Joe is a wonderful host. He went the extra mile when my phone didn't work and we had trouble communicating. Personal pick-up in a new city after a long flight was appreciated. The fridge was stocked with gourmet goodies. The large recliner rocker was welcome after a day out and about.
Joe's loft is in a quality residential area and I always felt safe. It's walking distance to the city and many attractions. It's almost at the top of Russian Hill so there's no way of walking downhill to get home! The best options are the 10/12 bus which stops outside a great market or the Powell/Mason cable car which is two blocks away. Buy a Clipper Card to keep public transport costs down.
The easiest way to get to airport when you're leaving is the 10/12 bus to the Montgomery Street BART station and then train to SFO.