Jej's place was tucked in the greenery and quietness of the neighborhood, away from the hustle and bustle of Taipei. We stayed on a rooftop room, separated from Jej's house downstairs. The room was pretty and down-to-earth with basically everything we needed. What we missed most was the mountain view of the outside space, which especially peaceful and calming during daylight. Truth be told, the location might not be ideal depending on where you wanted to spend time. For example, it took us around 30 mins to reach Taipei main station by bus and MRT, but getting to Jiufen - Shifen was much closer than the main station. Remember, though, that most popular tourist attractions in Taipei are accessible through public transport, so things are largely based on your available time.
Jej was a very helpful and approachable host. Even though it was past midnight when we checked in, he still kindly instructed us about the room and the neighborhood.
All in all, if you're looking for comfortable, private and nature-surrounding space, this place has all of our recommendation.