The host was drunk, reeking of alcohol and unsteady on his feet when I arrived at the apartment.
I had chosen this place because of its location and the fact that he had many positive reviews. However, my opinion on having a comfortable and safe place to stay for one night changed immediately.
At some point he placed his hand on my shoulder to emphasize something he was saying.
And perhaps to show that he was open to hosting people from all over the world, he asked me where I was from but then proceeded to repeatedly ridicule the way his minority workmate did not proudly say where they were from.
All this along with the fact that the bedroom door only had a latch on it, did not make feel comfortable and I chose to immediately cancel my stay at this apartment.
After checking out and reading more reviews, I found a case of another woman who cancelled her reservation for similar reasons.