It was a pleasant surprise when we checked in to find such a nice new, clean apartment. We were also impressed that we had plenty of space to open our suitcases, something that is lacking from many other apartment rentals in Tokyo. The apartment has a nice layout, with bedroom looking over the street via a small balcony. A roomy wardrobe gave us a place to store our clothes and luggage, and the kitchen included the basic necessities to prepare a meal. The one thing that would have made our stay even more convenient would be a washing machine, however we stayed for almost a week so for shorter stays it wouldn't be as much as a problem.
Location-wise, it took us about 15 minutes to walk to Shinjuku station with luggage, and about 10 minutes without luggage. The rest of Shinjuku is within a close walking distance, with Shinjuku-Gyoen park being a pleasant 10 minute or so walk from the apartment. The nearest Tokyo Metro stop is just a couple of minutes walk from the apartment. Very close to the apartment is also a 7-Eleven convenience store plus a Starbucks.
All in all, we were extremely happy with our stay in Shizuka's apartment, and would happily stay here again. Thanks Shizuka!