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Review score

Based on 42 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had the loveliest hosts who were local to the area with lots of knowledge and suggestions. They recommended us nearby onsens and restaurants and helped us to make reservations. Tetado beach was beautiful, surfable, and swimable. The guesthouse was clean and comfortable and we enjoyed getting to know the other guests. Amazing hospitality all around!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    10
    I miss them
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish I could stay longer.

    Free bike rental and free surf board rental, 7min from the Beach by walk. Besides the beach is quiet and heavenly. The check-in was so smooth and intuitive. Safe and super clean. Massive kictchen to cook and share with others, grocery shop very close, with affordable Wagyu beef ! If you want to feel the surf vibe in Japan, this is a go to place !! Taka and Reo (managers) are so friendly and helpful, ask them anything. Big big plus : Reo is american and really flexible, and Taka is an Izakaya Chef (you won’t even need to speak japanese to bond with him) Taka San (the owner) is the local Kelly Slater and he can teach you surf. He lives next door with Shuko San and his lovely family. They are friendly and so open minded. They offered me the most authentic experience of my one-month trip in Japan. I strongly recommend this place P.S : I wish I had a house like theirs

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had an absolutely wonderful time here. The guesthouse is surrounded by lush green nature and a mere 10 min walk from the beach. Aside from your own room, you also have access to the very well-equipped communal kitchen, free e-bike rental, and surfing equipment! Most importantly, Taka's family and staff are all such warm people. I felt like I wasn't just staying in a guesthouse but invited to share their life for the time I was there.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of a trek to the nearest convenience store and restaurants. No reflection on the accommodation but was the only guest and it poured with rain so I wasn't able to take advantage of surf boards or the bikes.

    Large room for myself. Friendly staff. Easy walk from the bus stop and beaches.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2025

    10
    We had a great time :-)
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Beautiful accommodation, well-equipped kitchen, and super friendly owners. Thank you for letting us borrow bikes and especially surfboards for free. We had a great time :-)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is clean, well-organized, and aesthetically pleasing. The location was a major factor in my decision to stay, as it’s quite central to a couple of beaches and other touristic spots (e.g., ryugu and perry road). The owners and staff are genuinely warm and welcoming—I can’t express enough gratitude for their exceptional hospitality!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cozy. Staff was friendly, love the community vibe.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was alone at the hotel because I was traveling in the off season and it was like the big hotel was my home, I really loved it. I chose it completely by chance but I really loved the beaches and places nearby. I think I will come here regularly now. Also, the owner is a very kind person, he dropped me off at the metro station on a rainy day and bought me a onigiri🍙. I can't tell you how happy I was when I left here. Thank you ♥️

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    9.0
    A peaceful place to unwind near beautiful beach areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    (the e-bike I used DID need to have the brakes tightened, so I hope the owners will do that for safety) I stayed three nights, on a weekend, and twice it seemed like a rowdy bunch of people stayed in the big multiple-bunk room, arrived late and were a bit noisy.

    The place has a couple of e-bikes that you can use for free, and they were really great--they allowed me to bike several kilometers each way, either back into town by the train station, or down the road the other way to visit other beach areas or a beach cave. I really appreciated that the bikes were free to use! I loved the full kitchen and that my room had a table desk so I could set up my laptop there.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful place very close to beach. Bike and board hire included, very helpful and friendly. Will be back for sure

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2024

    10
    Nothing’s missing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    All

    Facility is nice and clever. It was not only owner but one family. I felt not alone. Beach and nature is fantastic. Nothing’s missing.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    10
    Great stay next to the ocean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Complimentary use of electro bikes and surfing gear

    Peaceful house with looming mountains from one side and the ocean from another

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    9.0
    Definitely recommend a stay here - it was a highlight of our trip and enjoyed the area, beaches and hanging out with our
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was abit far from town and quite dark in the area so didn’t feel at ease to bike at night. Thus eating out was not really an option unless you have a car, organise a taxi or eat early. By this stage of our holiday we were happy to cook each night and supermarket only 10 mins bike ride

    We had an apartment within this large guest house and it felt like home away from home. Was clean, tidy and well equipped with everything we needed. Was awesome having bikes to use as nothing was “next door” but most things within a 10 min easy bike ride. Our hosts were fantastic and made us feel very welcome.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Insidey was the best! They have a huge range of boards, SUP's, wetsuits, push bikes which are all complimentary when you stay. They gave us really good recomendations of the area that made our trip heaps better. Clean comfortable and value for money. One of our Japan highlights for sure!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    The staff is so friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    10
    Very nice stay in great location with very friendly&helpfull staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice place, surfing vibe, and very friendly staff. Very near to the beach, there are bikes and surf boards available. The rooms are clean and spacey. There is a large common space as well where you can meet interesting cotravellers

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    10
    Absolutely wonderful, went above and beyond expectations and would definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I do not ever write raging positive reviews like this one, but my oh my do I really recommend this hotel. Genuinely one of the best places I’ve ever stayed at in my entire life in terms of comfortability, cleanliness, and the staff that goes above and beyond. Shuka-san helps out from time to time and takamitsu-san is the owner. They are both genuinely sweet and amazing people. Shuka-san is literally THE nicest person I’ve ever met. She explains all the ins-and-outs of the hotel SO thoroughly and makes sure you feel like you are SO taken care of and even gave me some medicine when she heard I didn’t feel so good the next morning. If you have any questions, they will answer all of it whether it be online or in person in a very timely and concise manner, which I deeply appreciated. She also tries her best to speak English to those of you who cannot speak Japanese. You could also take surfing lessons with pro-surfer and owner Takamitsu-san (one of his pictures are hung up on the wall in the common area) who has a surfing regime for beginners! The room is like you’re sleeping in your own bed, very spacious and clean, as well as the rest of the facilities. It’s also walking distance from the beach. Overall HIGHLY RECOMMEND

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    9.0
    Relaxed surf/beach feel and friendly owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good restaurants in area, but taxi needed.

    Clean and very well decorated with a beach/surf theme. Good cooking facilities and workspace. Close to a wide sandy beach with areas for swimming and surfing- we took a lesson with the owner who organised everything

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    10
    Amazing Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such an amazing and lively place. The staff were so kind and welcoming and the house is very clean, with a cool design and a lot of space. Our room was really nice, with a comfortable bed and a beautiful views of the hills. The shared spaces had tons of games, information books about the area and books to share. If I visit the Izu area again, I will definitely stay here. The place already looks cool on the images in booking, but in reallity is even cooler!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some insects

    All the facilities and the owner very kind

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2024

    8.0
    Relaxing and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I can make a suggestion, maybe in the room I stayed would have been better to have dark curtains. The light was so bright in the morning and didn’t let me sleep

    Was just 10 minutes walk from two nice beaches. For going to Shimoda city center you have to take the bus for 3 stops. The location is perfect for relaxing.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is amazing! Kima was so nice and took time to help us with a lot of stuff! Great friendly ambiance and the location is amazing! Clean and quiet, it was perfection! Thanks to all of you for a great stay! Arigato gozaimas!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice spacious property. I would highly recommend this.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Very nice Hostel near Tatado beach, which is excellent for surfing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice Hostel near Tatado beach, which is excellent for surfing. My room was bigger than most hotel rooms on my journey and had a comfortable double bed, table and a large cupboard. The place is a little outside of Shimoda but a bus stops nearby and takes you to the center in 10 min. Taka is a very friendly and helpful host.

    Stayed in May 2024

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