The host was really helpful, flexible and very accommodating to our request. The place is really lovely and is very near to the train-station, less than 5 minutes walk. The station is serviced by Tobu Tojo line, and is 4 stops away from one of the main stations, Ikebukuro; from which you can easily hop onto other train lines to go many places. The neighbourhood is quiet, very local and charming. There are a lot of restaurants, drugstores, convenient stores, bakeries, fresh food markets; all within walking distance. It is a place I don't mind staying in again in future.