What a great place to base yourself to explore Tokyo. And Shin was the loveliest host, so welcoming.
The house is incredibly unique, including climbing up and mish mash of random furniture items to get to one floor (tricky but fun after a few beers). It would be very hard if you had an injury or weren’t able bodied. The beds (mats) were so comfortable after long days of walking around.
The neighbourhood was quiet but conscience stores and basic eatery/cafes around it that were open late. Shin has all the info on where to go around Hatagaya.
Highly recommend staying here, really special. We hope to come again one day.