Self-Catering Accommodations in Ibaruma

The hosts were very kind, thoughtful, and accommodating. We were able to rent snorkeling gear for 1500 yen for the entire stay, and ended up also renting their grill a few times so we could make dinner on the patio (highly recommend!). The property grounds are very well-kept and absolutely stunning. The yard is full of surprises - stay out past sunset to see flying foxes and listen to a variety of bird calls! Another big plus is that the beach is a 2 min walk away, which is really convenient if you don’t want to drive to one. The delicious breakfast is made fresh every day. It consisted of a type of bread (varied each day of our stay), scrambled egg, bacon/ham, local fruit, salad, miso soup, and yogurt/granola. Bonus points for being healthy and filling! We also expressed interest in having Japanese food, so Noriko-san was kind enough to make us a typical Okinawan breakfast one of the days. The highlight of our stay was the firefly tour. We got lucky and were there at the right time (mid May) and signed up for it on a whim. We were treated to quite the sight, and were absolutely awestruck, do not miss the opportunity if you have it. The hosts’ passion for conservation on Ishigaki was evident and I’m glad we were exposed to a sliver of their vast knowledge. Looking forward to our next stay for sure

We had a wonderful family stay here! Seaside Village 13 is a lovely small hotel with individual houses, spotlessly clean in true Japanese style, and run by incredibly friendly and welcoming people. Everyone was extremely helpful and always there whenever we needed anything. We felt very comfortable from the first moment and had a fantastic family time.

The host was beyond kind and attentive to our needs. She communicated with us thoroughly and made sure that we had information ahead of time. Her English was amazing and it was extremely easy to communicate with her. The house itself was spacious and had SO many great amenities for our family. They had extra water toys, water shoes, plenty of towels, etc. Out of all our accommodations during our stay in Japan I think this house was our favorite.

Shizuka was the most amazing host! She greeted us kindly every day, and she went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcome on the island. She even prepared local treats for us every day! She gave so many recommendations! The space is very quaint. The semi outdoor shower and kitchen are wonderful. We slept wonderfully listening to the nature sounds. Highly recommend this spot!!!

I wish I could give this a 100/10! We had the best time at Tsundara Beach Retreat, it was one of the main highlights of our month long trip to Japan/Ishigaki. The hosts are amazing! So lovely and accommodating, but also informative about the island and activities nearby, there was also a handy book of all attractions. The use of the kayak was great for us and the private beach was absolutely stunning. The gardens are gorgeous and we felt so at ease here. The location is a little remote compared to the main towns, so I’d recommend hiring a car (we did), this was not a negative though, this was one of the things we loved about the property. The breakfast also needs a special mention as it was amazing and different every morning! The days we went diving we also had it dropped off especially early for us which was great. Thank you thank you thank you! We wish we could’ve stayed for weeks longer. A must stay on Ishigaki island, we will be staying here if we ever come back.

We had a wonderful 1 week stay! The location was just what we were looking for. Silence and the ocean nearby. The house is very spacious, clean and has everything. They come in the change the towels everyday and fully cleaned once a week. The owners were super kind and available whenever we needed. We rented a car from them at a super friendly price and they picked us and left us at the airport. You can also rent snorkeling gear at a very low price for the whole stay. I totally recommend staying here if you want an experience close to nature. It was a beautiful experience fully immersed in Ishigaki’s nature and beauty.