Nothing in particular.. maybe just the parking is a bit far from the property.. you have to walk uphill from the parking which is a bit tiring specially when you have heavy luggages. And they don’t have tv in the room…it’s okay though but it’s also nice if we can watch movie while relaxing on the bed after a day at the beach. 😊

I like it because it’s clean.. it’s complete.. they also provide towels.. shampoo..etc.. they also have washing machine and dryer so you ca basically wash your dirty clothes… the staff speaks english too which is good😊. There is also a small island near the property where you can have a nice walk in the morning or late afternoon. 😊 there are some board games too.

Stayed in June 2025

The toilet is at the main house

I like everything! It's really good

Stayed in June 2025

It was a long way away from anything. Restaurants, convenience store were all a good 10 min drive. Also the description on Booking.com said it had a private bathroom. It does not. It’s a shared bathroom with the host, the dorm room and the house next door which they also rent.

The host was very nice and friendly. Communication was good. It was very clean.

Stayed in June 2025

The inconvenience: 1. Room is on the 2nd floor. Not really a big deal really. 2. Not having facilities like toilet, bathroom, kitchen right at the accommodation or right next to it. Have to walk around the neighbour’s house to get to the facilities. 3. Room cleanliness is ok. Not superb but ok.

It’s a beautiful room with a nice view of the ocean. Room looks neat. Comfortable bed to sleep on. Glad there was a fridge in the room.

Stayed in August 2024

The guesthouse is hard to access without a car.

The comfort of coming and going as we pleased, and great views of the ocean. Everything was clean, and AC worked very well. Shared bathrooms were clean. We were able to get a few rides to and from the train stations, but taxis were hard to get from the guesthouse due to taxi shortage. There is a bus stop 10 min walking from the guesthouse, but do keep in mind that it comes only a few times a day.

Stayed in August 2024

The parking being on a very steep hill and the narrow pathway to the accomodation was not easy. It would help a lot if they pruned the overgrown plants. There is no aircon in the kitchen dining area which made it almost unusable except for early breakfast in the Summer heat. We were also unable to use the washing mashine advertised because it was always filled with Guesthouse laundry sheets. Under the bunkbeds were dirty (my child dropped something) and there were sharp plastic catches from un finished curtain rails that we bumped our heads on often.

Being close to the Ebisu Island and only a few minutes drive from Shimoda was perfect. The room was as advertised. They have a nice selection of boardgames to olay too.

Stayed in August 2025

Wifi didn’t work the entire stay. Needed go to the hotel to do research for our trip. With there being no washroom nearby, that became a challenge. We ended up using the public bathroom at the bottom of the hill sometimes, the hotel bathroom to brush our teeth, and the hostel up the hill + 5 min steep walk. This needs to be clearly stated with clear instructions. Also the check in, no one seemed clear about who we were when we originally arrived at the hotel. Then the check in was rushed, not making sure things were in place like wifi. The communication between staff was challenged, found best luck through booking app but it takes a couple hours for them to respond Having a kettle in there and some small dishes or cups would be nice since it’s a trek to get anything. Also would be nice to have hooks outside in the entrance to hang towels and such to dry. I left my towel at the hostel to dry in the hostel, it was gone when I came back. I think tried to ask for one at the hotel and they wanted to charge me. There were bugs in the bed crawling. And the door doesn’t lock to our room / space. The place has great potential but lots that could improve.

The location was so beautiful, little swimming spot down below. The staff were very nice, and the AC worked well to cool down our place. Overall we really enjoyed staying outside of Shimoda, but make sure you rent a car, it’s not walking friendly, even with the bus. Liked the option of using the hostel kitchen and showers, and hanging at the hotel onsen. Kind of the best of both worlds without paying the high room fees at the hotel.

Stayed in August 2025

It was confusing. Not sure how to checkout so just left.

Price

Stayed in August 2025

The room have very thin wall, I can hear the voice from the next room

Cheap and facility is okay

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing.

I like the home design and the communal spaces!

Stayed in March 2025

Izu is beautiful but finding this remote property and accessing it with no clear instructions on Parking is a challenge. Even post parking your car, walking to the property is a long winded very narrow uphill back route. It’s a sweet guesthouse, but paper thin walls so even with a private room you can hear the guests in the next room. No amenities, no toothbrush, towels were arranged late, and no food coffee available. We received very little explanation of the guesthouse itself, in a very clumsy way. We had to go to the nearby Hiromi Spa for a bath, and for a good meal. It appeared to be the only option. Can’t complain for the price, but there is truly room for so much more improvement.

The rooftop terrace.

Stayed in March 2025

it waa good for the money

properly maintaine

Stayed in February 2025

The location is good (nice spots around and chill, quiet) if you have a car or a bike, while it can be tricky and less convenient if you depend on the bus (many options during the morning but not that many in the afternoon and none on the evening or night).

The house is very cozy and clean. The view is great (you can see beautiful sunsets from the terrace) and it is a good place to relax. The manager (Mika) is awesome, she is all good vibes and tries hard you to be comfortable.

Stayed in October 2024

An extremely well-equipped and friendly guesthouse with nearby parking available. Beautiful location with a beach only minutes away on foot, and easy to access nearby beaches and towns with a car. Comfortable, clean and private with wonderful beds, great showers and kitchen space. Check-in and check-out were smooth and easy. We'd love to stay again and highly recommend NorthStar Guesthouse for anyone wanting to stay in Shimoda.

Stayed in August 2024

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Amazing guesthouse for a stay in the Shimoda area. The hosts are great and very helpful, bedroom was very cosy and nice, as were the facilities including kitchen and bathrooms in the property. Highly recommend, the guesthouse is also located in a really nice and relaxed area right next to Ebisu Island.

Stayed in August 2024

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Stayed in September 2024

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Stayed in August 2025