We loved the little villa with sea and goat view. The beach was so near and usually deserted. Crystal clear water, shells and coral to marvel at. The rural quiet location was what we love. Car hire essential and provided by our hosts Nobu and Naoko. We were met at the airport and dropped off there - much easier and cheaper than other car hire offers. The friendliest stress free airport I have ever experienced.

Quite a drive to the nearest shops but that was part of the charm. We did a big shop at the MaxValu supermarket in the city and cooked mostly for ourselves. Always good to get well away from Ishigaki City.

The accommodation was very clean and while very rural, the area is beautiful and you can walk to a beach in one minute from your door. The owners were very friendly and helpful, and we even had some locally grown bananas waiting for us when we returned after a day out. We took advantage of the offer of direct car hire, which meant that we were picked up and taken back to the airport. This was very convenient. The kitchen is small, with only one hot plate, but it was sufficient for easy breakfasts. The location is convenient for snorkelling spots like Yonehara beach, as well as the very beautiful Kabira Bay. The only downside is that it’s 30mins drive from the nearest supermarket, so I’d advise that you stock up to save repeated trips.

We had a wonderful stay at Beach Village Nosoko! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed—picked up at the airport and later dropped off at Ishigaki Port, which made everything incredibly easy. The property is beautiful and peaceful, tucked away in a more remote part of the island that feels like a true escape. We rented a car through them, which gave us the freedom to explore nearby cafes and local restaurants—each stop was a memorable experience, with kind-hearted owners and genuinely warm interactions. In the evening, we enjoyed a relaxed BBQ under the stars, and during the day, we made use of the snorkel gear they provided to explore the nearby beaches. What truly made our stay special were the amazing owners, who go above and beyond to make you feel at home

Quiet and peaceful location, beach nearby and pool right next to the apartment. I liked the terrace attached to the house, you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee listening to the sound of birds singing around. All kitchen appliances are available.

It’s a little old generally, but clean and tidy enough to be comfortable there. There are no grocery stores or even convenience stores around, so if you plan to cook you need to drive to the downtown for shopping. There are a couple of cafes within walking distance (including one in the main building of the property, open for lunch and dinner hours), but we haven’t tried them.

We stayed for over a week and loved it. The modest beach house was comfortable. We loved the north shore of Ishigaki. The kitchen was small but functional. The washing machine was an added bonus. Clean towels everyday. The WIFI worked fine in the unit. We enjoyed sitting by the pool at the end of the day. We rented a car and were provided with pickup and drop-off. We also rented snorkel gear for nominal price. All in all a great option for the north shore.

Best to stock up with provisions in Ishigaki City. Plan ahead.

We had a wonderful 1 week stay! The location was just what we were looking for. Silence and the ocean nearby. The house is very spacious, clean and has everything. They come in the change the towels everyday and fully cleaned once a week. The owners were super kind and available whenever we needed. We rented a car from them at a super friendly price and they picked us and left us at the airport. You can also rent snorkeling gear at a very low price for the whole stay. I totally recommend staying here if you want an experience close to nature. It was a beautiful experience fully immersed in Ishigaki’s nature and beauty.

A beautiful and at the same time a very quiet location (2 min walk to the beach). Ideal for those who value privacy. Our room had a terrace, where we could dine and enjoy an amazing view of the sea. The accommodation was well-equipped with everything one needs, including a washing machine, which proved especially convenient after returning from the beach. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Nothing to complain. The only minor inconvenience for us was the absence of a nearby grocery store. However, shopping could easily be done in the main city and its surroundings going by a rental car.

Our hosts were amazing and very helpful. Everything one could think of was provided for bathing, cooking, relaxing, laundry. Thoughtful touches included fresh flowers from the garden on the table. Very sweet! It was private and quiet with plenty of room. The added convenience of renting a car, with pickup and drop off was terrific! Especially loved the private outdoor shower!

This isn’t a negative, but hot tub in the description does not mean Jacuzzi, rather a Japanese soaking tub in the bathroom.

Big comfortable house with everything working, Yonehara beach with a reef - National park - with hips of fish you can swim from the beach, no currents or waves, in 8 minute drives from the house. Helpful owners who helped me communicate with car rental in Japanese when me car had troubles.

Yonehara beach reef is only swimmable at high tides (before 11 am and after 4 on when I staid). Other local beaches are also very shallow at not really swimmable most of the day (at low tides). Ishigaki turned out to be quite a small place, not much to see or do, except taking ferry to other small islands to see other reefs/ jungles. For that it is better to stay the city close to the port. Also you can truly swim on this

The house was very comfortable with a cute porch to sit on. Our house was near the pool which was very comfortable during the warm days. The house has everything you need. Because it is further away from stores and the centre, it is really recommended to rent a car. The lovely lady working here helped us a lot too and was very friendly. It was a great place to stay at and very central to the island if you want to explore it by car.

The man working here was very rude to us. He treated us very condescendingly and disregarded what was discussed earlier with his wife. I can only imagine how nasty and confusing that interaction would have been if we did not speak Japanese.