Ocean House in Sashiba | Cottage-Style Stays in Kuninaka (Irabu, Miyako)

Ocean House in Sashiba is a cottage-style accommodation in the Kuninaka village of Irabu Island. Run by an owner couple, each of the 5 cottages has the amenities needed for living, such as a TV, fridge, microwave (some, by booking), washlet toilet and hairdryer, and its appeal of "staying as if living" suits long stays too. Wi-Fi, a coin laundry and bicycle rental (about 500 yen / approx US$3 per day) are available, letting you casually tour the nearby sea and village even without a car. Each cottage has 1 free parking space, and some cottages allow pets. On the same grounds is "Oshokujidokoro Sashiba", where you can savour local cuisine, and a barbecue can be enjoyed by booking. With easy car access to sights such as the Irabu Ohashi Bridge, Shimojishimas 17END and Toguchi-no-Hama, it is an inn recommended as a base for the Miyako Islands. Booking is accepted via Rakuten Travel, Jalan, JTB and others.

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Basic Information

Location (Island)Irabu Island
AddressAza Kuninaka 925-1, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa
Hours / Opening timeCheck-in 15:00 to 21:00 / check-out 10:00
ClosedNone (year-round; by booking status)
FeeRoughly from a few thousand yen (approx US$30 and up) per cottage per night (varies by season, number and plan; confirm on booking sites)
ParkingAvailable, free, up to 1 car per cottage (no booking needed)
Contact0980-78-6787

Visiting tips & what to bring

Located in the Kuninaka village in the centre of the island, travel by car or rental bicycle is presumed to sights such as beaches and observatories. Being cottage-type, a resident caretaker at night is limited, and check-in must be done by 21:00. The surroundings are a village with few streetlights, so a torch is reassuring for going out at night. A hire car widens your range of activity. As some amenities such as a microwave are by booking, contact in advance if needed.

For families with small children

All cottages are independent whole-house rentals (equivalent to 1DK to 2LDK) with a kitchen, fridge and washing machine, suited to long stays with small children. The detached type where you can spend time without minding the surroundings makes it easy to keep an infants daily rhythm, reassuringly. With a breakfast service and an on-site diner, meals are convenient too. However, travel to the sea or play areas is by car, and as there is no private pool, sea bathing means heading out to nearby beaches.

FAQ

Q.What are the check-in and check-out times?

A.Check-in is 15:00 to 21:00 and check-out is 10:00. If your arrival will be late, contacting in advance so you can enter by the latest 21:00 is reassuring.

Q.Is there parking?

A.Yes. Each cottage has 1 free parking space, with no booking needed. You can stay with peace of mind even with hire-car use.

Q.What about meals?

A.There is a free breakfast service, and you can savour local cuisine at the on-site Oshokujidokoro Sashiba. A barbecue can also be enjoyed by booking.

Q.Can you stay without a car?

A.There is bicycle rental (about 500 yen / approx US$3 per day) so you can reach the sea and village by bike, but as sights such as beaches and observatories are some distance away, a hire car is more convenient.

Q.Can you stay with a pet?

A.There are pet-friendly cottages. As conditions and the applicable cottages may change, confirm via booking sites such as Rakuten Travel or directly with the inn when booking.