Guests who love being beside the water will be enchanted by this smart apartment. Right beside the Baltic Sea in Wendtorf, it's perfect for visitors who want a reviving trip with easy access to the great outdoors.

Built in 2021, the apartment has fresh white walls and a collection of sleek, modern furniture. Whip up some dinner, and gaze out at the water as you spend some quality time catching up with your guests. Later, sip a cool drink outside on the balcony as you breathe in the sea air and watch the sun go down. Or, on wintery evenings, you can fire up the stove and get cosy on the sofa with a good novel.

If you want to go sailing then this is the place to do it – Wendtorf Marina, across from the apartment, is one of the most famous harbours in Germany. Take a fifteen-minute wander over to Düne in Stein for a day at the beach, or tee off at the nearby golf course, a ten-minute drive away. And, nature lovers will have a great time birdspotting at Bottsand Reserve – it's just a three-minute drive away.

Home truths:
*If you need to work remotely, you can use your laptop at the dining table
*This home is in a brand-new apartment complex, so it doesn't have as much character as some other homes