My favourite Airbnb: Can Rudayla is a minimalist retreat in the hills of Ibiza and an island idyll for families and free spirits alike

Bedrooms are relatively bare but in the best, minimalist sense. Extra-large beds are in the centre of rooms, and steel clothes rails in the corners. En-suite bathrooms are the work of Zaha Hadid; my mid-level master also had an outdoor bath set under a shelter of artificial foliage and twinkling lights. The room was a neutral, cool haven with access to the wraparound walkway terrace. The only downside was a slightly exposed feeling in the shower – there’s no blind, so there’s a risk of giving pals an eyeful if they surprise you via the outdoor route.

The villa’s terraces are illuminated as the sun sets and the island lights up. Walking up the illuminated stairs of an evening feels like entering the Love Island villa – it’s no surprise influencers and island DJs have taken residence here.

It feels like the strobe lights and late nights Ibiza’s become notorious for are a world away. In reality, the island takes up just 571 square kilometres of Mediterranean territory; Mallorca is more than six times larger, and the British island of Angelsey is considerably larger. Nothing is out of reach by car and, if you can decipher the schedule, buses travel between the towns during high season.

To the west, the chatter and pop-up DJ sets at Café Mambo await – tables are hot property and require a minimum spend, but there’s a reason people pile into this corner of the island to watch the sunset each evening. 20 minutes south of the villa, Pacha, Ibiza’s original superclub, comes alive every night, superstar DJs and producers projecting dance hits through the state-of-the-art sound system. This is the beauty of Can Rudayla – it’s just as much a place for families to play as it is for sore heads to rest.