My stay with Escale was fine, but he wasn't an honest host. After a week, I had to check out early because I wanted to stay in a new place. I told him about this change and made the adjustment via Airbnb, sending my request to end my reservation early. He reached back out to me and said that Airbnb themselves had denied my request, even though it wouldn't have been their decision - it was his. Even though I did want the money back it wasn't about the refund, I honestly wasn't forcing it.
But it was the fact that he lied to me and made a point to close communication afterward - when you're staying in someone's house you want them to feel trustworthy - even if you're not planning on seeing them or speaking all the time. I felt like that experience soured me and honestly, I would've much preferred someone who was honest and told the truth about not wanting to refund that money instead of making up a false lie about it and then disappearing afterward. The room itself was clean and decently furnished and the whole home felt clean. Unfortunately, the people living there did not feel as accommodating and so I have to give it what I feel is a low, but fair rating.