Bluetone

In a popular area with plenty of restaurants and cafes, and styled to perfection, you can tell this home is the passion project of an architect. The sleek apartment gets plenty of natural light thanks to several sets of French windows and includes some wonderful details like the antique mirror, the elegant dining table and the mood lighting in the bathroom (switch it to blue for an unforgettable shower).

There's an open layout to the living space, with the modern kitchen cleverly divided from the rest of the room with wood slats, and we love the little balcony, accessed through the master bedroom. If you need to work from home, there's a desk in the second bedroom, along with daybeds that offer flexibility – perfect for a family.

Step outside the home and you can hop on a tram that'll take you to the Duomo in just two stops, or walk into the city centre if you'd prefer. There's even a grocery shop just downstairs so life couldn't get much simpler.

Home truths:
*The host is based in Los Angeles so check-in is usually self-service – he has a friend locally who can help out if needed
*You'll have laptop-friendly workspace at the desk
*The second bedroom can be configured as a study, a twin bedroom or a double bedroom – it has two comfy daybeds
*A cot is available on request for little ones
*Pets may be accepted but you'll need to seek permission from the host before booking
*The building has a shared entrance
*The home doesn't come with parking but you may be able to find free or paid on-street parking locally