David's place gets my five stars.

While the room is small and certainly not luxurious, it clean, cozy, and definitely worth the price. He and his wife Amanda helped us feel at home, and were able to answer all of our questions as newcomers to Japan. David's English is quite good, and chatting with him at night sometimes was very pleasant. The kitchen was small but well-equipped, which let us easily cook some of our own meals.

The single bed is too small for two to sleep in comfortably, so the place is not quite ideal for couples. For a single person or for two friends though, who don't mind the small space, it would be perfect.

The only big downside is that with a small house and thin walls you don't get much privacy. You always have to be careful of how much noise you're making, especially with David's young children in the house.

The location is really great, with a metro station just a five minute walk away. With a Pasmo/Suica card you can get on and off easily and cheaply wherever you want in Tokyo. There is a great mall next to the metro station called Palm Street nearby with lots of good, cheap restaurants and food markets. The neighbourhood is quiet, clean, very pretty, and has almost no other tourists, giving you an authentic feel for Japanese life in Tokyo.

Thanks David!