The hosts are so lovely and go above any beyond what you’d expect. They were so helpful- dropping us off at stations and providing us with ideas (and train times!) of what to see and where to go.
The apartment is very clean and big enough to relax in. We were 2 adults and 2 young kids and it was fine.
There’s a playground right next door which was handy (not the best but any outdoor space is much appreciated with little ones!) and a supermarket was only 5-10 min walk away.
If you’re travelling with kids, I would definitely recommend Tama zoo. It’s huge and beautiful with so much to see and kids are free! There’s also an indoor play centre opposite which is perfect for 0-4 year olds (and the cafe is good). Plus a railway museum which we didn’t go to but looked fun.
The only downside is how long it took us to get into central Tokyo. We only did it once but it took 2.5 hrs on the way in. (I think this was unusual as all the people at the bus stop were annoyed at the long wait!) We were told in advance of the location so it’s not the fault of the hosts at all. But I would say if it’s your first time in Tokyo and if you have young kids, it might be a bit far out to stay as the kids end up being exhausted by the time you get to the shrine/temple/museum.