Title: Rip stick Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Rip stick Holiday home in Otsu with free parking ![Family House | 1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101050000/101046900/101046860/ba1521d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101050000/101046900/101046860/b2f4a16b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101050000/101046900/101046860/325414e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family House | 1 bedroom, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101050000/101046900/101046860/6f64bb83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sauna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101050000/101046900/101046860/6c60f6c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Lake Biwa, Rip stick has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking included - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - Lake view £774 30 Nov - 1 Dec ## 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. ### Rip stick Holiday home in Otsu with free parking A TV in a common area and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides 2 bathrooms and a fridge, plus free WiFi and a microwave. The Bathroom is shared. Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers shared/communal kitchens. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free uncovered self parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave - Refrigerator - Shared kitchen access ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks) - Bidet - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV in common areas ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Stair-free path to entrance - 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Room with hot spring view, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View | Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17710000/17705700/17705639/931615a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel Moriyama - 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Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 297 reviews £161 22 Dec - 23 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=5567169&PinnedHotelID=5567169&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3510800/3510750/fc37b352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Biwako Hanakaido Ogoto - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 244 reviews £228 18 Dec - 19 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=3510750&PinnedHotelID=3510750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Property Registration Number M250032577 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 This property does not have any lifts 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 ## About the area ![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%7C35.22376%2C135.95445&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wb7fYItipFQKzbRhVC5He2_E2hQ=) 829-1Kitahira, 520-0503, Otsu, Shiga, 520-0503 #### What's nearby - Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Hiratopia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Omi Maiko Nakahama Swimming Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Biwako Valley Ski Resort - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles - Ogoto Onsen - 24 min drive - 14.2 miles #### Getting around - Omimaiko Station - 18 min walk - Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪WANI BASE - ‬8 min drive - ‪lulufe - ‬7 min drive - ‪焼肉バンバン - ‬4 min drive - terrace cafe - ‪讃岐ノ助 志賀店 - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rip stick pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Rip stick? > As of 27 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rip stick on 30 Nov 2025 start from £774.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Otsu-Hotels-Rip-Stick.h101046860.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Rip stick? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Rip stick? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available. ### What time is check-out at Rip stick? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Rip stick located? > Situated in Otsu, this holiday home is steps from Biwako Quasi-National Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lake Biwa. Hiratopia and Omi Maiko Nakahama Swimming Beach are also within 15 minutes. Omimaiko Station is 18 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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