My husband and I stayed at Joel & Mel's place for 4 nights and we had an absolutely fantastic experience. Joel & Mel were so communicative through every step of the process leading up to our stay, and when we were there they were so friendly and accommodating. The pictures of their space are accurate but I would say it is even nicer in person. We particularly appreciated the special touches they included, like snacks and drinks in the refrigerator, and really loved the way they decorated - it felt both modern and homey. The area is breathtaking and we enjoyed having a glass of wine while looking out at the view. Very relaxing!
We found the neighborhood ideal because we wanted to stay in a quiet, residential area that was still central and easily accessible to other areas of the city. The underground train and bus station is just a 10 minute walk away, and between public transportation, cabs and our car, we felt we were able to get everywhere we wanted to go fairly quickly.
We hope we will make it out to SF and stay there again, and will definitely be recommending this to our friends and family!