SummerTime Lodge II: A Spacious Single-Story House in Onna Village, Okinawa
This rental property, SummerTime Lodge II, is a single-story detached house located in Seragaki, Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture. Built in August 1988, this concrete block (CB) structure offers a generous 83.7m² (approximately 25.31 tsubo) of floor space with a 3DK layout. The property is situated along National Route 58 and is just a 3-minute walk from the beautiful Diamond Beach. It is also within a 9-minute walk of the popular Hawaiian Pancakes (Panilani) cafe, making it an ideal location for both residents and potential vacation rental guests.
The property features a separate bath and toilet, a bathtub, an independent washroom, and a face-to-face kitchen. It is equipped with air conditioning and heating, an intercom, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. The house includes a garden, a shoe box for storage, and uses propane gas. It benefits from good sunlight and is open to share houses and foreign residents.
Critical agent notes provide essential details. The property is offered under a fixed-term lease agreement of 2 years. If both parties agree to renew the contract upon its expiration, a renewal fee of ¥33,000 will be incurred. For business/commercial use, tax will be added to the rent, and the security deposit will be 2 to 3 months' rent. Additionally, a monthly bank transfer fee of ¥330 applies for business use, and the tenant is responsible for fire insurance. The landlord can arrange for lock or cylinder replacement at their expense if requested by the tenant before moving in. The listing also notes that minpaku (private lodging) is negotiable subject to owner approval. The property is eligible for the Private Lodging Business for up to 180 days per year, but it cannot be used as a ryokan (traditional inn) as Onna Village is not issuing new ryokan licenses. For those interested in business use, a 5-year lease term may be negotiable. Pets are also subject to owner consultation.
Other important conditions include a mandatory rent guarantee company requirement for all tenants. The renewal fee is ¥33,000. Tenants are responsible for all costs and maintenance of the garden plants during their tenancy. The property comes with one free parking space, with additional parking available upon consultation for a separate fee.
The surrounding Onna Village area is famous for its stunning coastline, part of the Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park. An interesting fact is that the village's clear waters and coral reefs are a designated Ramsar wetland site, recognized for their international ecological importance. The closest major tourist attraction is the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, one of the largest and most famous aquariums in the world, located approximately a 30-minute drive north in Motobu Town.
