A LITTLE CLOSER TO THE SEA.
Three log cottages by Yumigahama Beach.
Surfing, SUP and seaside days to make your own.
THE SIMPLE PLEASURE OF STAYING
Walk along the sand in the morning.
Bring local ingredients back to the terrace.
Rest in the warmth of a wooden cottage.
Cottage Izu is a small collection of private log houses beside Yumigahama Beach in southern Izu. Come with family or someone special, and make the day your own.
Life is better by the sea.01 / YOUR LITTLE SEASIDE HOME
THE COTTAGESPRIVATE LOG COTTAGE
Two-storey wooden cottages with a living area and kitchen downstairs, and a sleeping space upstairs. Settle into the easy rhythm of a self-catering stay.
02 / STAY HERE. PLAY OUT THERE.
Catch a wave. Paddle out. Explore the woods.
Make the cottages your base for the outdoors.
SURF / LOCAL INSTRUCTORSTry surfing with your family, or work on your skills. Ask the cottage for an introduction to local surf shops and instructors suited to your experience.
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SUP / SEA EXPERIENCE REQUIREDA SUP outing from Yumigahama toward the blue cave, intended for paddlers with sea SUP experience. New to SUP? Ask which activities may suit you before booking.
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KAYAK / LOCAL GUIDED EXPERIENCEExplore by kayak with a local guide. Ask about family tandem boats and seasonal river outings.
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FISHING / ARRANGED FOR GUESTSAsk about the private family boat-fishing plan for staying guests. Equipment and bait are included, with instructions from the captain.
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NATURE / SUMMER, STAYING FAMILIESA summer beetle-searching experience for parents and children staying at the cottages. Ask about dates and participation requirements.
Explore this activity →Enquire in advance. Check the organiser, dates and requirements for each activity. Weather and sea conditions may change or cancel an outing. Schools and some tours are provided by local instructors and guides.
03 / LESS TO PACK. MORE TO TRY.
RENT & GO
For staying guests and day visitors.
Equipment for use at Yumigahama.
Surfboards and longboards.
Ask about sizes and suitability.
Board, paddle, leash
and life jacket.
3 mm full suits for spring and autumn.
Check sizes and permitted use.
Bodyboards, masks, snorkels
and fins.
Summer guest perk: complimentary children’s bodyboardsCurrent guide: 1 July–30 September. Subject to availability.
Check stock, sizes and rental conditions. Swimming-season zones apply; SUP surfing is prohibited during that period.
AND WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN…
Gather around a terrace BBQ. Try smoking cheese on a rainy day.
Take a coastal walk when the skies clear.
Smoking chips cost extra. Confirm nearby activities with their providers.
04 / FIND YOUR WAY HERE
Cottage Izu
896-7 Minato, Minami-Izu, Kamo-gun,
Shizuoka, Japan
YOUR JOURNEY TO YUMIGAHAMA
From Izukyu-Shimoda Station, take a bus toward Kyukamura. The current guide estimates 20 minutes by bus and a 3-minute walk. See our access guide for details.
Set your destination to Cottage Izu in Minato, Minami-Izu. Confirm parking and arrival instructions with the property when booking.
05 / BEFORE YOUR STAY
The current official website places the cottages 30 metres from Yumigahama Beach. Head to the sand, then return to your cottage for a break.
Ask for a local surf-school introduction suited to your experience. Arrange lessons in advance. The blue-cave SUP outing is intended for paddlers with sea SUP experience; beginners should ask about suitable alternatives.
The current guide offers paid rentals to day visitors as well as staying guests, for use at Yumigahama. Check stock, sizes, opening hours and conditions beforehand.
The official website lists covered terraces and complimentary BBQ equipment. Bring your own food and seasonings, and confirm current arrangements when booking.
The official facilities guide lists kitchens, cookware, refrigerators and Wi-Fi in all cottages. See the current guide for full details.
See our rates and booking guide for published prices and the enquiry process. This preview has no live availability; your booking is confirmed by the property.
SEE YOU BY THE SEA
Start by checking the dates for your seaside escape.
Read the guide, then use the property’s existing Japanese reservation form.