Coming from frenetic Shinjuku - the busiest train station in the world - to a small station just three minutes away, we were met outside the one exit gate by Ushka's happy face. She walked us down surprisingly quiet streets, leading us to her peaceful haven. It was hard to believe the contrast.

Through the door, we took off our shoes and stepped up onto clean wooden floors. We were in Ushka's airbnb, furnished with everything one could need - and more! I would say I felt "at home," but my home is not nearly that nice! Delicious coffee (I had to list that first), a washer/dryer, jacuzzi hot tub, hair dryer, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, filtered water, a drawer stocked with stationery supplies, and plenty of information about places to go and things to do.

She was always on call in case we had any questions or needed help with anything. I think Ushka has set a new bar for airbnb. One would be hard put to find a nicer place with a more welcoming host.