Description Care to Dance?: Marbella

This Nueva Andalucía apartment is on the ground floor of the building, which, yes, means no sweeping views of the glistening Med, but you do get direct access to a large terrace complete with lots of seating and a plant-filled garden. How's that for a happy trade-off?

The living quarters have been recently refurbished and you'll definitely note a contemporary freshness to the soothingly white walls, mid-century-inspired furnishings and tasteful artwork. We're suitably impressed by the sleek surfaces in the minimalist kitchen and the equally glossy bathrooms, while the fact that guests here get access to a communal swimming pool should please those less swayed by design trends.

We should also mention that the home's location is excellent for seeing the best of the Andalusian coastline. While Puerto Banús's beach and harbour are easily reached on foot, there's a great selection of golf courses a short drive away, as well as the Sierra Nevada National Park and the city of Marbella.

Home truths:
*There are outside parking spaces available for guests
*This single-level apartment sits on the ground floor
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*The TV has channels in Spanish and English
*The host doesn't accept bookings from groups of people aged under twenty-eight