Sire

Like something out of a Bond movie, this home on a hillside is the height of luxury, with a home cinema setup, a hot tub and pool, floor-to-ceiling windows, even a rowing machine and a popcorn machine. A dream bachelor pad, there's a glamorous style to everything from the red sofas and glitzy light fitting in the living room to the black-painted bathroom and the outdoor furniture. Speaking of the terrace, this home has plenty of scope to enjoy the California sunshine, with doors opening to a vast outdoor space with unbeatable views all the way to Downtown LA, Century City and – on a clear day – the ocean. There's a fabulous pool and at night you can swim alongside the glittering city lights while someone lights up the fire pit and grills an evening meal on the impressive barbecue. Location-wise, it doesn't get much better. In a great neighbourhood, you're just a ten-minute drive from Hollywood.

Home truths:
*You'll need to get some parking permits, but the host has plenty of these available
*One guest can sleep on a day bed in the living room
*There are very strict rules about noise levels and outdoor music in LA so please respect them
*The home is cleaned before arrival however daily cleaning is not provided