Lovely quaint cottage feel to the property and a great view of Mount Fuji from the premises. The unit was clean, well equipped and comfortable. The hospitality of the staff was amazing. They were so helpful providing info of good sights to see around the area and even helped book our coach back to Tokyo in addition to providing shuttle service to and fro the Kawaguchiko station. They have a food truck onsite at night and in the morning for convenient access to food. The lake was just a short walk away and it was lovely to see Mount Fuji at night too. The onsen at the property was a good way to relax after a day of walking.

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We booked a two night stay in Lake Villa Kawaguchiko cottage. It was raining heavily when my family and I arrived so we were quite moody about it. However, upon checking into this cottage, we were all delighted by the warm welcome from the host. He provided the much needed services like transporting our luggages to the cottage, recommending the nearby food restaurants, the nearby amenities and evaluating the weather conditions. The cottage is well equipped and with heated flooring. My kids were also so fascinated by their super cute cats. On the second night when retuning to the cottage, we were surprised to find the host waiting for us, he informed us there would be drastic drop in temperature the next day so we can prepare to get ready for it. He also hinted that the sky would be super clear the next morning and advised to try to wake up early to catch Mt be Fuji. We heeded his advice and was greeted with a fantastic view of Mt Fuji the next day! My family wants to thank the host for the truly amazing experience and comfortable stay.

1) Location is near maple corridoor. 2) Ample parking 3) Easy walk to the lake to take beautiful sunrise pictures. 4) Lovely and helpful host 5) View of Mount fuji from the cottage 6) Great size for families. They provide cute wagon to transport our luggages.

1) 1 toilet for all of us on level one. Rooms on level 2. Can be tough navigating steep stairs in the middle of the night if you need to go to the toilet. 2) Thin walls - happen to stay beside very Noisy neighbours. First night, they blasted the TV on high volume and chatted loudly till midnight. Night 2, they had kids who storm up and down the stairs non stop playing and banging into the walls till almost 1am. My family did not manage to sleep well for 2 nights unfortunately 😢

Excellent view of Fuji mount. An informative guidebook was given by host to explain everything you need to know about the Airbnb and Mount Fuji Place is relatively quiet and secluded however, there’s an absolutely delicious burger booth in morning and ramen booth at night. Perfect for someone who wants to be away from the tourist crowd yet close enough to be accessible by public transport (3 mins away from bus stop) Onsen is shared amongst multiple villas. Cute resident cats for pet lover. Complimentary drop off on the day of checkout to Kawaguchiko station. Overall I have nothing to complain about this premise.

Mount fuji view of onsen was obstructed but it’s not a major problem to me.

Where to start?! Hiro sent so much helpful information upon booking - ways to get to the villas, food options, etc. Everything was so thorough (and it was so helpful he speaks English!)! He even shared ways to communicate (WhatsApp, etc.) and always made himself available for any questions or concerns! Once we arrived, Hiro greeted us and gave us suggestions on where to visit and places with best views, indicating each on a map. (He even showed us pictures on his phone to show what he was talking about!) All I could think was how can he give so much attention to each visitor! I saw him treating all his guests with the same attention - with such kindness and offering to take our pictures with Mt. Fuji in the background, for example. Then the villas were huge! They sleep a lot of people! Guests can sleep upstairs on a traditional bed or on a futon in the tatami room. Everything was clean and comfy and there was so much space! AC worked great! It was fun to shop at the local grocery store (be sure to note last bus times!) and use the kitchen to cook dinner! The kitchen had a huge fridge/freezer, all the appliances, cooking tools & ingredients (salt, sugar, shoyu, oil for cooking, etc.). Our villa even had partial view of Mt. Fuji (or just walk down the walkway toward the parking!) and the night views were pretty spectacular as well... with the stars and even the lights on the side of the Mt. Fuji from where the hikers were staying in huts and trekking up the mountain (so cool!). Even better, you can even enjoy the night sky while using the wonderful (indoor/) outdoor onsen! The lake is also a quick walk from the villas for amazing photos, views or just a nice stroll! Of course the property has many adorable cats to greet you and enjoy while you are here as well! Hiro and his staff were AMAZING! Hiro goes above and beyond in order to ensure his guests have a perfect time! I cannot say enough about him and how much we LOVED our stay here! Thank you, Hiro!!

I wish we could have stayed longer but we will definitely be back someday! :)

The hosts were present the minute we parked our rental car, and approached us to ask if we were here to check in, all with huge smiles on their faces. The property is so beautifully decorated and maintained with such a lovely floral landscape, from the entrance of the property to the doorstep of each villa, and everything was so neatly pruned. The car park has ample parking space, and it's from the car park that you can see Mount Fuji in all its glory. There are food trucks that come every morning to sell breakfast, and on some nights to sell dinner. The hosts went the extra mile to recommend food and activities around the area, and specially pointed out some kid-friendly activities when they saw that we have young children. The hoto restaurant (noodles) and the sushi restaurant (by conveyer belt) that the hosts recommended were THE VERY BEST. The hosts were also really sweet to allow my children to interact with their cats, which was a huge plus point for my animal-loving kids. The hosts also brought us to our villa and personally explained everything to us on both floors (how to separate our trash, how to use the kitchen appliances, how to make the beds and how to use the air-conditioner controls). The tap water is potable (coming fresh from the springs), there is a heated floor for cold nights, and the entire space was very cosy and spacious. Above all, the whole villa was absolutely clean! The shared onsen was such a wonderful experience, and there's a perfectly unblocked view of Mount Fuji from the onsen. We are so glad we got to stay here for three nights. We highly, highly recommend this villa!

I don't understand how this place was not rated a 10/10! Everything exceeded our expectations. We arrived later than expected due to a delayed bus schedule and the host was generous enough to pick us up from the train station (with a few hours of notice). We got to the house and it was incredibly clean, quiet, and well equipped. You see Mt. Fuji as soon as you step out the door! There is also a free public onsen onsite for the residents. We used it a number of times and you can also see Mt. Fuji from the onsen facility! If you have no idea what to do around there, like us, the host is knowledgeable and will suggest what/when/where to travel around. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

1. Heated floors for a very cold period in Kawaguchiko 2. Beautiful onsen with indoor and outdoor facilities 3. 2 min walk to see Fuji by the lake 4. Very informative staff who knows best kept secrets of Mt Fuji. 5. Very spacious rooms

We are not sure about other villas and please contact host before hand to make arrangements but all bedrooms are upstairs. One of them is a traditional tatami room. Please make prior arrangements if you require accessibility options in this villa. Other than that, everything was very good

Huge thanks to owner (Hiro-san) who takes the extra mile of delivering a jacket that was left behind in the villa to our next hotel in Tokyo. Also thanks for providing 2 cottages side by side with connecting door for my big travelling group of 10 pax. The cottage has a homely feeling. Has a room with futon beds at ground level for elderly that who might not able to climb up the staircase to room in upper level. Has 3 beds in upper level and another room with futon beds in upper level. Water from the tap is safe to be consumed directly as the water is spring water from mountain. Backyard is good for having a BBQ. Menu can be pre-ordered, and fire will be set by villa staff. Dining table is big and can accommodate 8 adults, with the chairs with turning function. Has 2 toilets and 1 bathtub in ground level.

The rooms in upper level are not fully enclosed, as in no window glass or full wall to enclose whole room. So you might hear the noise if your groupmates snore or talking outside the room.

Really enjoyed my stay here, and the many furry & friendly cats that the hosts care for in the main office! The lake villa team were extremely welcoming right from the start, giving us a full run down of places to visit, to eat, and things to do all around the Fuji area. The host will also share some of these information on how to get to the location via various transport prior to your travel up there, and with communication over WhatsApp message, it was a breeze finding the location and checking in/settling down. The villa was absolutely beautiful and felt just like home! We were given a tour of the villa and everything was clean, neat, and in order - perfect if you're staying for any longer than a day. Although some of the amenities were slightly more well-loved (e.g., a loose sink tap, but it's still usable), it was still a comfortable stay! And the main carpet floor was heated! The view in the morning of Fuji from our villa was also stunning, and the stroll down to the lake takes less than 3-5 minutes. The indoor/outdoor onsen also overlooks mt fuji (only if you stand up in the onsen! if not there's a wooden fence for privacy reasons and to block the wind). Many Japanese locals seem to stay at the villa, so do expect them to regularly visit the onsen as part of their daily routine. The onsen seems to use fresh water/lake water - or rather, as the indoor and outdoor onsen is connected, there are sometimes insects/leaves floating in the water. It doesn't really ruin anything and instead adds to the whole experience. So the onsen is still definitely a must go, if you don't mind the natural ambience! I would say, as the house is relatively big, some areas of the house may feel cold. There are about 4 heaters, but my family wanted to conserve electricity and only turned on the 2 main ones in the main dining area. So do wear some long sleeves if you need, especially during the winter.

Loved everything!