We LOVED staying in Pencil House! It is definitely an eye-opener -- you may think you will feel cramped in a house this narrow, but it's well-laid out and surprisingly spacious. It was absolutely wonderful -- Ashley and Tracey have provided everything you'll need, plus are easy to get in touch with, very accommodating and extremely helpful. Plus, they seem like interesting and nice people, which is awesome! The location in Shinjuku was perfect -- easy to get around, close to grocery/shops/restaurants and right beside the Park Hyatt Tokyo, where you should totally go for lunch at the New York Grill. Our entire trip was excellent, and that was due in part to staying in the Pencil House -- it's a wonderful home base, and was absolutely a joy to stay in. Thanks Ash and Tracey, we'll be back! :)