I loved the big quiet room and the conversation over breakfast. I'm 57 so I liked staying with an older couple. They were very patient with my Japanese and Yuriko has a good sense of humor. I enjoyed looking at Jin's photo books of all the visitors. They gave me advice on using the phone, bus, and trains and even gave me a ride to the station the last day. I'd like to come back with my husband and stay there again. Machida is a sweet quiet place. I suggest the set lunch at Baru Maru, which is run by women, it seems. The coloring book art museum five minutes walk away looks great, but it was closed.