I had a hard time picking where to stay for my first trip to SF. Things I kept in mind were safety, proximity to restaurants and things to do, and affordability. Josh's home checked off all 3 - I felt extremely safe in the neighborhood, I had the Golden Gate Park (south) and the Lands End Trail (north) within walking distance (keep in mind I'm from NY and I walk everywhere) as well as various restaurants nearby (Jjime, Burma Superstar, Boiling Pot, Tastebuds- shout out to a previous review for calling out this cafe!).
Of all the listings and hotels I looked at, Josh's was certainly most affordable and I appreciated that the room was clean and the bathroom was modern and clean. There was someone else staying in the other room so the bathroom wasn't spotless, but that's to be expected when there's another guest. Nevertheless, well-stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and soap. I will say it was nice when the guest checked out and I had the bathroom to myself.
The room has the basic essentials, but also (not included in the photos) has a rack for hanging clothes, a space heater, a lamp on the nightstand, as well as a chair where I sat to work from home comfortably for one day. WiFi was reliable.
Bonuses: the bus stop was nearby for me to commute into downtown to get to my office. Super convenient for when Uber prices spike during rush hour. And though the listing doesn't say it, Josh confirmed that there was a washer and dryer in unit which really came in handy for me.
The only negative I can say is the occasional noise. On my first night, I woke up to a toddler running around upstairs and heard yelling around 2am. Surprisingly this went on for quite some time. On the day I worked from home, I heard some very clear, and at times inappropriate, yelling as well. The shared wall with the other guest is also thin but this is not something that the host can control. So, I would recommend bringing earplugs just in case you are sensitive to noise, which I am.
All in all, if you are someone simply looking for a place to take a shower and sleep, but have plans to be out most of the time, this is a good option.