Vacation rentals in Shimoda

“I stayed in this apartment for two weeks in April. I stayed there alone. The host: it's very simple: I hereby declare that Keita is the best host in the history of air bnb hosts. He is welcoming, gives lots of advice, is incredibly attentive and helpful. He brought me food and had lots of little touches. Because of the situation in April 2020, I found myself having to extend my stay but without knowing for how long, and he was very supportive, and very understanding. He also drove me back to the station by car because I had a fairly heavy suitcase. In short, glory to Keita, and know that you can rent her apartment with confidence, you will not regret it! The apartment: it is very clean, comfortable and well equipped (there is even an electric massager for the back and another for the feet!). It is very central, a few minutes walk from the train station. It is located in a quiet area, along the river, with a nice promenade: you can see the cherry blossoms from the window. There are also bikes available to explore the area. Shimoda: it's a very very very nice city, which I recommend. Very pretty, calm, with a slightly hopeless atmosphere, in my opinion (cafes with an original decor, stores with second-hand products). The locals are very welcoming. Suddenly, we enjoy the comfort of a big city (shops, supermarkets, etc.) while having a more relaxed and pleasant atmosphere than in other major cities in Japan. And above all, the city is surrounded by very beautiful sea and mountain landscapes. There are many nature walks to do near the apartment, the corners are really beautiful and there is enough to occupy a fairly long stay. I did everything by bike, but there are bus lines, I think the region is well served. The weather in April is mild, it is mild with sometimes a little rain. In short: I highly recommend. Go to Shimoda, and stay with Keita, and you can't be disappointed!”

“This place will not disappoint! We even stayed 3 days longer than anticipated. The beautiful beach is just a few minutes walking from the apartment, though the hill is steep. A 7eleven is nearby and also some nice restaurants. You can take the bus to explore the rest of the area, there’s a lot of activities to do and things to see. The service of Shige and Mihoko is outstanding. Everything we needed was taken care of. And Shige speaks good English so we were able to have interesting conversations. Thanks a lot for having us!”

“We stayed 4 nights in the house and wished to stay longer. It is directly by the beach and perfect for 2 people. One can watch the sunrise from bed. There is everything you need for cooking, a washing machine, an air conditioner which also can heat if necessary. Since we stayed in November the beach was empty besides some surfers. We met Naoko in person. She was extremly wellcoming and had great tips. We would recommend having a car to explore the area. A free parking lot is provided. We can highly recommend comming here and hope to come back :)”