Is it a bit shabby? Maybe. Is it meticulously cleaned in all nooks and crannies? Not really. Is there a chance you’d be waken up by the neighbors cellphone buzzing at 6AM? Very maybe. Is the host easily available to address all kinds of matters? You bet. Would you be able to dislocate your own shoulder from simply lying on your side on the futon? Most likely. Is it a decent value for your money? Absolutely.
The space is like having your own little apartment in West Tokyo. You’re a medium walk away from the nearest station, which makes a huge deal price-wise. You live in a quiet residential area where you’re guaranteed to have a good nights rest after scourging the city. It’s a 25 minutes walk from kichijōji, a supernice neighbourhood with lots of cosy izakayas, bars and shops.
If you want the traditional Japanese house style, as if you'd just walked into a Ghibli set, this is the place! I loved all the action figures in the closets as well, be sure to check them out.