Just along the coast from the glitzy city of Marbella, this penthouse apartment sits just 80 metres from the long stretch of “Golden Beach” on the Costa del Sol. You’ve got plenty of bars and restaurants on the beachfront and the centre of Marbella is a short drive away for a day trip.

Matching the striking prints on the walls, the motif of this home is like the coat of a Siberian tiger; silvery greys and soft whites. A modern eclectic fireplace in the main, open living and dining area is reminiscent of a 1960s entertainer’s pad. Being two apartments in one, there’s a full kitchen, dining area and living room both upstairs and downstairs, so there’s plenty of room for the group to spread out. Apart from the beachside location, the highlight for us has to be the rooftop terrace. Out here, you’ve got a double daybed that catches the sun during the day, loungers and a dedicated bar for a cocktail or two. On the lower terrace, you’ll find the alfresco dining area and big barbecue. What’s more, guests here have access to a shared swimming pool at the heart of the complex.

Home truths:
*This home is a duplex apartment split over two floors and comprising of two separate apartments with their own kitchens and living rooms
*Bed linen is changed every day here
*There is open-air private parking available with this apartment
*The entrance level of this apartment is on the first floor, so you may have to climb a set of stairs to reach it
*The swimming pool is shared with other apartments in the same complex
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*The entrance to this home is shared with the building's other residents
*This home does not permit bookings of large groups of singles