Beautiful Mid-century Japanese Villa

Entire cottage in Itō, Japan

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Hillary
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top-rated by guests from Australia

100% of guests from Australia rated this home 5 stars in the past year.

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Ocean view

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THE LAYER | ITO

One of Conde Nast Traveler's top Airbnbs in Japan!
This perfectly designed mid-century home has been deeply cared for since it was built by highly skilled craftsmen in 1968. Our loving and detailed renovation accentuates the gorgeous original features, while adding layers of modern design details, fun, and premium comfort. Come relax in our traditional Japanese home in the charming, retro onsen town of Ito on the Izu Peninsula.

*****Please read House Rules before booking

The space
There is a large Towada stone and hinoki-lined bath, a cozy dining room, and a karaoke room with a nod to Ito's showa-era "snack bar” (​​スナックバー) culture.

The house has four main rooms, with two used for sleeping/living, one for dining, and one for karaoke/lounging/relaxing/working and TV.

The house accommodates up to six people in two tatami rooms separated by sliding doors.

The kitchen is generously appointed with all that you need for cooking for large groups, and there is an outdoor Weber gas BBQ grill.

The large bath has a private garden and dressing room.

The house is surrounded by greenery with flowers for nearly every season, and the ocean can be viewed from the sleeping areas, engawa, and the small deck that spans one side of the house.

We are very proud of our reviews and love how vividly and thoughtfully our guests have described their experiences here. Please feel free to read them and ask us any questions you have.

*****We apologize, but the only way to reach the house is by walking up the stairs that lead up to the house (about 40 stairs which is equal to about two stories)*****

Guest access
Guests will have use of the entire home.

We welcome short term and long-stay guests for up to one month.

Other things to note
Street parking at the house is available, though it is technically not permitted in Ito City in general (please message us with questions, as there is more I can share with you)
Pay parking is available at Ito Station (15 minute walk)

No parties or events allowed
No uninvited guests allowed to stay overnight
No smoking
No pets
No fireworks

The house is also nestled into a STEEP hillside in the countryside, and so nature's smaller creatures occasionally make an appearance

The house is only reachable by climbing a set of 40 stairs, and we apologize that it is not suitable for guests with mobility access needs.

Since it is an older house, it requires being treated with care, gentleness, and respect

The walk to and from Ito town is more pleasant if you walk through Mega Don to get to the oceanside road. This road can also be reached through the 7-11 parking lot. The "service" road that you typically drive on is not that pleasant for walking (no sidewalk), so adding 1-2 minutes to your walk to use a sidewalk is probably worth it :)

We will send you taxi directions in both English and Japanese, as well as a location pin. It can be a little hard to find at first, though we promise to provide detailed directions!

***There is no cleaning fee. We incorporate the cleaning into the overall price of the space. It is common in Japan to have rates that reflect the number of guests**

***We must follow Japanese law with regard to requesting guest identification prior to your arrival. I will send a form for you to fill out, or you can share the information via Airbnb's messaging system.

***We are happy to welcome babies and children, but we do not provide baby cots, beds, or baby chairs

Registration details
Hotels and Inns Business Act | 静岡県熱海保健所 | 熱保衛第341号の８

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Ocean view
Beach access
Kitchen
Wi-Fi
50-inch HDTV
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 215 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Itō, Shizuoka, Japan

Nestled up on a steep hill across from a stream, the house is in a small residential street with a handful of neighboring homes. The layout of the house provides plenty of privacy.

Marine Town shopping area, a Don Quijote, and small restaurants are within a five minute walk.

Ito town is a 15 minute walk.

Please see our guidebooks about the town of ITO and exploring the IZU Peninsula

Meet your host

Superhost
241 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Where I went to school: NYU grad + college in Cali!
My work: The Layer — Travel, Japan, Culture
Our homes have been lovingly renovated to provide a beautiful atmosphere with layers of style and modern comforts.

Hillary is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly-rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-Hosts

  • Blake

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Things to know

House rules

Check-in after 3:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
6 guests maximum

Safety & property

No carbon monoxide alarm
Heights without rails or protection
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy