The area is really cool and not at all touristy. The small street parallel to the main road is filled with little shops and restaurants, and going for a wander down nearby alleyway really made it feel like I was staying in "real Tokyo". It may not be the absolute centre but it was very easy to reach (although NB the journey time the hosts give you from Narita Airport is the absolute fastest possible time and chances are it'll take you a lot longer) and the trains are regular. It's a very simple 10 minute walk to the train station. Make sure you get a Suica card instead of paying the full fare each time!

The apartment itself is fine, clean and comfortable, nothing special but certainly no major problems. There was an issue with the heating the first night but I was impressed with how quickly the hosts sorted it out the following day - thank you! Other than that it was perfectly functional, and a decent size for one or two people. With a sturdy front door and external gate, the place felt very safe (not that that's much of a concern in Japan but it's nice for a solo female traveller to have the reassurance). If you're there in winter, be warned that the heating doesn't reach as far as the toilet room!

Bear in mind that this is a "DIY" arrangement, so you'll never meet the hosts. This may actually be a positive for some guests but I'm afraid I wasn't a fan since it felt far less personal than other AirBNBs I've used. That said, they were incredibly fast at responding and general communication, which was great. They have a website with some local recommendations, but to be honest I wasn't too inspired and ended up following my friend's advice instead. Check-in/check-out times are set like a hotel, so you'll have to find somewhere else to leave your bags on the final day.

Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are all provided. The kitchen set-up is very basic, but there are so many great little restaurants in the little streets near the station that you shouldn't need to cook anyway! There is a wardrobe but it's full of spare bedding and cleaning products.

The portable wi-fi was a massive boon and really brightened my whole trip. Just make sure you leave it charging overnight! And don't be surprised if you have to reset it once or twice a day. But the speed was good and the data is unlimited. Definitely a highlight.

Overall a decent, solid place but not the most inspiring.