IN VIBRANT GEISHA DISTRICT, NEAR GION, LICENSED LUXURY TRAD. JAPANESE HOUSE – Home 8351432 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
IN VIBRANT GEISHA DISTRICT, NEAR GION, LICENSED LUXURY TRAD. JAPANESE HOUSE – Home 8351432
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- Air conditioning
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Located in one of Kyoto's most compelling districts, Miyagawa-chō (宮川町) is one of the only remaining hanamachi (花街, "flower towns") or geisha districts in Kyoto.
A short walk south of Gion, a stone's throw away from the restaurant district of Kawara-machi and seconds from the river banks of the Kamo-gawa, our property has been extensively renovated by a team of award-winning boutique hotel architects to the highest standard of comfort, luxury and safety. As a legal and licensed short term rental that has passed the rigorous tests of the Kyoto fire department and the health and safety department, please book with confidence.
The house is a 1,300 Sq. Ft in size and can accommodate up to 5 guests.
The first floor comprises of an entrance area, a dining area, adjacent to it a living area facing an interior garden, one tatami room with a view on the garden and one toilet that completes the layout.
The second floor has one western style bedroom, one adjacent tatami room, one toilet, a long corridor leading to the full bathroom with two sinks, a shower area with a bathtub.
There is also a semi-detached outside storage space with its own entrance.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
- 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Air conditioning
- Private garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Ceiling Fans
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $400.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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8 weeks before |
25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
Additional cleaning fee of US$ 500 may apply if this rule is breached.
-House should be left in good order order even if we charge a cleaning fee. Additional cleaning fees will apply if needed.
-No shoes in the house at all time.
-When renting, our guests release us from all liability.
This includes any and all liability for personal, fatal injuries or damage and loss of personal belongings.
Thank you for your understanding.
About the owner
Chie & Chris L.
Tourist License
京都市指令保保医第1822
- Response rate:
- 86%
- Calendar last updated:
- 07 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United States
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French
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Reviews
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“Perfect location, immaculate inspiring architecture. We’ll be back!”
We felt it was an absolute privilege to stay in this stunning traditional but newly renovated machiya home. I love your sense of style - I’m in the property business myself and have the greatest… More
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“So much to enjoy”
We really enjoyed the restored house - it was perfect for the 6 of us, we even stayed in to eat on some nights. The location is excellent and we loved walking around the area. The location is also fin… More
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“Stylish house”
This is a lovely designer house in Gion, of which the owners are obviously, and justifiably proud. The interior is very stylish and comfortable. The house is also well positioned in a quiet Geisha dis… More
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“Fantastic!”
A beautiful and traditional "Machiya", fully restored with exquisite taste. The house is very comfortable and looks even better in real life than in the pictures. Even as frequent travelers … More
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“Amazing experience, superb stay.”
We were so delighted to have stumbled upon Chris' Kyoto listing while searching for a central traditional accommodation. We were a family of 4 and thoroughly enjoyed our short visit to this magi… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Chie & Chris (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Chie & Chris (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Chie & Chris (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Chie & Chris the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Chie & Chris (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Chie & Chris (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Chie & Chris (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Chie & Chris (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Chie & Chris (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
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 Chie & Chris (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- 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.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
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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You’ll need to contact Chie & Chris (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- 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 Chie & Chris (the owner) a message.
If Chie & Chris (the owner) 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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