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Description
Light, airy and warm, this cozy and artfully designed chalet is hidden far from prying eyes among the woods and mountain streams of Lower Hirafu. Enjoy a real wood fireplace, a fun bean bag media room nook and deep, forest-bound tranquility just minutes from central Hirafu.
Sleeps: 8 guests (8 max)
Size: 228m² (virtual tour)
Built: 2014
Hibari
Overview
Standalone chalet
Mt Yotei views
Forest views
Bold modern architecture
Curated luxury interiors
Family friendly
Bunk beds
Wood burning fireplace
Media room
Guest local shuttle
Hibari was once somebody’s dream family getaway, constructed for private use in the exclusive Escarpment estate in Lower Hirafu. Hibari is strikingly boxy on the outside, showing next to nothing to the road with its blocky, rectangular exterior. Step inside and warm, light wooden interiors light up every space. Escarpment’s secret gift to its inhabitants is the steep slope that Hibari sits on, that elevates Hibari above ground level. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the chalet send you right into the thick of the forest beyond, with glimpses of Mt Yotei visible here and there through the branches.
Hibari is a two-storey chalet. Downstairs is home to three bedrooms, one of them a bunk bedroom that was originally intended for the family’s children (though adults can fit comfortably in these beds, too!) Next door to the bunk bedroom and just by the entrance is a delightful media room nook complete with beanbags. Upstairs is home to an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area with access to a lovey outdoor deck. Living is centered around a gorgeous JOTUL fireplace, fed with real wood. This fireplace divides the room neatly in half with living room seating on one side, and the kitchen / dining area on the other.
Imagine sitting back on the sofa, listening to the crackling of the fire, and watching snow-covered trees sway in the winter breeze – a true getaway to nature, a quick drive from central Hirafu, Niseko’s bustling heart.
Hibari
Features
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
- Welcome Centre / bus / train pick-up / drop off
- Keypad access
- Centralised heating
- Air conditioning
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Towels / linen
- Toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Washer / dryer
- Business / workspace
- Free parking
INTERNET & ENTERTAINMENT
- Wi-Fi internet
- Flat-screen TV
- Apple TV or equivalent
KITCHEN & DINING
- Full Kitchen
- Dining table
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Large fridge
- Dishwasher
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
Hibari
Bedrooms
BEDROOM 1
Located on the upper floor, this is the master bedroom suite – housing two guests in one king size bed. There is plenty of floor space in the room, which also has two bedside tables and a table counter that doubles as a desk, and a flat-screen TV. There is an en suite bathroom with washstand, shower and bathtub, and a toilet – with lovely forest views.
2 guests
1 king
en suite (shower + bath)
BEDROOM 2
Located downstairs, the second bedroom is at the far end of the building and houses two guests in two twin beds. Though smaller than the master bedroom, this room also has plenty of space with a bedside table here, closet storage, and a table with desk that makes for a good study space. This bedroom has its own en suite bathroom with bathtub, washstand and toilet.
2 guests
2 singles
en suite (shower + bath)
BEDROOM 3
Next door to the second bedroom, the third also houses two guests in two twin beds. There is a night stand and chair here, as well as a window looking out towards forest scenery. A small built-in closet provides storage space. A shared bathroom with shower and washstand, as well as a separate shared toilet, is located just across the hallway outside.
2 guests
2 singles
shared bathroom (shower)
BEDROOM 4
Nearest the downstairs entrance, the fourth bedroom sleeps two guests in a bunk bed. Though originally intended for the owner’s children, with a little study desk tucked away behind the bed, this room works just as well for adult guests with full size single beds. There is also a storage closet, and a window looking out onto forest scenery. The shared bathroom down the hall has a shower and washstand, and a separate entry toilet for convenience.
2 guests
1 bunk bed
shared bathroom (shower)
Hibari
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
Hibari sits in the Escarpment Estate. When you reach Lower Hirafu, you take a side road that descends below the village. The Escarpment is perched on a slanted slope, allowing the chalets and lodges here to have uninterrupted views of the surrounding forests and glimpses of Mt Yotei beyond. It is a very quiet, exclusive neighbourhood that needs car access to get to the slopes or the rest of Hirafu – perfect for those that want seclusion and privacy while still being in Hirafu.
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
You can reach Hirafu’s parking areas and slopes in a quick 3-minute drive, with Hanazono and Niseko Village both within a 15-minute drive. Free village shuttles service Lower Hirafu, so you will need to walk up the Escarpment road to reach the nearest shuttle stop. Your property management offers a pick up and drop-off service, but for freedom to get around a car or hired driver is recommended for the duration of stay.
RESTAURANTS / BARS
In Lower Hirafu you’ll find some of Niseko’s best beloved eateries – Ebisutei, Koharuya and Izakaya Rin are local staples that are worth a visit every season. Drive up to Hirafu’s main street for rentals, convenience stores and a pharmacy – but if you’re driving, it might be easier to avoid the crowds altogether and take the Escarpment road out to Route 5, towards Kutchan Town (about a 15 minute drive). Here you’ll find grocery stores, convenience stores and a wider range of more reasonably priced restaurants.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra bedding: not available
- Cot/highchair set: ¥7,000 / booking
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum nights:
Peak: 5 (Dec 20-Jan 8)
High: 4 (Jan 9-Feb 16)
Shoulder: 3 (Dec 13-Dec 19 / Feb 17-Mar 15)
Low: 2 (Dec 1-Dec 12 / Mar 16-Apr 25) - Check-in time: 4pm
- Check-out time: 10am
PAYMENT DETAILS
- We offer the best rates online
- Rates include government tax and services (other websites add this on at the end of the booking)
- Rates quoted in JPY Japanese yen
- 20% deposit due at time of booking
- 80% balance due 60 days before arrival
- Pay by credit card / PayPal / bank transfer
- See our full terms and conditions
Please note all information provided is representative and subject to change. If there are features or services that are imperative to your stay, please contact us before booking.
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