Nothing

What a beautiful house. It was just lovely staying here. It was very clean and a fantastic location. So easy to walk to everything we wanted to. Great restaurants nearby and so easy to get to and from the station.

Stayed in May 2025

I would include recommended restaurants in the area and more instructions for washing machine and kitchen appliances in English. While a kitchen is nice to have, I do think the owners could provide some basics besides soy sauce and coffee filters. A little sugar, salt and pepper, coffee and tea would have been helpful. Although the house was spacious, there is actually very little surface area besides the kitchen table. At least three dressers were clearly marked with Do Not Touch labels. That's fine but visitors need surface areas on which to put out suitcase contents, groceries, and the like.

Very clean and spacious, especially for a couple. The futons were comfortable and the slippers great. The neighborhood was quiet but not far from the station and commercial areas. I did appreciate that the owner responded to our questions with alacrity.

Stayed in April 2025

For us old folks, directions to get to Manabi would have helped. We are no experts with GPS. There are no directional signs posted along the small road, but we asked an old man in the neighborhood who was nice enough to take us to the place. A few minor things that would help: have chopsticks on hand, maybe some condiments like soy sauce, a better dishrack (we couldn't figure out how to use the 'modern' one!).

Location was very good, close to Matsue station and bus stations. The tourist office by the way is just outside of the station, to the right as you exit the station and it is a separate building. The information they provided was excellent. We ate out only once a day so we bought some groceries and other foods from the large AEON mall which is a 10-min walk east of the station

Stayed in May 2025

no comfortable sitting area, hard fotons

kitchen, bathroom

Stayed in November 2024

Authentic Japanese home, easy to find and get around.

Stayed in October 2024

Nice view from the living room to the small garden; traditional room setting plus modern bathroom, very easy communication with the contact persons, perfect for a walk at the riverside & excursions e.g. to Izumo

Stayed in September 2024

1. The downstairs aircon did not appear to vent air at the temperature the remote said it was - it could have been warmer, and avoided use of the other heaters. 2. We stayed there so we could prepare our own meals, which we did - but there was no rice cooker - a big omission! If no rice cooker, then an additional pot in which to cook rice while preparing other dishes (although this uses more stove cook-top space). A rice cooker is better. 3. The kotatsu needs floor chairs with seat backs to make it useful.

A lovely, tidy, quiet, Japanese house, near the station, close to the centre of Matsue. The futons were comfortable and warm. The house is attractive, and subject to comments below, set up well.

Stayed in January 2024

Nil

Good location, near the train station

Stayed in December 2023

Spacious Comfortable Clean Good location

Stayed in November 2023

We had to park our rental car overnight during our 2-night stay at a local coin-operated parking lot. Although the cost was Y1300-Y1400 a night, which is not expensive compared with parking fees in the USA, a dedicated parking spot next to the kominka would be a welcome plus for those arriving via automobile.

I like "slow travel" and prefer to be unwired and free from the distractions of a mobile phone during my wanderings. This makes my journeys just a bit more challenging in the digital age; however, the host was very understanding and let me and my friend register and "check-in" well in advance, before we left the USA for Japan. A door code was provided beforehand and as we had no issues getting settled into the property when we finally arrived, we had just enough time to make it to our dinner reservations at a nearby local izakaya, Taniya, which we highly recommend for it's inventive and delicious kappo-style menu. Even if you cannot make reservations here, the property is located within walking distance to a number of restaurants, bars and nightlife. Manabi-stay Matsue is a very charmingly and thoughtfully renovated kominka. We both found that the attention to detail and mix of old and modern touches made for a wonderful stay.

Stayed in November 2023

Location was super convenient for the JR station. Well equipped and lots of hot water! There were plenty of towels left for us too. We were allowed to leave our bags a couple of hours before check in which we mad very kind, and the property always responded quickly to enquiries.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

Great location, very clean and comfortable!

Stayed in October 2023

As older travellers, we would like somewhere comfortable to sit at night. Two lounging chairs would be good.

Quiet, location excellent for nearly everywhere. Great bathroom, lovely beds

Stayed in May 2023

The house was very stylish and comfortable. It had all the facilities we needed for a family trip. Very close to the station and a lot of parking nearby. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in April 2023

Parking was more difficult to find, and we had to pay for parking.

Traditional Japanese home. We loved the kotatsu table. It was in a good location for restaurants and near parks and the water. Easily fit our extended family of 6 (4 adults, 2 kids).

Stayed in March 2023

Can't think of anything that I didn't like.

Spacious, comfortable, and relaxing. It was just what we needed after long trip from Australia. HDMI cable (other types were also provided) was useful. Location was very convenient too.

Stayed in September 2022

Wonderful traditional house with modern comforts close to everything.

Stayed in October 2022

We didn’t use the property. We could not get access because a code was not issued. Is there anyone listening to this????

We did not get access to the property through the booking.com system. We’ve been charged the cost which we are disputing and seeking a refund or non payment through our credit card vendor. Mastercard

Stayed in March 2024

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Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in October 2024

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Stayed in October 2023

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Stayed in December 2022