Very friendly older couple :) The cabin had everything (running water, toilet, wood stove, kitchen, futon). By car close to the ski areas. I loved the experience with the wood stove during winter

Nothing special (it's a cabin, so don't expect very high cleanliness)

The host was incredibly generous and welcoming towards us. Drove us to the alpine centre each morning. They invited us over to a farewell drink from their sake collection. The stay felt very caring and personal, like being with family.

The location is about a 15min drive from the alpine centre, and the nearby Niseko Town is quite sleepy and about a 5min drive away. There are no showers at the cabin, but the host gives you coupons for a nearby onsen.

The warmth and great hospitality of the owners. Aki San and Kyouko San were so kind to make sure that every thing was well prepared. You can have breakfast and dinner with them and they would cook for you as well. The cottage looks very cute and inside is spacious actually. It is clean and warm enough even they still use the dry woods and branches for their classic old time metal fireplace. The bed room is on the upper part and it is so good that the view in Winter is picturesque. With the price you pay and you get a view of Yotei San , the great mountain, this is already so much worth it. The footage might be located a bit further from the center but it is convenient when you drive a car. Otherwise, Aki San is more than happy to be your driver and a guide man for you. See? Aki San can be your cook and your driver. Literally he is your host that makes sure Japanese hospitality is delivered to you while staying with them. Their hospitality I could say that you won’t find it from any other 5-6 star luxury hotels. Definitely a high recommendation. I wish I can come to explore more of Hokkaido in other seasons. Will see you again Shirokuma Cottage!!!