Full Management
Hands-off, end-to-end: marketing, bookings, guest comms, key holding, changeover cleaning, maintenance coordination, year-end statements. Typical commission 15–25% of bookings.
15–25% commissionFull management, key holding, changeover cleaning, guest communications or letting-only for a holiday let in St Ives? We'll match you with a vetted local Cornwall agency covering TR26 and the surrounding villages. Accredited, insured, fixed-fee or commission options. Request your free, no-obligation quote below.
St Ives (TR26) is the single most intense holiday-let market in Cornwall — and the most contested for second-home premiums (Cornwall Council second-home Council Tax premium policy hit St Ives parishes especially hard). For owners trading here, the fundamentals remain very strong: typical 2-bed gross £25,000–£40,000, 3-bed £30,000–£50,000, and 4-bed cliff-top properties £45,000–£65,000+ at the right end of the market. We cover St Ives, Carbis Bay, Lelant, Halsetown, Towednack and Zennor.
Operational reality in St Ives is brutal access: the Down-along and Up-along streets are unreachable by anything larger than a van, the Saturday changeover bottleneck is genuinely unsolvable some peak weekends, and parking permits are a meaningful cost the agency must budget for. The best St Ives agencies have their own micro-shuttle operation moving linens by hand-trolley to the harder-to-reach properties. Owners should factor in the 100% Council Tax premium for second-home properties trading fewer than 70 let days/year — this changed the maths significantly post-2025.
Appointing a let management agency in St Ives shouldn't be a guessing game. Here's how the match works.
Fill in the quote form: your St Ives postcode, bedroom count, current listing status (already trading or new build), and what level of service you're after.
We pass your details to a vetted Cornwall let management agency covering St Ives. They contact you direct with a proposal — typical commission, what's included, contract terms, references.
Your matched agency onboards the property: photography, listing setup, calendar sync, key handover, cleaning rota, guest comms. You receive booking statements and remittance direct.
Full management, key holding, changeover cleaning, guest communications, or letting-only. Whatever you need looking after in St Ives, we'll match you with the right local specialist.
Hands-off, end-to-end: marketing, bookings, guest comms, key holding, changeover cleaning, maintenance coordination, year-end statements. Typical commission 15–25% of bookings.
15–25% commissionLocal key holder for changeovers, emergencies, contractor access, late arrivals and lost-key callouts. Ideal for owners self-managing bookings but needing on-the-ground cover.
From £30/moSame-day Saturday turnovers, linen change, hot-tub sanitising, deep-cleans between seasons. Cornwall cleaners who know the holiday-let standard, not just domestic.
From £60/turn24/7 enquiry handling, booking confirmations, pre-stay info, mid-stay problem-solving, post-stay review chasing. Outsource the inbox without losing the bookings.
From £30/moProfessional photography, OTA listings (Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo), pricing optimisation, calendar sync. You handle the rest. Flat setup fee or low commission.
5–10% commissionFees depend on property size, service level, and whether you're commission-based or flat-fee. Every match comes with a written proposal before you commit.
Marketing-only: photography, listings, pricing strategy, calendar sync. You handle keys, cleaning and guests.
End-to-end. Marketing, bookings, cleaning, key holding, maintenance coordination, guest comms, statements.
Monthly retainer plus £30–£60 per call-out. For owners self-managing but needing local key cover.
Per turnover. 2-bed cottage typically £60–£90; 3-bed £80–£140; 4-bed £130–£200. Linen extra.
Property not in St Ives? We cover the whole of Cornwall — pick your nearest town below.
The most common questions about appointing a holiday let agency in St Ives and the surrounding area.
Full management in Cornwall typically runs 15–25% of gross bookings, occasionally higher for boutique services with photography, marketing extras and concierge add-ons. Letting-only (marketing + OTA listings, you handle everything else) is usually 5–10% commission or a flat setup fee of £400–£900. Key holding is £30–£80/month per property plus £30–£60 per call-out. Every match gives you a written proposal before any contract.
For full management trading from peak season, allow 3–4 months ahead so photography, listings, OTA sync and calendar are ready before the Easter rush. For changeover-cleaning-only or key-holding-only, 4–6 weeks is usually enough — though the best Cornwall cleaners book Saturday slots out from January for the year ahead.
Yes — every agency we match you with carries Public Liability cover (typically £2–£5m) and where they handle owner funds, Client Money Protection. We favour agencies registered with The Property Ombudsman or Property Redress Scheme and ideally accredited via Quality in Tourism / VisitEngland. Ask your matched agency for evidence before signing.
The good agencies operate in your name and on your channels: your Airbnb, Booking.com and direct-booking website all remain owned by you, the agency simply gains login access. Block-out for owner use is always honoured. The contract should set out cancellation fees, exit terms and review periods — read it carefully before signing. See our DIY vs management company guide.
The Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) tax regime was abolished from 6 April 2025 — your let is now treated as standard residential rental income. Most management agencies do not provide tax advice; they generate the income statements, you (or your accountant) handle the return. The better agencies will flag relevant changes and signpost specialist FHL accountants in Cornwall. See our FHL changes guide.
We cover St Ives and the surrounding villages across TR26, including Carbis Bay, Lelant, Halsetown, Towednack, Zennor, Nancledra and Hayle. If you're not sure whether your property is in our patch, submit a postcode through the form and we'll confirm within hours.