We stayed at Serenity House over Xmas and New Years 2019/2020 and could not have been happier with our stay. The house is beautifully presented - the photos in the listing simply do not do it justice. The host Fujimi was extremely helpful and always prompt in responding to our requests for assistance (more wood, directions etc). We had a family of three (2 adults and 1 child) and a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children) staying together and it never felt crowded. There are two main bedrooms on the middle level (both effectively master bedroom suites) with further bedrooms in the upper and lower levels which we used for the kids. As part of our group we also had another family of five staying in the Harmony House next door which Fujimi also manages. In terms of the location, the house is in a quiet residential area which we found perfect for the kids. They could play outside in the snow without the worry of cars flying around. Still, all the action is not far away. The Hilton gondola is a one minute drive away and the Hirafu Gondola only 8 minutes. The included van was very helpful and Fujimi has had a ski rack installed on the back of the van which made for quick and easy loading and unloading. The car was great for heading down to Kutchan (about 25 minutes away) to stock up on groceries for the stay (don’t do this in Niseko unless you wish to pay tourist prices). The garage opens directly into the mud room which is a good size and handled gear for all of our people easily. Overall I would recommend this house and the neighbouring house for families with younger kids to early teens. This probably isn’t for those looking to be in among the hustle and bustle of lower Hirafu. That said, we had a couple of nights out at various restaurants and it is not a hard, long or difficult drive. Highly recommended - we will be back. Thanks Fujimi and Tom.

We were a group of 10 staying in Serenity House for an extended weekend of skiing. The house was very spacious, more than enough room for 10 people. It is a new house with a lot of windows overlooking the forest, radiant floor heating keeping everyone cozy and warm, and super clean. It has its own private onsen (huge hot bath), a large garage & van, room to leave your ski/outdoor gear to dry in the basement, comfortable beds that can be set up as singles or king and a well equipped kitchen. It is only a few minutes from Niseko Village and the ski lift. Best of all, Fujimi-san, the host, will greet you enthusiastically on arrival and see you off as you leave, always with a smile. Great memories of an awesome weekend in Hokkaido!

This house was PERFECT for our large group coming to Niseko for a few days. Two minutes to the closest ski lift and 10 to the bigger more tourist-y lifts, this was the perfect location that's just enough out of the hustle and bustle of town, but close enough for convenience when going to bars and restaurants in Niseko. The hostess was SO accommodating and we so appreciated her hospitality. The place was cozy and warm with gorgeous views into the snowy woods. I would highly recommend Serenity house!

It is hard to know where to start in a review for Serenity House. If I could use just one word it would be ....perfect! We stayed as a large family for four weeks and loved every minute of it. The house is both practical and luxurious, large and spacious and had everything to make us feel at home. What did we love the most? Let me make a list! The secluded location, the view out to the forest and sneaky Mr Fox who walked past most days, the heated floors, the large bedrooms, bathrooms and lounge, the fire place, the massage chair, the excellent drying room to take our ski and board gear off in and leave to dry overnight, the well appointed kitchen and last but not least - the wonderful Fujimi and Tom who made us feel at home and welcome like friends. I can recommend Serenity House with confidence and would stay again in a heart beat.