Located by the waterfront of Lake Shirakaba, Little Grebe features hot baths for private use, a tennis court and dining with beautiful lake views. The hotel houses a games room and a drinks vending machine. Rooms come with big windows and a seating area with a sofa and a table. Air conditioning and a TV are provided, and some rooms have a private bathroom. Guests at Little Grebe can slowly unwind in a hot bath, play foosball at the lounge, or take a stroll at the lake side. To go rowing on the lake, the hotel can arrange a canoe, if requested in advance. The guest house offers Western meals for breakfast and dinner in the bright dining room, which boasts large windows and a glass ceiling. Little Grebe is only a 7-minute walk from the Shirakabako Royal Hill Ski Resort, and a 10-minute drive from Shirakaba Kogen Kokusai Ski resort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Free private parking available on-site

Hot spring bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Chino
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  • Kai
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    It was a small pension, only have 6 or 7 rooms so it was quite quiet during the stay. It locates at the quiet side of the lake so you really need a car. I had dinner at our first night there, the food quality was outstanding and not expensive at...
  • Dexter
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Very nicely designed room and restaurant. Clean and comfortable.
  • Shindo
    Japan Japan
    お部屋も清潔で広くて静かな白樺湖を見ながらの料理がとても美味しかったです。お風呂もとても温まりました。素晴らしい旅行ができました。大変ありがとうございました😊また行きたいです。

Property surroundings

Facilities of Little Grebe
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Ski
  • Ski equipment hire on site
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Badminton equipment
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Skiing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Little Grebe takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 00:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash Little Grebe accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    To use a canoe, a reservation must be made in advance.

    The hotel does not provide towels. Please bring your own towel, or rent one at the hotel.

    If you wish to eat breakfast/dinner at the property, a reservation must be made in advance.

    Please inform Little Grebe in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    License number: 04112662

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Little Grebe

    • The prices at Little Grebe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Little Grebe can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American

    • Check-in at Little Grebe is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Little Grebe on this page.

    • Little Grebe offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Bowling
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Horse riding
      • Bicycle rental
      • Tennis equipment
      • Hot spring bath
      • Badminton equipment

    • Room options at Little Grebe include:

      • Twin

    • Little Grebe is 9.3 miles from the centre of Chino. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.