Mixed feelings about this stay. 3.5 stars.
GREAT:
Interesting/central location: 4 min walk to Shin Ōkubo station, great trains/transport, 25 min walk to central Shinjuku, 30 min by train to many great Tokyo destinations. 1/2 block from busy Koreatown - hip, bustling, Kpop, street food & Korean BBQ, but still VERY quiet in the home.
Host super communicative, responded immediately to all questions/problems.
Great laundry - washer/dryer works well, place to hang clothes on balcony, hangers supplied - thanks!
Spacious w/ three bedrooms, plenty of extra blankets & pillows.
Not so good:
Place didn’t match listing/price. Basic not “luxurious.” A bit shabby & rundown. Not well stocked - eg no spatula or pan lids in kitchen, soaps almost empty, etc. And NOT clean. Linens etc okay but very dusty everywhere. We didn’t feel that extra welcoming touch we’ve come to expect from AirBnB hosts.
Be aware:
- Ōkubo is NOT central Shinjuku
- Many steep stairs (3 flights)
- One full bath, bottom floor