Sort of--so he could keep the entire amount. I paid around $145 for an overnight stay at his place in Detroit. Airbnb asked him to refund the money but he refused. And since airbnb couldnt prove that I didnt stay in his place they refunded me all but the $30 cleaning fee.
I was in Detroit to see my young cousin who had just given birth. I decided on an airbnb because I didnt want to inconvience her. I figured her plate was full. When I told her what happened she immediately made room for me to stay with her. So yeah, no receipt from a hotel or anything to prove my case. I wish I had been thinking about that in the moment. I know better, now!