Japanese House
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
The Japanese House is in the heart of Big Sur and is located on 7 1/2 acres. It is close to fine restaurants and hiking trails. The house is furnished with Japanese antiques and the environment is one of zen serenity.
This Home is light, bright and airy, giving one a view of the forest. It is located on Sycamore canyon road, which is the road to Pfeiffer State Beach, less than a mile walk from the house.
The house has a stone fireplace, wood is furnished. There are decks off the Living room and Master bedroom. Master bedroom is generously sized with a queen bed. Bath has extra long and deep tub. 2nd bedroom has a double sized bed. The house has a DVD, but no television reception. Patio is great for dining or lounging.
In the 1940's a forest ranger found the most sunny location in the canyon and built upon this spot.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
Kitchen & Dining
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Cooking Utensils
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Wood Fireplace
- Linens Provided
Entertainment
- Music Library
- DVD Player
- Television
- Video Library
- VCR
Communications
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
Activities
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Restaurants
- Sight Seeing
Reviews
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Above and Beyond
Above and Beyond
- Guest HollyandScott
- Date of stay 12/21/12
- Review Submitted 01/31/13
This is the sweetest cabin-like yet tasetful upscale retreat space. Its so close to the beach, close to town, tucked away in the trees, and very cozy. We loved the decor and thoughtfulness that went into making it a beautiful space. We loved the fireplace with wood stacked and ready to be burned (we were there during a winter storm). We loved the bath tub. And it had everything we could have needed. But most of all, the owner of the property went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy and satisfied with our stay there. She is so friendly and welcoming (over the phone). We will definitely stay there again when we return to Big Sur.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
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Great Location and Beautiful House
Great Location and Beautiful House
- Guest Jared S.
- Date of stay 09/19/12
- Review Submitted 11/29/12
This was a beautiful house we had the pleasure to stay at. You walk into the garden and know this can be a place to relax for a few days. Once you enter the house, you see how much work has been done to make you feel at home. There were two couples that stayed here which worked out great as the bedrooms are on separate ends of the house with two separate bathrooms. The master is a large beautiful bedroom with the second a bit smaller but no worries as you don't do much but sleep there anyway. The gardens and balconies are amazing. Very relaxing and secluded area to enjoy each others company. We were able to cook all meals at the location which gave us more time to enjoy. The house is situated near all of the parks, beaches, and attractions in Big Sur. Very easy drive to anywhere you wanted to go. I highly recommend the house and enjoyed the peace and quite it gave us.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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A very private retreat
A very private retreat
- Guest Nome Utente
- Date of stay 08/30/12
- Review Submitted 09/07/12
We stayed at the Japanese House over Labor Day weekend and would like to post our findings. Pros: A very private one in a wooded setting. Wonderful outdoor living areas. Within a mile of one of the nicest Big Sur beaches. Large master suite and very nice soaking tub. Very nice owner who made renting easy with a property caretaker to answer questions locally. Cons: very steep, single-lane driveway is a little scary although only two houses on it and only one encounter with another vehicle over 4 days. Kitchen pots and pans are old and few in number. Utensils (serving spoons, spatulas, scrapers, peelers) are very limited. Serious cooks should bring their own, or eat out. Cool evenings would have welcomed a few warmer blankets for beds. Entering the house through the master bath is inconvenient and awkward. There is a front door but it has been screwed shut. There are no accessible trash/recycle cans. With 4 adults needed to empty bins before end of stay. Caretaker took away but no where to put dog poop. Not a huge deal, just annoying All in all, a restful, quiet stay.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, sightseeing.
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Great home away
Great home away
- Guest Nome Utente
- Date of stay 08/30/12
- Review Submitted 09/04/12
This home is a very nice find. Here are some of our inputs... Pros: The house was clean and ready upon arrival The location, quality, and outside living areas. The close proximity to one of the nicest beaches in Big Sur. The house is centrally located to all the amenities one might need during your stay. Lots of personal touches lend warmth and a homey feel. The large master bedroom. Cons: The front door entering thru the master bath is weird and detracts from the livability. The kitchen lacks some basic utensils (serving spoons, rubber scrapers, etc) and the pots and pans are few in number and largely old and worn. If you plan on really cooking, I would suggest bringing what you need. We couldn't find garbage or recycle cans outside. With four adults living in the house we generated garbage and recycling and had no where to put it. We had to call the property caretaker to come get it as leaving it outside in the woods did not seem wise. The house could use several more blankets for the beds as the ones provided are thin and light.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
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Our new Big Sur favorite
Our new Big Sur favorite
- Guest Texas Traveler
- Date of stay 07/26/12
- Review Submitted 08/26/12
We have been coming to Big Sur for years but have never rented a home. Now we can't imagine coming to Big Sur and not renting this home! Japanese House exceeded our expectations in every way. The location is fantastic. We loved our easy trip down the road to the beach. Short drive to hikes, general store, restaurants, etc. When our family of four first arrived, the Japanese garden greeted us. Perfectly tranquil. Every room in the house was cozy and unique. We loved all of the Japanese touches. The kitchen offered all of the functionality we needed. We ate quite a few meals at home. The balconies were lovely and allowed a nice view. Our favorite part of the entire stay was a quiet afternoon/evening in the Japanese garden/patio enjoying our children playing, the native Big Sur trees in the distance, the hummingbirds in the garden, and the amazing smell of the Big Sur fresh air. Thank you to our wonderful host who was very easy to work with! Thank you for offering this home for others to enjoy the beauty of Big Sur in a peaceful, convenient, comfortable setting.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
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Serene
Serene
- Guest indoor/outdoor traveler
- Date of stay 04/27/12
- Review Submitted 06/02/12
This is a beautiful, comfortable house. The property is serene, with a front garden that would be comfortable for picnic dinner. The kitchen is well appointed, and the living room is comfortable. Of the two bedrooms, one is much bigger and more pleasant. It's attached bathroom, though, is rather public as the bathroom has 3 doors: 1 is the entrance to the house, 2 is to the bedroom, 3 is to the kitchen. The other bedroom is only as big as the bed (queen?), also with an en suite bathroom. There isn't much of a view, as the house is surrounded by trees and a neighboring house on a nearby hill. The house is one mile from a lovely, serene, interesting beach. Also conveniently located to the state park. Wonderful home. I recommend it.Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
Owner response: Thank you for you recommendation. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay.
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Carol
Carol
- Guest Carol
- Date of stay 07/04/11
- Review Submitted 08/07/11
Just wanted to let you know how much we loved staying at your magical retreat. It was one of the rare times the house was even more beautiful than the photos. We look forward to booking the house in the future as we so appreciate your artistic sensibility and serenity which was much needed....more than we realized. Your collection of books and music as well as the art and furnishings enriched the experience.Recommended for: Romantic getaway.
Owner response: Thank you Carol for your review. I always appreciate when people enjoy the ambience of the house. I am an interior designer and it was such a pleasure to honor the outside by making the inside quiet and serene. Come back sooner than later for Big Sur is good for the soul! Best regards,Barbara
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Great Location and pet friendly
Great Location and pet friendly
- Guest DragonFlyLady
- Date of stay 06/01/11
- Review Submitted 07/11/11
My sister, myself, and my two dogs stayed here for a week for a photography workshop the first week of June. Its a nice location. Right in the middle of Big Sur and only an easy beautiful 30 minute drive to Carmel. I was happy to find a place for almost the same price as hotels that I can have my dogs with me. The road is a little tricky to get to but I found it with GPS. The house is a good size for small families or a couple of friends. Just an FYI your cell phones will not work in this area. There is a large dirt parking area right before the turn off and you get exellent phone service there. There is a land line phone in the house but no number was left to give out for people to call you back. Thank goodness for caller id. My only major complaint is that there was not a microwave and that we couldn't use a barbecue outside. Other than that its a great little house and the location is perfect for Big Sur. Its also a great option if you have pets. If you have a small vehicle the driveway to the house is a little tricky as well and a bit steep to get to. It rained a few days when we were there and even with my truck I slid going down the driveway which is a bit narrow and steep. Its fine when its dry. There is a nice little creek behind the house which makes lovely sound at night. There is a state beach at the end of the road where this is located as well. My only other suggestion is to have updated area info and a few area books available in the house to help plan daily activities. Get groceries at the Safeway if you are driving in from Carmel which is only 25 minutes or so away. Also gas up there as well. Gas is outrageous on Highway 1. Make sure to visit Point Lobos several times. Carry some cash as these little state parks only take cash and its $5-10 for entry fees but they are only good for one day so visit several. The owner responded quickly to emails. The house is rustic but clean when we arrived. No cable but there is a tv and some dvds. Had a great time. Thanks DragonFlyLadyRecommended for: Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
Owner response: I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for letting me know the phone # label was no longer on the phone. There is a large pile of books on the area and have moved them to a more visually accessible place. The driveway was graded right before your arrival which made it a little too smooth during the rain. A big rain at the end of May was unusual. A barbecue in a canyon with altering wind drafts is too dangerous. Big Sur had a big fire 4 years ago and it humbled us all. We are now extra careful,we have a volunteer fire Dept .
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