Title: A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō Holiday home in Koshimizu with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō ![1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō (Shari-gun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63078600/63078568/3a49dc40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō (Shari-gun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63078600/63078568/738678d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō (Shari-gun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63078600/63078568/86939560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō (Shari-gun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63078600/63078568/f5e3aa28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō (Shari-gun)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63080000/63078600/63078568/4546b955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2334 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace £89 22 Feb - 23 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō A rural house surrounded by vast farmland Tida House is a selfbuilt straw bale house made with wheat straw and mud walls Tida Houses design and construction are all handmade with a warm space created with an emphasis on curves The thick straw walls provide excellent insulation making it an ecofriendly house that is cool in summer and warm in winter Tida House faces the main road so you may feel some shaking when large trucks pass byBut the traffic is quite less at night / It was built in 2009 using the Native American straw bale method The walls are made of stacked straw bales and finished with clay and plaster making it a very warm and comfortable house There are some basic cooking utensils so you can cook There is a toilet and hot shower in the detached building Tida House faces the main road so you may feel some shaking when large trucks pass by The traffic volume is relatively light but we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause Thank you If you would like a receipt that is compatible with the invoice system, please contact the property directly. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 334 square feet ## Similar properties ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14920000/14911700/14911609/feddb8d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dormy Inn Abashiri Natural Hot Spring Abashiri - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file ### Property is also known as 107404 Vrbo Property ## About the area Koshimizu is home to this holiday home. Shiretoko Museum and Ryuhyo Glass Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kawayu Onsen Kawayu Kosyu Yokujyo and Memanbetsu Golf Corse. Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden and Yokoyama Fruit Farm are also worth visiting. [Visit our Koshimizu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koshimizu.dx6349106) [View more Holiday homes in Koshimizu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Koshimizu-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6349106-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.86470%2C144.52458&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LFSrr7TCO-Bj5OK28RFHinnA5C4=) Shari-gun, Hokkaido ### What's nearby - Furetoi Observatory 14 min drive \- 9.7 miles - Tofutsuko Lake 15 min drive \- 10.2 miles - Road Station Shari 17 min drive \- 11.8 miles - Koshimizu Primeval Flower Garden 17 min drive \- 11.8 miles - Shiretoko Museum 17 min drive \- 12.3 miles ### Getting around - Nakashari station 10 min drive - Memanbetsu (MMB) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - きっちんマウニ 12 min drive - 山崎菜園 9 min drive - ラーメンきっさ えきばしゃ 6 min drive - moimoi 5 min drive - 酒菜屋大田 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō? ### How much is parking at A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō? ### What time is check-in at A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō? ### What time is check-out at A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō? ### Where is A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A soothing house built with natural materials made from straw bales Relax and unwind in this extrao / Shari-gun Hokkaidō Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### 無名人6283 12 Aug 2021 #### 初めての一軒家民泊スタイル宿泊でした 初めての一軒家民泊スタイル宿泊でした。 最初チェックイン方法もわからないし、外観見てちょっとドキドキしましたが、思ってた以上にストローベイルハウスで快適に連泊させていただきました。 あいにくの悪天候で予定行動は出来ない中、アウトドア感覚を室内にて十分満喫できました。水回り関係が室内には一切無く、一旦外に出てといったところは不便でしたが、室内が自分達だけのキャンプ場のような感覚で楽しめました。 また旅行の際には利用したいなと思ってます。 ##### 無名人6283 ---