Host was great with communication, eg.
- sent detailed ways to get transport to the apartment including pictures and alternatIves for taxi, bus, train
- on the first night, the Wi-fi cut out briefly, i contacted her for help, she tried very hard to help evn though it was quite late, (turned out was just in a no connection spot and my fault not even her issue!)
- last night she gave me links to get to the airport at early in the morning, when I just mentioned in passing what I was doing, she freely offered to help out.

Apartment is as described, nice and filled with light, clean. As the earlier reviews mentioned, there is a cigarette smell outside of the apartment, but you don't experience it inside at all as your sleep and living area is on the other side, so it's not an issue. There is a cute balcony too.

The location is fantastic, a short, quiet walk to the subway which connects to Shinjuku in only 2 stops, perfect for exploring and tourists.

I love how it is only a 30 minute walk to Shinjuku, a full on and vibrant city, but is set in a place which gives you a quiet break from it, you feel almost like a local.

The location itself has plenty of groceries, supermarket, very affordable eating. There is a restaurant just two doors down, and a small grocers around yhe corner. Super convenient late at night. The neighborhood is quite safe too, with people living their pets and fishtanks outside with little fear of theft etc.