I'm going to point out the positives and negatives in an attempt to give an accurate description of the space. I'm doing my best to be fair to both the host and future guests. Let me start by saying the host is wonderful. He was helpful, responsive, and friendly.
The main issue was the cleanliness.The furniture, carpet, and floors looked like they hadn't been cleaned well. There was visible dust and dirt everywhere. The closets were full of stuff, so we couldn't really use them. But what really made the experience uncomfortable was that one of the bedrooms smelled like stale urine. Some kid must have peed there. That left us feeling icky, but there was nothing we could do.
We also saw lots of moths, several spiderwebs, and fleas in the space. Yes, fleas. And on our last day a cockroach. That was another disturbing thing.
Everything else about the place was fine. The kitchen upstairs is shared, and the rental is a basement, so you will hear people walking upstairs.The sheets and bedding seemed clean. It was spacious. And the location is great. It's a very nice neighborhood. We also appreciated the dehumidifier and air conditioning. Despite it being a heat wave, the basement stayed cool. I think if the host spent a week or two fixing up the place, getting rid of stuff, and cleaning everything, it would be a very nice place to stay. I'm hoping this review motivates him to do so. That way future guests can have a wonderful experience at his home.