There was clear communication between the host and myself. We were running a bit late and she was very accommodating with our arrival time. She even had her daughter change her work shift so that she can be home for us.
However, please remind the host to make sure the place is fully cleaned before you arrive and discuss your expectations for cleanliness. Unfortunately, we had to leave due to the property not being cleaner and carried a strong smell that couldn’t be ignored. If the property was clean and aired out we would have stayed, but because it was left in bad condition we had to leave immediately.
The host is willing to communicate which is appreciated.