Grandioso Okinawa Villa Onna 2

A whole villa in Onna Village, yours alone as a family

Grandioso Okinawa Villa Onna 2 is a group of 7 whole-villa rentals (Buildings A to G) standing right by the Onna Village Hall in the central part of Okinawa's main island. Each villa is a two-story 4LDK (four bedrooms plus a living, dining and kitchen area) and sleeps up to 13 guests, so even a three-generation trip or a meetup with a friend's family fits into one villa. Because you have the whole building, there is no need to worry about night crying or children running around disturbing the room next door.

One example layout has three bedrooms, a shower room and a toilet on the first floor, and a living-dining room, a bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom and a toilet on the second floor. Buildings B, D and E have a private pool and a BBQ terrace on the first floor. One of the bedrooms in each villa is a Japanese-style tatami room, an easy tatami space for putting down a baby at the crawling stage.

From Naha Airport it is about 50 minutes by car via the expressway. There is no airport shuttle, so plan your trip around a rental car. Parking is free, and the number of spaces varies by building: 4 for Buildings A and G, 2 for Buildings B, D and E, and 3 for Buildings C and F.

The baby gear is already here

The villas in Okinawa are each equipped with a baby bath, baby soap, a high chair (baby chair), a crib (or playard) and children's tableware. The equipment list for Onna 2 likewise includes a crib (playard), a baby chair and a baby bath, and the bath amenities include baby soap alongside the regular body soap. Being able to pack far less is a real practical advantage when you are traveling with a baby.

That said, no bed guard is provided, and requests for additional baby items are not accepted. If there is something specific you want to use, bringing it yourself is the safest bet.

The kitchen has cooking utensils, dishes, a microwave, a toaster, a rice cooker, a refrigerator and an electric kettle, and there is also a washing machine (with detergent), a clothes dryer and a vacuum cleaner. The longer you stay with a child who is eating baby food, the more these come in handy. Seasonings and drinking water are not provided, so bring them along with your groceries.

Pools in only 3 buildings, with no water heating

Only 3 buildings, B, D and E, come with a private pool. If you book a different building by mistake, there will be no pool.

Another important point: the pools at Onna 2 have no water-heating equipment (heat pump). Within the same brand, heat pumps are found only at Onna 7 (except Building H) and Onna 9. The water temperature therefore depends on the outside air, and outside of midsummer it is too cold for children to stay in for long. If you are planning a winter stay with the pool in mind, factor this in beforehand. Pool sizes differ by building and are not listed in our information.

The BBQ equipment is free to use. A gas canister, tongs, dishes and cutlery are all provided, so the only things you need to bring are seasonings and food.

What to know before you stay

No staff are stationed at the villa. Check-in is self-service: from 4 p.m. on the day, you let yourself in using the method sent to you in advance. Checkout is at 10 a.m. Late checkout is not accepted, and after 10 a.m. an extension fee of 1,650 yen applies for every 15 minutes. For early check-in, contact the villa from 9 a.m. on the day; it depends on availability, and the earliest possible time is 1 p.m.

There is no cleaning, towel exchange or extra bedding during your stay. Towels are one set per person, on the assumption that you wash and dry them with the washing machine and dryer. Luggage cannot be sent ahead, and there is no luggage storage before check-in or after checkout. The rooms are non-smoking, and pets are not allowed. There is no age restriction on staying; a guardian's consent form is required only when every guest is under 18.

The sea is close by. Nabee Beach is about a 14-minute walk (about 900 m) away, a beach with everything from marine activities to BBQ, where children and adults alike can play. Nearby you will also find Manzamo, an Agu pork shabu-shabu restaurant and a poke specialty shop.

Rates per villa start from 30,000 yen on weekdays in the off-season and from 40,000 yen on weekdays in the high season. Split among your group, the cost of the stay is easy to keep down. The Rakuten Travel rating is 4.50 out of 5 (15 reviews).