Please don't be put off by the fact that the apartment is not in downtown Tokyo. It takes just 17min by direct metro to get to Shinjuku and the station of Kita-Akabane is very close to the apartment. There is also a supermarket and convenience stores just across the road. The house is spacious by Tokyo standards, and very clean. It had all the amenities we needed for our stay, including a washer/dryer which really came in handy. There is also an a/c in the apartment, which proved indispensable in the summer heat. The local tips from the hosts were really spot on, and do take them up on their offer to take you on a foodie tour of the area, or for a drink. They have an adorable little girl who is the same age as our daughter, so we took them on a playdate, followed by shaved ice and izakaya dinner, and had a really really great time. The hosts are very sociable and their English is very good, so it was easy to have a conversation and learn more about their fascinating country and culture. Thank you, K&K, you were awesome :)