We created the Cornwall holiday let management company we wished existed: Airbnb specialists with 15% commission, genuine local knowledge, and a level of care that bigger agencies simply can’t match.
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
What holiday let management in Cornwall actually means
Managing a holiday let properly is a full-time job. Pricing needs reviewing every week as demand shifts. Listings need to be optimised for search visibility, not just written once and left. Guest communications need to be warm, fast, and accurate. Cleaning has to be coordinated across multiple teams with perfect timing between checkouts and check-ins. And maintenance issues don’t wait for convenient moments.
That’s what we handle. Everything, end to end, so that your property earns what it should and your guests leave five-star reviews.
★★★★★ Could not recommend staying here enough. It was quite possibly the best Airbnb I have ever been to!
Why we specialise exclusively in Airbnb
Airbnb is where the most discerning holiday let guests search first. It has built-in verification, a review system that maintains standards on both sides, and global marketing reach that no regional agency can come close to matching. Rather than spreading our attention across multiple platforms, we’ve gone deep on one – understanding exactly how the algorithm works, how pricing affects visibility, and what turns browsers into bookers.
The result is more bookings, better guests, and better performance than a diluted multi-platform approach delivers.
Our holiday let management services
Listing creation and optimisation
We create listings that make your property genuinely stand out. Not generic template copy, but descriptions that communicate the character of your home and the experience of staying in it, written to convert and optimised for Airbnb search visibility.
Pricing reviews
We’re experts in digital tech, from digital marketing to the latest AI tech, but all systems need a human hand to keep them in check. So while we use specialist dynamic pricing software, it’s better suited to cities than Cornwall, so it informs us of exactly what’s going on, and then we set pricing manually, weekly, to ensure it’s spot on. Cornwall’s holiday let market shifts constantly with local events, seasonal demand, and competitor availability. We make sure your pricing captures demand when it’s there and fills gaps when it isn’t.
Guest communication, start to finish
From the moment a guest enquires to the moment they check out, we handle everything. Pre-arrival information, local recommendations from The Secret List, check-in instructions, in-stay support, and post-stay review management.
Cleaning and maintenance coordination
We work with trusted Cornwall housekeeping teams and coordinate every changeover on your behalf. We also have a network of reliable maintenance contractors – the kind who actually show up when they say they will.
The Secret List: a guest experience no other agency offers
The Secret List is our ongoing series of conversations with Cornwall’s finest chefs, food producers and culinary personalities — people like Jack Stein, Ashley Palmer-Watts, Candice Brown, and Charlie Walters at Narla Fowey.
For your guests, it becomes the most useful insider guide to Cornwall they’ve ever had. Personal recommendations from the people who actually know. Not a generic list of tourist attractions.
For you as an owner, that means guests who feel genuinely looked after before they even arrive. Better reviews. Higher return rates. Stronger pricing power. No other holiday let 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.
Cornwall holiday let management fees
We charge 15% commission — significantly below the industry standard of 22–24%. We can keep it lower because our Airbnb-specialist model is genuinely more efficient. We don’t spend your commission building guest booking platforms or running expensive marketing campaigns — Airbnb does that. We put our energy entirely into what actually drives performance.
✓ No exit fees or penalties
✓ No markups on cleaning or maintenance
✓ No additional charges or hidden costs
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 gave us unique insight into what drives bookings — not just property management, but guest psychology, search behaviour, and what makes someone choose one holiday let over another. We saw the Cornwall market changing faster than most agencies could adapt, so we built the thing we wished existed.
★★★★★ Secret Lux have offered far more than a traditional agency and give our cottage and guests personalised attention. I am hugely impressed and grateful.
Properties that consistently outperform the market
When many Cornwall holiday lets have seen significant drops in occupancy and revenue in recent years, 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 booking pipeline.
Weekly pricing reviews. Listings that convert. Guests who leave five stars and come back. That’s what holiday let management should deliver.
★★★★★ I feel the property has been taken off my hands by someone very proactive, and much more knowledgeable than me.
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 holiday let 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!
Holiday let management FAQs
What does holiday let management cost in Cornwall?
Most agencies charge between 20-24% +VAT commission plus additional fees. We charge 15% with no hidden extras — significantly less than most.
Do I need to be on Airbnb?
Airbnb is the world’s most visited holiday let platform and where the majority of discerning guests search first. If you’re not on it yet, we’ll set everything up for you. If you’re already listed, we’ll take over management and optimise what’s there.
Can you help if I’m already with another agency?
Yes. We’ll show you exactly how to transition without breaking any contractual agreements or being out of pocket. It’s more straightforward than you’d think and we’ve done it before.
What areas of Cornwall do you cover?
We work with properties across Cornwall, with particular depth around the Fal estuary, the Roseland, Falmouth, Truro, Marazion, Portscatho, St Mawes, and the wider West Cornwall coast.
How do I get started?
Tell us about your property using the form above and we’ll be in touch straight away. No obligation and no phone call unless you ask for one.
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.