Joseph's place was far and above my expectations. It was clean, affordable, secure, packed full of amenities and in a great location. I have stayed in hostels, hotels, on couches and in plenty of Airbnb listings, and my stay at Joseph's apartment ranks as one of the best.
Taiwan's buildings are generally not very attractive, so on the outside, it admittedly doesn't look like much, but the inside is completely refurbished, and I assure any possible future renters that the listing pictures match the reality.
On top of all of this, Joseph and his wife are kind and super helpful. I accidentally booked a day in advance because of the time difference between Taiwan and the U.S., and he and his wife stayed up late trying to track me down while I was in flight. They are amazing people and truly care about their guests having a great visit in Taipei.
By the time I had to leave for a different city, I wished I could have stayed at their place during my whole visit to Taiwan! It was that good.
Also, Joseph's wife makes an awesome breakfast. It was delicious and plentiful. I recommend staying at Joseph's place wholeheartedly.