“What is like living in a sharehouse actually?”
You might be wondering like this before moving into a sharehouse.
To know real life in a sharehouse, we recommend to refer to residents’ comments and reviews.
You can imagine sharehouses’ atmospheres and situations and have a clear image after moving in by knowing fun things and memories in the sharehouse.
It would be safer for you to have an idea of what a sharehouse is like actually, rather than moving in without knowing anything about the sharehouse.
So, we talk about the following in this article.
・Reviews of Sharehouse Hidamari’s residents
・Is actually living in a sharehouse fun?
・Characteristics of people who are recommended to live in a sharehouse
Hope this article will be helpful when choosing a sharehouse.
Comments and reviews can be used as reference to know what life in a sharehouse is like
You should take a look at residents’ comments and reviews of a sharehouse if you want to know what life in a sharehouse is like.
Because:
・You can know bad and good points
・You can imagine life after moving in a sharehouse more clearly
・Life you want to spend in a sharehouse becomes specific
In reviews of people who have lived in a sharehouse, you can check not only bad and good points but also episodes that actually happened.
You get to know information that you cannot know on management companies’ websites through episodes by reading detailed reviews.
Other than that, you can imagine reality of life in a sharehouse through detailed episodes and have a clear image about what kind of life you want to spend after moving in.
In addition to personal blogs, comments and reviews of sharehouses can also be found on the websites of management companies and intermediaries.
For example, we put simple reviews of our residents on our homepage.
We would like to introduce some comments from the reviews.
Sharehouse review #1: Thoughts on living in a sharehouse
We would like to pick up some comments from our residents’ reviews and introduce them here.
Name of the sharehouse: Enoshima & Kugenuma – etoile de mer (Hitode-ken) –
Resident’s name: Ms. KANAKO
Q. Please share stories about a good experience (fun, inspiring, etc.) of living in a Hidamari’s sharehouse.
A. It was the most enjoyable “Stay Home“ experience, surfing with Mr. and Mrs. Minami and all the sharemates, and having lunch on the wooden deck with a beer from noon. And everyone is like a family, and we immediately have a party when we get together (*´∀｀). Whenever we had a day off, we went for a picnic at the beach or went on a small trip, and we had a really meaningful and fun time! (Excerpt).
Q. What’s important in living in a sharehouse and why?
A. I think it is very important to have fun and be kind to people around you. (Excerpt).
If you want to read more, please refer to the following page.
→ KANAKO’s review (only in Japanese)
Sharehouse review #2: Thoughts on living in a sharehouse
Name of the sharehouse: Sharehouse Hidamari Yokoahama Dot Terrace
Resident’s name: Mr. Ryojin
Q. Please share stories about a good experience (fun, inspiring, etc.) of living in a Hidamari’s sharehouse.
A. The staff responded promptly when my wifi malfunctioned while working at home during the Corona pandemic. I felt the kind words and warmth whenever I contacted the staff. (Excerpt)
Q. What’s important in living in a sharehouse and why?
A. I think it’s to have good manners, greet people with a smile, and return items to their proper place. Be aware that you are renting the space, not just using it for yourself.
If you want to read more, please refer to the following page.
→ Ryojin’s review (only in Japanese)
Sharehouse review #3: Thoughts on living in a dormitory
Name of the sharehouse: Sharehouse Hidamari Komazawa
Resident’s name: Mr. Minowa
Q. Please share stories about a good experience (fun, inspiring, etc.) of living in a Hidamari’s sharehouse.
A.A. This is not limited to Hidamari, but it’s to mingle with various people. It is interesting to talk with people with different backgrounds and ages.
Q. What’s important in living in a sharehouse and why?
A. Communication. Of course, since you live with someone together, it is often better to communicate and get to know each other. It also lowers the hurdle for forgiving others when problems arise. Sometimes it is surprisingly important to have a meal together in order to communicate.
Q. Please let us know if there are any advantages unique to dormitories.。
A. Dormitory rooms are shared with others, so it is almost like a lottery (laughs). If you get into it with the people you share a room with, your life will be more interesting than in living in a private room. If you don’t get into it, it’s just… (laugh). Also, since your space is small, you can naturally become a minimalist.
The review above is based on the interview to Mr. Minowa. Thank you for cooperation.
For other fun episodes of living in a sharehouse and important things about living in a sharehouse, please read the list of reviews.
→ Click here to see the list of reviews by residents! (only in Japanese)
How is a sharehouse really like? Is it fun actually?
There are multiple advantages to living in a sharehouse, but according to the reviews we introduced, there are three advantages.
・Have friends to eat and play with
・Greet with others, like “I’m home” and “Welcome home”
・Enjoy small things in daily life with others
When living alone, you basically live alone at home, including meals and housework. But, you can spend time with someone else in a sharehouse.
Time that you used to feel lonely may turn into enjoyable time by living in a sharehouse.
It is also attractive to have lights on in a house when you come home at night and to have someone to say “Welcome home” for you.
Probably those who live alone have not heard the word “Welcome home” for quite some time. Another benefit of living in a sharehouse is that you have someone to share your daily life with, such as casual conversation.
On holidays, you can watch movies or play games together, and as you get to know each other better, you can make even more memories.
Characteristics of people who are recommended to live in a sharehouse
People who are particularly suited to live in a sharehouse are those who fit into the following three categories.
・People who like to talk with others
・People who feel lonely living alone
・People who want to share their daily life with others
For those who enjoy talking to people, living in a sharehouse is sure to be fun. Please talk to the people you live with and try to expand your circle of interaction.
Among them, living in a sharehouse is especially recommended for those who feel lonely living alone.
Having no one to talk to when you come home and doing housework alone in silence would make you feel lonely. By living in a sharehouse and doing things like cooking, eating, and cleaning with someone else, you can spend meaningful time that you used to spend alone.
A sharehouse is the perfect place for those who want to talk to someone about the little things that happen in their daily lives, like “It’s hot today…” or “Is it going to rain tomorrow?
Having someone to share a little things with will make you feel more comfortable.
Let’s visit a sharehouse if you are interested in sharehouse life!
Having read all of this, we believe that there are still some people who have yet to make the decision to move into a sharehouse. We recommend that you visit a sharehouse to see the actual location and learn about the property’s features.
Let’s ask about a sharehouse you are interested in or a sharehouse in the area where you would like to live, and visit it. You’ll be able to get a more concrete picture of living in a sharehouse and eliminate any worries you may have before moving in.
Also, we recommend to visit two or three properties and compare them. Each sharehouse has a different atmosphere and residents, so there is a certain chemistry between people.
Let’s visit several sharehouses and compare them to see which one suits you best before deciding to move in.
Summary: Please refer to comments and review to know a sharehouse
So far, we introduced our residents’ reviews and explained how actually sharehouse life is fun.
To sum up, the important things are:
・Refer to comments and reviews to have a clear image about living in a sharehouse
・You can check reviews not only through personal blogs but also management companies’ websites
Please search comments and reviews of a sharehouse that you feel you want to move in based on this article.
Also, there are some tips in searching for a sharehouse itself.
Please refer to the following article for more information on how to efficiently search for a sharehouse.
