Would recommend Jay's apartment to anyone who is looking to stay in Ikebukuro. The apartment was within 5 minutes walk from Sunshine City (highly recommended), to which there is a nice small park to relax in right next to and amazing places to eat and visit if you're into anime, arcade games and others of the sort (Ikebukuro has a bit of everything). It's within 10/15 minutes walk of Ikebukuro station which is then 5-30 minutes from everywhere else around Tokyo, and it's really cheap to travel on the JR Line.
The only struggle with the apartment was the 5 flights of stairs (which you get used to after the 4th day or so), but that was made up for the fact there is a vending machine around every corner and Family Marts and 7/11 around the corner, which we basically lived off in the 2 & half weeks stayed.
Jay's response time was amazing, really great. When we had a problem, it got sorted within the hour and Jay's advice was always friendly and welcoming, never pressured, so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask him anything (we literally asked where to find cardboard boxes).
The apartment is exactly how it's pictured, it actually feels bigger once you're inside and the balcony is a must on a nice day. Perfect location with perfect surroundings. If you're wanting a place to stay, don't hesitate and book with Jay.
We are definitely coming back again next year.
We loved our stay, we know you'll love it too.