Forough's penthouse is gorgeous! The view of the city is spectacular. I enjoyed watching the sunset and fireworks light up the night sky.
Forough was easy to talk to and was great about getting in touch with some booking changes. After I booked and paid for her Airbnb, she expressed concern about her booking policy. She increased the price since I was not staying for one month. This information was not there when I booked, but after she explained her policy, I understood. As an Airbnb rental, it's surprising that charging more isn't reflected in the receipt. I was there for a business trip and required accurate receipts for my taxes. I am also not sure that it is Airbnb's policy that a host can charge more after you pay in full and booked?
Most of us who rent Airbnb look at what a rental offers and the amenities included; this was disappointing. In the section that says "what this place offers" was less than appropriate.
The bathroom amenities:
~ Open shampoo, conditioner, and bath gel.
~ Ran out of toilet paper
~ The bathtub was not ready to be used and poured out black debris when I tried to take a bath.
~ The hot water was inconsistent during showers
The kitchen amenities:
~ No Coffee
~ Had to wipe down the appliances (covered in dust)
~ Coffee cups and glasses; had an oily film and needed to be hand washed
~ some forks had stuck food on them.
The penthouse:
~ Cleaned but still dusty. Had to wipe several chairs and tables down. I woke up each morning with a stuffy nose, but I am allergic to dust. Not everyone's cleanliness is the same.
Overall, this penthouse is amazing! I did ask Foroguh about the amenities and she said it was not a hotel. No, it's not, it's an Airbnb. So what I was expecting was not provided and there is no private jacuzi or sauna either. (it's a spa downstairs you openly use) I would ask before booking if her tub has been serviced and what amenities are included. She also asked if she could do a walk through before I left. I politely declined. I do know that this is not an Airbnb policy. From my experience, it seems like she treats this as a rental property and not an Airbnb.
This was the only time I have experienced this with any Airbnb. Her place is in a great location and is right on the beach. Her communication was okay, but if I had known all of these things in advance, it would have made my stay more comfortable and I would have brought what I needed.