Key Lime Pie

With an abundance of coworking spaces, quirky cafes and art galleries nearby, this home near Rosenthaler Platz is certainly in a lively neighbourhood. Ideal for groups of friends or families, the kitchen is well-equipped, the bathroom is fresh and functional, and the bedrooms are airy and bright. It's not bursting with character, but it does have plenty of design strengths like the funky kaleidoscope artwork, the sunny den leading onto the little balcony and, of course, the wonderful views.

Home truths:
*The host owns several, near-identical units in the same building – layout and design might vary slightly depending on which one you end up in
*Those seeking a home oozing character may want to look elsewhere
*To access one of the bedrooms, you have to walk through the master bedroom – not the most private of layouts
*Aside from the sunny den on the corner of the building, there's no dedicated living room
*With just a single spotlight, the dining room and kitchen suffer from a lack of natural light
*There's only one bathroom to share between seven people
*It sleeps seven guests, but one of them would be on a sofa bed in the master bedroom
*You might hear some noise from neighbours during your stay