Cottage Soulmate

The ceiling window was amazing for looking at the stars. The place is clean and has a unique feel, and the staff were friendly and helpful.

The owner was incredibly kind, and everyone I met on Ishigaki Island was so warm. It made the trip feel heartwarming. I tried the juicy rice at breakfast and wished I could have more. Since it was my wedding day, I had the leftover rice shaped into rice balls and ate them later. I'd never stayed in a trailer house before, but it was very comfortable. The toilet and bathroom were separate, so I could take a long, relaxing bath. I could also choose my shampoo and conditioner, and picked brands a little more expensive than I usually buy. The staff were cheerful and kind as well. I'd love to stay again on my next trip to Ishigaki. Thank you so much!

I almost want to keep this place to myself, but I also hope the owner does really well. The little touches made a huge impression on me: a choice of shampoo and body soap, a massage chair, a wonderfully plush bed where I slept better than anywhere else on my trip, and a sky view from bed with an astronomical telescope. There were also 220V outlets, different coffee and black tea mixes, a coffee machine, and outlets right by the headboard. The owner offers rides in a camper van to the airport and nearby places. It sounds like car rentals are available too if you ask, and paid tours go to places farther away. I booked breakfast for my last day, which needed to be reserved two days ahead. There was loads of food, and they suggested making rice balls with the leftovers for the flight. I made some with filling and pressed them together, took them on the plane, and ate them while already missing Ishigaki. It was cloudy throughout my stay, but the sky cleared on my airport departure day. They suggested seeing the emerald-colored sea before leaving and dropped me at an observation deck on the way. I've visited Ishigaki Island three times and stayed in different places, but this was the first time I'd had such thoughtful service. I highly recommend it.

Even though the weather looked bad, I set an alarm for every hour and kept checking for stars. There was a clear two-hour stretch in the middle of the night, and I got a beautiful view. Going outside brought bugs that sent me straight back inside, so seeing the stars from bed was especially great. That was the reason I booked this place. My room was really clean and comfortable, with a massage chair, washer, hair iron, coffee maker, sofa, and a separate bath and toilet. For a trailer house, it had more amenities than a city hotel. I also appreciated all the choices of shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. I had mistaken check-in for 12:00 and arrived early, but the staff kindly let me in because my room was ready. Thank you! All three rooms were booked even on a weekday, so it seems like a popular place.