Description Pure Harmony: Tel Aviv-Yafo

Located on one of the city's oldest and most famous streets, this one-bedroom apartment on Allenby Street is close to all the action. The owner, Adi, is a local Tel Avivian, and he's enthusiastic to share tips about the vibrant surrounding area. The beach is just a five-minute walk away, and Nachalat Binyamin Market and artsy Neve Tzedek are also within easy reach. When you're done the exploring, refresh under the high-pressured waterfall shower or watch a movie on the 49-inch TV.

Home truths:
*It's very minimalist – if you're on the hunt for a characterful place filled with weird and wonderful things, this probably isn't the one for you
*The floor to ceiling windows currently overlook a construction site
*The entrance to the building on Allenby Street is noisy with busy traffic
*Besides the kitchen bar with three tall bar seats, there is no proper dining table
*There are only two hot points on the hob – don't go planning any elaborate meals
*There is only one proper bedroom so guests 3 and 4 would be on a sofa-bed in the living room