Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Sumida River

Booked this place for a week stay with a group of 5. Check in was quick and easy, the house looks exactly like the photos and was extremely clean. Plenty of space and a walkable distance to local combinis and train station. Host was quick to respond to any questions. I would absolutely recommend a stay!

Staying at this Airbnb was a wonderful experience. It was easily walkable from the closest station. The place is nice and clean and had a lot of room. The beds were comfortable and there were enough amenities that made the stay comfortable and easy. The host was incredibly kind and helpful and very responsive. Overall would definitely recommend.

We arrived really early and needed to leave our luggage at airbnb before our check in time and our host was very accommodating.

Thank you so much for having us. It was really convenient taking the subway to Shiinamachi or walking to Ikebukuro. The place was clean and easy to use.

The place is great, it is a house with 3 bedrooms, 2 subway stations very close which makes it very easy to get around the city, konbini very close too, the space of the place is quite enough since it is a house, we were 3 people, each with 2 large suitcases and we had a lot of space, if I go back to Tokyo I would definitely stay here again.

Emi was a wonderful host and this airbnb was at the quiet end of a strip of small bars and restaurants, close to the Koenji train station. Occasional train noise, but not loud enough to disturb sleep in the comfy beds. My daughter enjoyed the cute anime themed bedroom behind the kitchen, which had many appliances. My son appreciated the Nintendo switch! Laundry had a washer and dryer, thanks for the clear instructions in English on how to use everything Emi, and for providing everything that was on the airbnb listing. We would be happy to stay again, and hope to in the future.

Wonderful hosts! I cannot say that enough. We were picked up and dropped off at the station coming from Narita. The house is just as you see in the photos and everything is well taken care of. Whenever we had concerns or questions, there we had a response. For a big trip internationally, the recommendations were well received and the hosts helped us with travel and figuring out where to get on the train and how to get around. Facilities inside were great. Air conditioning with fans. Washer was available to use. Just a notice for potential lookers. I guess you could say we were in the 'suburbs' of Tokyo. Travel is a little longer than usual by train but we adapted well and planned around that. There are stairs up to the main floor. A little narrow, so if you are okay with that, then this is a great place to stay. Just make sure you follow house rules and you will have a great time. I have no real negatives to say.

Pencil House is centrally located. It’s a 5 minute walk to Hatsudai station, then just one stop to Shinjuku station (15/20 minute walk from Pencil House). Plenty of space in the house for our family of 4. We were all jet lagged the first couple of days and it was helpful to be able to move around without waking everyone else up. Great to have access to a full kitchen & a washer too. There’s a 7 eleven and a delicious yakitori restaurant only a short block away. Tracey & Ash were super responsive and had all household supplies fully stocked. Ash picked us up from Narita and drove us to the house. We all felt right at home! Thank you for sharing your home with us!

The Airbnb was wonderful, a good amount of space and all the amenities needed. The host was very friendly and happy to help out with any requests we had and had recommendations for things to do/buy while there. It was perfect for a longer term stay with all necessities nearby and a good yakitori restaurant downstairs

Great value and convenient. Though i would suggest travellers to bring their own towels s these were not provided. Overall, it’s a pleasant stay especially this close to city centre at this price.

We likes the Neighbourhood very much. The apartment was very small but fine for our family. Osamu was very helpful.

Great spot. Super convenient. Would definitely stay again

It was very spacious after hitting a Japanese house. There were two beds and a kitchen, so it was easy to eat. It was raining and cold, but the heating worked well. It was nice that the bathroom and bathtub were separated. I used the bathtub a lot. The host is very kind and answers within 10 minutes. I'll use it again next time if it's okay.

the location was amazing! it had everything we needed from conbinis to restaurants to a dryer. it is not far to walk to the station as well. the place is quite small actually but it fits 2 people. won’t be able to open 2 huge luggages at once though.

The Airbnb is in a great location. It was a solid place for four people to stay, with quick access to shopping and convenience stores. I would definitely stay here again.

Masami’s apartment was perfect for our family of four (two parents, two teens). We prefer to avoid cookie cutter hotels and instead seek to experience places that are a little closer to how the locals live. The cozy apartment fit the bill! It’s efficiently designed, with clever features such as a shower that also functions as a clothes dryer (no tumbling, so easier on your textiles, and it works incredibly well!). We appreciated how clean everything was, and how well everything functioned. The location was great, too — a stone’s throw from the metro, with lots of shops and restaurants nearby, but still nestled in a quiet neighborhood. Finally, the price was right — much better than piecing together two hotel rooms! We will recommend this place to any friends visiting Tokyo!

The home was cozy and clean and had everything we needed. It was in a peaceful and quiet location but still walking distance to the train and very good coffee. Really enjoyed the relaxing stay here!

We stayed at Sho's place all 5 days we were visiting Tokyo. Going around all day in busy areas, and then coming back to Yotsuya and our quiet neighborhood, and EXTREMELY comfortable bed, was the perfect situation. The counterspace in the bathroom is great, even for two people, and the AC is very effective. Highly recommend Sho's spot. The neighborhood is gorgeous, quiet, and has plenty of places to stock up on everyday needs, the place itself is all-around a fantastic home base for your trip, and Sho is the kindest host.

Very close to Yamamote line for the main activities, apartment clean and confortable

I was very satisfied with this stay, the room was clean, fully equipped, and comfortable to stay in.The location is also convenient, you can walk to the subway station in 5 minutes, and there is a supermarket nearby (about 2 minutes walk) and the living function is good.About 10 minutes on foot you can also go to life supermarket near the skytree, which is easy to pick up.Responding to messages was also quick, reassuring, and overall a great stay, and a chance to want to stay again afterwards!

It was a busy time, so it was great to have a quick response about uncertainty.In addition, the location of the guide was very easy to understand, and I was able to use it with peace of mind.

Very convenient spot to stay if you want to be a quick ride away from Shinjuku and in the heart of Okubo. We could quickly get around town, 20 minute walk to our favorite spots, or 5-10 minutes to a few subway lines. This place is great if you plan on mostly being outside touring, it is pretty compact but worked great for us.

We loved staying here! The neighborhood (Gotanda) has lots of shops and restaurants nearby yet is not as touristy or crowded as other parts of Tokyo. 5 min walk to the metro and JR station made it very convenient. The apartment had 3 separate mini-split AC units so each bedroom and the living room could be adjusted to fit preference. It was also very clean and well-stocked with the essential supplies. Bryan even stocked the fridge with an assortment of drinks for our arrival. That was a nice personal touch. He met with us upon check-in to go over the equipment and answer any questions. He also gave great recommendations for restaurants which we tried them all out. Overall, very happy with having stayed here and can't wait to return.

Hitomi took amazing care of me and my daughter while we were her guests! She sent us a detailed list of recommendations for the neighborhood including kid-friendly highlights. When my daughter needed to go to the doctor, she sent a list of clinics. She also helped me ship some luggage to make my train trip easier. She was an incredible host, always going above and beyond. Thank you Hitomi !