How to Make the Most of Your Holiday Home in St Ives

We experienced the highs and lows of holiday home ownership….from trying to self manage, to experiencing the uncertainty of what might crop up on the monthly invoices from our management company. You could say that we’ve been through it all!

With a growing portfolio of over 60 properties, here’s what we learned and how we can make your holiday home a success.

How we market your holiday home

With so much competition, marketing is a vital part of owning a holiday home in St Ives. We market each property using a selection of websites that offer access to a broad range of potential guests. Escape to St Ives also has a fully optimised website and your holiday home will have its own section which will include descriptions, photographs, calendar and online booking system.

All new properties are announced via our social media channels and featured on the website home page. With 60% of bookings coming directly via our website, your guests are getting the best possible price. This is achieved via strategic marketing planning, search engine optimisation, advertising and social media activity to drive traffic to our website. This means that our owners can sit back and relax knowing that everything is all taken care of.

Excellent administration and customer service

We are available 24 hours a day for your guests, offering friendly advice and handling any queries and issues. Plus, we have a reliable network of established tradesmen to handle any problems if they should arise.

We also provide the little extras to surprise and delight your guests, such as a bespoke welcome pack with a selection of Cornish Produce.

The highest standards of housekeeping

It’s essential to maintain the highest standards of Housekeeping and cleanliness, which is why we do it ourselves. We also inspect every property after it has been cleaned.

Competitive Commission

Our commission is 12% plus VAT. This covers all sales administration and any emergency call-outs whilst guests are staying at your Holiday Home. We won’t charge you to change a light bulb and there will never be any unexpected extras.

We work in partnership with you

We understand that owners rely on us to maximise their return on investment but also recognise that your holiday home means so much more to you. We are always happy to allow for your own holiday needs at your property and do not restrict your personal use.

What do our owners say?

“Louise heads up a long-established team that are extremely attentive and completely understand the best way to present and market our property for Holiday Lettings. I don’t believe it’s possible to obtain a better service in St. Ives.” Sue & Chris – Knowle

“I joined Escape to St Ives as an owner this year and have found Louise and her team to be very helpful and effective. Any issues with the property are raised and resolved quickly, with appropriate consultation, by Escape to St Ives. The property is always well presented and thoroughly cleaned. Escape to St Ives have quickly built up a good and growing level of bookings as a result of their flexibility in respect of arrival/departure dates and duration of bookings. I am very pleased with the decision to appoint Escape to St Ives to manage my property.” Christine – Chelmsford

Relax… We’ll take care of your holiday home success

Why not arrange for us to visit your holiday home to discuss and explore the range of services we offer with no obligation? A visit that will allow us to get to know each other, to ensure that Escape to St Ives is right for you, review your holiday home, recommend any actions and produce a customised housekeeping quote. We’d love to help.