Great place for the price! It's in a residential area, but it's in a nice location that you can take the local train line (which is about a 10 minute walk from Yukihiko's home). From the local station you can connect to the JRT. It takes about a 7-10 minute ride to get to the JRT line from the local station. You can also use the bikes for free, which is super nice to easily get around the local area to get food, use the internet Cafe, or shop around.
I had no problems checking in. Yukihiko was there to greet me, and Yukihiko also responds to messages very quickly. He also explained how to get from the airport to his home which was really convenient. He gave me great local tips and pointers of where to go around the residential area. The area is nice and quiet, but not too far off the city if you want to go explore more lively parts.
The rooms were clean, and everything is well organized. The bed was nice and pillows/bed sheets were clean. Wifi access is everywhere in the home. I did have some trouble with wifi on my first day, but the second day it was working perfectly. Individual beds have a light and an extension cord to make it easier to plug in your laptop or phone to charge. The only thing I would say is that the toilet room might have needed a little bit of cleaning since it was a bit smelly. But it wasn't that big of a deal. I mean, there's a good amount of people staying so it's bound to get dirty quickly because of constant use. The shower worked fine. The water was warm, and soap and a towel were provided!
There are bookbag sized lockers for guests to lock up their belongings, which is nice if you are traveling with one bag. You could leave some electronics or other things that you might not use in the locker to have a lightweight backpack while walking around.
Finally, Yukihiko is very very nice. It was raining on my first day, and he told me that I could use one of his umbrellas since I didn't have one on me. Saved me the hassle of going to buy one just for my trip. On my way back to the airport the next day, it was also raining and he gave me an umbrella to take with me!
I mean I don't know what else to say, I think I've said it all. Definitely recommend this place for the price. It was a neat experience. It is a good place to possibly meet new people, and get a different experience while staying in Japan.