Holiday Property Management in St Ives
There are plenty of things to consider when embarking on your holiday letting journey. From managing bookings, cleaning, and...
Looking for tips on choosing the right St Ives holiday letting agents for your needs? Read our guide to learn more about your holiday home management options, what services a holiday agent can provide, and how Carbis Bay Holidays can help.
As one of the leading holiday letting agents in St Ives, we at Carbis Bay Holidays are proud to manage over 150 fabulous properties in the area. With over 20 years’ experience, our team can advise on all aspects of holiday letting.
Here we aim to give you all the basic information you might need when choosing one of the St Ives holiday letting agents to market and manage your property. Read our full blog, or use our quick links below:
All St Ives holiday letting agents have one key job: to deliver fabulous accommodation to those wanting to holiday in this stunning part of Cornwall. But that’s not all! Holiday letting is about much more than simply keeping guests happy. It is also about ensuring the holiday home owners and their properties are given the care and attention they deserve.
A good holiday letting agent will be on hand to take all the hassle out of letting, giving owners peace of mind that their property is being cared for perfectly. At Carbis Bay Holidays we have over 20 years’ experience and can take care of all aspect of holiday letting. We are proud to provide a bespoke management solution, based on the needs of individual owners. Here are the main services we provide for our owners:
We are proud to have an extensive regional and national marketing campaign, covering a variety of media platforms. In this way, we guarantee our owners the best possible level of bookings and income.
From taking bookings, to liaising with housekeeping and property maintenance departments, our team will handle all aspects on your behalf. You can keep track of your income and bookings using our specially designed Owner Portal. You need only sit back, relax and watch the bookings roll in!
From laundry and maintenance, to caretakers and cleaning, we have the practical side of letting covered too, should you need us to handle this on your behalf. Whether you live a long way from St Ives, or would simply prefer to leave the organisation to us, we are happy to work with you to offer the perfect holiday letting solution.
Choosing from the range of St Ives holiday agents is no easy task… but understanding exactly what you need, versus what they can provide, will set you in good stead.
Managing a holiday home is more than just about admin, finances and bookings. Maintenance, changeovers and routine upkeep are all an essential part of the mix!
We can provide full holiday property management in St Ives; With two local offices in Carbis Bay, here are just some of the practical ways we can help owners.
For an additional charge, the team can also:
From fire risk assessments to gas safety certification, we can offer advice on anything you need. If you would like to know more about recent legislation relating to fire regulations, read our Holiday Let Fire Regulations, or contact one of our New Property Consultants today.
At Carbis Bay Holidays, every owner is paired with a dedicated Account Manager. Whatever your query or need, you’ll have a locally based point of contact, who will be on hand to provide assistance.
Whichever St Ives holiday letting agency you choose, there’s certainly lots to consider, from the level of service you require, to the amount of bookings and income you wish to generate.
In addition to caring for properties superbly, a good holiday letting agent will deliver fantastic year round bookings and a good return on investment. As part of Sykes Cottages, Carbis Bay Holidays provide an exceptional offering for owners. We’ve combined local property management from experts in Carbis Bay, with the marketing budget and resources of a national company!
Here are just some of the marketing tools we use to maximise your bookings and income:
Whilst we work with you to carefully set prices, we also have an industry-leading dynamic pricing system at our disposal. This constantly monitors trends in supply and demand, alongside property performance. With your permission, it can perfectly time when to adjust your rental value to achieve maximum occupancy at the highest possible rate.
With millions of web visitors each year, we’ll ensure that your property is showcased both on the Carbis Bay Holidays and Sykes Cottages websites, offering maximum exposure.
As part of our marketing mix, we utilise partner sites like AirBnB to market your property, guaranteeing you more visibility across a wider range of platforms.
We are proud to have a marketing budget of over £35m annually – this allows us to gain maximum national exposure, while also being seen regionally. From attending local shows to sponsoring charity events, we love the community we operate in. We are proud to show our support and get involved wherever possible.
The answer to this is simple. Booking sites like AirBnB or Booking.com merely deliver bookings for you. A holiday letting agent in St Ives, like us at Carbis Bay Holidays, do so much more – from guest liaison to property management!
Far from leaving you alone once the booking process is complete, we can oversee the whole operation from start to finish. We even have dedicated 24 hour support, meaning you can always contact us, and you can rest assured that you and your guests are in safe hands.
Our two offices here in Carbis Bay are located just minutes from all of our properties. This means we can be on site quickly and efficiently to provide immediate solutions in any situation.
We also have an in-house legal team, who provide regular updates for owners on the latest holiday letting legislation and requirements from the Government. They also lobby the Government and are instrumental in giving our owners a say, right at the very top!
Did you know, you can use our owner portal to store all your certificates and legally required documentation in one place. Plus, it can help keep you up-to-date with any renewals required!
Lastly, our level of bookings speaks for itself. Whilst we utilise a wide variety of partner sites like AirBnB, that is just one part of our marketing mix. We also use a fabulous array of other marketing channels, including the Sykes Cottages and Carbis Bay Holidays websites, which gained over 47 million visitors in 2024 alone! With a £35 million marketing budget, we ensure we deliver consistent year round bookings for our owners.
Depending on the St Ives holiday letting agents you choose, this can vary. At Carbis Bay Holidays, our New Property Consultants will meet with you and discuss your requirements, before giving you an indication of the costs and commission fees. However, to give you an idea of the start-up charge, registering your property with us is quick, easy and costs a one-off fee of just £120 + VAT.
Other costs to consider are:
For more information on services and to request personalised costings, reach out to our specialist team by visiting our Let Your Cottage page and sharing your information. They can then provide an idea of cost, as well as a free booking and income proposal, either by visiting your property or viewing an existing listing.
If this is the first time you are letting your holiday home and you are looking for inspiration, why not read up on Holiday Home interior design. Looking for examples of best practice? We are proud to share a case study of a successful St Ives property, The Sandbox: A Shining Example of Holiday Let Success in Hayle.
At Carbis Bay Holidays, we have over 20 years’ experience, caring for some of the most luxurious holiday homes in St Ives. Based across two offices in Carbis Bay, we operate exclusively in this popular region of Cornwall, meaning our local team have extensive knowledge of both the properties and area.
Our passion and aim has always been to ensure guests have wonderful holidays, and owners enjoy a hassle free and lucrative holiday letting experience. We never forget it’s your own holiday home first and foremost, and we work with you to ensure we can maximise your property’s income potential, without compromise.
Whatever stage you are at in your holiday letting journey, from thinking of buying to experienced in letting, we would love to hear from you. Our dedicated New Property team are constantly looking for properties to add to our portfolio of over 150 holiday homes, to satisfy customer demand.
For a free income and booking appraisal, or for some no-obligation information and advice, visit our Let Your Cottage page or contact us on 01736 809675.
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