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Reviews of Urasa Cottage @ Snow Countryside

949-7302 Niigata, Minami Uonuma, 3987-2,Urasa, Japan

#1 of 23 hotels in Minami Uonuma

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 33 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the most comfortable and peaceful places I’ve stayed. The host was extremely kind, attentive, and helpful. She even offered to pick us up from Station and helped several times with our luggage. She gave us great recommendations about the area. The house was spotless, very safe, and felt like a warm family home. We truly felt at home. She even offered us some treats, which was such a lovely gesture. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a trustworthy, cozy, and heartfelt stay in Urasa. Thank you so much!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    10
    Excellent stay with very kind host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and spacious

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    10
    I would stay again if in the area, there are quality ski fields 16 km away
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Immaculate house with a lovely host who offers a complimentary ride to/from urasa station ( 1.3 km). Excellent kitchen and laundry facilities.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    10
    Wonderful house
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is very welcoming. Although the accommodation is a bit far from the station, the owner's pick-up service makes it not a problem. The decoration of the cottage is very novel and warm, exceeding the original expectations. The kitchen is fully equipped and I would like to spend a week skiing at Hakkaisan next time. My family had a wonderful holiday in the beautiful countryside of Niigata.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’ve been staying at Urasa Cottage for a couple of days, and I must say I truly felt at home. The host is very friendly, and the house is quite new and clean. It’s also not too far from the station. I already miss it ❤️ I’ll be back soon~

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The house was cold when I arrived, but heaters were provided, so that was only initially a problem. At night some kind of water sprinklers on the roof (outside) were rather noisy. I assume they use them to keep the roof snow-free. Since it kept turning on and off, it was a bit bothersome, but nothing major.

    The owner was very friendly and helpful, though we were in touch only through messages. The house was clean and nice, with a spacious kitchen and living room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    10
    Excellent and hope too return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, tidy, comfortable bed and Hongjie (staff) was extremely kind and gave us a lift to nearby ski resort AND let us leave bags at the cottage AND picked us up from skiing AND gave us a lift to the station.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    10
    It was a best find, if you are planning to go to any ski-resort nearby! I highly recommend this house!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was a perfect stay

    Owner is a Singaporean. She is 10/10! Very kind and helpful. A very beautiful and fully equipped house. Owner upgraded our room, and we really grateful for that!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2025

    10
    Great value comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to mention

    Amazing place for the price, friendly staff offered lift to and from station and free room upgrade and some sake, great facilities, big TV, food and drink selection was good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    10
    Smooth experience from booking to checking out !
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ms Li was super hospitable! We soon realized that we came from sunny Singapore and the family chatted comfortably. The place is very clean and amenities well planned and detailed. It was snowing heavily and the house had more than adequate heaters to keep us warm and comfy. Photos shown and description are exactly what you will get.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely new house! Room was huge and we could use the kitchen and living room downstairs. The host came to pick me up at the train station and offered to drive me back next morning, and also presented a gift of a bottle of sake. Very satisfied!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our 4 nights there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nil.

    Overall we satisfy with the service provided from the owner of this cottage. Thanks for their help so far.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are only 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets. We had no problem since the house was not fully occupied.

    Kitchen facilities is sufficient to prepare meals during our 1 week stay. A very nice rice cooker is great for tasting rice during the rice harvest season . We use oven to grill fish, and make onigiri for take-out lunch

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    10
    Great stay and best host
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :(

    Everything

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    10
    Very homely place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host made our check in easy, the house was lovely, everything you would need, clean and quiet. Offstreet parking was a bonus, and his recommendation for a meal was perfect 10/10

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Fabulous, spacious and brand new building with excellent facilities. Owner was very generous and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved it. It is about 15 minutes from the station by foot but I went by car and there was parking.

    The owners were very kind. They were very accomadating,understanding, and sweet. I enjoyed the accommodations, the rooms, the cleanliness, it was very nice. I would recommend this stay again. They helped us by providing a gift, they recommended areas, and were very kind.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!

    The owner is really nice and kind. They really know what guests need to stay comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very good, also the house is pretty new renovated, everything inside is really clean and convenient.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Perfect and highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We recently stayed at this charming guesthouse! We enjoyed our stay very very much and would like to recommend this place to all. The guesthouse is conveniently located within walking distance to the high-speed train station. Every day, our family enjoyed beautiful walks along the riverbank to the area near the station. The scenery around is picturesque, and we also appreciated the convenience of having several stores and restaurants nearby. A large hospital with a 7/11 inside is just a few hundred meters away, adding to the convenience. The entire house was immaculately clean and tidy. Our family of four, including two little babies, stayed on the second floor in a traditional tatami room, which was exceptionally comfortable. The kids had a great time playing and sleeping in this well-maintained and inviting space. The hosts were incredibly kind and helpful. They not only assisted us in planning our itinerary but also offered various other types of support that touched our hearts. The kitchen was stocked with a variety of foods and drinks, which showed a thoughtful attention to detail and made our stay even more comfortable. The area around the guesthouse is breathtaking, featuring both mountains and rivers. It’s an ideal spot for families wanting to experience the rural life in Japan. The natural beauty and peaceful environment are perfect for relaxing and enjoying time away from the bustling city. Overall, we were thoroughly satisfied with our stay and would definitely choose this location again on our next visit. We highly recommend this guesthouse to any traveler looking to experience the charm of rural Japan. It's a perfect retreat that combines the comfort of home with the beauty of nature, ensuring a memorable stay for all guests.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very spacious, good location. Plenty of amenities for a comfortable stay.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    9.0
    Clean, comfy, friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great.

    The host is extremely friendly and welcoming. The place has a very homey feel to it and is extremely clean. The kitchen has a lot of nice snacks and drinks available in case you don't feel like going out. Bed and comforters are very comfy. Very down to earth and "no frill" home. Within walking distance from Shinkansen station and a few restaurants. This is excellent value. I would stay here again for sure.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Cozy clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Very clean and super comfortable! You can tell a lot of thought was put into this cottage for the comfort of the guest. We slept great in the tatami room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful lodging in a beautiful area!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This booking was so much more than we expected! As a family of 6, it was wonderful to have so many amenities available. The views all around are stunning- we stopped at Kiyotsu gorge, sightsaw the Uonuma Skyline, took in the mountain reflections in the rice terraces, and stopped at 3 foot baths in the area. They even allowed our dog to stay too! Highly recommend booking Urasa Cottage. Thank you for the hospitality and wonderful stay!

    Stayed in May 2024

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