San Tiki Hideaway

San Tiki Hideaway: California

From the surfboard on the wall to the proximity to Mission Beach (two minutes), this colourful home is all about the ocean. With a large, open-plan living space and sleek white kitchen, this three-storey townhouse is perfect for families or groups of friends looking to soak up the sun and catch some waves. The long black leather sofas in the lounge are great for movie nights, while the kitchen has enough space and appliances to host a dinner party. The bedrooms each have their own colour scheme too; the master suite is decked out in cooling greens, with a modern print hanging above the comfy bed. Things are just as bright in the third bedroom, where three queen-size beds mix up red furnishings against white walls. On warm evenings (so just about all of them), take to the beach – but make sure you're back in time for a piña colada and a barbecue on the Tiki-themed terrace as the sun sets.

Home truths:
*While this home can sleep fourteen guests at a squeeze, given the space and amenities available we recommend it for up to ten guests
*To accommodate as many guests as possible, a lot of the bedroom space here is made up of sofa beds for a sleepover-style stay
*The dining table only seats four guests
*Your host provides a travel cot, high chair and other children's amenities for those staying with little ones
*While there's no air conditioning at this home, the host provides portable fans
*There is a desk to work from home on
*There are two parking spaces free of charge
*This is a self-check-in home with keypad access