Hiroko's place is what you see in the photos. The apartment is very clean, tidy & has a cosy decor. Bathroom, toilet and kitchen were clean, which I really appreciate. Toilet ( with a small basin) is separate from the bathroom and bathroom can be separated from the main bathroom basin. This is helpful if you have a few people staying there like a family with kids. One can be in the toilet, one in the shower and one at the basin at the same time. The duvet/comforter is nice and fluffy.
I have stayed in Japanese hotels & apartments before and by Japanese standards this was roomy as there was sufficient room to place luggages opened on the floor. Tip - I kept the wardrobe door opened in the bedroom and was able to place 1 large luggage on the floor ( part in the wardrobe). We had 5 luggages in total.
Location was great. 3 min walk from the Shin Okubo Station which is on the JR Yamonote train line ( which is a very convenient train line to be on). Note though, there is no lift at this train station.
There are many convenient stores/eateries around this station. Yoshinoya ( a fast food cafe chain ) is just across from the station's ground floor crossing. It is a great fast food ( rice bowl) option when one is too tired to look out for dinner after a full day of touring or great for late breakfast before heading out for the day.
Host is friendly and is prompt with her replies.
Just a note for those who are light sleepers. This apartment is at ground floor facing a small street and there are train tracks behind the apartment. You may hear occasional cars go by and you can hear the trains go by. If you are a city dweller, maybe it will not bother you but if you are used to a quiet residence, then you may like to reconsider.
Overall, it was an enjoyable stay at Hiroko's airbnb apartment.