Nordic Mountain Cabin Takashima | Near Lake Biwa, Campfire, Sunset, Stunning Mountain Views

This is a private rental accommodation in a secluded setting surrounded by nature. Time passes slowly, and every moment quietly lingers in your heart. A rural landscape unfolds before your eyes, and beyond it stretches a beautiful view of Mt. Hakkasan. From the deck surrounded by flowers, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset over the mountains. Enjoy a BBQ while listening to the sounds of nature In the evening, gather around the campfire, roast marshmallows, and enjoy a relaxing time under the starry sky. [House Story] This house was born out of my childhood dream of living in a Nordic home.It all started with my longing for a cozy cabin like the ones in stories and for the tranquility of nature. After living in Sweden and New Zealand, I returned to Japan and, together with my husband, Andy, took over a cabin that was scheduled for demolition just one month later. This house was carefully renovated by my wife and me, one detail at a time, like a work of art. It has been transformed to harmonize with the beautiful natural surroundings of this place, embodying the Nordic philosophy that values connection with nature. 4 km to Lake Biwa (Imazuhama) 1 km to a convenience store (Lawson) Large supermarket (Heiwa-do) is 10 minutes by car It is a 15-minute drive to the Metasequoia tree-lined street The space This is a 2-story log house. 1st floor: living and dining room, kitchen, bath, toilet Facilities: 1 air conditioner 1 hot carpet 2 electric fan heaters (1 small, 1 medium) in winter only 1 towel heater (bathroom) · Hair dryer Electric kettle Microwave - Toaster oven Hot plate and takoyaki maker Compact rice cooker Large rice cooker Tableware 2nd Floor: Bedroom Facilities: 1 Sunoko double size mattress 1 Sunoko single mattress 1 Moomin sofa bed 1 air conditioner Blinds Futons, blankets, hotel pillows, cushions, bed throws Extra futon ◆ About the stairs ・ Please be careful if you have small children or are not confident with stairs, as they have a special structure and are a little steep.In the unlikely event of an accident, we cannot be held responsible, so we ask that a parent or guardian (accompanying person) supervise the child closely during the stay. ・ The bedroom upstairs has a gate for children. ・If you are unable to go upstairs, you can use the sofa bed on the 1st floor. [Outdoor] BBQ tools On the deck, there is a large barbecue grill with a lid and We have a fire pit. We also provide the following items: ・Chuckamuck, Match Igniters Gas burner Heat-resistant glove Charcoal tongs Blower Campfire items ・Fire pit for campfires ・Heat-resistant gloves (also for BBQ use) ・Firelighter (also for BBQ) ・Bamboo skewers (available in the kitchen drawer) ・Stainless steel skewers (available in the kitchen drawer) Guest access The entire building and grounds are exclusively for guests to use. Feel free to relax during your stay in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, wood deck, fire pit, private parking, etc. You can relax to your heart's content while maintaining your privacy. If it snows and piles up, There is a slightly steep slope leading to the accommodation, so please use the vacant lot shared by the district management association as a parking lot. It's also reassuring to park in the vacant lot in advance on days when it looks like snow will accumulate. Other things to note Please note Please do not book if you are allergic to animals because it is a ◆pet-friendly accommodation About ◆Bugs ・Because the property is surrounded by mountains and rice fields, insects and animals may be present depending on the season. ・All the caulking inside the house has been done, so insects rarely come in, but they can come in if you leave windows and doors open. ・In addition to mosquitoes, centipedes, spiders, bees, and wasps also appear in the summer. ・ If you don't like insects, it is a good idea to bring insect repellent spray, etc. We provide mosquito coils About ◆smoking No smoking inside.Please smoke outside, including e-cigarettes.If you throw away cigarette butts, please bring your own cigarette butts because animals ate accidentally or in danger of fire Ashtrays are not installed ◆We will charge you for damage to the facilities you are using, and other expenses such as restoration of the current situation. [About rental facilities and equipment] ◆BBQ grill ・ Please use the BBQ grill set on the deck with a fireproof sheet.In the unlikely event that sparks fly onto the deck, please extinguish the fire immediately. ・We provide BBQ equipment (please see the photos for details). *Use of the BBQ facilities is free, but please bring your own charcoal. ◆ Fire pit ・ If you use the fire pit, please bring your own firewood.You can purchase it at a home center (Komeri Imazu store), etc. [Respect for neighbors] ◆ Our accommodation is located in a quiet vacation home area.There are people in the neighborhood who want to live in a quiet environment, so please refrain from using loud music outdoors ◆ After 9:00 PM, there are residents living on the left-hand side of the cabin, so we would appreciate it if you could keep the volume of your conversations on the deck down and spend as much time as possible around the fire pit. ◆ You can use the campfire pit after 9 pm if you keep your voice down and are quiet. Thank you for your cooperation in preventing trouble with ◆neighbors and making your stay comfortable * This facility can only be used by guests with a reservation. For security, privacy protection, and to prevent trouble, entry and use by anyone other than the booked guest is strictly prohibited. No visitors: Friends, family, acquaintances, etc. who are not included in the number of people in the reservation are not allowed to enter (including guest rooms and common areas). Unauthorized stays are prohibited: Additional guests without a reservation and day use of the facilities are not allowed. These rules are to ensure a safe and comfortable stay for all guests.Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. [About pets] Please do not use ◆pregnant or menstrual pets ◆ We provide basic goods such as gauges, toilets (pet sheet covers), food cases, etc., but please bring your usual items Please bring your own consumables such as ◆pet sheets, mannered putts, dog food, etc., as well as pet blankets are not provided ◆ Pet-friendly areas ・ Only on the 1st floor ・ Pets are not allowed on the 2nd floor ・ If you want to sleep with your pet, please use the sofa bed on the ground floor ・ When owners go upstairs, please put your pets in the cage.The cage is folded at the entrance, so please assemble it before use Don't leave your ◆pets alone Especially in winter, it is prohibited to stay. ・ If you absolutely have to leave your pet in the cottage, please be sure to put it in a cage.Being alone in an unfamiliar place can lead to mistakes you wouldn't normally make, such as accidentally swallowing or eating something, or damaging carpets, floors, and furniture. About the ◆toilet Please be sure to wear manners pants (paper diapers) and manners belts if you are worried about staying for the first time or the toilet, or if you have a marking habit. Toilet trays are provided, but please bring your own toilet sheets and courtesy pants, or buy them at a nearby home center or supermarket * If you have a rough look... please clean up and be sure to report the rough appearance when you check out.(The sooner the stain and smell can be processed as soon as possible) If the dirt or damage is severe, we will charge the cleaning fee and the repair fee at the actual cost ◆Please note that we are not liable for accidents or problems caused by pets, such as injuries, deaths, theft, escape, etc. at our inn, as well as accidents or problems caused by pets. ◆ (Finally) We are a couple who also love dogs and love animals.We want you and your cherished family to have a fun and comfortable stay, so we would like to use this as a guideline and be as flexible as possible for each home.Please let me know in advance if you have any requests or questions. Registration Details M250057790