Pros
- Really amazing location! Quick 3-5 minute walk to the station and only one stop away from Shinjuku. Multiple convenience and grocery stores just a 1 minute walk away. If you stay here, make sure to check out Ikinari Steak which is right down the street.
- Easy check in process to get the key and get inside the AirBnb. Very good and clear instructions.
- There’s a washer you can use! Also amenities like hot plate, hair dryer and umbrella you can use outside.
Cons
- House was very cold even when we had the heat turned all the way up. It was especially unpleasant the first night and we were shivering even under the covers. After a full day or two with leaving the heat on constantly, it was better but still cold sometimes.
- For two adults with two large suitcases, the place was quite small.
- Washroom is very small and quite uncomfortable to use, no counter space. Shower is good though! However there weren’t any shower curtains and the washroom would get very wet.
- Wasn’t cleaned super well, hairs in random places and in between the folded futons and blankets. Other than hairs, everything else was quite clean however!
Note: Free pocket wifi was great however just know that the battery life is not great and I found that it would run out for me halfway through the day multiple times a week on a full charge.
Overall: It was an okay stay, we booked super late so the location of this Airbnb really sold us. If you don’t have many other options and want to be close to Shinjuku, then this Airbnb would be an okay choice! Really loved the location but apart from that everything was average or more on the disappointing side. If I had to choose again I personally would rather stay at a nicer hostel for the price.