Of the 3 places I stayed at on this recent trip to Japan then this was my favourite. it was a cosy and comfortable place in a residential area with a short walk to shops (restaurants and supermarket). The neighbour was very cosy and I enjoyed walking around the narrow streets checking out the houses.
the 4 bunks were perfect for us. the balcony outside was great for chilling on.
On the way to place (when you turn in to the street - on the main road) there is a Lawson 100 convenience store. this was a great shop for inexpensive groceries. the little supermarket 3 blocks over was cute. but the Lawson was value.
Following Sei's map from the station to the house was great and took you past some great shops/ restaurants. The indian place closest to the house was the favourite of the 2. there is also a pizza (on the right hand side walking to the Sei's place - just after the cemetry street) which was really enjoyable - I'm vegetarian and there are heaps of restaurants but these are the 2 I went to when eating in this area.
close to Shinjuku. easy access via subway to other location.
Sei was very responsive when required.
2 big thumbs up for this place.