Mighty Sweet

This home on Singer Island feels like a mid-century escape and is just footsteps from the beach. The nearest stretch of bone-white sand is a seven-minute walk away and you’re two blocks from Ocean Walk, where waterside walkways run past seafood restaurants, shops and cocktail bars. Plus, your host provides bicycles in the garage, so you can peddle to the beach and back in no time.

If you’re not spending the day at the beach, perhaps while away the hours in the privacy of the backyard. Here, a kidney-shaped swimming pool offers respite from the hot, Florida air. The whole area is fringed with palm trees and ferns, so it’s a delight to sit out here in the shaded lounge and enjoy a mojito or two.

Gallery-white walls inside show off some surf and ocean-themed prints to put you in the mood for the beach nearby. Wood and wicker touches add a laid-back boho feel. The open kitchen, living and dining room keeps things breezy and there are two separate seating areas by sunny windows, allowing the group to spread out. Those that need to work remotely can slip away into the office-slash-playroom where there’s a laptop-friendly desk for business and a pinball machine for leisure.

Home truths:
*There is free parking on the driveway in front of the house and also bikes in the garage for guest use
*A video doorbell is in operation here
*The heated swimming pool is available all year round, but is not fenced in so little ones should be supervised outside
*This home is all on one floor so is suitable for those with limited mobility
*Although one of the bedrooms has two double beds, it is set up as a spacious twin for two rather than a room for four guests
*The lead guest must be at least 30 years old
*This is a smart home and the host asks you don't unplug any of the digital assistants