We stayed in this house for a week - 5 people. The host did the homework for us and mailed us a number of pertinent videos, from how to get a Suica card to exactly how to get to his house. The house itself is next to a large sakura, in the middle of a middle-class quiet non-touristic neighborhood, 5 minutes by foot from a seibu line station. From there it is around 25 mins or less by train to the Tokyo, Ueno, Shibuya, Shinjuku or Shinagawa stations; ikebukuro is 5 mins away. The house has everything we needed: kitchen with microwave and fridge, tv, heating and air conditioning, washer, and very clean. There are 2 convenience stores a block away and many eateries on the way to the train station. The check-in time is until 9:00 pm but the entry key is in a lock box, so I think that the check-in time is for consideration to the neighbors; it might be possible to check-in later if the host approves. The host, Kevin, was great; communication in English, very responsive, and very helpful before and during our stay. We were very happy with our experience in this house.