WOW. i almost don't want to give away this special gem of an airbnb - it's that good. wonderful hosts, suuuuper groovy and unique style, and a relatively fantastic bargain. I had come down with a bit of a cold at this point of my stay in Tokyo and Tanya brought me some medicine and honey-lemon tea. also: the heater in this room really really cranks. if i could give more than five stars i would.
the house is a ten-minute walk (tops... you're going to get distracted walking thru Shimo - i mean, there's a kitten and puppy shop 😻) from the train station. very quiet and safe neighborhood - ok all of tokyo is safe - but particularly cute place to be. Shimokitazawa is a hip hood with plenty to do. remember that trains stop around midnight so if you're hanging out downtown its going to cost 20-30 bucks for a taxi. WELL worth it when you consider the cost of a room downtown.
the other reviews are spot-on - the photos don't do the place justice and this place is an out-and-out gem.
thank you Tanya & Toshiro!!