NOTE: Because the host canceled my reservation 7 days before arrival, I did not actually stay. Nevertheless, I want to share my experiences.

I emailed the host twice, six weeks before the booking date, and the host did not reply to any of my questions. A week before the booking date, the host canceled for personal reasons (which is understandable, and I sympathize). However, as a cherry on the cake, she sent me a copy pasted message with somebody else's name on it. Overall, I must draw the conclusion that this host does not communicate well with guests, personal crisis or not.