The Green Roof

It would be remiss to talk about this home and not mention the roof terrace first. With panoramic views of Tel Aviv, an inviting hot tub and a dining table for moonlight suppers, there’s nowhere else we’d rather spend Israel’s balmy summer evenings. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s also a spacious balcony – it was our favourite spot for morning coffees and light, late lunches. Inside, hints of industrial design are softened by mid-century modern furnishings. You’ll find a kitchen fully equipped for putting together mezze platters and minimalist bedrooms that are a pleasure to retreat to after an afternoon spent weaving through bustling souks. Your Old Jaffa neighbourhood is hip, artsy and packed with history. Ancient ruins provide a mystical backdrop to the electric bars, restaurants and burgeoning art galleries that cluster around the port – a fifteen-minute walk away. Plus, you’re only ten minutes from the Ilana Goor Museum and five from the prominent Jaffa Clock Tower.

Home truths:
*Your host can provide a cot if you’ll be staying with an infant
*This home is on the fifth floor with lift access
*The home is split across two levels with stairs only
*There is a mosque nearby so you’ll hear the call of the Muezzin three times a day
*This is a self-check-in apartment with a lockbox
*We think the single bed in the third bedroom is best suited to children
*Free street parking is available but it can be tricky to find a spot
*Aside from the breakfast bar in the kitchen, the only dining table is on the terrace