Apartments in Gotemba

What's there not to like?? The location is just right across the street from Gotemba station! With plenty of good food and transport options right at the doorsteps. Kosuke was a friendly and responsive host throughout the whole experience and his passion and thoughtfulness shows through how he renovated the interior of the building. The space was uniquely rustic and relaxing, with tin cans amplifying the music, film tapes adding accents to the lighting and even doubling as a business card! There were plenty of other special points which I shall not spoil in this review. Apart from the amazing theater, another thoughtful luxury were the heated beds which help alleviated the winter cold.

The staffs are very helpful. I was able to add them on WhatsApp and asked for help. They responded immediately. They helped me order a taxi too. The surrounding area has different restaurants to visit too. It is in walking distance to the convenience store. My room can see clearly the Mount Fuji. You get to experience how the local live, very traditional, very Japanese.

The house was in perfect condition, clean, and modern. The host was the most caring and dedicated host i’ve had.

It is a very big and clean house. The kotatsu was very cozy. The beds were soft and nice, I was impressed with the quality of the blankets. Nice garden also.

The surrounding woods were wonderful. Very good washing machine that works also as dryer.

Check-in process was easy using the iPad. Door to the unit is also via keypad code so there's no worry about losing keys. There is a very friendly foreman on-site to help with any check-in queries. He was also available to instantly fix a leaky tap in the unit. The unit was very clean, modern and gave a very unique log cabin vibe which was pleasant. The bed was very comfy and the unit was well-equipped with camping chairs, cooking utensils, fridge etc. The toilet was also very clean and spacious. Plenty of sofa room to lounge around or place your luggage on. The location is pretty great as it is near the bus stop and is surrounded by several restaurants, shops and a supermarket.

Everything is perfect, with the private onsen and the view to fuji mountain. Comfy bed and very large living and dining area. Nice location. Next to the pier terminal. The accommodation has given us a welcoming treats (a cake, snacks and drinks like sake, beer and soft drinks).

This was an absolutely fantastic experience! This hotel room was the best we’ve stayed in throughout our entire trip to Japan. Don’t be put off by the hotel’s location—there are bus routes just a 3-minute walk away, and an excellent onsen (one of the best in Hakone) is only a 10-minute walk from the property. The hotel building itself is quite old, but the room has a very fresh, modern, and authentic renovation, which we really loved. As for the room itself, it’s incredibly cozy—warm, with perfectly functioning air conditioning, all the necessary kitchen and bathroom amenities, and even a drink bar. The owner has clearly put a lot of effort into maintaining the room’s cleanliness and upkeep—no stray hairs on the floor, no dust, stains, or musty smells. Everything was spotless and comfortable. We also loved the traditional Japanese touches in the room—swords on display (I think they were a katana and a tanto, though I’m no expert) and beautiful traditional women’s garments like yukatas and uchikake, which you can wear for a photoshoot. There’s even a QR code linking to a video on how to properly put them on. The room also offers a stunning view of the mountainside and cherry blossoms—the scenery from the window is absolutely breathtaking, and my wife was completely delighted. The bedding was fresh, warm, and comfortable, and the mattresses were great too. The owner himself is very friendly, responds quickly, and is always ready to help if anything comes up. I highly recommend choosing this room if you’re planning a trip to Hakone and want to enjoy the onsen!