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Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min.

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Main entrance to the Garden Studio & the Secret Garden is through the arch door.
Entrance to the Garden Studio is through the arch door on the left.
First view after entering the Secret Garden.
The entrance to the Garden Studio.
Main Entrance to the Garden Studio.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 228 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Garden Studio bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Garden studio bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min.

Take advantage of the recently furbished, perfect Luxury hotel alternative we call the Garden Studio. Situated downtown Keflavik, in the Secret Garden of Little White Castle that is well known by the locals. It sleeps two (a bunk bed & or crib can be added for third person) and is in short walking distance from Grocery-stores, museums, restaurants, bars & shops.

Designed in a Rustic Style, it was rebuilt with top of the line materials for comfort & reclaimed materials for decoration, sweat, & lots of love.” The apartment is equipped with a combined kitchen, dining & work-area with a desk, private bathroom with shower and one bedroom with an extra-long queen size bed, and a 50" flat-screen Smart TV.

The Garden Studio comes with its own private patio with a fireplace, grill and seating area and guests are also more than welcome to share other facilities in the Secret Garden. The Main Patio of Little White Castle is equipped with a waterfall, Jacuzzi, fireplace, large dining table, and lounge area. Free Parking, Free Bicycles & Free WiFi is available for all guests.

It's also in close driving distance to most of Iceland top tourist attractions as well as the city of Reykjavik. In the near distance, we have the Blue Lagoon (20 min drive) as well as the Reykjavik/KEF International airport(6 min drive) and Reykjavik (40 min drive). Perfect to make the most of your time on hand.

Don't have a car? “No problem!” Little White Castle is a fully licensed travel agency in Iceland and offers Private Guided Tours on site!

Last but not least, the Little White Castle offers two Studio Apartments. The Garden Studio and Studio One that sleeps 3. Have a look at our other listing of Studio One.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Depending on the celebration and time of day.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside the apartments.

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
Note from host: Depending on the celebration and time of day.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keflavik

Located in Reykjanesbær, this apartment is in the city centre and by the ocean. Stekkjarkot and Garður Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Duus Hus Cultural Centre and The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll. Viking World Museum and Sudurbaejarlaug are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Keflavík, Reykjanesbaer

What's nearby

  • Reykjanes Heritage Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Reykjanes Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Duus Hus Cultural Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Giantess Cave - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Keflavik International Airport (KEF) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loksins Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪elda - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Keflavik Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jómfrúin - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KEF - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min.?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min. on 16 December 2023 start from NZ$320, 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.

Is Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Gem Downtown Keflavik & close to Reykjavik/KEF Int.Airp. Approx. 5 min. located?

Located in the heart of Reykjanesbær, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Reykjanes Heritage Museum, Duus Hus Cultural Centre and Reykjanes Art Museum. Giantess Cave and The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Wonderful stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bed is very comfortable and tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita R.

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

Brief Stay Very Comfortable

This place was small but cute! We only stayed overnight as we had to catch a morning flight, so it was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect last few days in Iceland at The Little White Castle! Clean and comfortable, the host was fantastic!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Great host and a beautiful property!

The hot tub was a great location to see the Northern Lights. Incredible experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a sweet little cottage with different but really nice decor. Owners very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas T.

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

great

great accomodation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

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

3 night stay

We had a lovely time at the Little White Castle. The only downside was you could hear the guest when in the bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin M.

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

Great

I had a great one night stay in Iceland and this was the perfect place. The host are very nice and even picked me up and dropped me off at the airport which saved me the headache of catching a bus. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

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

Great host

Clean, comfortable, very good communication with host. She gave us good tips where to walk around and shop. Timely in picking up at airport and a very fun day outing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard E.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful property. Very comfortable room, great location near town center. Despite a snafu with the reservation, the owners were super accommodating and super thoughtful. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

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

Absolutely Spectacular!

This was the cutest place to stay! Everything was so wonderful and everything we needed was available. The location is great and right by restaurants and shops. Katrin is the sweetest and we wished we could have stayed longer! She was so accommodating and made us feel like family right from the start
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

So cute!

Had a quick layover and this was the perfect place to catch some sleep. Katrin was so nice 😁
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grady S.

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

Comfortable

The Garden Studio is comfortable and conveniently located to facilitate a wonderful Iceland experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

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

Cozy studio near airport

Clean and comfortable with clever/artsy decor. We had what we needed for a comfortable stay our last night in Iceland. Just a few minutes drive to KEF and easy walk to grocery store and restaurants/bars. Host was responsive and communication easy. Thank you for a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed here on our last day in Iceland before our flight home and it was perfect. We’ve been “living” out of a camper van the past week so it was nice having a relaxing place to stay in. The owners were nice enough to let us in a little earlier and gave us good dining recommendations as well as have a taxi ready for us the morning of our flight. Overall 5/5.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Amazing Host!

We were a group of 5 friends travelling Iceland, we spent our first two nights at the Little White Castle in Reykjanesbar. Katrin was the most accommodating host we have ever had while travelling! Upon our arrival she had picked up some fresh bread and prepared an Icelandic Breakfast! Furthermore, throughout our stay she assisted us with navigating Iceland, planning activities, and recommending places to eat! We hope to come back and explore again soon! Matthew Gustavson June 6, 2015 - June 8, 2015
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gemma G.

Fairytale paradise :)

The little White Castle is a wonderful place to stay. The rooms are all full of wonderful things, from the beautiful glassware in the lounge to the disco ball in the bathroom. The garden was the perfect, snowy play area for the kids (and adults!). Katrin showed us where the local shops and restaurants were and lent us her sat nav. She couldn't have done more to help and was a truly lovely host. I would highly recommend a visit to the little White Castle to make your trip to Iceland truly magical. I'm sure we will be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kahira F.

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

Wonderful!

When we arrived Katren greeted us warmly. We loved the warm touches in our cozy room. She gave us tips and directions for restaurants.I especially loved the hot tub after an all day tour. There's plenty of shops nearby. She treated us like family. We needed to find a laundromat,she offered to do the laundry for us wich was very kind. There's more I would like to see of Iceland, I hope to return and stay there again.I highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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

Would absolutely come back!

Our host was friendly, communicative and more than accommodating. The Little White Castle is charming and my engagement and Northern Lights siting helped too :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

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

Amazing

Amazing stay with amazing property owner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

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

Great little place. Very nice.

Very easy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Booking Problem, Ended Up at Different Property Owned by Host

We did not end up staying in the Garden Studio, as there were other guests there upon our arrival for check-in. We hadn't contacted the host prior to arrival, as a couple days before check-in, we recieved excellent, detailed instructions for how to access the unit on our date of arrival. The host came out to meet us as we were trying to figure out what to do next, after there was no key in the lockbox we accessed, per the check-in instructions. The host had left a voicemail and sent a message via VRBO the day of check-in, however, I didn't have an international phone plan so did not have access to check these messages before our arrival (was using wifi to check in and coordinate lodging throughout the trip). Although we had confirmation of our booking, had paid, and recieved the check-in information, she cited a system error that must have allowed a double-booking that she hadn't caught prior to that day. She took us across the street to another property. Since it was already late and we had an early flight, we went with it and figured it would suffice. While trying to get situated, we realized there was no power to half the unit (bathroom and bedroom) and that the WiFi wasn't working. We also were not able to lock the door, so had to leave it open for the night (this was likely operator error, but didn't feel great staying in an unlocked place and would have appreciated instructions for how to use the lock, either left in the unit or demonstrated when we arrived). We messaged the owner (granted, it was late by this time) and did not receive a message back until the following day, when we were already back home. This message said there was a noticeable fuse box in the unit we should have seen and tried. It doesn't seem unreasonable to us that there would be working electricity upon check-in. In the unit we ended up in, we did not see usable amenities such as a hot tub that were part of the original listing. Based on our experience, we would find a different place to stay next time in Keflavik. The host was friendly, but this was a stressful way to end our trip in Iceland and frustrating to have paid for one thing and then recieved another, which didn't meet the needs of what we were looking for. Katrin seems like a good host, so if this looks like it may suit your needs, it could be an option to consider. But, we'd encourage explicit communication prior to arrival to know what you're getting and hopefully avoid the experience we had.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Outstanding little place. The host was very gracious. The property was really cool with little bits of artsy stuff all over the backyard garden. The amenities were plentiful. A discount at 3 different restaurant s within walking distance. 10/10 Would and will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

We had such an amazing time!

We had such an amazing time at this rental property, the unit was cozy and had everything we needed. The location was great, only a few minutes walk from the nearest bus top (we took a bus from Reykjavik), a grocery store(Bonus), the harbour and the strip where there are restaurants and bars. Our host was phenomenal and did everything she could to make our stay enjoyable. She and her hubby are awesome and we had a good time learning about her decor and the stories behind them.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

Love, love, LOVE

This place is so adorable! My fav place we stayed while in Iceland...the garden area is phenominal with lots of personal touches. The host was knowledgeable about the area and was so nice 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Katrin

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Hi, our names are Katy and Thorsteinn and we are the owners of Little White Castle.
We run a fully licensed Travel Agency in Iceland and we offer both Tours & Accommodation on site. First & Last, we love creating a happy & memorable stay for our guests.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this house the moment we saw it because we saw the potentials. In the beginning, it was the ugly duckling of our town Keflavik, but after years of renovation and redesigning we were rewarded twice by the community for the renovation of the house and garden. This was in the year 2007 and 2015. Now we invite others to enjoy our creation because after all the best things in life should be shared.

What makes this property unique

Whether it be because of the fairy tale hidden garden with its 3 patios, Waterfall and Geothermal heated Jacuzzi, relaxing in front of one of the fireplaces, getting a good nights rest before your flight or simply because of the short distances to some of the most famous tourist attractions in Iceland. You will definitely love staying at the Little White Castle and rest assured that we will do our best to make your stay a memorable one in the 'Happy memories' category.

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