John Cleese is looking for lodging in cottage country.
On Monday, the Monty Python actor tweeted out in search of a place to rent in Huntsville, Ont., where he is shooting a film.
As he explained, Cleese was left without a rental after a snafu with Airbnb, in which he claims their money was taken, but they were then told the house had been given to someone else.
Does anyone in Huntsville, Ontario have a nice place I can rent to live in while I make a film
Airbnb took our money but now say they've given our house to someone else
(Why did they take the money, then ?)
— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) August 2, 2021
Cleese quickly received offers of help from local residents.
Will this do @JohnCleese? Great rate for you – only requires one bit of Basil – Manuel and I promise not to mention the war :) Get in touch! #HuntsvilleLakehouse pic.twitter.com/sf7rFwN63e
— Jeanette Grant (@MyUltimatePlace) August 2, 2021
I'm about two hours away from Huntsville. I would be willing to give you the master bedroom. You'd have to sleep beside my wife, but I promise her snoring is better now. At first I would have a lot of questions about Python and Fawlty Towers, but those would slow down over time
— Sean (@VasDeferen) August 2, 2021
You can rent our place. It’s not huge, but the sunsets are incredible. 5 minutes from town. pic.twitter.com/6uBuAhQrPn
— Melissa Ramon (@melissaeramon) August 2, 2021
Airbnb also responded on Twitter, offering to get in touch to resolve the problem with the original rental.
Hi John, we’re very sorry to hear about this and want to help you get this sorted. Can you please DM us more information about the reservation that was cancelled? Thank you. https://t.co/WCQEFGIlXC
— Airbnb Help (@AirbnbHelp) August 2, 2021
