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Serendipity@Kyoto

Luxury Kyoto vacation home in Central Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk

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Japanese Villa | Living room | Flat-screen TV, toys
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Japanese Villa | 2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • City view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Serendipity@Kyoto

Luxury Kyoto vacation home in Central Kyoto with a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free vacation home features a snack bar/deli, self parking, and a 24-hour front desk. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance. The vacation home boasts a deep soaking tub and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a refrigerator, and other amenities include a microwave and a flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
This vacation home offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Beds feature down comforters. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (JPY 1700 per day)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevators
  • Portable shower seat
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Free bottled water

Location highlights

  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • In the city center
  • In the historical district

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 3 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 1892
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 200-1,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: JPY 1700 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Serendipity@Kyoto Kyoto
Serendipity@Kyoto House Kyoto
Serendipity@Kyoto House
Serendipity@Kyoto Kyoto
Serendipity@Kyoto Private vacation home
Serendipity@Kyoto Private vacation home Kyoto

About the neighborhood

Map
509-15 Teraima, Kamigyo, Kyoto, Kyoto, 602-8215

What's nearby

  • Kyoto Imperial Palace - 14 min walk
  • Nijō Castle - 3 min drive
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple - 4 min drive
  • Kyoto University - 5 min drive
  • Nishiki Market - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Kitano-Hakubaicho Station - 3 min drive
  • Imadegawa Station - 13 min walk
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪親愛 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪中華料理沁 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪鶴屋吉信 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪逃現郷 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪シュークリームカフェ オアフ 京都西陣本店 - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serendipity@Kyoto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Serendipity@Kyoto?

Self parking is available for JPY 1700 per day.

What time is check-in at Serendipity@Kyoto?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serendipity@Kyoto?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Serendipity@Kyoto located?

Located in Central Kyoto, this luxury vacation home is steps from Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. Raku Art Museum and Uhoin are also within 10 minutes. Imadegawa Station is 13 minutes by foot and Kuramaguchi Station is 21 minutes.

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Serendipity@Kyoto Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Idyllinen ja viihtyisä pikku talo
Olin matkalla mieheni ja poikani kanssa ja tämä majoitusvaihtoehto oli meille täydellinen. Pieni ja sympaattinen talo, missä kaksi makuuhuonetta, olohuone ja keittiö. Meidät otettiin erittäin ystävällisesti vastaan ja saimme vinkkejä kaupoista, ravintoloista ja liikennevälineistä. Voin suositella kaikille, jotka eivät halua asua perinteisessä hotellissa, vaan kaipaavat jotain aidompaa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Another lovely stay at Serendipity
This was our second stay at Serendipity. The property is nicely maintained and we were very comfortable. Chie san was very helpful. We tried out some more of her recommended restaurants and were not disappointed. A particular plus is that the house, while very quiet, is just steps from a major bus line, so that it is very easy to get downtown, to the station, or to Higashiyama or Gion, in just minutes. We also enjoyed walking to Kitano Tenmangu and to Kinkakuji, although a bus will also take you to those places even more quickly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Amy

+ Haus ist Familien-freundlich. Tatami ist praktisch für Babies. + Ausstattung wie Küche-waren und Bettwaren sehr komplett. + Nette Vermieterin, hilfreich und freundlich. - Location bisschen weit vom Downtown. Man muss jeden Tag mit Bus fahren. - Lüftungsmöglichkeit gering. Da es keine Mückennetz gibt, kann man die Fernster nicht aufmachen um zu lüften. Im Summer gibt es viele Mücken. - Man muss alle Haushalte selbst erledigen - das ist natürlich nicht so bequem wie im Hotel
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Japanese Style Guesthouse
We absolutely loved our stay at Serendipity! It was every clean, well maintained and had everything you needed. A wonderful experience of living in a Japanese style house. An easy walk to the bus stop made it very convenient to travel and see the sights of Kyoto. Chie the owner was extremely kind and helpful and we hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy home in a quiet residential neighborhood.
A good experience to stay in a typical japanese house in a quiet residential neighborhood away from touristy areas. Once we learnt to use the bus lines it was super easy to get around. Chie is extremely friendly and helpful, she came to clean the house and change our towels during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Marjorie L.

Quiet
Nice clean quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place with excellent owner
We loved staying here. The apartment was so comfortable and the area was so beautiful. There is so much space and it is very cute and traditional. It is located on a quiet little street just a block away from the imperial palace. In addition to all this the owner is incredibly nice and accommodating. This is one of the best places I have ever stayed. Excellent value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
가족이 안락하게 즐길 수 있는 편안한 호텔
일본 숙소는 협소한 편인데, 이번에 묶었던 곳은 가족을 위해, 특히 어린애를 동반한 가족에게는 최적의 호텔이라고 생각합니다. 2층에 침실이 있어 조용히 쉬고자 하는 사람은 방해받지 않고 쉴 수 있으며, 놀고자하는 사람은 1층 거실에서 시간을 보낼수 있어 좋았습니다. 물론, 현대적인 시설을 원하는 분은 추천하지 않지만, 안락하고 편안한 숙소를 원한다면 괜찮은 선택인 것 같습니다.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
깨끗하고 아늑한 호텔
일본 숙박 시설이 협소한 편인데, 이곳은 마음에 들었습니다. 특히, 침실이 2층에 있어 쉬고자 하는 사람은 방해받지 않고 조용히 쉴 수 있었고, 놀고자 하는 사람은 1층 거실에서 시간을 보낼 수 있었던 것이 특히 맘에 들었습니다.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wohnen wie die Japaner
Eine sehr schönes japanisches Gästehaus far alle, die den üblichen Hotels ausweichen und einmal eine echte japanische Wohnung kennen lernen möchten. Die Wohnung ist zentral in Kyoto gelegen mit sehr gutem Anschluss an Bus und U-Bahn und trotzdem in einer sehr ruhigen Wohngegend. In der Umgebung gibt es viele Einkaufmöglichkeuten und gute kleine Retaurants. Da es sich um ein Gästehaus habdelt, gibt es keinen Zimmerservice. Wir haben drei Tage Aufenthalt in diesem Gästehaus genossen und werden sicher wiederkommen..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pyeongyeol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warmest Japanese Traditional House :)
loosen the fatigue of travel and Had been comfortable stay I felt the warm hospitality of the landlord Ms.Chie The house was a clean. not long after the building was built And gave more good feeling of traditional Japanese houses decorated with antiques, including a records. Unfortunately, one kind i've got a damp smell in the house, especially the second floor is more bad. Overall, a case of great experience who also recommend other travelers.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
古民家に泊まる
古民家を改築した2階の建物です。駐車場スペースがありません。近くのパーキングを利用することになります。京都はパーキング高いので、その分の出費を考慮する必要があります。夏場に利用したため、蚊が多かったです。蚊取り線香が用意されていました。トイレが狭いので体の大きい人は、身動きが大変です。独立したキッチンがあり、キッチン用具が一通りそろっています。バスタオルのみが提供されます。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
居心地最高でした。
ちょっとわかりにくい場所ですが、一軒家貸し切りです。 居間と寝室が別で、台所用品も充実しており、お布団も気持ちよかったです。 長期滞在にはぴったりかと。真向いの中華料理屋も趣があります。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

たかお

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
京都の自宅感覚
京都の自宅に帰って来た感じ。今回は3人での宿泊でしたが定員5人以上でも大丈夫です。厨房、食器も揃い朝食は自家製でゆっくり出来ます。夕食は近所の居酒屋で地元の方々と懇親を深め楽しく過ごす事ができました。ただ車だった為すぐそばのコインパーキングが3000円だったのが残念でしたが京都らしい滞在でした。
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
小さな子どもがいる人にはオススメ
快適に過ごせました。 寝室とリビングが別々なのがいいです。 トイレが狭かったのとリビングのエアコンの調子が悪かったの以外は大満足です！
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
好有日本家庭感覺
雖然地方比較遠，唔易搵；但係住宿嘅女主人好好，係大門口一直等我地，又講解入住需知；加上酒店內提供一些小食，比我地食用；住宿地方大又整潔；女主人又會用email同我地保持聯絡，提供我地要嘅資料。