We have stayed at quite a few AIRBNBs in Europe over many years, Mizuki is the most helpful host we have ever met. When we were researching how to apply for the tourist visa in late August, she provided us with vital information and a great recommendation for a Japanese travel agency which we used for getting our visa. She also helped us to make a reservation at a top-rated Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, which saved us around 25% in total costs for us. She also helped us to find the best way to go from her place to the Tokyo Station and called the cab to take us to the Shinjuku station. Her recommendation as to how to use the JR Rail,Pass from Tokyo to Takayama was the same as the recommendation by the JR staff. (we also learned that one of her other businesses is luxury travel both inbound and outbound, so she knows her stuff).
She has also provided a lot of information/recommendations about her neighborhood, which also comes in handy. Her place is nice, neat, and clean and is close to train station and restaurants. She also provided you with coffee, tea, butter, jam, etc. (and also a coffee machine). she lives on the 1st floor while guests use the 2nd and 3rd floor. Since the stairs are a little steep, you need to be able to move freely yourself. It has two separate showers (small in US standard) and two toilets and therefore, it will be a nice but less expensive choice for a big family or two couples.
I highly recommend Mizuki’s place!