Description Palms & Saltwater: Miami

Evenings here have a rhythm of their own – coloured lights rippling across the saltwater pool, the fire pit lounge flickering under a covered terrace with a screen for company, and a floodlit sports court ready when the mood takes you. Days are just as well considered, with alfresco dining beneath the palms, sun loungers, and a hot tub in a fenced backyard dense enough with vegetation to feel removed from the world. Inside, the dining room looks straight out to the pool, and the main bedroom's marble-effect feature wall adds a Miami edge. A family-friendly house that earns its keep from arrival to last swim.

Home truths:
* We recommend hiring a car for ease of getting around. You'll have space for up to four cars in the driveway.
* At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living space.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair. Request these in advance to make sure everything is ready on arrival.
* The pool is professionally serviced on Wednesdays and the garden receives maintenance on Thursdays, so you can expect brief visits from the maintenance team during your stay.
* Hen and stag parties are strictly not allowed at this home.