Chieko-san went above and beyond all expectations for our stay. She is a truly wonderful host. She picked us up at the station, walked us to the house, gave us a tour, allowed us to settle down a bit, and then when we were ready to go out, she walked us back to the station! She also wrote us detailed directions (with subway lines and platform numbers) on how to get to our destination. We couldn't believe how sweet and accommodating she was. When we got to the house, she had bought us food, water, instant coffee and a couple of drinks. There were plenty of towels, plenty of clean sheets, and a lot of other small details that were greatly appreciated (cotton swabs, ear plugs, a large drying rack, etc.). The time we spent at the house was wonderful. Our only regret is not staying longer. We hope to stay with Chieko again soon! In the meantime, all we can do is very strongly recommend her as a host!