We LOVED our stay here! We know Tokyo well but had never visited Nishi-Ogikubo before and we are so glad we made it our base this time! The area is quiet, yet has hundreds of amazing shops, cafes, bars and restaurants- most of them independently owned. We were also travelling with a toddler - she loved the local park (8 mins away) and walking each morning to the bakery to choose her bread. People in local bars and restaurants were friendly and we were made very welcome. The apartment itself is a great space. It's less than a minute from the station, and although the trains are pretty loud, they didn't bother us at all. As others have said, the Chuo line zips you across Tokyo and to many great areas easily- so don't be put off by being a little further out of town.
The owner of the apartment met us in person and was always contactable. He made lots of great recommendations for places to eat and drink and was kind enough to lend us something we needed for our daughter.
We hope to be lucky enough to stay here again! Thank you!