On the state’s southernmost point, this home in Florida’s Key West is chock full of timber-clad allure. A bubble of homespun calm, the rooms have a rustic and informal feel but with a modern touch. Snug bedrooms sit under the rafters, and you’re never too many steps from the lagoon-like pool. Take your coffee from the kitchen out onto the terrace and settle into a poolside chair. The waterfall feature sets a scene of relaxation as you fry some breakfast on the barbecue and fuel up for a day exploring the cultured Old Town. Amidst restaurants, shops, and galleries, you’ll easily fill your days. Take your pick of beaches too, just twenty minutes walk away. You can rinse off your sandy toes in the outdoor shower, before cracking a bottle of wine to savour under the stars.

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