I did not have any issues with my stay at Thomas' place but I am very disappointed with how the aftermath was handled.
A week after my stay, Thomas sent me a message notifying me that I had destroyed his microwave and I was given two options: either pay an additional $50 to pay for a new one or he would be leaving me a negative review.
First of all - I would be the first to admit if I broke or damaged an item - but leaving popcorn in the microwave for an extra 30 seconds does not justify a brand new microwave replacement. I wiped the whole place clean before I left, and ensured the microwave was fully functional prior to my check-out. If there was a slight lingering burnt smell (which I did not even notice in the morning), it should have been covered in the cleaning fee, as there are easy ways to remove the smell without repurchasing a new microwave.
Moreover, I did not appreciate that this was brought to my attention a week after the fact. It feels like the host was waiting for me to post a great review, and then get hit with an unpleasant surprise. Lastly, I do not appreciate being threatened with a negative review - the host could have easily communicated with me on check-out day or even the next day if this was truly an issue that would be impacting his future stays. It is too convenient for hosts to exaggerate damages for free upgrades. I am more than willing to assume responsibility for damaged items but this was a blatant reach.
Again - I did not have any issues with my actual stay. The snacks were very much appreciated as was the hospitality.