Villa Zao with hot spring and open-air bath! Rental villa with café restaurant ticket Gaia Resort

Albergo Diffuso Certified (One of the largest in the world, first in Tohoku)

Villa Zao is a private rental villa with an open-air hot spring bath.

This single-story villa features a beautiful white-based minimalist design. Enjoy a slow lifestyle in harmony with the scenic Zao mountain range.

The spacious living, dining, and kitchen area features a 7-meter-wide horizontal window that brings the outdoors inside. Combined with modern furnishings, it offers an elegant and extraordinary space for groups.

Enjoy the balcony open-air hot spring bath surrounded by fresh air and trees. You can also relax with meals and drinks.

[Important Notes]
Please read and comply with the “House Rules & Restrictions” before booking and staying.
Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the property.
Pets are allowed until May 19, 2026. After that date, pets are not permitted.

Special cash vouchers available for use at Sakai Coffee and nearby restaurants.

■ Property Overview

Villa Zao is a private one-story villa with an open-air hot spring bath (3LDK layout).
It includes 2 separate bedrooms and a tatami loft space, accommodating up to 6 guests.

□ Living & Dining

A warm wooden interior welcomes you inside. Large windows allow abundant natural light.
Relax on cushions or in the tatami space, which can also be used as a sleeping area (2 futons available).

Dining table for 4 guests.

Notes:

Curtains are not installed but are available for self-installation.
A pellet stove is available (pellets provided free of charge).
□ Kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen with a 3-burner gas stove, microwave, rice cooker, and tableware.

Notes:

No food, condiments, or cooking oil provided.
Bringing hot plates or similar appliances is prohibited.
Please clean and return all used items. Report any damage.
□ Balcony (Open-air Hot Spring)

Includes a private open-air hot spring bath with privacy blinds.

Prohibited:

BBQ, smoking, and loud conversations at night
□ Bathroom

Indoor bath is not hot spring (regular hot water).
Washer and dryer available.

□ Bedrooms
2 bedrooms (2 single beds each)
For 6 guests: 4 beds + 2 futons
□ Toilet
1 unit (with bidet)
■ Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning in living room and bedrooms
■ Stay Information
Entire property rental (max 6 guests)
No meals included
Same price up to 4 guests; additional charge per extra guest
□ Children
No child rate (2+ years = adult price)
Under 2 years: free (no bedding/towels)
□ Amenities
Towels & toothbrush provided (1 towel per 2 nights)
Extra towels: rental/sale available

Additional items available at check-in:

Razor, cotton set, body towel, hairbrush
■ Check-in
15:00–20:00 (late check-in possible with caution)

Check-in locations vary:

15:00–20:00: Gaia Resort Visitor Station (at Sakai Coffee)
After 20:00: Zao Sansuien Management Office

Note:

Property is inside a gated community (remote key required)
7 minutes by car from gate
No shuttle/taxi arrangement (car required)
[Important]
Quiet residential area → noise restrictions (especially at night)
Complaints may result in immediate eviction
No smoking
■ BBQ

BBQ and fire use are prohibited inside the area.
Use nearby BBQ facility (reservation required).

■ Access
15 min from Shiroishi IC / Murata IC
15 min from Miyagi Kawasaki IC
30 min from Shiroishi-Zao Station

Parking: up to 2 cars

■ About Zao Sansuien
River, nature walks, fireflies
Seasonal scenery
24-hour security patrol

You will have access to two Western-style bedrooms and a raised tatami-floored area.

Western-style bedroom: 2 single beds

Western-style bedroom: 2 single beds

Raised tatami area: 2 sets of Japanese futons