Reviews of Oyajino Umi 1 stars

Very traditional room, futon was comfortable

The rest of the house and yard was very dirty with bugs and cat food left out. I had left a coffee I got from a coffee roaster that was supposed to be one of the best in the area in my locked room on the table only to come back from the day out to find that it was gone- and my toothpaste was also thrown away? The toothpaste was in a paper tube so maybe it looked unassuming but I needed that and also just confused as to why the lady felt the need to come into the room I was renting while I was gone and throw away things I had on the table set up . And the bathrooms are very dirty, and the plastic is pretty old and crumbling away. It’s more of a backpackers hostel for young people who don’t care about these little details and just want to enjoy being close to the art and having a fun place to stay with a lady who is kinda like your aunt who loves cats

Very quiet and beautiful.

Location

Good central location, clean bedroom with traditional futon etc. clean shared bathroom.

Previous reviews talked about being served breakfast, but it was self service when I was there, and not great. The host allowed me to drop off my bag early, which I appreciated, but she was not friendly and I didn’t see her again. Also, the only light in the bedroom is incredibly bright - really could do with a small second light.

Very cute, clean and comfortable for people who like Japanese style inns

Location was great. Traditional comfortable tatami mat room.

Our room was up tiny old steep wooden stairs and the toilets and bathrooms were downstairs.

The location is perfect and easy to get around.

The guesthouse is centrally located within the old town of Honmura, a short walk from the ferry port and the local bus stop connecting the town with all the art locations of the island. If you're interested in the Art House Projects, the guesthouse is perfect, in that you'll be staying in a similarly traditional old house built in the same style and materials. The guesthouse is occupied by the landlady, who is very friendly and helpful, and being her home it's very cosy and full of character. She has a little dog and several cats, and a charming peaceful garden in which you can have your breakfast. I really enjoyed my stay.

As this is a traditional building, walls are paper thin (doors and screens actually made of paper). If you're a light sleeper, ear plugs are recommended

Very helpful staff

Very good location two or three minutes’ walk from the port, the ferry terminal and the various restaurants and cafes in the town, and close to bus stops to the art shows. Modest but clean accommodation run by a very friendly and helpful woman. Several cats and a small dog on the premises. Japanese-style rooms.

Cozy and comfortable

Seeing a typical japanese home

Little bit expensive

We had a lovely 2 night stay here. Great location. Clean comfortable room. Breakfast was good. Lovely dog & cats. The host was friendly & very kindly gave us a lift to the ferry at the other side of the island when she saw us heading there when we were leaving.

Friendly host and very comfortable place - recommended!

It’s in a great location

Indifferent owner, very little attempt to inform us about the guest house and how to use the space apart from showing us the bathroom, animal odour in the room, piles of rubbish everywhere in the outdoor spaces including right outside our window, cluttered and disorganised interior space.

Very comfortable. Excelent breakfast and a great simple place to visit