I actually never stayed at there. My flight got cancelled and I asked if he could decline my request to stay at his place. Just like he did before when he asked when I would arrive and he said my arrival was too early (9am). I explained to him that I can arrive later and he told me to rebook. That is how I actually know that he could have cancelled my reservation. Anyways, I am sure his place is just fine. I was just disappointed with the communication. He told me to contact Airbnb to request a refund. I did, they said they emailed him about it and he refused.
He could have just been honest about it and said booked is booked, tough luck.