Unfortunately I never got to meet Joyce, but she was always quick to respond to my messages and was always friendly and helpful. I liked her place. It's nice and as described and the photos are accurate.
Because the description emphasized that the room was small, I was a bit worried that I might feel a bit cramped in (particularly given that I was travelling with a lot of luggage). However, although it is small, it definitely did not feel too small - just nice and comfy.
As other reviewers have mentioned the room is kitted out with everything you need - this was more impressive than some larger rooms I have stayed in.
Joyce's place is located in a convenient location (10-15 minutes walking distance from a Safeway and with plenty of public transit options also within walking distance). Although there are some homeless people in some areas nearby (which might be offputting for some travelers), the area seemed safe to me. Joyce's place is a good option for travelers on a budget who nevertheless want somewhere that is nice and comfy.