泉鄉，蓼科汪汪樂園

I made a Reservation feeling uneasy because the negative Reviews stuck with me.In the end, if you don’t expect too much, you can be satisfied.The sukiyaki catering was generous and very satisfying.Breakfast was not a buffet; it was served individually, so we could eat at a relaxed pace. Drinks, rice, and pork miso soup were self-serve with free refills. Since it was cool enough to feel cold that day, our dog stayed in a crate in the car.Honestly, it’s inconvenient that check-in/out and breakfast are at a Hotel about 5 minutes away by car.You’re given a map for the cottage, but it’s extremely hard to understand. I wish they would place arrows or signs at key turning points on site. The roads are narrow, and at night you will definitely get lost.The short set of stairs from where you park to the cottage is tough. With lots of luggage for both people and our dog, you can’t use a cart.It probably depends on the Room, but there was a full set of kitchen items, which was very convenient. No seasonings are provided. The large refrigerator and having plastic wrap available were small but helpful touches. The tap water is drinkable as-is, but if that bothers you, it’s better to bring your own drinks. The refrigerator is empty.There was only one bath towel and one small towel (the size you’d take into an Onsen bath area) per person, which was inconvenient—I’d love two of each. Also, please provide newer towels; the dog towels were fluffier and I honestly couldn’t tell which were for people.I was very concerned about dampness in the closet where the bedding is stored and in the connected wardrobe area. They should manage this with a dehumidifier.The insects I worried about were within an acceptable range; given the surrounding environment it can’t really be helped—if you can’t handle bugs, it’s better to look for another Accommodation. The building is honestly old, but the Facility has been updated and everything was kept clean.Because it’s a detached building unit, it was very quiet and we could relax slowly. There were no loungewear pajamas and amenities are minimal—so it’s different from staying at a Hotel—but checkout is 11:00 so we could take our time. We were able to spend time at our family’s pace and were very satisfied overall. It might also be nice to skip meals altogether—shop at places like Tsuruya or local supermarkets/roadside stations—and prepare things yourself instead. That way you can stay with your dog all day too.

I wanted to stay another night. I was able to relax with my beloved dog among the birch trees and the silver world. For dinner, I chose beef sukiyaki. It was very satisfying. It was unexpected that there is a 600 yen fee for cottage users to use the bath, and that the accommodation fee for dogs was nearly 5,000 yen. I think it's expensive, especially since there were hardly any facilities other than a toilet. It would be even better if there were discounts on lift tickets at nearby ski resorts.