The Freshwater

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.9
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms

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About this property

Located on the main street of Hirafu and just a 10-minute walk from the skiing areas, the Freshwater is a self-catering accommodation featuring modern facilities. Free WiFi is available in all areas. The apartments come with a balcony, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a telephone. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a fridge and kitchenware. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include a washing machine. At The Freshwater you will find free shuttle service. Other facilities like luggage storage are offered. Activities in the surrounding area include skiing. The property offers free parking, on first come first serve basis. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Ski Lift Niseko Village (3.2 km) and Ski Lift Niseko Annupuri (5.0 km). New Chitose International Airport is 111 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Louise
Philippines Philippines
“Great pickup and drop off service from the train station. People who worked there were very polite, friendly and offered great service. Seicomart, lawson and the niseko united bus stop was just within 100-200m of walk. Very convenient for our...”
Antonia
Singapore Singapore
“It is an amazing place to stay!!! Spacious apartment, clean, great location, super friendly and helpful staff. You feel like home😊 There is only one thing I would wish: coffee machine. There is instant coffee available in the apartment and two...”
Becky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved how spacious the apartment was, it exceeded expectations. It was comfortable and well kitted out. The team there are really friendly and extremely helpful. The location was also a bonus. We really enjoyed our 6 night stay. It was easy...”
Q
Australia Australia
“Location!!!! It was in the perfect spot so close to supermarket, food trucks, coffee, lift. The team were so kind and helpful. It was super quiet and warm and way bigger than expected. It was associated to the vale hotel so we got an onsen for...”
Yvonne
Australia Australia
“It was clean and spacious. The location is perfect as it’s only a short walk to hirafu intersection. Our apartment had the view of Grand Hirafu Gondola. We were also able to see the fireworks on the Friday”
Matthew
Australia Australia
“Amazing location Clean We stayed in the one bedroom apartment and it was nice a big with great amenities and facilities like a kitchen, washing machine and living room.”
Sisilyn
Singapore Singapore
“My stay at this studio was absolutely delightful. It was clean and thoughtfully organized. The amenities provided made my stay comfortable and enjoyable.The location of the house was also very convenient, with easy access to nearby Grand Hirafu...”
Dionne
Australia Australia
“Central location, amazing facilities, cleaners every 2nd day, warm and cozy”
Chih-kuan
Taiwan Taiwan
“We had the one-bedroom apartment that is quite spacious for our family of three. The apartment is clean and with a nice view to Mt. Yotei from the living room and bed room. (try to get 4th floor and above) The kitchen is fully equipped with...”
Yiing
Singapore Singapore
“Location was excellent and we got the one bedroom apartment with a kitchen, living room and washer dryer. Was great for a long stay!”

Managed by Nisade | The Luxe Nomad

Company review score: 9.3Based on 2,260 reviews from 21 properties
21 managed properties

Company information

Niseko Alpine Developments (NISADE) was founded in 2005 by people with a striking vision. Inspired by the powdery wealth of Hirafu's ski fields, they launched several alpine properties offering the ultimate in alpine comfort. These exceptional developments paved the way for NISADE to become the largest fully integrated property specialist in Niseko, Hokkaido. NISADE has implemented new health & hygiene protocols throughout our properties & are committed to creating the safest, cleanest & most comfortable environment possible for your holiday stay.

Property information

Featuring 11 apartments with uncompromising attention to detail, The Freshwater combines the best of both Japanese and Western cultures to deliver true boutique luxury in a superb location. The Freshwater is located on the main street of Hirafu with a flat one-minute walk to the shuttle bus stop, and a six minute walk to the Family Run ski slope. Restaurants, bars, and convenience stores are all within a couple of minutes on foot. Offering beautifully designed spaces, The Freshwater‘s stone and timber facade captures the essence of the Niseko natural environment, reflecting the local beauty of the alpine trees, adjoining stream, and nearby mountains.

Neighbourhood information

Set amidst the spectacular beauty of Northern Japan, at the foot of the majestic Mt. Yotei, Niseko is a resort destination beloved by ski fanatics and nature lovers around the world. The Niseko resort area is composed of four communities: Annupuri, Niseko, Hirafu, and Hanazono. Each community has a ski resort making up the Niseko United system and offering unique access to the legendary ski slopes of Mt. Annupuri. All four resorts use the same lift pass system, and have easily accessible backcountry terrain, making the Niseko resort area irresistible to skiers and snowboarders. Consistent fluffy powder snow year after year has given Niseko the reputation of world-class ski resort.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

The Freshwater takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
¥7,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUC Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property requires a deposit payment. Instructions will be sent by e-mail after the booking.

Guests who wish to use baby cots are required to make a reservation in advance. Charges apply. A room or apartment change may be required during your stay to accommodate your booking.

Guests can request bedding for each bedroom in the apartment (subject to availability). If no bedding requests are provided prior to 14 days of arrival, all bedding will be set up as 2 single beds. Please contact the property for the detail.

For guests staying during the summer season, please be informed that check-in procedures will take place at Intuition Niseko, from 15:00 to 18:00. Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Check-in and key-collection take place at: 38-6 Kabayama, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0078, Japan.

Please note, only electric fans are available during the summer season.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Freshwater in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 3-643