It is small but nice and cozy for two adults (or family of 3). It is in a quiet and safe neighborhood. If you are using JR pass, you can use Itabashi station (Saikyo line) instead of Kita-Ikebukuro station. It is about 6 to 7 minutes walk from Itabashi station. Take East exit, take a street right in front of APA hotel, turn right where you see the tall apartment building across the street on your left (this is where you see the forth crosswalk (zebra lines) from the station). Walk passing the larger street with small police station on your left, then you will see the apartment on your right.