Excellent apartment! It's hard to think of anything that was lacking in the kitchen, bathroom or anywhere. Kumiko is an excellent host, though she was away and I didn't actually get to meet her. Spacious, comfortable place--nice and quiet.
The neighborhood is beautiful! Cross the street and there are sea and mountain views. The whole feeling in early summer was idyllic--lots of bicyclists and walkers, not many cars, lots of greenery. There aren't any stores or restaurants immediately around, but loads of places--including some very nice restaurants and cafes--within a 10-20 minute walk. Two beautiful beaches with a 10-15 minute walk in either direction. Highly recommended!