Perhaps my expectations are too high - you be the judge. I am a frequent AirBnB'er, though mostly rent entire homes. However, this experience was notably poor even compared to the few times I have shared a space.
The house is hard to find at night - numbers not clearly marked, so I wandered around the complex feeling like a criminal until I found it. John did not answer my call (or text from earlier in the day) and when I met him later, did not even mention either attempts to contact him.
House was dirty: Toilet uncleaned (pee on the seat), hair and crumbs on the floor, trash not emptied; dirty laundry in the hallway; common spaces cluttered with stacks of boxes and bags; toilet tank was dripping (poor maintenance)
The room itself was functional, but definitely has the feel of crossing the bare minimum to qualify. Little things like mismatched sheets and a single old lamp with loose bulb fittings don't project an image of a host who cares to create a good guest experience.
John and his girlfriend seemed nice enough though we only crossed paths for a few minutes.