Benton Guesthouse Ōmishima

  A really great place!

  We loved our stay at this amazing home! It was so special to get to experience an old Japanese house. The bedding is very comfortable, and the house was super... read more clean. The kitchen had everything we needed, and included little signs to figure out how to work everything! Danielle came to make sure that we were settled in and even drove out to meet us after we forgot our toddler’s pillow and had biked a few km. We loved our stay and I highly recommend this home and Omishima island for a peaceful stay on your bike trip 🙂

  Die Unterkunft und die Gastgeber sind etwas ganz besonderes!
Wir wurden sehr herzlich von Danielle empfangen und bekamen die notwendigen Einweisungen um sich in dem traditionellen, großzügigen Haus gut... read more zurecht zu finden.
Das ganze Haus wurde sehr liebevoll und stilvoll von Danielle und ihrem Mann restauriert und mit vielen kleinen Besonderheiten und Details ausgestattet. Wir wären sehr gerne länger geblieben und hätten gerne auch die gut ausgestattet Küche genutzt. Leider waren wir mit dem Rad auf der Durchreise und konnten nur eine Nacht bleiben. Wir empfehlen aber allen das Haus länger zu nutzen und in das Inselleben einzutauchen.
Wir können die Unterkunft uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.

  We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful place (2 adults with 2 kids), that has recently been restored with a great touch! We loved the traditional Japanese interior as... read more well as exterior. We spent the evening playing retro video games while sitting at the heating table. We also liked the fact that we could choose between traditional Japanese tatami on the floor for sleeping, or the western style bed. We ended up with a mix. Both was comfortable. Everything was clean. Dani was very helpful and responded quickly. We'd definitely stay here again!

  Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Guesthous sehr genossen. Es ist als würde man in der Zeit zurück reisen 😊. Viele schöne Details und alles mit viel liebe eingerichtet. ... read more /> Danielle ist sehr hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend. Sie hat uns sogar vom Bus abgeholt damit wir mit dem Gepäck nicht laufen mussten. Ein toller Service und wirklich nicht selbstverständlich! Vielen lieben Dank Danielle 😊

  We stayed at Dani's house as a stop along the Shimanami Kaido cycling route. It is located about 10-15 minutes from Tatara Bridge in a residential area. There... read more is an A-Coop grocery store along the route to her house where we picked up snacks and breakfast supplies. The house is clean and well-organized (all cabinets are labeled). There is one comfortable Western bed plus futons. It is a traditional Japanese house so it can be cold, but Dani provided several warm and comfortable Hanten coats. The Kotatsu table is cozy too. Kids loved the old-school Nintendo games!

  We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Benton Homestead! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a genuine desire to make our experience unforgettable.
... read more /> The guesthouse was beautifully renovated. The attention to detail was impeccable, from the comfortable bedding to the thoughtful touches like the old Japanese video game and insider tips on exploring the area.

The hosts, Dani and Evan, went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. They shared their passion for the countryside life, offering insights into local culture, cuisine, and even took us on a tour of their honey bee business. It was a truly immersive experience that we will always cherish.

The location was perfect for a peaceful retreat, surrounded by scenic landscapes and the calming sounds of nature. Yet, it was still convenient to explore nearby attractions like Oyamazumi Shrine Treasure Hall.

Overall, our stay at Benton Homestead exceeded all expectations. Highly recommend.

  This house has a great retro vibe! It is calm and peaceful.
Great great location to get rest in a beautiful and well-restored akiya

  If you're on a multiday trek across the Shimanami Kaido bike route and have in mind to rest up in a spacious, lovely time capsule-esque Showa-era house, as did I... read more this past March, then:
- You have excellent taste,
- I would hang out with you, and
- You have found your destination.

I stayed with one other traveling companion and there was far more than enough room for us. There are multiple tatami rooms furnished with several futon beddings each, as well as a western-style bedroom with a bed.

There are helpful notes in both English & Japanese adorning everything that may be novel to a visitor, and host Danielle also came by to make sure that we were both comfortable with the setup.

Bonus points for:
- The doma (entrance area) is very spacious and you can pull your bikes right in.
- The Famicom collection is exquisite.
- Practical use & preservation of antiques originally from the house.

All in all, I hope to be back!

  This spot is such a treasure I almost don't know where to begin. I think with the house itself. It's rather unassuming from the outside, you can imagine what the... read more inside might look like but it isn't really until you walk in that you notice the painstaking care that Dani and Evan have put into restoring the house to it's former beauty. The small touches really shine. Everything was a breeze, check-in was too easy, communication couldn't have been better and the hosts went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and knew the layout of the town.

For folks thinking about doing the Shimanami Kaido in one day - if you don't need to rush it you absolutely shouldn't and this house is quite literally a perfect halfway point destination or even a convenient base for continued exploration of the surrounding island because of it's close proximity to two(!) bridges.

The house can fit quite a few people comfortably. It's perfect for groups or families. highly recommend!

  Hôte très sympa et accueillant. Maison agréable

  Was a privilege as foreigners to have our first stay in an Akiya at Dani and Evan’s Benton Homestead, their instructions pre and at house were clear and easy to... read more follow to manage our own stay with ease. We opted for as much of the Japanese traditional experience as possible, but appreciated the space in kitchen and bathroom, basically meant we could just chill and enjoy the peace and quiet. We were winter guests in early Jan 24, where the Kotatsu (heated coffee table) in lounge was a favorite hang out place in the evening, and guest Haten (winter coats) to wear for the added warmth layer and traditional look greatly appreciated . Place was well located for a multi-bridge bike ride, and had secure space for our bike charging. Great accommodation for six (3 couples) to base from.

  入住的体验绝对是超出预期的惊喜！整栋建筑完美还原了昭和时代的风貌，与其说是一次单纯的入住体验，不如说是一次穿越时光的奇妙旅程！

  Beautiful house on a lovely island. Host Danielle was very helpful

  素晴らしい滞在でした。
しまなみ海道を自転車で縦断している途中の一泊で利用しましたが、ホストの対応が最高でしたし、宿泊施設のクオリティも高く、寛ぐことができました！

また、利用したい素晴らしい施設、素晴らしいホストたちでした！！

  This spot is such a treasure I almost don't know where to begin. I think with the house itself. It's rather unassuming from the outside, you can imagine what the... read more inside might look like but it isn't really until you walk in that you notice the painstaking care that Dani and Evan have put into restoring the house to it's former beauty. The small touches really shine. Everything was a breeze, check-in was too easy, communication couldn't have been better and the hosts went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and knew the layout of the town.

For folks thinking about doing the Shimanami Kaido in one day - if you don't need to rush it you absolutely shouldn't and this house is quite literally a perfect halfway point destination or even a convenient base for continued exploration of the surrounding island because of it's close proximity to two(!) bridges.

The house can fit quite a few people comfortably. It's perfect for groups or families. highly recommend!

  Hôte très sympa et accueillant. Maison agréable

  Was a privilege as foreigners to have our first stay in an Akiya at Dani and Evan’s Benton Homestead, their instructions pre and at house were clear and easy to... read more follow to manage our own stay with ease. We opted for as much of the Japanese traditional experience as possible, but appreciated the space in kitchen and bathroom, basically meant we could just chill and enjoy the peace and quiet. We were winter guests in early Jan 24, where the Kotatsu (heated coffee table) in lounge was a favorite hang out place in the evening, and guest Haten (winter coats) to wear for the added warmth layer and traditional look greatly appreciated . Place was well located for a multi-bridge bike ride, and had secure space for our bike charging. Great accommodation for six (3 couples) to base from.