Villa Mafini - Spacious Canadian - Amazing panorama over Akureyri

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Akureyri, Northeastern Region
  • Place, Forest Lagoon
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Akureyri Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Akureyri (AEY)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Family bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Ground floor guest bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Master bedroom with an en-suite shower room

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Akureyri

Located in Akureyri, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Laxdal House and Nonnahús are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centre for Visual Arts and Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Laugavollur or Laugum Pool. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Akureyri, Northeastern Region

What's nearby

  • Forest Lagoon - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Akureyri Botanical Garden - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Akureyri Church - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hof - Cultural Center and Conference Hall - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • University of Akureyri - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Akureyri (AEY) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Strikið - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bláa Kannan - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Akureyri Backpackers - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bautinn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Centrum Kitchen & Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Mafini - Spacious Canadian - Amazing panorama over Akureyri pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Mafini - Spacious Canadian - Amazing panorama over Akureyri?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Mafini - Spacious Canadian - Amazing panorama over Akureyri?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Mafini - Spacious Canadian - Amazing panorama over Akureyri?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Mafini - Spacious Canadian - Amazing panorama over Akureyri located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Forest Lagoon, St. Peter's Catholic Church and The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland. Laxdal House and Jon Sveinsson Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay. Very clean and comfortable and incredible views of Akureyri, the fjord, the hills and mountains. A great home base for exploring the north of Iceland
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Title is very accurate. We loved all the space we had which was different from other Icelandic properties for a party of 4. The host was very communicative and we had very detailed instructions. Overall, a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Of note for people with mobility issues - all of the bathrooms are upstairs and I didn't feel that the stair rails were super sturdy. There are heated towel racks in the bathrooms and the entryway floors are heated, which felt quite luxurious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Dear Seanine, It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay. For future guests who may appreciate easier accessibility, one of our five bedrooms is located on the ground floor and may be the most convenient option. The doorways can comfortably accommodate a wheelchair. Upon request, the ground-floor WC can also be quickly and easily adapted with a portable shower and additional grab rails or other accessibility aids.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderfull place to stay for a week. Nice Owner!

We had a good and relaxt g time because the house gaves you everything you might need!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place. It was quite large with lots of amenities. Location was perfect. A great view of the town and just on the other side of the water. Host was awesome as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

iceland travel

Very nice to have all the comforts of home would of loved to stay for more nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

This property is absolutely wonderful and offered everything we needed. We loved our time in Akureyri.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home, lovely view

Beautiful clean house, short drive to Akeyeuri.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Iceland Trip

Villa Mafini was magnificent
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall good experience. Shower in both bath are tiny. Love heated floor. Nice sunroom. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house, good location. Everything clean. Good instruction from the host. As I have back problems I found beds uncomfortable. Personal preference. Will not hesitate to come back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home

We had an amazing stay in this magnificent house. Amazing view overlooking the fjords and Akureyri. Quiet, yet beautiful area all around with wonderful people.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend stay

The house is big and has a great view over Akureyri. However it is a bit dated and the outdoor area could use some love and attention as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

We really enjoyed this spacious four-bedroom place. The kitchen was well outfitted and the views were amazing! It was very close to places we wanted to see. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of linens and pillows. I give it a thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Villa Mafini

Awesome stay and place is as stated! Communication was exceptional and thorough. The views are amazing and it’s set in a nice quiet area away from the hustle of the “tourist” area in Akureyri, but close enough to dip in and out. I would definitely recommend this location. It’s set up to accommodate large groups too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Beautiful view and perfect house for our group of 12.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home across bay from Akureyri

This home is in a great location to Akureyri as well as day trips. Kitchen is well equipped and home is spacious. Don’t forget to check out The Forest Lagoon - just 5 min from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing villa!

This villa was so amazing. I would highly recommend this rental. Kitchen was completely stocked. Enjoyed the living room and sunroom area. We booked this property due to it's proximity to Forest Lagoon and it did not disappoint.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal Northern Location

The beautiful home is centrally located in the capital of the north. All the wonders of nature are within a comfortable drive. The town of Akureyri is lovely and offers many dining options. The Forest Lagoon is literally three minutes from the property. Four adult couples had plenty of room and all enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house

Our family of 5 stayed here while doing a road trip around the ring road. Overall I’ll give our stay a 5/5. The house was very spacious, had every amenity you could ask for, and was just a few minutes drive from downtown Akureyri. The beds were very comfortable, the house was clean, and we really enjoyed the espresso maker this house had. I would highly recommend this house!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ring road Akureyri stop

A spacious home with beautiful views, great for watching sunrises and sunsets. Spacious kitchen for meals to be prepared by more than one pwrson at a time. Large gathering spaces for comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing House -- wonderful stay

This house exceeded our expectations -- there was nothing missing in the kitchen or anywhere else. If you are a wine drinker you will love this house and the bonus room. Comfortable beds and loads of room to relax and unwind. Host was easy to communicate with. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House with a view!

Aukreyri was our base for 2 nights while experiencing northern Iceland and this home was lovely! Big bedrooms and bathrooms and huge well stocked kitchen. The view over Aukreyri was amazing and it was easy to get to where we needed to be. Great communication with Ana and I would recommend this home to any group of friends (or family.)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in Akureyri

We had a nice stay for 2 nights at the house. Great views of Akureyri. Location was very easy to find and check-in was easy. The house was just as described in the listing. The hosts were very accommodating. We left a bag and did not realize until we were hours down the road. The hosts arranged for the bag to be sent to Reykjavik for us to pick up before we flew out a few days later. Greatly appreciated and highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property with breathtaking views

If you are traveling with a large group this is the perfect place to stay. We were there with my mom, my sister’s family and my family for a total of 9. It was spacious and comfortable and everything is very high end. The house is located high on the hill across the bay from downtown Akureyri, allowing for the most amazing views of the bay. It’s a great location to access the gems of the diamond circle and quaint fishing villages. The host responded to questions quickly and checked in with us just before our stay. I would recommend this house for anyone that is looking for a luxurious stay in Iceland.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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