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Personalised Local Experience: As residents of the areas we serve, we select properties in prime, safe locations. Being independent means we’re able to go the extra mile, providing you with a personal and tailored experience to meet your needs.
Luxury and Comfort: Our properties are designed with your comfort in mind. From modern amenities like Smart TVs to high-end furnishings, every property is self-contained, providing a homely atmosphere that helps you feel settled, whether you're staying for business or leisure.
Flexible Stay Options: Need a place for one night or a whole year? We’ve got you covered. We offer a variety of properties to accommodate any length of stay, ensuring you get the flexibility you need.
Local Support On Demand: Our dedicated local team is available to assist you whenever needed. Whether it's booking a restaurant, arranging additional services, or simply providing extra towels, we're always on hand to ensure your stay is as smooth as possible.
Spotless Living Spaces: All of our properties are professionally cleaned on a weekly basis. We also offer additional services like dry cleaning and ironing upon request, ensuring your environment remains tidy and comfortable.
Business or Leisure Travel: Whether you’re visiting for work, vacation, or require a temporary stay during home renovations or relocations, our upscale homes provide the ideal setting. With properties of all sizes available, we offer a perfect fit for any duration or occasion.
A Trusted Accommodation Provider: Our commitment to quality and customer service has earned us the trust of many, from independent travellers to major corporations. We aim to deliver exceptional service every time, making us a reliable choice for your accommodation needs.
Our Properties:
Guest Reviews
We had such a lovely stay at Karibu. The attention to detail was amazing - everything super clean and tidy. Very welcoming hosts - Kelly was on hand if we needed anything during our stay and was super friendly and helpful. The welcome pack was very detailed and helpful and the fact that it was digital and sent to us ahead of time was brilliant as we could plan our trip. Plenty of recommendations and the beach was only a 10-15 minute walk away. There was a lovely basket of treats waiting for us when we arrived and the bathroom was stocked with anything we may have forgotten which was such a thoughtful touch. Beds and duvets/pillows were really comfortable. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again.
Christine, April 2026
We had an amazing stay at Harts Loft the location and views were amazing. We were also so impressed with the care and thoughtful details organised by the hosts. The flat was immaculate and everything had been considered to make our stay as comfortable as possible
Annette, March 2026
I couldn’t believe the view when I opened the door, breathtaking! So clean inside, absolutely everything you might need it was there. So cozy and warm, town centre is only 5 minutes away, parking in front of the apartment but a bit difficult to find a parking spot(totally understandable). We’ve been a handful of times in St. Ives but by far this was the best place we’ve been. Train station just few minutes away, actually you can see it from the window.
Adrian, May 2026
An incredible stay from start to finish. The location right on the harbour is absolutely stunning — waking up to those views each day is so relaxing. The host has clearly put a lot of thought into the space, with lovely personal touches that make it feel welcoming and special. Everything you could possibly need is provided, and the detailed information on local amenities and attractions is extremely helpful. A perfect place to unwind and relax — would happily stay here again. Highly recommended!
Polly, April 2026
From start to finish our hosts were helpful, informative and accommodating.
The accommodation was beautifully decorated, like a home from home, wonderfully clean (even down to the scent of the fresh towels smelling lovely) and the views...... absolutely stunning waking up to them every morning.
We had everything we needed on arrival to get us started including tea, coffee, sugar and even fresh milk in the fridge, and the Cornish welcome basket was so appreciated also.
We had a couple of lovely beach days and on the days where the weather was a bit milder, we went on hikes, a bike ride and to the local shops.... which were wonderful with very friendly staff.
Communication through out was fantastic, it could not have been better.
Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
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Penelope, June 2026
Booked the observatory for a short weekend, the place was clean and well looked after, with stunning views of the beach as seen in their photos. It was a perfect distance from the beach and St Ives Harbour. Everything we needed was provided, and the hosts were accommodating. would definitely recommend.
Ewan, May 2026
