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# Shiretoko & Notsuke "Live like a Local"｜Cozy Family Home by Private Guide

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Shiretoko & Notsuke "Live like a Local"｜Cozy Family Home by Private Guide provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms754 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

£84

13 Apr - 14 Apr

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Shiretoko & Notsuke "Live like a Local"｜Cozy Family Home by Private Guide

\== Live Like a Local at the Gateway to World Heritage Shiretoko & Notsuke ==  
  
Mother River Stays -Stream Inn Shibetsu Honioi- is an exclusive private home limited to one group per day, located in Shibetsu on the far eastern edge of Hokkaido along the Nemuro Strait. The Sea of Okhotsk spreads out right before your eyes, and on clear days, you can gaze out at Kunashiri Island on the horizon.  
  
This is not just a sightseeing base. It is a home where you can enjoy a "living journey"—immersing yourself in the daily life of the "Sacred Place of Salmon" with a local guide, boasting 10,000 years of history.  
  
\*\*A Private Retreat Perfect for Families and Groups\*\*  
We have renovated a 30-year-old traditional Japanese house to meet modern standards of comfort. Relax in a completely private space without worrying about other guests or staff.  
\> Cozy Living & Dining Area: Buy local ingredients to cook together or chat about your travel memories. Please enjoy a relaxing time with your family and friends.  
\> Peace of Mind for Families with Children: In addition to beds in the bedroom, futons can be laid out in the Japanese-style Tatami room. We provide children's chairs, toilet seats, and tableware so families with small children can take off their shoes and relax just like at home.  
\> Long Stays & Workations: Equipped with a full kitchen, washing machine, high-speed Wi-Fi, and workspace. Enjoy a comfortable stay without inconvenience, even for visits of a week or longer.  
  
\*\*Prime Location as a Travel Base\*\*  
Located exactly halfway between the Shiretoko Peninsula and the Nemuro Peninsula, offering smooth access to major spots in Eastern Hokkaido. It is also close to town for convenience while offering coastal scenery.  
\> Nakashibetsu Airport (approx. 30 min by car): Great access from Haneda and New Chitose.  
\> Kushiro & Memanbetsu Airports (approx. 2 hours by car): Ideal for touring Eastern Hokkaido or flexible entry/exit routes.  
\> Notsuke Peninsula (approx. 5 min to entrance): Encounter spectacular views and wildlife.  
\> Shiretoko & Rausu (approx. 45 min by car): Drive to the World Heritage wilderness.  
\> Nemuro Peninsula (approx. 1.5 hours by car): Visit the easternmost point of Japan.  
\> Lake Mashu & Kushiro Marsh: Day trips are also possible.  
\> Convenience stores, drugstores, day-trip hot springs (within 3 min walk): Convenient for long stays.  
\> Nemuro Strait Coastline (1 min walk): View Kunashiri Island in front, with the Shiretoko Mountain Range and Notsuke Peninsula on either side.  
  
\*\*Exclusive Experiences with a Local Guide\*\*  
Your host, Satomi, runs the local guide service "Amutoki" and is a Hokkaido Governor Certified Outdoor Guide. Beyond providing a comfortable stay, she offers optional private tours that connect you with the area's 10,000-year history and the authentic lives of local fishermen. Having completed GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) training, she ensures a safe experience suitable for families to touch the "real" Hokkaido. (Reservation required / Extra charge)  
\>"A Heritage of Salmon" Historical Tour: A walking tour exploring 10,000 years of culture and stories.  
\> Seasonal Food Experiences: Watch salmon or scallop unloading with local fishermen, or join the "Hokkai Shrimp Tour." Taste emotions found only in that season.  
\> Step into Local Life: Support your trip with a guide's perspective, such as hidden scenic spots known only to locals and delicious Izakaya recommendations.  
  
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and wake up to the sound of seagulls. We look forward to welcoming you to a relaxing time where you'll want to say, "I'm home."

## Property amenities

### Ski

- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Lobster/crab pot
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### 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 (single-level property)
- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Housekeeping on request
- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the sea

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby

### Safety features

- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Bed sheets changed on request
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Geothermal energy
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Solar energy
- Towels (changed on request)
- Unit size: 754 square feet
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
- Wind energy

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out 

### 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 

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: 

Remove personal items 

Turn off the lights and return the keys 

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: 5歳以下の添い寝は無料

### 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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses wind, solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products 

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

## About the area

Located in Shibetsu, this holiday home is by the sea. Shibetsu Salmon Park and Pogawa Historical Place Forest Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Yumenomori Park and Kaiyodai Observatory. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Shibetsu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shibetsu.dx6349109)

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Shibetsu, Shibetsu District, Hokkaido

### What's nearby

- Shibetsu Salmon Park  
3 min drive \- 1.3 miles
- Yumenomori Park  
20 min drive \- 13.7 miles
- Rausu Visiter Center  
55 min drive \- 38.6 miles
- Kuma-no-yu  
56 min drive \- 39.0 miles
- Road Station Shari  
61 min drive \- 42.5 miles

### Getting around

- Nakashibetsu (SHB-Nemuro - Nakashibetsu)  
25 min drive

### Restaurants

- 福住総本店  
12 min walk
- ファミリーレストラン いし橋  
11 min walk
- 武田  
11 min walk
- ミートハウス ながの  
9 min drive
- まちの駅 サーモンプラザ  
3 min drive

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## Shiretoko & Notsuke "Live like a Local"｜Cozy Family Home by Private Guide Reviews

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### Exceptional

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