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Alpine Villa Nozawa

6631 Oaza-Toyosato | Nozawa-Onsen-Mura, Nozawaonsen-mura, Shimotakai-gun, Nagano Prefecture 389-2502, Japan
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Sydney, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
1
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We haven't even left yet, but I have to rave about Alpine Villa Nozawa's stand-alone Nozawa Cottage. Our family of 4 has spent the past week in the winter wonderland of Nozawa (even though it's spring!) and will struggle to pack up and leave tomorrow. The cottage has everything you need to be comfortable - kitchen, cosy heating, tv with... More

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Singapore
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

If my husband and I were to chose from the 5 different Ryokans and Hotels we stayed in during our 8 day tour of Japan, we would rate this villa our best lodging experience! We stayed in some of the most amazing places in Japan, but this one tops the list... and by a margin! There are quite a few... More

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Osaka, Japan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Mark and the team always put on a good time, and guests are made to feel like family. Nozawa itself might be a little tricky for non-japanese speakers flying solo but these guys make everything simple. Good value for money and great fun.

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Cairns, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Had a superb stay in Nozawa at the Villa. Great staff, Mark has that great combination of being laid back but also very professional, Kyoko was exceptionally helpful too us and thanks also to Gabriel. Nozawa is one of those magical places that you just hope doesn't turn into another Niseko and recently Hakuba. Anybody going to Nozawa please respect... More

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Mark Baumann, Owner at Alpine Villa Nozawa, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Hello Steve G Thanks for your kind feedback. I've passed on your nice words to the entire team - appreciate it. And yes, one of the charms of Nozawa Onsen is the ski village feel rather than a big resort. We hope it stays like this forever. Thanks again Steve and happy travels. Regards Mark and the team More

Adelaide, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed at Villa Nozawa for 3 nights from 27th Dec 2011 with 3 mates. The lodge has a great Japanese feel that fits right in with the quaint old Japanese ski village that is Nozawa Onsen. For non-Japanese speaking tourists this is the place to stay. Mark and his staff are super friendly and welcoming, organise everything you need and... More

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Mark Baumann, Owner at Alpine Villa Nozawa, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Hello David V Thanks for taking the time to write a review and let others know about us. Really appreciate the support. Glad you had such a blast and that our recommendations worked out so well. Breakfasts are a big hit and fuel people up for a big day on the slopes. Important this year with amazing snow! Pleased you... More

New York City, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
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Mark and everyone at the lodge are not only friendly but also helpful and patient with the guests. The staffs are around all the time and available to answer any questions you have about the ski slope and the town. From my room, the bathroom, the common area to the ski/gears room, it's so clean that I have no problem... More

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Mark Baumann, Owner at Alpine Villa Nozawa, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Hi Carmen N Wow! What a great review - thanks for the support. You've mentioned everything we try and get across and it sounds much better coming from a happy guest. So thanks for that. I've passed your feedback onto everyone here. Hope to see you next season! Kind Regards Mark and the team More

Broadbeach, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012 via mobile
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Great place- very nice. We had great skiing and a great time.

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Mark Baumann, Owner at Alpine Villa Nozawa, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Hi Vertullo Thanks so much for the review and rating. Great to hear you had such a wonderful time. Regards Mark and the team More

Cairns Queensland Australia
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

What a place this was. The staff were so friendly and they made you feel like you were part of the family. Great location to the Karasawa end of the mountain. Not too far to walk in your boots which is a killer sometimes. Perfect for families and younger people. Run by an Australian and others too which were all... More

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Mark Baumann, Owner at Alpine Villa Nozawa, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Hello Amy B What a wonderful review - thanks so much. We're thrilled you had such a great time at Villa Nozawa. Great to hear the location next to the slopes was spot on for you and that our service was appreciated. We all love Nozawa and enjoy showing it off so our guests have a wonderful time. Hope to... More

Austinmer, New South Wales, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

After staying at at Nozawa Cottage in 2011 we returned to Nozawa with great expectations and also went back to the heart of the union to Villa Nozawa. BOTH lodges/cottages have some many positives it is hard to split the two. The Villa has a staff that are so good at keeping the Villa glowing morning and night (from Breakfast... More

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Mark Baumann, Owner at Alpine Villa Nozawa, responded to this review
March 31, 2012

Hello Stuart G Fantastic review - appreciate you telling others about us. Thanks for the info you've provided potential guests. I've also passed on your kind words to the team. Hope to see you next year! Take care. Mark and the team More

Sydney, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012
2
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In writing a review, I suppose it would be nice to come up with some suggestion or other that might make a guest's stay more enjoyable, but when it comes to Villa Nozawa I'm drawing a blank. Quite simply, everything is perfect just the way it is. Mark and the team have every little detail already organised for you, all... More

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Mark Baumann, Owner at Alpine Villa Nozawa, responded to this review
February 26, 2012

Hello Simon T Thanks for taking the time to write a review and no problem that you're drawing a blank on what to improve! So pleased you had such a good time. We're pretty proud of Nozawa Onsen and want to show guests all about this wonderful village. Can't take credit for the amazing skiing, but the snow this year... More

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