I am making the assumption that many hosts are also guests. I know this is true for us. We joined Airbnb as guests and continue to stay (when travel is allowed of course!)
Becoming a host has really opened my eyes to the vast range of amenities, niceties and items that hosts might offer. Before I hosted I probably wouldn't have paid attention to many of these little touches. But now I realize how much work and thought goes into many of these things. It has increased my appreciation for hosts who go the extra mile.
As far as what we look for in the space itself, the top considerations are often the following:
Entire space and we love unique stays
Pet friendly
Nice bath with soaking tub or at least a bathtub
Reviews that mention a comfortable bed (though I know this is relative to the individual but I like so see a few reviews that assure me the bed is not hard as a rock)
Reviews that mention responsive, friendly hosts and clean spaces
Non-retaliatory responses to outlier guest reviews if there any
I do prefer a Superhost as I know I won't be driving from the airport only to get a cancellation mere miles away from check-in (that happened) but that is not a deal-breaker for me.
Pictures are important too. A nicely appointed space with a decent photo goes a long way. I also love it when hosts include a floor plan of the space or a map that shows where the space is relative to other attractions especially if I am booking in an urban location.
I don't mind at al if a host wants to meet me or not, if there is a security camera on the property, if a host wants to check my ID (though I can say I have never had one ask). I am fine with all of that and understand that it give hosts extra peace of mind.
So what do you look for when you travel, fellow hosts?