Had a wonderful stay at Serinas place in Itabashi. The room was nice clean and quiet - as was the surrounding area. Itabashi is a laid back residential area not far from Ikebukuro. It is especially nice in the springtime when the Sakura Trees are in full bloom.
Serina was a fantastic host! The communication was very smooth and she was kind and helpful from beginning to end. Serina has a very positive vibe and cheered me up with her whistling and good mood. She even cooked me ramen after we came back from a night out in a Jazz Bar in Kichijouji. Oh and if you like Salsa don't miss to head out on a dancing spree with her! She knows some cool places!! 😀
All in all I had a very enjoyable stay with no drawbacks whatsoever. The only thing to consider is how to get back to Itabashi late at night or early in the morning, since it is a bit further away from some of the hotspots. But this is a common Tokyo "problem" (the last train / first train question).
Long story short: I would definitely stay with Serina again and can recommend booking one of her places to anyone!!