The Terrarium

Bright and modern with a touch of bohemian, this beautiful home in Tel Aviv might be in the city, but surrounded by all that green, it’ll certainly feel more secluded than that. This, of course, means you get the best of both worlds. Settle into the sunlounger knowing your privacy is guaranteed by the thick tangle of branches on the perimeter, but when you’re in the mood to visit a gallery or one of the many cafes or restaurants dotted around, you’ll only be minutes away.

Explore the city at your doorstep or make a day of going to any of the beaches along the coast. Build castles with the golden sand, splash in the surf, and soak up the sun. When you return home, you can use the relaxing space to put your feet up.

Enjoy drinks on the patio and meals at the dining table where – and this might be our favourite thing about this home – the native foliage can be spied on the other side of a large window, like looking into a terrarium.

Gather around the kitchen island for breakfasts and burn off excess energies with laps in the private swimming pool. After a long day, treat yourself to a soak in the tub.

Home truths:
*At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa beds in the living area
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
*Hen and stag parties are not allowed at this home
*For those with reduced mobility, this is a single-level home
*There's a dedicated office here if you need to catch up on some work during your stay
*The swimming pool isn't fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times