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Description
Karamatsu embodies the sleek simplicity of Japanese design in a sophisticated chalet that guarantees guests’ comfort and convenience. Well-located in Middle Hirafu Village, this two-storey, stand-alone chalet features a striking black and wheat-coloured décor and Japanese accents with shoji paper screen doors and Japanese paper lamps.
Sleeps: 8 guests (10 max)
Size: 146m² (floorplan)
Built: 2006
Karamatsu
Overview
Standalone chalet
Village views
Heart of the action
Family friendly
Classic ski lodge
Modern Japanese design
Walk to restaurants / bars
On free village shuttle route
Welcome centre transfers
Karamatsu is the local name for the Japanese larch tree which is native to the northern regions of the middle island, Honshu, and seen in extensive plantations on the island of Hokkaido, home to Niseko. It’s the only deciduous conifer native to Japan and in autumn, the mountains of Hokkaido turn to gold as the karamatsu pins yellow and fall.
While adopting an outward sturdy Japanese besso – or holiday villa – appearance, Karamatsu embodies unstinting in comfort and sophistication with top quality fittings and furnishings. Judicious use of lamps combines with voguish, concealed ceiling and down-lights to create a warm and inviting ambience. Entertainment is on tap with a wide-screen TV and Netflix, along with high-speed internet connection.
The sizeable living areas are located on the lower floor with the gourmet kitchen, featuring an island counter and eating bench, separating the cosy dining and living areas. The living room flows onto a wide terrace. A dedicated laundry can be accessed from the kitchen. Karamatsu has abundant expansive windows throughout its 146 square metres of floor space, welcoming in lots of natural light and allowing guests to enjoy the pleasure of the outdoor snowscape.
Karamatsu
Features
SAFETY / HYGIENE
- Standalone property
- Self-catering property
- Private entrance
- Alcohol hand sanitiser
- Personal face masks
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- In-house laundry
- Professional cleaning service
COMFORT / CONVENIENCE
- Centralised heating
- Balcony
- Ski storage
- Drying room
- Washer / dryer
- Iron / board
- Daily rubbish collection
- Mid-clean / linen change every 8 nights
INTERNET / ENTERTAINMENT
- High-speed WiFi
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable / satellite TV
- Netflix
- Games console
KITCHEN / DINING
- Full kitchen
- Dining table
- Breakfast bar
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Coffee machine
- Coffee / tea / milk / sugar on arrival
- Cutlery / plates
- Cooking utensils
- Dishwasher
- Dishwashing powder
- Dishwashing detergent
- Highchair (see “Extras” below)
BEDROOMS
- Western bedding
- Linen
- Cot (see “Extras” below)
BATHROOMS
- Rain shower
- Bath tub
- Japanese washlet toilet
- Towels
- Shower products
- Hair dryer
Karamatsu
Rooms
BEDROOM 1
The first bedroom is the only bedroom on the ground level. Two guests sleep on a queen bed in this room, and the en suite bathroom features toilet and shower. There is ample storage and the laundry space is nearby, as is the open-plan dining, living and kitchen on the ground floor.
2 guests
1 queen
En suite with shower
BEDROOM 2
BEDROOM 3
The third bedroom is also on the upper floor, opposite bedrooms two and four. This room can accommodate two guests in either a king double or two single beds. There’s a closet to one side of the bed and a work desk to the other. En suite bathroom has a shower, toilet and washstand.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
En suite with shower
BEDROOM 4
The fourth bedroom also sits on the upper floor of the chalet, right next to the second bedroom and opposite a standalone bathroom with a bathtub and shower. Slightly smaller than the other two rooms on this floor, this room can sleep two guests in either a king double or two singles.
2 guests
1 king or 2 singles
Karamatsu
Location
SETTING / ATMOSPHERE
Karamatsu is located right in the accessible Middle Hirafu Village surrounded by other lowrise quality chalets giving guests a genuine snowy ski village atmosphere.
LIFTS / TRANSPORT
Karamatsu is about 10-minutes’ walk from the ski lifts but with the free shuttle bus stop almost at the doorstep you can be there in no time. A parking spot available to the guests allows the option of a car to take care of all transport issues.
RESTAURANTS / BARS
The chalet is in one of the best possible locations for accessing the top spots of Niseko’s non-ski non-snowboarding attractions. A number of restaurants and bars are close by as is the must-visit Yukoro Onsen hot spring bath. Seicomart convenience store is about 5 minutes’ walk and Lawson a few minutes extra.
Need to Know
EXTRAS
- Extra futon: ¥5,000 pp / night
- Baby cot / highchair / stair gate set: ¥5,000 / stay
- Baby bath tub: ¥2,500 / stay
STAY REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum nights:
Peak: 5 (Dec 19-Jan 3 / Feb 6-20)
Shoulder: 4 (Nov 21-Dec 18 / Jan 4-Feb 5 / Feb 21-Mar 14)
Low: 3 (up to Nov 20 / from Mar 15) - Check-in time: 3pm – 8pm
- Check-out time: 10am
PAYMENT DETAILS
- We offer the best rates online
- Rates include government tax and services (some other websites add this at the end)
- Rates quoted in Yen (JPY)
- 20% deposit due at 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.
Hercules –
Awesome freestanding house – close to everything, but still whisper quiet at night. Great view of Yotei, clean, up to date and had everything we needed (inc. fast wifi for kids!)
Aedan –
Awesome location – walk to everything and also 2nd bus stop to upper village so can always get a seat. Bars and restaurants end of the street and great front yard for making a snowman!