This was my first Airbnb experience and I think it will be the gold standard by which I will measure all my subsequent rentals with Airbnb. Yuko gets a full five stars from all in my family, six if I compare it to other places I have stayed at before, such as house rentals in Kyoto by Japan Experience. Yuko is a consummate host: she's kindly and is genuinely caring if her guests. From the time I sent an enquiry to the time my family locked up her house and left it at the end of our stay, she was a fine example of how a host should be. Her instructions on how to find the house were accurate and clear; house rules and instructions on how to use the equipment were carefully and clearly documented in a file and easy to follow. Though we never met, she was prompt to answer on Airbnb chat. Her house was immaculately maintained and well equipped. Everything was in working order and made our stay very comfortable. Towels and beddings were provided, and they were clean and fresh. The house is located just five minutes from Mejiro Station, which is on the JR Yamanote line, just a few minutes away from most attractions in Tokyo. It's minutes away on foot from Ikebukuro, an amazing place just to walk around and gawk at the shops and people. Our stay at Yuko's house was wonderful and our only worry was that every subsequent Airbnb we use from now on would have a hard time measuring up. Thanks Yuko.