Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Kyushu

First things first: this isn’t your sleek, modern Tokyo high-rise. Grandma’s House is exactly what the name implies—a modest, older Japanese home filled with the kind of character that makes you feel rooted in history and community. The house’s architecture reflects a traditional Japanese layout, complete with sliding doors, tatami mat flooring, low ceilings, and thoughtful minimalism that gives the space a calming, peaceful energy. That said, taller guests should take note—if you’re over 5’6” (about 167 cm), be prepared to duck a bit. The ceilings and doorways are low in some parts of the house, which adds to the cozy, nostalgic feel but might be a bit tricky if you’re not used to it. For us, it was more charming than inconvenient. It reminded us that this was someone’s beloved home for decades, and that sense of warmth lives on in the space.

This was a beautiful place, spotlessly clean and incredibly comfortable. Close to the 40th temple and a great spot for walking pilgrims. Highly recommended.

we spent a very pleasant 4 d'ays at Kevin's place. it's directly above their café, which is a great place to start the day. Kevin and his family we're super nice, they invited us over for dinner, which was a great experience for us as a travelling family. We also did a photoshooting with Kevin, since he is a professional photographier. The house is really spacious for Japanese standards, and has a lot of nice toys for kids.Thanks for thé nice time!

This place is perfect of families and friends looking to stay in Aoshima. There are lots of activities provided by the host, though you need to inform them first. We especially enjoy the ping-pong table! All necessities were provided and we felt right at home. Highly recommended this place!

A great escape from the city, felt like we were the only tourists on the island. It was so beautiful and such a peaceful place to hangout for a few days. This Airbnb is way way bigger than the pictures. It sort of felt like it was actually someone’s home we were living in and was a comfy stay. Highly recommend coming here with a car, there was no busses (maybe some irregular ones) and not really any taxis. Taxi costed us 3000 yen from the ferry. In the end, the hosts drove us to our ferry when we left. Was an amazing and interesting Airbnb experience, I’ve never had hosts like this! On first day they Invited us out for coffee. Last day, threw us a goodbye party and gave us tons of food. We wish we could stay here forever. Full kitchen equipped with cooking supplies and ceramic dishware. Short walk from the beach. If you don’t have a method of transportation you will sort of be stuck in the Airbnb, which isn’t so bad because it was so beautiful. Was a little confusing to locate the Ai

とても清潔で寝やすいベッドで大変快適な滞在になりました！ 自炊するのも調理器具が揃っていて、エアビーでほとんど自炊しました！ 近くに渓谷があり、散歩も気持ちよく、またベランダからやまびこが綺麗に返ってくるスポットがあり感動しました！

ゆったりとした時間が流れる島で、快適な宿泊ができ、あっという間に島を出る時間を迎えました。 下記良かったなぁと感じた点です。 ⚫︎港に着いてから宿までの送迎があった ⚫︎暮らすように旅出来る程の食器、キッチンツール、調味料までご準備されていた ⚫︎地元佐賀や九州チョイスにこだわった冷凍食品、酎ハイ、ウォーターサーバーなど、オーナーのハイレベルなおもてなしを感じた ⚫︎緊急時にオーナー直通の電話があって安心だった ⚫︎清潔なタオルとお布団 ⚫︎シャワーの水圧が素晴らしかった ⚫︎細かいところまで行き届いたお掃除 ⚫︎ビーチまで歩いてすぐで可愛い貝殻があった ⚫︎ビーチから見た夕陽が綺麗だった ⚫︎インパクトある立派なお屋敷で、 研修や合宿、リトリートにも使えるほどの広さだった 島ならではの非日常を感じられる旅でした。 宿泊前もご親切に連絡をくださり安心して宿泊できました。 この度はありがとうございました！

事前のやりとりもすぐに返信をしてくださり、とても安心することができました。 当日も丁寧な説明や焼き菓子などの差し入れもしてくださり、とても良い時間を過ごすことができました。 ありがとうございました！

This is my second time staying here and it'll always be my top choice when I'm in the area :) The house is clean and cozy and the surrounding area is so peaceful, quiet, and dreamy. Everything is beautiful and I feel so relaxed staying here. There was a big storm the last time I stayed, but the patio is fully covered, so I got to sit outside and sip my coffee while listening to and watching the rain. The bathroom and kitchen are so well-stocked -- I haven't cooked here but the kitchen makes me want to! John is also a fantastic host who is so kind and accommodating. Highly recommend staying here if you have a chance!

古民家を改修されており，非常に清潔でおしゃれでした。 近接した家もないのでのびのびと過ごすことができました。

Great spot! We loved the glamping accommodations. The pillows were the best I’ve seen in Japan and everything was comfortable. Host was super friendly and the breakfast was delicious. Great location for being able to do Kumamoto city and Aso national park. Would definitely stay here again!

こちらの確認不足で色々とご迷惑おかけすることもありましたが、それも含め 快くご対応頂き誠に感謝です！ 本当にありがとうございました。 初の天草旅行が最高の思い出になりました。また機会がございましたら、ぜひ利用させていただきたいです！！

10人で利用させていただきました！ 場所も分かりやすく、とてもよかったです！詳細にあったお肉屋さんは、わざわざ行くべきではないかも😱近くのハローデイで全て揃う感じでした！10人近くで利用したのですが、薪はもう二箱？欲しかったです(^^) ですがすぐ対応としていただいで ものすごく良かったです！

This place is awesome! even better in person! the view was absolutely serene. Don't hesitate to book this place. I didn't know iwakuni offered such a beautiful spot. if i couldve stayed longer i would've.

とても綺麗で良かったです。11人で行って広々使えました。ただプールの底が破れてて使いにくかったです。

喜欢屋子的主人，很愉快的一晚

素晴らしい滞在でした。貞親さんが手塩にかけて育てた農園、お孫さんたちのために手作りしたツリーハウスやブランコ、別府湾をのぞむ美しい景色、プラネタリウムのような星空。小2の我が子にとっては楽園のような場所で、なかなか家に入ってこずいつまでも外で遊んでいました。お子さんのいるご家庭には、この上ない環境だと思います。 週末だったのでキウイ狩りやキャンプのお客様がひっきりなしにいらして、おひとりで運営なさっていますのでとてもお忙しそうではありましたが、細やかにお気遣いいただきました。 自家製のはちみつも、とってもおいしかったです。 また暖かくなる頃、必ず訪れたいと思います。またよろしくお願いします！

As much as this house looks good in the pictures, it surpassed our expectations in person. This was one of the most beautiful places we ever stayed in. With the bamboo forest in the back, the mountains and sakura in the front, and the Katanas in the middle ;) What more could we ask for? The hosts - Mizuki-san and Mai-san - were very nice, informative, helpful, and pleasant. We will miss stepping out in the morning to breathe the fresh mountain air and hear the river's stream. Thank you very much for a perfect stay.

キッチン・ダイニングが秀逸で素敵空間でした。真冬だったのでめちゃくちゃ寒いかと思いきやそうでもなく、快適に楽しむことが出来ました！立地も素晴らしく海まですぐです。

我們很驚訝這麼大的房子，可以如此乾淨整潔。主人的接待很溫馨、可靠又溫暖，推薦這裡的住宿，很喜愛。

なんでも揃っていて不便さを感じることはなかった。 むしろカラオケとかできて楽しいし、大きなお風呂は最高でした。 オーナーさんもめちゃくちゃ気さくな方で質問への返答もスムーズでとても信頼できる方でした。

What a beautiful place, the location along the coast in a quiet part of the forest, wonderful view of the ocean from a deck, inside, there is everything there that you need. In winter it can get cold, but it heats up quickly, nice bathroom, many thoughtful and beautiful decorations. The host couple were really lovely and helpful, and also open, insightful and inspiring. Thank you so much for having me and for the wonderful stay and chats!

One of our favorite in many times with Airbnb recommend and hope to back again