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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Stayed in May 2025

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

(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

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

Stayed in April 2025

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

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

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

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

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The staff is so friendly

Stayed in August 2024

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

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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

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

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

Some insects

All the facilities and the owner very kind

Stayed in July 2024

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

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

Very nice spacious property. I would highly recommend this.

Stayed in May 2024

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