Welcome to SmartChoice Stays
Serviced Accommodation & Holiday Properties for Business & Leisure Trips
At SmartChoice Stays, we specialise in offering high-quality short-term rental accommodations across Cornwall & South West England.
Our mission is to provide a seamless and comfortable experience for guests while supporting property owners with reliable, hands-off property management.We distinguish ourselves through our personalised approach, which is all about forming genuine connections with our clients.
By keeping our portfolio focused, we are able to provide tailored services and ensure consistent quality for our landlords. Our priority is not just to manage properties but to help maximise rental income while delivering exceptional value for guests.
Short-term letting can often feel overwhelming, but at SmartChoice Stays, we aim to take the stress out of the equation. Our local team, based across Berkshire and Cornwall, knows these areas like the back of their hands and is always on hand to provide real, friendly support. No call centres, no automated responses—just genuine people who care about making your stay or rental experience as smooth as possible. If there's ever a question we can't answer right away, we’ll make sure to get the information you need promptly.
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Perfect location—right in the heart of St Ives and literally on the harbour beach.We were initially concerned about noise from the nearby Sloop Inn, but it wasn’t an issue at all.Managed to unload in a short stay car park behind the property and then park at the long term Island car park after just a short wait. This car park being only a short walk from the property.The property was spotless and just as described, with lovely touches like a welcome pack including wine and milk.Fans in every room were very welcome during the hot weather, and keeping the blinds down during the day helped keep things cool.The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of utensils and equipment for cooking.Communication from the owners was excellent leading up to the visit and throughout.A fantastic stay in a perfect location. We’d love to come back.
Jason, July 2025
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
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
