I’m writing this review from the perspective of a fellow Airbnb host for the past 7 years.
I rented the entire house with my wife, 2 small children, and elderly parents.
We accidentally damaged a lamp and I immediately contacted the host and paid for a replacement lamp.
Some items to consider when renting:
1.	Safety issues:
I checked the entire house on entry to ensure it was as reported on the website
a.	Lead in Denver water: Denver has a well-documented problem with lead pipes and contaminated water in a large portion of the housing stock. As a parent of 2 small children, this information would have been very important to know. Our friends in Denver notified us about the issue after we arrived. The city of Denver provides Brita filters as requested to provide a measure of safety. The host has a “Health and Safety” section on his listing and does not mention this on his website or provide safe water to drink while in his house. At the very least, the responsible action is to inform guests about the potential danger. No parent wants to expose their children to lead poisoning.
b.	Backyard fence: the host said we had access, but one of the fence posts was down. Upon inspection, I found nails sticking up on the downed fence, which makes it a safety hazard for children to be around.
c.	Unstable furniture. Upon arrival I noticed the glass-top kitchen table and chairs were nearly falling apart and the screws coming out of the table and all four chairs. I spent 90 minutes on my vacation tightening up the table and chairs. This is a major safety issue as my 5 year old sat in the chair and it immediately fell backwards due the screws not being tightened. This was also a safety issue for my elderly parents.
d.	Toilet seat: loose and rickety. This is safety issue for my elderly parents. I had to tighten the toilet seat myself. The host suggested that we may have loosened the seat from use – but I found it loose when we arrived.
2.	Kitchen: Lacking in basics items and dirty pan
a.	Dirty pan: We pulled out the only frying pan for breakfast and found it coated in grease and grime. It was put-away dirty. Not something we wanted to find when making breakfast.
b.	No toaster – when I inquired, the host advised about a panini press. Not really the same thing. I believe a toaster is a reasonable item to provide guests.
c.	Kitchen towels: There were two kitchen towels. One had 3 large holes in it. Not something i would expect to find.
d.	Baking sheets: this is listed on the website, the hosts advised on the location. We could not find them anywhere.
e.	Kitchen drawer: The drawer with all the cutlery falls out every time its opened. A stopper would be an easy fix to prevent this.
3.	Bathroom: As advertised, some of the towels were threadbare or stained and could be replaced or removed. The other towels were adequate. We gave our daughter a bath in the downstairs bathroom and she splashed water on the floor. We used paper towels to wipe up the water and they came up black. The downstairs bathroom floor was dirty.
4.	Beds: 3 of the 4 were comfortable and as advertised.
5.	Couches: convertible futon types. The couches were uncomfortable to sit on.
6.	Reclining chairs: comfortable and had heating and massage options.
7.	Televisions: several big-screen tv’s as advertised. If you are a gamer, this might be a benefit
Suggestions:
As a hosts ourselves who have hosted a variety of travelers including multi-generational families. These suggestions are meant to ensure the enjoyment and safety of all your guests.

1.	Address the LEAD issue, provide a solution and/or notify potential guests so then can make informed decisions.
2.	Be attentive to the items in the house, like the unstable kitchen table and chairs and ensure they are usable and safe to sit-in.
3.	Include a toaster – basic item for the kitchen
4.	Include new kitchen towels and remove the towel with holes
5.	Include cooking or baking sheets
6.	Include a hair dryer.
7.	Remove the stained bathroom towels
8. Ensure the pots/pans are clean for use
I was disappointed as there appears to be a dis-connect between what the host mentions in his profile, the description of the house and what is actually provided. If he believes in “providing a beautiful space for travelers” the responsible approach is to provide information about the Lead danger, ensure that the furniture is properly setup and provide the basic requirements like clean towels and kitchen items.
If you are concerned about your children’s safety, I would not recommend this rental. If you don’t have children and only need a place to stay in Denver, this is adequate.