Benton Guesthouse Ōmishima

  We loved staying at the Benton Homestead. We used it as a stopover on the Shimanami Kaido cycling route, for which it is perfectly suited. On hindsight I... read more should have booked at least one extra day, allowing us to cycle around Omishima, which at 40 km would make a perfect day-trip.
The house is wonderful. It is a real time capsule of the 1950s. Dani and Evan have done a great job restoring the period details.

  I had a wonderful one night stay. No surprises here, the house is a restored Japanese home with a lot of history. I enjoyed the feeling of stay in a... read more country home. Food nearby was great. Hosts are Super.

  Tranquil place to stay and disconnect from the hectic fast paced world. Dani and Evan were extremely welcoming and made us feel at home immediately. loved the retro furnishing... read more and especially the faicom that brought back fond childhood memories. will definitely recommend and come back again!

  Great place, especially for larger groups! Dani and her partner were wonderful hosts! If you stay, make sure to go outside and see the incredible stars at night ✨

  The Guest house of Dani is a recently renovated house which was built in the fifties. Although the renovation is still on-going, the house has kept the charm of a... read more Japanese stay we were looking for. It is also conveniently located close to the Shimanami Kaido bike path, making it a great stop while discovering the Shimanami. Unfortunately, the house has a persistant smell of mold which really turned us down during our stay (maybe because the house is not heated enough for such a location close to the sea?) Without the unwelcoming smell, this stay would from our perspective be the charming old style stop tourists travelling through Japan will love.

  Es ist beeindruckend wie die beiden das Haus saniert haben . Inspirierend. Ich mochte besonders die kleinen Hinweiszettel in english und japanisch überall , sie haben sehr geholfen alles zu... read more finden und auch kleine Anekdoten zum Haus erzählt. Es hat spass gemacht durch diese Informationen das Haus zu erkunden. Den Ausblick auf den Gemüsegarten von der Küche aus fand ich besonders schön

  Ein charmantes altes Haus im Retro Stil. Toll renoviert mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Dani war sehr hilfreich mit Tipps und die Süßigkeiten als Willkommens Geschenk waren lecker. Sehr zu... read more empfehlen.

  Nice traditional character place, interesting retro things. Super helpful host.

  Bardzo ładny dom. Niczego nie brakowało i było czuć tradycyjny klimat.

  Dani was so helpful when we arrived late. The deserted house was very clean with everything we need. The walking path around the house smelt good. We had a great... read more time here.

  The house is absolutely amazing and offers everything you need including a vintage Nintendo NES. There is a supermarket but also restaurants in walking distance.
Dani is a great... read more host who answers quickly and gives you good advice on the surroundings.
Highly recommended.

  We had a fantastic stay at Dani's akiya - one of the absolute highlights of our trip! My husband & I had cycled to the island as part of the... read more Shimanami Kaido tour during our honeymoon in Japan. For those of you considering doing the same it's in the perfect midway point, with plenty to do on the island for an overnighter and beautiful surroundings. Dani was so helpful, came to meet up and give us a full tour and was super helpful and flexible with us throughout our communication. The akiya is wonderfully renovated, with helpful notes around the house to ensure a comfortable stay. The only worry I had before our stay was countryside spiders and other creepy crawlies, but Dani has kept the place spotless so we did not need to worry! Wish we could have stayed longer - thank you again!

  It was an amazing experience to stay in this old style Japanese house! They have done the renovation in the right way; modern comfort without sacrificing the traditional charm.. We... read more all loved the furniture and decorations in the guest house. They are from the 60s~80s.
I would definitely recommend the place for anyone who's looking for a true Japanese experience.

  We stayed at Benton Guesthouse for one night in September. The accommodation was beautifully finished in traditional Japanese style with interesting vintage touches, was spotlessly clean, comfortable and had every... read more amenity we needed. The air-conditioning was a welcome surprise in the hot and humid weather. Dani provided recommendations on local activities and places to eat including great restaurants within walking distance. The local area is very peaceful and an easy stroll to the sea. The sunset was beautiful too. Highly recommended!

  Beautifully and thoughtfully renovated traditional home in the countryside in the tranquil setting that is Omishima Island. We enjoyed the many personal touches throughout the house. We were also grateful... read more to meet and chat with the people responsible for this gem and get to know their homesteading project a little more. Wish we had stayed more days to visit more of the local museums and shrines and rent some bicycles. Also enjoyed the unique and delicious orange, mandarin, and other citrus juices that are made locally on Omishima island.

  Dani was a great host that made the stay very special. Would return to this Air BnB in the future!

  What a beautiful home, we loved the authentic feel of an older Japanese house but with all the modern amenities. Such a lovely peaceful area and it's a shame we... read more only had time to stay one night. Thank you very much for having us.

  Dani et Evan ont été des hôtes extraordinaires. Très réactifs et très prévenants. L’un de nous a chuté à vélo avant d’arriver au logement. Non seulement Dani et Evan se... read more sont préoccupés de la gravité de la chute mais Evan a conduit le blessé à l’hôpital et l’a aidé à s’y faire comprendre.
Dani et Evan ont fait un énorme travail de rénovation de la maison. Résultat: un endroit authentique idéal pour vivre vraiment à la japonaise. Je recommande sans hésitation.

  素敵な体験ができました！オーナーとのコミュニケーションも円滑で、不自由なく手続き、宿泊ができて満足です！

  大三島を訪れた際は是非また利用したいです！

  we waren al in de grote steden en op het platteland tijdens onze reis, maar op Benton Homestead kwamen we echt even tot stilstand..de lome warmte die binnen heel... read more goed te doen was wegens koekje kamers maar buiten voor prachtig landschap zorgde en heerlijke stranden om af te koelen. Het huisje zelf is zo'n mooi eerbetoon aan de cultuur en architectuur en Evan en Dani hebben er een monument van gemaakt dat toch van alle gemakken is voorzien. Altos weer even terug waren in onze kindertijd naar dan met de luxe van nu. wauw, heel veel dank gaat we even bij jullie mochten blijven!

  Dani and Evan’s hospitality began before we even arrived with the aircon and fans already on when we arrived. They are awesome hosts and the guesthouse has been renovated... read more well with lovely old Showa-era touches to retain that retro feel!
Everything was super clean and the local seafood restaurant was great. Dani is a brilliant host who even accompanied us to some local sights on the island. We had an awesome stay. We wholeheartedly recommend you stay here for a relaxing experience. Thanks for having us!

  un grand merci pour l'accueil.
emplacement parfait pour se reposer.
dani et Evan sont super et proposent énormément de solution.
spécial remerciement

  Lovely tradition Japanese house located in some stunning scenery.