The host told me that she made a mistake and asked to raised the price after the request the host was accepted and a confirmation email was received.
The host mentioned that the price was accidentally listed too low and asked for a rise. I was in the process of moving and this place would serve as a temporary stay before I find a longterm location. It was also at the end of high season, I was moving, so it was hard for me to spend other time to look for a new place. After rejected her initial offer, she proposed a lowered amount. I did not want to deal with the hassle during my international relocation, I accepted.
Then, the communication was also a bit challenging at the beginning. Two days before arrival, I initiated the conversation and provided my expected arrival time on the Airbnb App. She asked my WhatsApp number and I provided on the same day. Next day, there was no communication on neither Airbnb nor WhatsApp. I sent her a reminder on Airbnb to remind her of my arrival also used the number listed on her profile to sent her a WhatsApp message. No reply on both platform.
On the day on my way to the airport, I sent her a message again - no reply. Once arrived in Madrid, I sent her a message while collecting my bags - no reply. Once I exited the bag claim, I called the number on her profile, it was a wrong number.
I left no choice but contacted Airbnb directly. Airbnb said they will contact her directly. While I was on the phone, the host finally contacted me and stating that she received a notice from Airbnb.
The whole 30-40 mins were wasted at the airport for the no initial communication. I think this is a bit challenging for someone is moving internationally and this is my first stay.
The stay was not too bad. The apartment is located in a nice area. To be fair, except the initial checkin issue and no communication, it was okay at the end during my stay.