Mariko is a great host and works really hard to make sure her guests are comfortable. Traveling to Japan can be a bit of a challenge for people that don’t speak or read Japanese but Mariko tries to help bridge the gap.
The place is what one would expect for an Airbnb with a couple minor exceptions. One word of advice, duck! If you are 5’10” or taller, the toilet room is a bit cramped and you can’t quite stand up tall. Same for walking into the bedroom. The bedroom is fine but the threshold is a bit short.
10 minute walk to Hirai station, if that. Get a JR Pass, it’s worth every penny.