Above Hollywood

Tucked into the Hollywood Hills, this apartment delivers the kind of hillside retreat that makes the city feel far away – even when you're just an eleven-minute walk from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Palm-fringed calm surrounds the private pool, while the main bedroom upstairs opens onto a balcony with treetop views. A steam shower in the main bathroom adds a spa-like finish to the day, and with a private chef and concierge available to arrange, the stay can be as effortless as you want it to be.

Home truths:
* While some of the bedrooms and bathrooms aren't photographed, expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.
* The accommodation here is set across the main house, which has four bedrooms, and a separate one-bedroom guest house.
* Your host or their team may occasionally need access to the home during your stay for viewings or maintenance. You'll receive at least twenty-four hours' notice, and they'll do their best to find a time that suits you.
* Both the main bathroom and the guest house bathroom are open to their respective rooms and have no privacy doors – worth keeping in mind if you're sharing with guests outside your immediate group.
* The steam shower in the main suite needs a ten-to-fifteen-minute warm-up after switching on, so factor that in when planning your morning routine.
* The pool and spa lights are currently not working, so evening swims will be unlit. Plan your pool time for daylight hours.