Ken is a great host, he picked me up in his car on the first day from Tsurukawa Station which was handy as I had a large suitcase. He was quick to answer any queries and even took me out around the local area one morning to see the traditional houses, we also had a delicious sushi lunch at a local restaurant. He arranged a taxi for me on my last day to take me to the limousine bus at Shin-yurigaoka Station.
The apartment is perfect for a solo traveller or a couple. It has all the essentials, cooker, microwave, toaster oven, iron and ironing board, washing machine etc. Most importantly it has a good bed and shower. The bike and portable WiFi are a great bonus as well. It was a comfortable month long stay for me, much more relaxing (and cheaper) than staying in hotels.
The local area is a nice quiet suburb about a 15 minute walk or 5 minute bike ride from the nearest train station, Tsurukawa on the Odakyu line. You can get to Shinjuku in about 35 minutes if you transfer to the rapid express train at Shin-yurigaoka Station. You can get to Machida city in under 10 minutes as its only 2 stops away, Machida is a great city, it's now one of my favourite places in Japan, I highly recommend you visit.
The immediate area has a 7/11, mos burger, coco curry, uniqlo, coffee shop, coop supermarket, sushi restaurant, ramen restaurant and gyudon restaurant. Nearer the station has lots more shops and places to eat, including 2 supermarkets, 4 convenience stores, a 100 yen shop, a delicious bakery and a great deli.
I will definitely stay at Ken's place again when I return to Japan if it is available, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a more laid back and genuine Japanese experience.