Penthouse Painting

Live out your artist apartment dreams in this contemporary home perched high in Bat Yam. Just south of the bustling Tel Aviv city centre, this apartment is a sleek city base with a stylish design and stellar view.

One of our favourite spots has to be the slick kitchen with its sociable breakfast bar – perfect for sharing a shakshouka breakfast. This crisp white space opens out to a light-filled living room, complete with a neutral-hued plump sofa and a private balcony that offers prime beach views. Abstract artworks, geometric textiles and thoughtful furnishings make the space feel bright and cultured. And with inspiring views across the city, this is the perfect setting for a spectacular retreat by the Mediterranean sea.

Spend a day on the sands of Tayo Beach, or why not try out jet skiing? The centre of Tel Aviv is nearby too, where you can visit the Noga Gallery of Contemporary Art and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art before grabbing lunch at one of the local eateries offering shawarma and pillowy challah bread.

Home truths:
*This home and the gardens surrounding the building have disabled access
*There's an elevator for those keeping Shabbat
*You may hear some construction noise from the neighbouring site
*There is free parking on-site
*The gym is shared with other residents of the building
*There's self check-in with a lockbox here
*Your host can provide a cot for free during your stay
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*Your host provides one extra bed linen upon request and two towels per guest for reservations over seven days
*Though parking is offered here, a car isn't essential – there are great bus links and taxi services into the city centre