Just as AirB&B anticipates that a renter will respect the homeowners' place, all renters want to be respected too. A renter expects the place to at least be clean, evidence that the owner is expecting a guest(s). This is not the case where Dan's place is concerned. My sister and I had been staying in Quebec for a week researching our ancestors and anticipated a second week in Montreal. We had help with parking from Sean who greeted us but it was all downhill after. Our first evening there we had to sweep the floor because it obviously needed it, then we noticed the refrigerator contained old food and spills, we cleaned it. The "pantry" cupboard was jammed with old food, open packages missing lids and it smelled funky. The pot rack was covered in what appeared to be grease and dust with spider webs looping off the dried up string of red peppers. Actually everything in the place had a layer of dust as we looked around. There was one stained dish towel in the kitchen for our use, old small kitchen appliances and clutter on the counter. There is rust in the bottom of the bathtub and rust on the shower curtain rod, with an equally rusty, lopsided soap hanger in the shower but no bath soap. A basketful of half-used bath products was on the edge of the tub, most missing caps, the white washcloths for our use were apparently washed but stained. Two lights were not working; one in the bathroom and one in another room. One outlet seemed overloaded with plugs and a large pot sat on the floor full of dirt but no plant. All "plants" were imitation (which is fine) but with a layer of dust on every leaf. The smarmy porn cards left on a shelf were unwelcome, the bed is way too soft and just plain uncomfortable. The back patio was unkempt with bits of trash, a jar with cigarette butts and a broken table. I would not use the BBQ. The ladder to the bunk bed (an obvious addition) is built flat against the wall and is hard to climb. A heavy picture fell off the wall because it was hung with screws into the sheetrock! There's more but you get the point.
The place is simply uncared for and there is no awareness of, or preparation for the strangers who have chosen your place for a "cozy" getaway (as it is described on the website). We paid money up front anticipating at least a clean place and a thoughtfulness for our comfort. If we were able to, we would have left after that first night to stay in a hotel or find another AirB&B in the area. I would not recommend Dan's place until he cleans it up.