavík, Iceland
Bronze
Member since
2013| Exchange dates | Duration |
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Flexible dates
March 01, 2025 - December 31, 2025 |
1 weeks |
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I am semi-retired, therefore rather flexible. Non-simultaneous exchanges also possible. 1 week to 3 weeks stays, depending on time and place :) |
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Cozy house close to Reykjavik center with outdoor geothermal swimming pool next door
Welcome to my warm and friendly house of 140 square meters, on one floor. Located in a quiet street and a green area. Nearby is a culture center with a library, concert hall, natural museum and art gallery, a small shopping street, some cafés and restaurants. Public outdoors geothermal pool next door, suitable for children as well as enthusiastic swimmers. The whole area is perfect for cycling, running, walking, enjoying. Bus station 5 minutes walk from house, 10 minutes bus-ride to Reykjavik center. A Fly-bus stop as well.
Description of house:
Living room and dining room side by side, bright and spacious. Three bedrooms: One master bedroom with double bed, one other room with double bed and a third room with a 80 x 200 bed. A study / workroom. Extra mattress can be added in the rooms. A bathroom with a bathtub, shower and WC, and also a seperate WC. Washing room, cloakroom. Books, records, CD, Wi-Fi, TV.
The house is surrounded by a wonderful, private garden. Our neighbors are nice and helpful.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 0 Children
- 2 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Gudrun is a science communicator and works at the University of Iceland but will be retiring in the autumn of 2023.
- Leifur was a program producer at the Icelandic Radio RUV
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Environment: In the city
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 5
- Total Area: 140 m2
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Non-simultaneous exchange
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Central heating
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- BBQ
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Poland
- Slovenia
- Italy
- Portugal
- Malta
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- France
- Greece
- Croatia
- Prague, Czechia
Spoken Languages
- English
- Dansk
- Islenska
- Svenska
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Keflavik airport (KEF) - 35 min. drive
My house is in a very quiet street with nice gardens, good neighbours and little traffic. Nearby is a culture center with a very good library, concert hall, natural museum and art gallery.
http://english.gerdarsafn.is/
http://www.natkop.is/english/
There is a wonderful outdoors public geothermal pool next door, one of the finest in Iceland.
https://sundlaugar.is/en/sundlaugasafn/sundlaug-kopavogs/
This is a perfect area for cycling, running, walking. Close to the sea, with interesting bird-life and beautiful walks. There are walking and cycling tracks in the area that take you to wonderful green areas in Reykjavík and surroundings. Supermarkets and grocery stores in walking distance, also nice cafés, brasseries and restaurants.
Bus stations are 5 minutes from house, 10 minutes bus ride to the city center of Reykjavík. The fly-bus Airport Direct, also stops 5 minutes from the house so in all aspect our house is a perfect base to explore Iceland.
TO DO AND SEE IN THE CAPITAL AREA
http://www.visitreykjavik.is/
http://www.visitreykjavik.is/events
http://www.visitreykjavik.is/events
Occupation
- Gudrun is a science communicator and works at the University of Iceland but will be retiring in the autumn of 2023.
- Leifur was a program producer at the Icelandic Radio RUV
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
This is a family house, but all our children have moved from home now. We have three grown up children and four grandchildren.
Lifestyle
I spend much of our free time outdoors, walking, swimming, hiking, gardening. I like to travel, abroad and around Iceland and have made more home swaps than are listed here in the Intervac site. I also sing in a choir and like all sorts of musical events and theatre. Reading good books is also on the favorite list and spending time with our family and grandchildren. My main free time for the last years has been dedicated to building a summerhouse in the far northwest of Iceland, where me and my late husband loved to stay. The summerhouse may be available as part of our home exchange.
