We created the Cornwall Airbnb management company we wished existed, with 15% commission and market-beating performance.
If you own a special property in Cornwall and want it looked after the way you would look after it yourself, we should talk.
We manage a small number of exceptional Cornwall properties. Tell us about yours and we’ll let you know if it’s a fit and what it could earn in our hands.
Tell us about your property
We’re not your typical holiday let management agency
Airbnb is the world’s most trusted platform for holiday let guests, and for good reason. It brings millions of active guests, built-in verification, a review system that keeps standards high on both sides, and international marketing reach that no regional agency can match.
We chose to specialise in it entirely. Not because it’s the easiest option, but because going deep on one platform; really understanding how the algorithm works, how pricing mechanics affect visibility, how listing quality drives conversion, guest psychology, and review strategy – delivers better results than a more diluted approach.
We’ve spent years decoding exactly how Airbnb performs. That knowledge is in everything we do for every property we manage.
More bookings, better guests, lower commission.
★★★★★ Could not recommend staying here enough. It was quite possibly the best Airbnb I have ever been to!
New to holiday letting?
We help first-time holiday letting owners navigate the whole process: from working out what your property could earn to understanding Airbnb, Superhost status and what professional management actually involves. No jargon, and no pressure.
★★★★★ Secret Lux have offered far more than a traditional agency and give our cottage and guests personalised attention. I am hugely impressed and grateful.
Our Cornwall Airbnb management services
Secret Lux manages Cornwall holiday lets on Airbnb at 15% commission, covering listing creation, pricing, all guest communication, changeover coordination, maintenance and everything in between. We are Cornwall-only specialists operating as your Airbnb co-host, giving you full visibility and control while we handle the day-to-day. If you want the benefits of Airbnb without the time commitment, that’s exactly what we provide.
We create listings that make your property genuinely shine, then review pricing every single week. We handle every guest interaction from first enquiry to checkout, coordinate Cornwall’s best cleaning teams, and work with maintenance contractors who actually show up when they say they will.
★★★★★ We had a wonderful stay! It was clean and smelt amazing!
Tied into a contract? We can help
Current agency not delivering? We don’t believe in exit penalties and neither should you. We’ll show you exactly how to transition without breaking any agreements or being out of pocket. It’s more straightforward than you’d think, and we’ve done it before.
Built on 30 years of travel technology expertise
30 years building marketing technology for Google Travel, TUI, and EasyJet taught us exactly what drives bookings; not just property management, but guest psychology, search behaviour, and what makes someone choose one property over another.
As Cornwall property owners ourselves, we saw the market changing faster than most agencies could adapt. So we built the thing we wished existed: a management company that actually understands how Airbnb works, and uses that knowledge for every property we manage.
Properties that consistently outperform the market
When many Cornwall holiday lets have seen significant drops in occupancy and revenue, ours haven’t. That’s not luck. It’s what happens when you focus on Airbnb’s massive reach rather than trying to build your own.
Weekly pricing reviews. Listings that convert. Guests who leave five stars and come back. That’s what Airbnb specialisation actually delivers.
★★★★★ I feel the property has been taken off my hands by someone very proactive, and much more knowledgeable than me.
Why we focus exclusively on Cornwall Airbnb management
Airbnb is where the most discerning holiday let guests search first. We’ve gone deeper on it than anyone else in Cornwall.
The guest experience no other agency offers
The Secret List is our ongoing series of intimate conversations with Cornwall’s finest chefs, food producers and culinary personalities. Chefs like Jack Stein, Ashley Palmer-Watts, Candice Brown (GB Bake off winner) and producers like Marco Amura from St. Ives Brewery.
For your guests, it becomes the most useful insider guide to Cornwall. Not a generic list of tourist attractions. Personal recommendations from the people who actually know.
For you as an owner, that means guests who feel looked after before they even arrive. Better reviews. Higher return rates. Stronger pricing power throughout the year. No other Airbnb management company in Cornwall offers anything like it. And it comes with every property we manage.
★★★★★ As we only had a short stay we weren’t able to try everything but we’ll be back to work our way through the recommendations and continue to explore what the area has to offer.
Interested? WhatsApp us and let’s talk about your property.
How we’re different
Travel tech experts
30 years building marketing technology for Google Travel, TUI, and EasyJet gives us unique insight into what drives bookings – not just property management, but guest psychology and booking behaviour.
Algorithm intelligence
We have real-time visibility into Cornwall’s booking patterns and pricing through our Airbnb partnership and specialist software. Plus we manually review every property weekly so every booking makes financial sense.
You’ll be in great company
You’ll deal directly with us, and we’re ridiculously responsive. Not ‘we aim to respond within 24 hours’ responsive. Actually responsive. Every property we manage gets our full attention. You won’t get lost in our portfolio.
Pricing: No hidden fees. No surprises. Just results.
15% commission – significantly below industry standard 24%+
Why can we charge less? Our Airbnb-specialist model is more efficient. We don’t spend your money building booking platforms or marketing to guests – Airbnb does that. We focus entirely on what actually moves the needle: property presentation, pricing, responsiveness and making your guests’ experience one they will remember.
And we vet every guest before they book to ensure your lovely home is treated with care and respect. No muddy paws on the sofas here, thank you very much!
✓ No exit fees or penalties
✓ No markups on cleaning/maintenance
✓ No additional charges or hidden costs
★★★★★ I’ll 100% be booking again.
Ready to join Cornwall’s Airbnb Management specialists?
We work with exceptional properties in special locations – and we’d love yours to be next. No hard sell. No slick sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about what’s possible for your property.
Let’s chat over a proper Cornish coffee about making your property shine.
★★★★★ This has to be one of the most beautiful Airbnb’s I’ve ever stayed in (and I’ve stayed in lots all around the world)!
Tell us a little about your home and we’ll send you a personalised forecast based on real Cornwall market data. No obligation, and no phone call unless you let us know you’d like one by sending us your number.
How much could your Cornwall holiday let earn on Airbnb?
Cornwall Airbnb management areas we specialise in:
Devoran, Falmouth, Feock, Flushing, Malpas, Mylor, Marazion, St. Mawes, Portscatho, Restronguet, Roseland, Truro.
Guest reviews
The cottage was absolutely beautiful and made our 5 day stay just perfect. Communication from the point of booking to us checking out was absolutely fantastic and they always came back to us quickly with answers to our questions.
Well what can we say? It’s our second year in a row staying here. Loved it the first time and didn’t want to leave the second. Thanks to nice friendly hosts make the stay worth while.
This was one of the loveliest places my friends and I have stayed. The hosts, were warm, welcoming, thoughtful and generous. The information about the local area was incredibly comprehensive and they were very helpful with other recommendations that made our stay.
Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay. Nic was especially friendly and so helpful giving us recommendations for fishing trips and places to eat. The welcome book has an abundance of information on beaches to go to, restaurants to visit and hikes you can go on.
Estuary Cottage is a magical place to stay in the beautiful and extremely peaceful hamlet of Point. Nic has thought of absolutely everything to make your stay comfortable.
We had the pleasure of staying at this charming Airbnb cottage for a fabulous weekend getaway, and it exceeded all expectations. The host Nic was incredibly accommodating and responsive, making the booking process seamless and stress-free. Overall, our experience at this Airbnb cottage was nothing short of magical.
What an amazing little cottage in a very beautiful spot, would highly recommend. The hosts were very helpful and gave lots of useful information.
Had a lovely time staying at Stableyard Cottage. Really appreciate the hosts for being so responsive and helpful at all times.
Couldn’t fault it, absolutely stunning views and beautiful location, loved the place, it was extremely clean and just as the pictures showed in the listing, truly amazing break that we needed and Nic was very responsive and reached out to ensure everything was ok. Great tips for places to go…. thanks so very much. Hosts were incredibly attentive and helpful.
Thanks for such a lovely stay. Nothing was too much trouble from recommending takeaways to rescuing us when we lost the key. The location is stunning. The deck and use of paddle board was fabulous. We had 2 young kids and the cottage had everything we needed.
The three of us spent a week in the great very tastefully furnished cottage. It’s just as beautifully depicted and described in the photos. It is located at the estuary and was perfect for us to explore Cornwall. Numerous valuable tips are available directly from the hosts.
Brilliant location with a very short walk into the centre of Marazion for food, drinks and of course the mount. Cottage was wonderfully equipped, finished and furnished. Very comfortable stay and seeing the sea and mount from the bedroom window every morning was awesome! Having a private off road parking space in Marazion is a blessing.
Beautiful home and peaceful surroundings. A place you can breathe and enjoy time with friends and family. Superb hosts, thoughtful and excellent communication. My teen children, swam, kayaked, jumped off the quay, paddle boarded….. and most importantly stayed off their phones!!
Probably the most beautiful place we’ve stayed in the UK. Point is so peaceful and friendly and lots to do – on foot, by paddle board or in the car. Nic was so helpful and sent loads of helpful info and the pack inside the cottage had brilliant recommendations for food and day trips.
Could not recommend staying here enough. It was quite possibly the best AirBnB I have ever been too, will definitely be coming back. If anything the photos don’t do the house and location justice!
A few common questions
Who manages Airbnb properties in Cornwall for higher-end homes?
Secret Lux manages a deliberately small portfolio of distinctive Cornwall holiday lets — coastal properties, waterside homes, period houses and architecturally interesting spaces. We are selective about which properties we take on, which means every owner in our portfolio gets our full attention. If your Cornwall property is exceptional, we’d love to hear from you.
Do you handle all guest communication?
We do. From the moment they get in touch, we’re here to quickly answer any questions about your home, the local area and what’s on when they’re visiting.
We’ll be in contact with them leading up to their arrival to whisper local secrets, recommend our favourite scenic walks and eateries, and give them tips on wonderful experiences nearby.
Then we’ll make sure they have settled in well and will be on hand during their stay to ensure they have a wonderful holiday.
Do you look after cleaning and maintenance?
We have a network of trusted housekeepers, cleaners and maintenance teams. We inform them of all bookings on your behalf, but leave you to pay their invoices to avoid those unwanted agency mark up fees.
How do I organise my own stays?
You’re the boss here. We don’t have minimum availability requirements like traditional agencies, and you can block off dates directly in your calendar, or of course you can just ask us to do it for you.
When and how do I get paid?
Payments are made a day after the guest checks in, which usually takes another 3 days or so to hit your account. Our commission fee is deducted from this amount and paid directly to us at the same time, so you don’t need to worry about making extra payments or yet another direct debit to keep an eye on.
I’m tied into a contract – can you still help?
We can indeed! Get in touch and we’ll explain how you can move to us without breaking contractual agreements or being out of pocket for any early exit fees.