Amber House Gion in Prime Gion Location – Home 6272810 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 5 nights min stay
Amber House Gion in Prime Gion Location – Home 6272810
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 5 nights min stay
Key Info
- Not suitable for children
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
*Please also have a look at our other Flipkey listings for The Gion House (Upper Level), Indigo House Gion (Lower Level), and The Gion Apartments. Amber House Gion is located in the same charming neighborhood as The Gion House... just 20 meters away. Location couldn't be better!!
Amber House Gion is a spacious two-storey machiya house, tucked away on a residential cul-de-sac off a side street in the center of old Gion. The back side of the house has windows that face directly into the gardens of Kenninji, the oldest Zen temple in Japan. There is no through car traffic, affording visitors a truly tranquil setting. The main sounds to be heard are the gongs and chimes from inside the temple, the nightingales in the Spring, the cicadas in the Summer, the crickets in the Fall,
The house was built in the Meiji Period, over 100 years ago, by a local architect, whose distinctive style sets this house apart. “Ochaya” tea houses such as this were originally designed as exclusive places where geishas would entertain the elite members of society, in a very high-end, private setting. Amber House Gion is now set up with a living room, two spacious bedrooms, kitchen, and bath. There is a small inner garden, framed by large plates of glass for private enjoyment. Radiant heating provides warmth in the Winter, and ample air conditioning assures coolness in the Summer. There is abundant natural light, since the house faces South.
Amber House Gion was renovated by renowned Kyoto architect, Geoffrey Moussas, who has achieved high acclaim for his machiya restorations in Kyoto. The house has been meticulously decorated with a high-end combination of antique and stylish modern elements, and was designed with the comfort of Western visitors in mind. Whenever possible, natural and locally sourced materials have been used, and synthetic materials avoided. Many elements have been made by hand in Kyoto by local artisans.
The house can accommodate two to four persons. Two spacious tatami mat bedrooms offer sleeping on either an extra-wide double bed, or a double futon. There is plenty of storage space. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you might need if you were to cook at home every day. There is free wifi, however, there is no TV.
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Internet access
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
No smoking inside or within 10 meters of the house.
Shoes must be removed before entering.
Guests are to respect the quiet of the neighborhood.
No loud noise, especially after 9 PM.
No parties.
About the manager
Curtis Hawes
Tourist License
FULLYLICENSED
- Response rate:
- 58%
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Based in:
- Japan
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 32 reviews
Excellent
32 reviews
- Excellent
- 31
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 1
- Terrible
- 0
“Comfortable Stay in a Traditional Home in Gion”
We (two couples) really loved our stay at Amber House. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, the house is beautifully updated and maintained. It was always nice to come back after a day of sightseeing and re… More
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“Beautiful traditional house”
Four of us stayed here for four nights at the height of the rainy season. Amber house is a tradition wooden town house in a quiet alley on the edge of the Gion district. Curtis has carefully blended… More
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“Smuk og autentisk bolig”
Vi kan på alle måder anbefale dette smukke og autentiske hus. Fantastisk beliggenhed i roligt område. Huset var fint og rent, og ejeren var super sød og interesseret i at alt … More
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“Genuine Japanese refinement in both accommodations and service.”
This lovely home is in the heart of the geisha district. You can sense the history as soon as you enter. Every detail has been carefully chosen; from the fresh flower arrangements to the comfortable b… More
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“Fabulous accomodation in Gion.”
I was advised by a family member to stay in the Gion district in Kyoto on our recent trip to Japan and I'm so glad we did !! However what made our stay in that quaint and atmospheric district so … More
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“Amazing House and wonderful staff”
If you're up in the air on whether to stay in a hotel or rent a house let me help you decide , this house rental is the way to go! We wanted to experience Japan and feel like we were immersed in … More
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“Awesome stay in the heart of Kyoto!”
From start to end, our 4-night stay at the Amber House was nothing but first-class, and the highlight of our recent visit to Asia. During the early planning stage, owner Curtis was very responsive an… More
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“Excellent Machiya experience”
We stayed 5 days at Amber House in Gion and it was an incredible experience. They had a cell phone that we could use in case we needed anything and they also had a list of places to go in the neighbor… More
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“The Perfect Choice”
This traditional house was one of the best vacation rentals we have found. It is located in a quiet but very convenient part of Gion. It is well equipped and clean and full of local charm. I felt l… More
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“I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Kyoto!”
I came across Amber House by reading blogs and articles on where to stay in Kyoto, and I'm so glad it was available for my dates. The location is exceptional, in the heart of Gion yet in a quiet… More
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FAQs
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- How do I pay for my vacation?
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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call the property manager before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.
If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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