The house is very stylish with 2 big rooms which can accommodate at least 4 people each, with very comfortable beds and futons, plus a very nice Japanese-style bathroom, a separate toilet and a very efficient kitchen. There is a balcony where you can relax and even have your meals. The house is above a coffee shop, so you must go up high stairs to get in the house. I think it’s important to point that out because the stairs are kind of dangerous for small kids and old people. The coffee shop has a nice garden which you can use as well, and it also has a high wall with no protection from which kids may fall; so please be aware of that if going with small children. Last important note for those going with kids: there is ant poison inside the house, in small green boxes on the floor. Those are a kind of “tradition” in Japan and you can find them everywhere, so please make sure to remove them before leaving your kids on the floor.
About the location, if you’re looking for relaxation, Takao is the perfect place for you! There is a very nice park close by, with a river, and Takaosan is at the next train station. Going to Tokyo may take around 40 minutes by train, and it can be a little stressful if you’re coming back at rush hours, since Takao is a dormitory town. Consider not going to Tokyo everyday and take advantage of Takao surroundings :)