There was an issue with communication. I informed the host that I my fellow and guests and I would be checking out at 1 am for an early morning flight. About 1 hour prior to taking the cab for the flight, I messaged the host via the app and WhatsApp regarding where to leave the key. By the time my cab came I heard no response. Also no written check out instruction regarding where to put the key was provided. So, I left the key on the table. While on route to the airport, I get a message that I was leave key with a person who would give it the host. Obviously this could not be done since I had left.
I could've done what the host asked if only the instructions were provided before hand and communication was better on the host's end.