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Converted Water Tower

Holiday home in Thorkotlustadir with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled near the Blue Lagoon, The Water Tower offers a unique retreat with lava fields and craters views from its tower. Guests can unwind amidst mountains and coastline vistas, all within 5 minutes of this natural wonder.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$1,486
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Converted Water Tower

A three floor house uniquely converted from a water tower and the first purpose built Micro house in Iceland. The water tower was built in 1960 and then converted to a Micro house in 2017. The view from the tower is unique with lava fields, craters, mountains and the coastline. Only 5 min away from the Blue Lagoon.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

Before you leave please throw all garbage away and turn on the dishwasher. A cleaning fee of 300,00 EUR may apply if the house is left very untidy.
Please take your shoes off when you enter the house.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Converted Water Tower Thorkotlustadir
Converted Water Tower Private vacation home
Converted Water Tower Private vacation home Thorkotlustadir

About the area

Located in Thorkotlustadir, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Kvikan Saltfish Museum and Viking World Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hópsnes Lighthouse and Reykjanesviti. Visit our Thorkotlustadir travel guide
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Grindavik

What's nearby

  • Blue Lagoon which includes a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a hot spring
    Blue Lagoon
    10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Reykjavik showing street scenes
    Laugavegur
    43 min drive - 63.8 km
  • Harpa which includes a bay or harbour, modern architecture and a sunset
    Harpa
    47 min drive - 67.1 km
  • Reykjavik Harbour which includes general coastal views, boating and a bay or harbor
    Reykjavik Harbour
    49 min drive - 67.7 km
  • Kvikan Saltfish Museum
    3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Lagoon Bar
    9 min drive
  • Northern Light Inn
    10 min drive
  • Blue Cafe
    9 min drive
  • Lava Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Pappa's Pizza
    2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Converted Water Tower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Converted Water Tower?

As of 23 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Converted Water Tower on 25 Jan 2026 start from NZ$1,485.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Converted Water Tower?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Converted Water Tower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Converted Water Tower?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Converted Water Tower located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kvikan Saltfish Museum and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Hópsnes Lighthouse. Blue Lagoon and Brimketill Lava Rock Pool are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Converted Water Tower Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesile R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

House was perfect and view spectacular
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place

For our family, this was the perfect place. The unique details of the renovation and decor, services like beverages and washer, the amazing views and the quiet location are the things we loved most. The host was very communicative and we had no issues. The house was clean, warm and bright. We especially enjoyed our walk in to town for dinner. We found Grindavik to be a very friendly and safe town. Papas was fun and unexpected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful space on the Reykjanes Peninsula

Beautiful place to stay! The top floor kitchen/dining/living space is relaxing and very comfortable. The kitchen is nicely equipped for those who like to cook. The beds were comfortable. The owners are lovely people who are responsive to questions/concerns. There is a walking road close to the ocean where several shipwrecks can be seen. It is in a very convenient location for the Blue Lagoon and the airport. We also spent a day driving to the basalt columns and the Solheimajokull glacier. We look forward to returning to Iceland and staying in this lovely home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting property with great views

We had a great stay! The property is just as advertised. Comfortable beds, great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, convenient, well appointed

Loved staying at the Watertower! Hope to stay again next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

George F M., RED HOOK, NY, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very unique.

Beautiful views from the top floor windows and balcony. We could see smoke from the volcanic activity to the east. Nicely appointed. We did very simple self catered meals but there was a good selection of cookware for someone who wants to do more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection in Grindavik

We had the most amazing stay in this sleek, unique and beautiful property! We woke to the ocean every morning and even on the one stormy day that we had, we were mesmerized by the view! We loved being in this quaint fishing village, away from the hustle of the city. It was close to so much and we really enjoyed coming home here after each day’s excursions. We cannot recommend the ATV tour enough - literally located across the street from the property! Thank you for being so accommodating and letting us use your beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Babar K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique experience with amazing views

This was a great property. There is a bedroom (2 twin bed) and full bathroom on the first floor, bedroom on second floor with half-bath and living space with kitchen on the top floor. The views from the 3rd floor were amazing, including the mountains and ocean. The décor was very nice and the entire property is well-maintained. The host was very responsive. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely stay again for any future trips to Iceland. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This home is so lovely. Truly recommend it to anyone traveling to Iceland. Grindavik is very close to the airport, a great place to see volcanos, and the Blue Lagoon is minutes away. We stayed two nights and had a really wonderful time. This books through VRBO. I recommend trying to book directly on the Tower’s website though. We didn’t get the VRBO communications but the owner was very communicative on WhatsApp during our trip. Bonus is this house has a washing machine (no dryer but has a drying rack that easily dried things overnight for us). Wonderful and unique home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very unique property with amazing views of Grindavík!

Such a cool place to stay and extremely comfortable. VERY conveniently located to the Blue Lagoon (10 min away) and other sites around the Reykjanes Peninsula. Would 100% recommend this unique property and hope we have a chance to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022