15 minutes from Karuizawa Station | 1000m altitude forest natural symbiotic cabin | SANU 2nd Home Karuizawa 1st
Rental unit in Karuizawa, Japan
- 2 apartments
Rated 4.82 out of 5 stars.
Hosted by SANU 2nd Home
- Superhost
- 2 years hosting
Listing highlights
Extra space and comfort
These spacious apartments feature free parking, a kitchen, a washer, and a private living room.
Park for free
This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
At-home coffee
Start your morning right with the pour-over coffee maker.
Choose your room
No rooms available. Try changing your dates to find more availability.
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About this place
A second home nestled in Oiwake no Mori, Karuizawa, overlooking Mount Asama
About a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station.A base located in a highland area at an altitude of about 1,000 meters.
Karuizawa, a popular summer resort since ancient times, is an area where nature and culture blend together.Enjoy a moment in a private, dedicated space where you can take in the highland nature with all five senses.
- What is SANU 2nd Home?
A little far from the busy city life.
It is a second home to feel the nature with your senses and live with your own hands.
Enjoy your time here reading, thinking, or gathering around a campfire and gazing at the starry sky.
The island kitchen is equipped with basic condiments and cooking utensils.
Bring seasonal ingredients purchased from local shops, and create a meal together around the table.
[Architecture close to the forest]
The architecture is inspired by a honeycomb.
Large windows framing the natural landscape envelop the space.It is a raised floor design that uses 100% domestic wood to reduce the impact on the soil.
[Time to gather around the campfire and talk]
You can enjoy a campfire surrounded by nature.
After the sun goes down, light a fire and enjoy a moment of conversation while gazing at the star-filled sky.
The space
Property Description
At this location, we have two room types available to suit your needs.
Please check the room type when making a reservation.
15 minutes from Karuizawa Station | A cabin at an altitude of 1000 m, in harmony with the forest
※ No pets allowed
2,1000 m altitude | Stay in a nature-friendly cabin in the forest with your dog
* Dogs are allowed
■ Rooms and layout ■
Take off your shoes at the entrance and step up to a spacious studio with a 4 meter-high ceiling.
The dining kitchen, workspace, and bed area are gently separated by curved wood, and outside the window is a spacious 13 m² terrace.
The forest scenery framed by the large windows is like a painting.Yoga on the terrace and breakfast are also recommended.
- 50m² indoors + 13m² terrace (one private building, one room)
- Sofa, dining table
■ Bedding and Capacity ■
2 full sized beds (approx. 120 x 195 cm)
*Recommended for up to 2 adults or 2 adults + 2 children of elementary school age or younger.
* The bed space is not in a private room, but in a studio.
■ About bringing your dog ■ *Dog room only
- Up to 2 dogs are allowed
・ The floor is made of a non-slip, stain-resistant material, and the walls are painted with a highly water-resistant coating.
- Towels for dogs
- Wipes
- Adhesive roller
- Odor-resistant trash can
are available
・ Please bring the toilet tray, cage, and dog food that you are used to.
■ Bonfire ■
- Private fire pit in front of the guest room (with chairs)
- Firewood is available for a fee (3 bundles of kindling wood/3 bundles of firewood).You can also bring your own.
- An ignition lighter and fire tongs are provided
- Bonfires are allowed until 10 pm.Please only use the designated campfire area
■Kitchen■
- Three burner IH cooking heater
- Oven range
- Fridge
- Rice cooker
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Coffee Mill
- Cooking utensils: knives, cutting board, pots, pans, bowls, colanders, etc.
- 11 basic condiments: sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sea salt, mirin, sake, sesame oil, olive oil, salad oil, pepper, and rock salt
- Dishes, cutlery, glasses: Provided for the number of guests (there are also dishes for children)
- Wine cellar: A bottle from a local winery at the perfect temperature
■Bath/Toilet■
- Bathroom with a bathtub
- Shampoo/Conditioner/Body soap: OSAJI
- Toilet (with warm water washing toilet seat)
- Wash basin, hair dryer
- Bath towels, face towels
■ Appliances and air conditioning ■
- Pellet stove
- Air conditioner (cool/heat/dry)
- Bluetooth Speaker
- + Projector
- Washer/dryer (shared within the facility, free of charge)
■ WiFi and work environment ■
- WiFi is available in all rooms
・ With a workspace facing the window.Even for a workation on weekdays
■ For guests with children ■
- Children's tableware is provided
・ There are stairs at the entrance because it is a raised floor type.Please be careful where you step if you have small children.
・ No cribs, bed guards, etc. are available for rent.Please bring what you need
■ What to bring ■
Toothbrush, roomwear (pajamas), skin care products (lotion, emulsion, cleanser, etc.)
* To reduce our environmental impact, we do not provide disposable amenities.Thank you for your cooperation
■ Paid equipment ■ (Automatic payment will be made after check-out)
- Seasonal dish (e.g. curry, pizza, etc.)
- Coffee beans (for 2 cups) x 4
- 3 natural wines
- 3 pieces of firewood
- 3 pieces of firewood
■Check in:/Check out:■
- Check-in from 15:00 / Check-out by 11:00
・ Smart check-in (no need to go to the front desk): After registering for your SANU 2nd Home account using the URL sent to you via chat, you can check in and unlock the door on the web app.Please be sure to register in advance
■Parking■
- Free parking available (1 vehicle per building, right next to the building)
・ Please use stud-less tires or chains in winter
■Access■
・ For those arriving by car:
About 20 minutes from the Shuto Expressway/Seketsu Expressway/Joshinetsu Expressway, Karuizawa Interchange, or about 20 minutes from Sakuheiki PA Smart Interchange
・ If you search for "SANU 2nd Home Karuizawa 1st" on Google Maps, the exact location will be displayed. The car navigation system does not display the exact location.
Because it is located in a high altitude area, please be sure to check the weather forecast and prepare snow tires, chains, etc. before going out by car around November-April
■Neighborhood information■
- Supermarket: Tsuruya Karuizawa Store (12 minutes by car), Delicia (19 minutes by car)
- Bakeries: haluta bageri (7 min drive), sioru bakery (5 min drive)
- Restaurants and cafes: PUBLIC BAR (11 minutes by car), GOOD AFTERNOON TEA (11 minutes by car)
- Viewing spot: Kumoba Ike (20-minute drive)
- Other: Harunire Terrace (14-minute drive), Karuizawa Bookstore Nakakaruizawa branch (20-minute drive)
■For eating■
- Dinner and breakfast are not available.Enjoy buying fresh local ingredients and cooking in the kitchen.
Guest access
- You can rent the entire cabin (indoors, terrace, and the campfire area in front of the room)
- The washer, dryer, and garbage station in the building are shared.Please refrain from entering other guest rooms.
Other things to note
■House Rules■
SANU 2nd Home is able to operate because each guest treats it as if it were their own home.Please be sure to observe the following.
・ Please wash and dry the dishes and stow them appropriately.
- Bonfires and BBQs are allowed until 10 pm.Please be quiet after 22: 00
- Bonfires and fireworks are only allowed in the designated bonfire area (the building is made of wood)
・All rooms are non-smoking (including electronic and heated cigarettes).Smoking is allowed on the terrace or in the designated area
・ Please sort your garbage and put it in the garbage area before checking out.
* If the house rules are not followed and additional cleaning or compensation is required, a compensation fee of 5,500 yen (tax included) will be automatically charged.
■ About the room for consecutive night stays ■
Depending on availability, we may not be able to provide the same room even for consecutive nights.If you need to move to another room, the room will not be available during cleaning hours (11:00-15:00).If there is a change of location, we will contact you as soon as possible after your booking is confirmed.
■ About the natural environment and winter ■
※ Because it is a high-altitude area, it gets cold in the morning and evening even in summer.We recommend bringing a jacket that you can wear.
※ There is snow and frozen roads in the winter.Please prepare studless tires or chains (4WD recommended for safety).
* Please use the provided shovel, etc. to remove snow from the stairs, deck, and parking lot.
※ To prevent water pipes from freezing, please keep the bathtub filled with water and do not turn off the hot water heater using the remote control.
*Because it is a facility located in a natural environment, you may encounter insects and wild animals.Insect repellants are available indoors.
■ About the steps ■
* As it is a raised floor building, there are stairs to the entrance.There is no step-free access.
About a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station.A base located in a highland area at an altitude of about 1,000 meters.
Karuizawa, a popular summer resort since ancient times, is an area where nature and culture blend together.Enjoy a moment in a private, dedicated space where you can take in the highland nature with all five senses.
- What is SANU 2nd Home?
A little far from the busy city life.
It is a second home to feel the nature with your senses and live with your own hands.
Enjoy your time here reading, thinking, or gathering around a campfire and gazing at the starry sky.
The island kitchen is equipped with basic condiments and cooking utensils.
Bring seasonal ingredients purchased from local shops, and create a meal together around the table.
[Architecture close to the forest]
The architecture is inspired by a honeycomb.
Large windows framing the natural landscape envelop the space.It is a raised floor design that uses 100% domestic wood to reduce the impact on the soil.
[Time to gather around the campfire and talk]
You can enjoy a campfire surrounded by nature.
After the sun goes down, light a fire and enjoy a moment of conversation while gazing at the star-filled sky.
The space
Property Description
At this location, we have two room types available to suit your needs.
Please check the room type when making a reservation.
15 minutes from Karuizawa Station | A cabin at an altitude of 1000 m, in harmony with the forest
※ No pets allowed
2,1000 m altitude | Stay in a nature-friendly cabin in the forest with your dog
* Dogs are allowed
■ Rooms and layout ■
Take off your shoes at the entrance and step up to a spacious studio with a 4 meter-high ceiling.
The dining kitchen, workspace, and bed area are gently separated by curved wood, and outside the window is a spacious 13 m² terrace.
The forest scenery framed by the large windows is like a painting.Yoga on the terrace and breakfast are also recommended.
- 50m² indoors + 13m² terrace (one private building, one room)
- Sofa, dining table
■ Bedding and Capacity ■
2 full sized beds (approx. 120 x 195 cm)
*Recommended for up to 2 adults or 2 adults + 2 children of elementary school age or younger.
* The bed space is not in a private room, but in a studio.
■ About bringing your dog ■ *Dog room only
- Up to 2 dogs are allowed
・ The floor is made of a non-slip, stain-resistant material, and the walls are painted with a highly water-resistant coating.
- Towels for dogs
- Wipes
- Adhesive roller
- Odor-resistant trash can
are available
・ Please bring the toilet tray, cage, and dog food that you are used to.
■ Bonfire ■
- Private fire pit in front of the guest room (with chairs)
- Firewood is available for a fee (3 bundles of kindling wood/3 bundles of firewood).You can also bring your own.
- An ignition lighter and fire tongs are provided
- Bonfires are allowed until 10 pm.Please only use the designated campfire area
■Kitchen■
- Three burner IH cooking heater
- Oven range
- Fridge
- Rice cooker
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Coffee Mill
- Cooking utensils: knives, cutting board, pots, pans, bowls, colanders, etc.
- 11 basic condiments: sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, sea salt, mirin, sake, sesame oil, olive oil, salad oil, pepper, and rock salt
- Dishes, cutlery, glasses: Provided for the number of guests (there are also dishes for children)
- Wine cellar: A bottle from a local winery at the perfect temperature
■Bath/Toilet■
- Bathroom with a bathtub
- Shampoo/Conditioner/Body soap: OSAJI
- Toilet (with warm water washing toilet seat)
- Wash basin, hair dryer
- Bath towels, face towels
■ Appliances and air conditioning ■
- Pellet stove
- Air conditioner (cool/heat/dry)
- Bluetooth Speaker
- + Projector
- Washer/dryer (shared within the facility, free of charge)
■ WiFi and work environment ■
- WiFi is available in all rooms
・ With a workspace facing the window.Even for a workation on weekdays
■ For guests with children ■
- Children's tableware is provided
・ There are stairs at the entrance because it is a raised floor type.Please be careful where you step if you have small children.
・ No cribs, bed guards, etc. are available for rent.Please bring what you need
■ What to bring ■
Toothbrush, roomwear (pajamas), skin care products (lotion, emulsion, cleanser, etc.)
* To reduce our environmental impact, we do not provide disposable amenities.Thank you for your cooperation
■ Paid equipment ■ (Automatic payment will be made after check-out)
- Seasonal dish (e.g. curry, pizza, etc.)
- Coffee beans (for 2 cups) x 4
- 3 natural wines
- 3 pieces of firewood
- 3 pieces of firewood
■Check in:/Check out:■
- Check-in from 15:00 / Check-out by 11:00
・ Smart check-in (no need to go to the front desk): After registering for your SANU 2nd Home account using the URL sent to you via chat, you can check in and unlock the door on the web app.Please be sure to register in advance
■Parking■
- Free parking available (1 vehicle per building, right next to the building)
・ Please use stud-less tires or chains in winter
■Access■
・ For those arriving by car:
About 20 minutes from the Shuto Expressway/Seketsu Expressway/Joshinetsu Expressway, Karuizawa Interchange, or about 20 minutes from Sakuheiki PA Smart Interchange
・ If you search for "SANU 2nd Home Karuizawa 1st" on Google Maps, the exact location will be displayed. The car navigation system does not display the exact location.
Because it is located in a high altitude area, please be sure to check the weather forecast and prepare snow tires, chains, etc. before going out by car around November-April
■Neighborhood information■
- Supermarket: Tsuruya Karuizawa Store (12 minutes by car), Delicia (19 minutes by car)
- Bakeries: haluta bageri (7 min drive), sioru bakery (5 min drive)
- Restaurants and cafes: PUBLIC BAR (11 minutes by car), GOOD AFTERNOON TEA (11 minutes by car)
- Viewing spot: Kumoba Ike (20-minute drive)
- Other: Harunire Terrace (14-minute drive), Karuizawa Bookstore Nakakaruizawa branch (20-minute drive)
■For eating■
- Dinner and breakfast are not available.Enjoy buying fresh local ingredients and cooking in the kitchen.
Guest access
- You can rent the entire cabin (indoors, terrace, and the campfire area in front of the room)
- The washer, dryer, and garbage station in the building are shared.Please refrain from entering other guest rooms.
Other things to note
■House Rules■
SANU 2nd Home is able to operate because each guest treats it as if it were their own home.Please be sure to observe the following.
・ Please wash and dry the dishes and stow them appropriately.
- Bonfires and BBQs are allowed until 10 pm.Please be quiet after 22: 00
- Bonfires and fireworks are only allowed in the designated bonfire area (the building is made of wood)
・All rooms are non-smoking (including electronic and heated cigarettes).Smoking is allowed on the terrace or in the designated area
・ Please sort your garbage and put it in the garbage area before checking out.
* If the house rules are not followed and additional cleaning or compensation is required, a compensation fee of 5,500 yen (tax included) will be automatically charged.
■ About the room for consecutive night stays ■
Depending on availability, we may not be able to provide the same room even for consecutive nights.If you need to move to another room, the room will not be available during cleaning hours (11:00-15:00).If there is a change of location, we will contact you as soon as possible after your booking is confirmed.
■ About the natural environment and winter ■
※ Because it is a high-altitude area, it gets cold in the morning and evening even in summer.We recommend bringing a jacket that you can wear.
※ There is snow and frozen roads in the winter.Please prepare studless tires or chains (4WD recommended for safety).
* Please use the provided shovel, etc. to remove snow from the stairs, deck, and parking lot.
※ To prevent water pipes from freezing, please keep the bathtub filled with water and do not turn off the hot water heater using the remote control.
*Because it is a facility located in a natural environment, you may encounter insects and wild animals.Insect repellants are available indoors.
■ About the steps ■
* As it is a raised floor building, there are stairs to the entrance.There is no step-free access.
What this place offers
Mountain view
Free parking on premises – 1 space
Kitchen
Washer
Private living room
Dedicated workspace
Wifi
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
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4.82 out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Overall rating
- 5 stars, 85% of reviews
- 4 stars, 13% of reviews
- 3 stars, 3% of reviews
- 2 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for value
Guests mention
Where you’ll be
Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan
Karuizawa Hatsudai Ichiba (6.7 km/11 min by car)
ピッキオ（Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest）（6.5km/12 min by car）
Usui Pass Observation Deck (12.4 km/24 min by car)
Karuizawa Commongrounds (4.7 km/8 min by car)
ピッキオ（Karuizawa Wild Bird Forest）（6.5km/12 min by car）
Usui Pass Observation Deck (12.4 km/24 min by car)
Karuizawa Commongrounds (4.7 km/8 min by car)
Meet your host
Speaks English and Japanese
Lives in Tokyo, Japan
SANU2nd Home is “Live with nature. /Living with nature. "It is a shared villa service that proposes a lifestyle between the city and nature with the theme of lightly.We have a second home in a natural and rich location that is easy to access from the capital.
Minimalist architectural spaces with minimal damage to the natural environment, featuring a dining kitchen and workspace with cooking utensils and basic condiments, as well as a bath and terrace, so you can live comfortably in nature.
Our support team is available 24 hours a day in case of an emergency, so you can stay with peace of mind.
SANU 2nd Home is a Superhost
Host details
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