M san was a wonderful and very responsive host. He never failed to answer any of my questions quickly and even gave me some travel tips! His apartment guide was very useful as well. Though the apartment was a little small for three, it was clean and located pretty centrally. Additionally we felt that Shimo-kitazawa station was easier to get to than the suggested Kita-ikebukuro station. It’s just one stop away, but the route to the former was simpler with less winds and turns. Overall this apartment was not bad and quite value for money. Would recommend for groups no larger than two though!