Chie's place is very cosy, nicely decorated with ornaments and has a lovely ambience. It's fantastic having such a quiet spot in a cul de sac and large area as well as the close proximity to Itabashi Station. The bedroom and bed is very comfortable and the living room upstairs is nice to read a book or do work. The kitchen is fully functional with many aminities utencils and you are able to enjoy a large cottage like feel in Central Tokyo.
Chie is very kind, proactive communicative, with perfect English and even helped me send some suit cases to Toyama as well as leaving a nice Christmas cake and some cookies. I like the house a lot it has very good storage space and a special ambience which I can only describe as a blend of traditional Japanese, traditional European elements whilst having all modern amenities. The walls are thin, but it is not a problem as the neighbour's are quiet. It is sometimes a little cool on very cold days in the kitchen, but there are electric blankets, heaters and aircon, so more than enough to keep warm. I felt most at home here out of the airbnb experiences I've had in Tokyo, which has been comforting during the lonely period I booked during the pandemic. It's nice to also have someone to speak with on weekday mornings whilst not at work and I really lovey the ornaments and decor. There is also super fast wifi and a short walk to the station gives you access to Ikebukuro in 3 minutes, shinjuku In a little around 10. The area around Itabashi is also one of my favorites as it is lively, with lots of places to eat and shop, whilst not being as overcrowded as Ikebukuro or other central areas. It's on the cusp of Kita Ku, Toshima Ku and Itabashi Ku. So you can walk around and find nice parks in and quaint houses in Kita Ku , liveliness and big shops in Toshima Ku and Itabashi ward has its own vibe. There are convenience stores and restaurants all nearby, a longer stroll will take you south to Ikebukuro and all in all the best of all worlds.
I highly recommend this place and have enjoyed my stay a lot!
Thank you, Chie!