Danke (Danke) 201: A Pet-Friendly Apartment Near the Sea in Nanjo City
This popular apartment, Danke 201, offers a comfortable and well-equipped living space perfect for individuals or couples. Located in the Tsuhako area of Sashiki, Nanjo City, Okinawa, this second-floor corner unit in a four-story reinforced concrete building (built in July 2014) features a 1LDK layout with all Western-style rooms. The unit boasts a private balcony, separate bath and toilet, and a south-facing orientation for excellent sunlight. The interior includes a shoe box, air conditioning, a clothes dryer, and a dedicated indoor space for a washing machine. The property is pet-friendly, allowing small dogs or up to two cats.
Critical agent notes have been translated for full transparency. The equipment and facilities include an indoor washing machine space and all Western-style rooms. Special notes on fees detail several mandatory monthly and one-time charges: OCE24 membership fee of 880 yen per month; environmental maintenance fee of 1,100 yen per month; rent guarantee fee of 80% or more of the total rent; key exchange fee of 13,200 yen; and deodorization/disinfection fee of 11,000 yen. A pet security deposit of 50,000 yen is required when keeping a pet, and a joint guarantor is mandatory. Further remarks specify that this is a two-year fixed-term lease contract, and a joint guarantor remains a strict requirement.
The monthly rent is 53,000 yen with a common area maintenance fee of 3,000 yen. Initial costs include a one-month security deposit (敷金), no key money (礼金), and an agency fee equivalent to 1.1 months' rent. A renewal fee of 16,500 yen applies at the end of the two-year contract period. The apartment comes with two parking spaces available for 3,000 yen each. Internet service is provided free of charge.
The area of Sashiki in Nanjo City offers a more relaxed pace of life compared to central Naha while remaining well-connected. An interesting local fact is that Nanjo City is home to the sacred site of Sefa-Utaki, a UNESCO World Heritage location and one of the most important spiritual places in the Ryukyu Islands. The closest major tourist attraction is the picturesque Mibaru Beach, part of the Okinawa Coast Quasi-National Park, known for its unique "star sand" and beautiful, shallow waters ideal for families.
