We stayed at Yong's place twice during our 15-day visit to Tokyo. (We had to split up our stay as it was not available for 1 of the weekends.)
For our 1st check-in, we had prearranged with the host to put our bags down 1st as we landed in the morning but check-in wasn't until 3pm, and the host informed us the place would not be ready prior to 3pm. Upon arrival at about 1pm, we bumped into the cleaner, who hurried off. Probably to give us privacy. So we initially had a few cleanliness issues when we 1st arrived, but nothing we couldn't solve ourselves! Place was very clean at the 2nd check-in! If we suggest anything here, it would be to emphasize that a thoroughly cleaned place trumps an early check-in, and I am certain the host would communicate that to the respective cleaner. Alternatively, just stick to the host's check-in time. Please note, the issues did not take away from the great value of the place!
Yong's home really was as described. Her very detailed directions to the house were completely easy to follow. Location, space, bedrooms were as advertised. Her very thorough 29-page house guide had a lot of useful information! We visited the Don Quijote, pasta place and various supermarts in the vicinity that she recommended.
The pocket wifi was very useful and the connection was really good! (We have stayed at other good Airbnbs before where the hosts had stated there was free wifi or free pocket wifi, but when we arrived, they told us that there was free wifi in a shopping mall a 5-min drive away, or the pocket wifi did not work. Which of course was very disappointing.) Wifi is very important these days! Yong gets a thumbs up for this pocket wifi point!
We were thankful the host cared to ask how our stay was going after the 1st few days. She was very responsive! We were short of a few items and she quickly came over to replenish them the very next day! She also offered to let us leave some of our luggage if required, as we were going to check-in a 2nd time a few days later, and let us check out an hour later on the 1st stay as well. She informed us we could only check-in the 2nd time at 5:30pm, as the cleaner would be a bit later, but said we could drop our luggage off, which we did. We had to amend some plans but still had an enjoyable day.
We highly recommend Yong's homely and comfortable accommodation. We have already recommended her place to friends. :) :)
We thank Yong for a wonderful stay and wish her all the best ! We hope to stay with her again!