Manami is an awesome host. Very attentive and thoughtful. The apartment is well equipped with every thing you could need and in the Japan fashion, was very clean. Koenji is a great spot in Tokyo with a substantial community vibe. Superb live music scene, over 100 second hand and vintage clothing stores, restaurants and eateries. One of my favourite places in Tokyo. The Chuo Rapid is only about a 7 min ride to Shinjuku station too. Some times, you need to change at one station down for the local line or just walk the extra 5 mins from Nakano Station if you choose. The only downside is the block of the apartments that this one is in it self. However this is typical of Tokyo. Space is tight and people are packed in very closely, walls are pretty thin so if you choose to AIR BNB you need to take this into consideration. If this a problem, stay in an expensive hotel....