We stayed with Joe for about 2 weeks and he couldn't have been more accommodating. He picked us up from the BART stop at Powell which was a life saver as we'd just flown in from New York and it was night time and the hills are steep. The apartment has great character and has a superb array of books and dvds. The book collection is particularly good. I read a few! The moose and the other decorations within add great character. The bed up the ladder is more than fine, though might be a touch cramped if you happen to be an NBA player - but I'm not. He had left out some fresh food and sandwiches which was a lovely way to start out. The kitchen area is great - it has real personality but it very clean and full of all you might need. The bathroom, likewise. Location-wise, it is on a steep hill with amazing views down towards the Bay Bridge and takes about 10 minutes to walk down to either North Beach or to Grace Cathedral. The restaurant a minute away, Allegra Romano, is terrific too. I highly recommend staying with Joe. He is fantastic.