This place is great and the hosts are great.
1st: I made a mistake booking and had one less night than we actually needed. Didn’t realize the mistake until 10 am came and they came knocking on the door to start check out. Luckily for us the hosts were kind a gracious enough to let us stay one more night. (after paying of course.)
The place is really cute and cozy. enough for 3 people who are friends and respect each other. The layout wasnt quite what i expected based off the pictures but I have no complaints. Just have to clean keep your luggage tidy. Bathroom is good and took some nice warm showers.
Train station seems far (and uphill) when you don’t know where you’re going and have all your belongings with you but once you get settled it’s an easy quick walk.
Takadanobaba station is 5 minutes from shinjuku and less than 10 minutes from harajuku and shibuya. Less than ¥200 too.
Really safe neighborhood with lots of little shops, restaurants, and markets. I would suggest, if you want to drink, take that 5 minute train to Shinjuku and explore there.