The accommodation is located in Bunkyo, which is a wonderfully quiet area of Tokyo with many universities, small private houses and miniature Buddhist temples. I also enjoyed the proximity of the Tokyo University Botanical Gardens and Koishigawa Korakuen garden. The instructions provided by the host are very clear and honest. It is true that there is no shower, but the public bath near-by provides a very authentic and moderately-priced experience.
The bicycles are a great plus, I cycled around almost every day of my stay.