This was our first time in Japan, and we really enjoyed our stay at Cookie House. The apartment is about a 10-12 minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station, which is on the JR Yamanote Line, and Shinjuku, Akihabara, and Harajuku are all within 5 to 25 minutes away. Shinjuku Station and the Shinjuku Red Light District is one stop down the line (5 minutes), (or an interesting 15 minute walk or $10 taxi ride). I really liked the Cookie House neighborhood. It has a real "neighborhood" feel, with countless small restaurants on the main street just in front of the building, including Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, and, even, Middle Eastern. Just off the main street are many quiet, narrow side streets. Interestingly, there are two good-sized Christian churches within a couple blocks of the apartment, and one has services in English. Like most of Tokyo (and Japan), I always felt safe here, regardless of the time of day or night. The apartment was clean and comfortable, with two bedrooms and very comfortable beds. It has a nice, full kitchen that looks out onto the main street, and a balcony that looks out onto a quiet side street. Having a washing machine was wonderful. The host had excellent communication, and check in was very easy. I would definitely stay at Cookie house next time I am in Tokyo.