Manabu's place is located very close to the Takenotsuka station on the Tobu Skytree Line with great access to Asakusa and direct connection to the Hibiya line and the downtown core. Great for those wanting to visit Ueno and Asakusa area, and a bit far from Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku.
There is a 24hr bento (lunch box) shop across the street and a 711 and Family Mart are conveniently located nearby along with other grocery stores and restaurants.
Few notes: the washing machine is very loud. There is no full body mirror. And if you are tall, the bunk bed sleeping arrangement will be a challenge. Manabu's team provides basic amenities but you will need to bring your own toothpaste, laundry soap, shaving cream, etc.
It was the perfect size for my 16 year old daughter and my two-week stay to visit family who live in the area but may be a bit small for a larger group with lots of luggage.