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Children welcome | Entire house with sauna in a forest hideaway [for families and couples only]
Enjoy a special time with just your family in the forest. SORA is a private rental accommodation where families with children can stay without any worries.You can play, relax, and spend time with your family without worrying about your surroundings. A large TV and card games are available in the building.You can also enjoy ingredients that showcase the bounty of Shinshu, such as locally produced rice and eggs. Please enjoy a relaxing moment in the private sauna surrounded by nature. We recommend a stay of two nights or more. Enjoy the luxury of spending time without worrying about the clock in a hidden forest retreat. Please note: ▪ Not available for male guests only ▪We only allow one family to use ▪It is not available for groups such as friends or multiple families Please review the house rules in ▪advance and strictly adhere to them [Guest information] In accordance with the law, we request that you register the information of all guests. Please register using the link sent to you one week before check-in. [Accommodation tax] The accommodation tax (200 yen per person per night) will be automatically charged to the credit card you registered at the time of pre-check-in. ※ This is a tax based on Nagano Prefecture ordinances.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews
Oceanfront Private Beach House! 10 seconds to the sea [Nami note]
This beach house is located along the Sotoura Coast, accessible by bus from Izukyu Shimoda Station. 50 m from the Sotoura Coast. You can access the beach barefoot, and there is also an outdoor shower, so it is comfortable. This cottage has a 6-tatami bedroom, a living room (4.5 tatami + 8 tatami flooring, including kitchen), a washroom, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a 100-inch large screen projector. The kitchen is fully equipped with a gas stove (2 burners), fridge, microwave, toaster, cooking utensils, and dishes. There is a hot spring inn (from 700 yen per adult), Himono-ya-san, a morning harvested vegetable shop, a delicious bakery, and a set meal shop within walking distance. From waking up in the morning to sleeping at night, it is the perfect location to feel the sea and spend a relaxing time with your family and friends. This is a heartwarming cottage, a 54-year-old house that the owner renovated himself, and opened as Sotoura Beach House "Nami no Oto" in August 2020. # naminote2020 [Designated accommodation for relocation applicants] If you are considering moving, you can apply for a subsidy (4,000 yen per person per night). For more information, contact the Shimoda City Industrial Promotion Division (0558-22-3914)!
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 341 reviews
Kiso Kogen Model House, Kiso, Shinshu Starry Sky, Hammock
A show home belonging to a construction company that builds wooden houses in Kiso, Nagano.Located at the entrance to the holiday home area of the Kiso-Koma Highlands, it offers a sense of openness as it blends into the natural surroundings. A boundless sea of stars.A summer resort at an altitude of approximately 900 metres. Experience the warmth and scent of wood, with Kiso cypress pillars, Kiso cypress flooring, and Kiso larch beams. In winter, heating is provided by a wood-burning stove and solar thermal energy. How about reading in a hammock? On the premises, there is an office belonging to the construction company, as well as a restaurant run by the company, where you can have lunch. There is also a desk workspace, so you can use it for business trips, remote work, etc.Enjoy working in a natural setting. When you check in, we will ask you to provide the contact details of all guests. *In accordance with Nagano Prefecture ordinances, an accommodation tax of ¥200 per person per night will be charged for stays from 1 June 2026, and ¥300 per person per night for stays from 1 June 2029.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 249 reviews
Coastal cabin ocean view! Pool! Sauna, outdoor bath/shower, pizza pot, BBQ, ice maker
Coastal Cabin is a private cottage.In addition to the 10 tatami mat Japanese-style room, there is a room with an 8 tatami mat two-tier bed (double) + 1 single, and a loft of about 6 tatami mats.The living room with ocean view is 20 tatami mats.You can enjoy it slowly with your friends. You can also enjoy an outdoor jacuzzi, campfire and BBQ in the 15m pool.There is also a bar by the pool, where you can relax and enjoy yourself.There is also an outdoor bath, so it is great to soak in the hot water while looking at the sea.Slowly, relaxing, it's just heaven. Enjoy the pool with ocean view sauna and outdoor shower. * Minimum of 6 guests per booking. Booking requires up to 6 people.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews
Haruya Guesthouse
Our guesthouse is in a beautiful mountain village, near to it are pristine forests with beech trees and an ancient mountain path that was used to carry sea products from Japan sea to Kyoto in old days. In front of the guesthouse runs a stream that is a source of Lake Biwa and its water is crystal clear ; in early summer nights many fireflies fly over the stream. In winter, we have a lot of snow ; sometimes it reaches 2 meters from the ground! On clear nights you can enjoy the sky full of stars.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 422 reviews
Sanson Terrace "House of Waltz" in rural Nagano
The Mochizuki district of Saku City, where "House of Waltz" is located, is known as Village of Horses and has long been a horse ranch where people and horses have a close relationship. To express our respect for these culture and history, we renovated a wooden house that offers a view of the horses spending time at a Equestrian Park. Within walking distance, you can visit Kasuga Onsen, boasting over 300 years of history and high-quality hot springs, a Equestrian Park, a tranquil park in nature.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews
Vintage lodge, private bathhouse & historic estate
Experience one of Conde Nast's 10 most beautiful rural areas in Japan. Historic and cozy Kawasemi Cottage offers a glimpse of the past with the best of modern comforts. Be soothed by the river below while unwinding in the private nostalgic bathhouse and tranquil heirloom garden. We'll help arrange outdoor & cultural activities, deliver authentic bento boxes, or stock the kitchen and provide recipes to taste local flavors. Teahouse open Sat 10am-4pm. Access by train/bus. Discount for >2 nights.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews
Private Cottage Located Near Nikko Toshogu
Only 8 minutes drive from the breathtaking Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Surrounded by the soothing sounds of a nearby river, the birds, and greenery, our home offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy the privacy of few neighbors. Inside, find comfortable accommodations with a queen bed in the loft, two single beds in the other bedroom, and a convenient sofa bed in the living room. Can accommodate 6 adults maximum. Coming by a car is advised. No train stations or bus stops nearby, and taxis are hard to find.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews
Private Cottage Kai – Steps to Yellow Pumpkin
A private seaside cottage on Naoshima, the famous Art Island. Located just a 3-minute walk from the Yellow Pumpkin and 2 minutes from the bus stop, it is a perfect base for exploring the island. This two-story cottage accommodates 6–8 guests and includes free on-site parking, which is rare on Naoshima. Relax and enjoy the peaceful island atmosphere in this warm wooden house built by a local builder. We offer Naoshima art tours for OHANA guests. Please contact us by email for more details.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 347 reviews
Oceanview Deck Lodge with Open-air Bath
The warmth of wood can be felt at Atagawa Moon Lodge, which makes abundant use of solid cedar wood. Atagawa is a mecca of hot springs with numerous wellsprings. A 15min drive from the inn is a beach where you can enjoy beach activities. Located in the center of Higashi Izu, it is the perfect base for sightseeing in Izu Kogen, Ito, and Shimoda! On nights with a full moon, you may be able to see the fantastic moon road created by the moonlight illuminating the ocean from your room.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 243 reviews
Beautiful Mid-century Japanese Villa
The Layer Ito - One of Conde Nast Traveler's top Airbnbs in Japan. This mid-century home has been deeply cared for since it was built by highly skilled craftsmen in 1968. If your dates are not available in Ito, we are happy to introduce our sister property, The Layer Atami Garden. This spacious, recently renovated 1930s villa with a private garden and large onsen bath near Kinomiya Shrine in Atami is also available to book on Airbnb.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviews
Beach House cabin
The Beach House Cabin is one of the most charming on our property. From the sofa, enjoy sweeping ocean views, while the spacious terrace is ideal for yoga, reading, or relaxing. You can also enjoy a BBQ or use the pizza oven. With two toilets, the cabin is comfortable for larger groups. The mountain-side room has large windows to watch wild birds and see treetops at eye level, giving a unique feeling of staying in a treehouse.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsPopular amenities for cottage rentals in Japan
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

90 minutes from Nagoya. An inn where you can have a BBQ while looking at the clear stream in the secluded Marubara. Tent sauna rental for a fee
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 269 reviews
10 seconds to the sunset, starry sky, and Sakihara Beach! With Goemon bath! Compact, private rental cottage
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews
The whole house is yours! Families and friends with children can also rest assured, and there is also a comfortable camp sauna in hot summers and cold winters!
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 156 reviews
The blue sea is right in front of you! Entire Private Villa, Sanctuary Katsuura Hebara
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews
【100% Onsen Hot Spring】Cosy Cottage in Beppu
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 244 reviews
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4.82 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews
Stay at Oceanfront Surfer's House with a jacuzzi on a spacious wooden deck
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviews
Sauna house overlooking the ocean | Choose your roasted green tea experience
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviewsPet-friendly cottage rentals

Cosy Mountain HUT in Hakuba +4WD Car
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviews
La Piccola Villa ~in the forest~
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 446 reviews
OceanViewHouse: beach-front/Yugawara/max8ppl
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 189 reviews
★Sol e Mar Pet-Friendly Cottage on♪ Amami Oshima for up to★ 8 people
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews
Absolutely stunning!! 270° ocean view at Misaki! West Coast Awaji, pets welcome
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 395 reviews
Beach Villa TW with the sea right in front (dogs allowed, 7 people, equipped with BBQ, SUP, kayak, ideal for cycling)
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 151 reviews
≪The tinderbox≫ Early in, Late out available!!
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviews
Riverside Cottage: Your Home Away From Home
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviewsPrivate cottage rentals

5 seconds to the lake! A designer cottage overlooking Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji! Cottage Kamikibi F Building
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews
【24h Private Onsen】 HAKONE TENT Apartment
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 337 reviews
手作り コテージ マウナラニ Handmade Cottage Mauna Lani
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews
Noto cottage - Natural hot springs in cypress bath
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews
Electricity and WiFi from space. A single house. Off-grid cottages in Yanbaru National Park
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews
Take a deep breath. Villa Moksha, a rental villa overlooking the Kuju Mountains, limited to one group per day
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 250 reviews
Onsen Villa FSO : 30 min drive to Fox Village/Ski.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews
[Entire house] BBQ and starry sky experience in nature! [Large groups can also enjoy]
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsDestinations to explore
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