SOMA LOFT, great location!

Joe's loft was the perfect place to call home for a couple days while visiting San Francisco for MacWorld. A quick walk to the Moscone center and a million fantastic SOMA bars and restaurants. Our roommate, Daniel, was super welcoming and gave us some good adventure ideas. The upstairs portion of the loft was really bright and open. I'm already looking for a reason to return to SF and will definitely be staying at the loft.

Nice place, great loft. The water pressure was great and Daniel, the host's roommate, was very sweet. :) We would stay here again, thanks for the iPad, it sure came in handy. The place was only a short cab ride away from Kiji, the most amazing and reasonably priced sushi my boyfriend and I have ever had. Thanks again, Carlee

I had a lot to get done in San Francisco and needed somewhere comfortable and private to work between meetings and rest between days. Joe made my life easy, the details were confirmed in one email exchange before I left Australia, and he let me check in a little early on short notice when my plans (ie the weather) changed. The loft is a perfect place to stay when you want your own space, but still want to enjoy the experience of being hosted through Airbnb. Lots of closet space too. Plus, the Guide Book is a lifesaver! Thanks Joe, see you again.

Great flat! 19 Rausch just rocks in general. Joe, Brian, Harry, Topher, Andrew & Daniel. All great guys! Can't wait to be back!

Pros: Joe was able to accommodate last minute, about 3 blocks from BART station, safe unit, centrally located, relatively quiet, plenty of towels provided, ipad and wifi, toiletries provided, clean room with walk-in closet with plenty of room and cabinet space, laundry. Good restaurants around the corner and walking distance to Civic Center area. Cons: Room is a bit smaller than appears on the pic, would not feel safe to walk in the area alone, although the room is clean and the place is fairly tidy, the rest of the place needs a serious dusting, mopping and vacuuming.

Nice apartment at an excellent location. Apartment was decent, but shows some more wear and tear than visible in the (awesome) pictures. Some stains in the carpet, a bit dark, but overal I had a very good stay. The bath with massaging jets was great, the second floor was very spacious and a good place to chill out. Big thumbs up for Joe for setting an example as host. I would definitely stay here again.

A very nice place to stay. Joe was fabulously prompt in helping out with the minor glitches I had. Wonder if all your places are like this, though.

The loft was in a convenient and central location for my short stay. While I never met Joe, he was a very considerate host that checked in to make sure my stay was going well. He even provided toiletries! My only complaint would be the noisy neighbors and their band practice in the middle of the night but overall good experience.

I had a second interview that I hadn't planned on and needed a place to stay that night and Joe came to my rescue! He not only responded to my inquiry quickly and sent detailed information regarding the loft immediately following my booking, he even included a handy guide to the neighborhood that listed grocery stores, bars, good restaurants, etc. which was so useful and greatly appreciated. The loft was exactly as he described in the listing. In a great location, very clean and comfy bed. The only thing I could wish for was that I had gotten to stay longer. Definitely highly recommend Joe's loft.

Thank you very much Joe! Although he was not there, Joe was very accommodating and easy to contact/reach and responded quickly. Nice location- just be weary of your surroundings as always. We had the apartment to ourselves most of the time, and B.A.R.T is very close which is extremely convenient! The room itself is nice nice, although the upstairs could do some tidying. Having the laundry available is useful, too.

My first choice and where I stayed the last two years was already taken. But Joe came through and made me an offer I couldn't refuse with an unfurnished one bedroom unit all to myself next door. Because he hadn't a chance to fully furnish the unit, he still provided some kitchen utensils.

it might say "perfect for Tahoe" , but in my case Joe's Cherry was Über Perfect for taking my friend visiting from Paris on a little road trip along Highway 1 or on the winding roads of Napa Valley. Joe was so accommodating and this was by far the easiest and cheapest car rental experience I have ever had!! Hope I can book it again soon!

Joe's jeep is in great shape and was perfect for the drive up to Tahoe! Thanks Joe!

Nothing less than an amazing stay! First, for the fact that I was able to book this room two days before the Folsom Street Fair (the room is located half a block from Folsom Street) without any dramas...second, for the spacious, clean, and beautiful room/loft apartment (formerly AirBnB's headquarters)....and third, for Joe's friendliness and unobtrusive hosting. Very centrally located, close to Civic Centre BART and in the heart of SoMa's action - allowed me to easily catch up with friends and to fully experience the Fair's wild glory. The in-house laundry was a big plus (though I couldn't find an iron), and the airbed was quite comfortable. Staying at Joe's enhanced what was already a wonderful weekend in SF, and I'd absolutely do it again when I next visit the Bay City!

Amazing guy. Very friendly and helpful! His apartment was comfortable and in a great location. He had great suggestions about things to visit in the city. I felt safe with him in his apartment. I couldn't have asked for more. Keep up the good work Joe!! :]

Joe is great, responsive, and friendly host. His pad was still undecorated when I was there (as described,) but the airbed was comfy and the location great. He's the kind of guy who makes AirBNB work.

Stayed with my pals below, Bradford and Patrick for Startup School '09 yah! "Travel like a human", it's no joke. I have to say this is definitely the way to travel if you want to get a feel for a city. Joe, Brian, and Chris treated us like old-time friends. Enough said. I'll be back too! Thanks.

Joe, Brian, and the AirBnB crew are one of the most interesting, thoughtful, and *fun* groups of people I've ever met. It was a blast to stay at the "Launchpad". Appreciated the toiletries and towels laid out on my bed when I arrived -- I didn't have to root around for them. +5000 Awesome Points, and best of luck in the future.

Joe and the entire AirBnB team are an amazing group of guys. I would definitely stay with them again. They provided everything I could ask for (airbed, pillow, blanket, toiletries, and even breakfast). Also, he gave me my own key to the place so I could come and go as often as I wanted. Thanks again!

What can I say - as one of the great minds behind this site, Joe lived up to my expectations! He and his roommates were very inviting, and a blast to get to know. We geeked it up until 3am discussing code and entrepreneurship (essentially my stay turned into a very affordable consulting session... where else but on this site can a "hotel" be so enlightening). I absolutely love AirBnB, and it was inspiring to meet the founders. Thanks for still hosting guests despite your continued hard work on the site!

Joe's a pretty great guy.

Joe is a great guy and answer requests right away. He also has mean basketball skills!

Have you ever wondered what it was like to be able to do all the things you've ever dreamed of doing, if only...? Have you ever thought how rewarding it could be to transform your seemingly fictitious ideas into reality, if only...? Have you ever watched someone else do it? Witnessed how it was done? If only...? Look no further. Eccentric, creative, driven and full of energy, Joe can inspire even the most dullest of rocks to grow legs and jump to the ceiling. The space in which he lives, works, and hosts numerous brainchildren, is the heart of - or at least should be - blue-sky thinking. Stay with Joe at the Original AirBed&Breakfast to immerse yourself in the lifestyle of an entrepreneur. And who knows, it might even encourage you to become one!

Joe is an inspiring,highly motivated, hard working person who has a very lovely home...he will absolutely give you a great introduction to the city and make your stay a most memorable one!

A great way to stay in the heart of San Francisco at a price that is unbelievable. The concept of staying with locals for that "valued added touch" while you travel is certainly true. All three roommates wanted to make sure I got the most out of my time and they succeeded. Will definitely use AB&B again on future trips. Joseph J.