Iceland SJF Apartments - 503

I booked the apartment at short notice, as due to a booking error in our hotel only 1 of 2 rooms was available. I had assumed that Iceland SJF Apartments was an apartment hotel, but then stood in front of a building with private apartments. After speaking with the landlord, Mr. Finnsson by phone, I was able to check in at short notice. My mother (who was staying at a nearby hotel) accompanied me to the apartment. I just wanted to stow my luggage and change before heading into town together. But I couldn't change. Less than five minutes after we entered the apartment, Mr. Finnsson was banging on the front door. He seemed very upset and wanted to know how many people I had booked the apartment for. I told him for one, which meant me. He didn't listen at all, but approached me very aggressively and said that he had seen a second person in the apartment, who had to leave the building immediately; it was stated in the booking conditions, and if the second person didn't leave within 5 minutes, I would also have to go. I apologized and tried to explain, that the second person was my mother and that she was staying in a nearby hotel and that she was only waiting for me to change, before we go into town, but it was impossible to talk to Mr. Finnsson. He talked himself into a rage and came very close. For a short moment I thought he was going to lose control and become violent. But then he left after threatening me again, that I also have to leave if my mother did not disappear immediately. To prevent worse, we began to rush to leave the apartment. On the way to the city center, I received another message from Mr. Finnson, in which he again pointed out that I would have to vacate the apartment immediately if my mother enters the building again. That was the end of the day for us. This aggressive and hostile attack by Mr. Finnson was so upsetting, especially for my 73-year-old mother, that we had to cancel our planned program for the afternoon and evening.

Everything was spotless, worked as it should, location is very central, view from the entrance balcony is great.

There were some noisy neighbours who came in the middle of the night, but I assume it may be other tourists and it is a matter of chance.

Everything, this was our 3rd or 4th stay at this host.

Nothing.

This is the 2nd time I stay with this host, that says a lot about the host.

Nothing.

Amazing space! Thank you!

Sqeaky clean. Fully supplied. Large, with a nice view from the door over the bay. Even has a dishwasher and an oven. And "Andre" even was so nice to stay logged in on Spotify in the TV to allow us some mellow music for breakfast. Thanks mate, whoever you are. :D

The water tap in the bathroom is way too short. And that the bedroom window is directly at the side of the corridor for all appartments. But that's just details. And I still haven't fully understood how to operate icelandic heaters. There does not really seem to be an "off" setting. 😅

It was comfortable and decent with enough space for 3 people family. It is a fully equipped apartment with free parking space, especially suitable for drving visitors.

The only thing is I couldn't opened backyard door when I'm back from the laundry downstairs😂