Ken was a great host who offered a pick-up from the nearest bus stop regardless my arrival time was late at night. On a cold Winter's night in late January, Ken was so considerate to have bought a bottle of warm lemonade for me beforehand. When I checked in, Ken found out the igniter of the gas stove was out of battery, which he replaced new first thing the next morning; he also brought along extra blanket and an electric heater.
Ken showed his genuine interests in knowing the guest and try to do his best to help the guest meeting his/ her expectations. Once, Ken kindly informed and invited me to an "emergency food tasting event" which could be an interesting topic for the column I write. (However, I was unable to attend due to prior arrangement.) Towards the end of my stay, Ken even brought some Soba noodle his father has made as a surprising gift; it was delicious indeed. Although I had no use for Ken's tour guides or other assistance, I am sure he would have helped with his honesty and friendliness. Ken and his family has certainly made this place a home away from home for me.
Ken's apartment in Machida was a small cozy place. With its convenient location, it not only offered easy access to central Tokyo, but also provided a connecting gateway to beautiful get-aways such as Enoshima, Hakone Hot Spring, Kamakura and Yokohama. It suits my purpose of travel perfectly with its location and I enjoyed the short stroll to and from the nearby Odakyu Tsurukawa train station even though two bikes were freely provided for. I also enjoyed the cooking facilities at Ken's place; shopping and eating like a local was awesome. I felt safe and peaceful throughout my stay so I'd recommend this place to any women travelling alone by themselves.
If any drawbacks could be said about this place, it would be some sound audible from next doors and above randomly. Other than this, It's in a quiet and lovely residential area with shops and restaurants to satisfy your daily needs.