Have you got a cool and unique rental? Are you looking for a smaller, more personal listing platform than Air BnB? Our users come to us for truly memorable stays in beautiful properties set in amazing areas – and as importantly, they want to book with owners who are thoughtful and personal in their approach.
Your experience as an owner with Kip is a really bespoke one. We see ourselves as your partners, and are always here for advice/collaboration, which is particularly valuable for brand-new businesses. Your hideaway will become part of our tightly curated portfolio of places that we’ve handpicked from the thousands we look at. Places we consider to be the very best in the UK rental market.
We have really appreciated working with Kip, and they have secured amazing PR for our cabins. The Kip team are always quick to respond and easy to communicate with – in a world of automation it’s great to know we’re working with real, nice people and a small team. – Claire, owner of Borradill
So, what does it mean to be an owner with Kip?
- You save money. You only pay for confirmed Kip bookings — so the onus is on us to deliver, and you’ll have full visibility over your marketing spend. We’ll get your property out to the people who will love it the most.
- Customer trust. We thoroughly research our hideaways (including a pre-visit if possible) before we accept them on the site, and get to know our owners on a personal level. This is why our customers trust us and feel confident booking via Kip.
- Thoughtfully curated. When you join a big holiday listing site, you’re competing to be seen amongst thousands of other properties. On Kip, we only want the best; a carefully chosen and beautifully presented portfolio of hideaways we personally love and know our members will too.
- Holistic approach. We get to know you and your dreams for your business. You’re not listed on the site and then forgotten; we’re always available if you need us and we will never leave you feeling stranded. We’ll advise you on the littlest details to make your property sing.
We love working with Kip Hideaways — their curation is so on point for us. We trust their design aesthetics and choices, and we genuinely love all the properties we sit alongside. The team is amazing to work with and always exploring new ideas to help share the properties with their engaged audience. – Gemma, owner of Paradise Farm
What can Kip bring you?
- Bookings. We showcase your hideaway to an audience that specifically looks for unique, special places rather than the generic offerings of so many sites. Many of our properties are exclusive to us, and we help fill their calendars year-round.
- Press and Influencer opportunities. PR and marketing is an integral part of our offering and we’re well known out in the wild. We’re a trusted source for the travel press, and regularly feature in Conde Nast Traveller, The Guardian, Vogue, Elle Deco and The Times. We also work closely with Influencers who share our hideaways to a wider audience.
- Our loyal following. Our members have specifically joined to discover under-the-radar hideaways that will leave them with the best of memories. With high levels of unique visitors per month and a highly engaged Instagram following, your hideaway is connected with an audience of like-minded travellers who really value special places.
We were initially drawn to Kip HIdeaways because their aesthetic and approach to accommodation matched our own values and style. They have a strong understanding of their audience and thoughtfully curate their listings to reflect that. From the outset, Kip provided valuable exposure through both their own media channels and wider press opportunities. While our weekend bookings have always been solid, midweek stays were typically quieter — but since partnering with Kip, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in midweek and longer stays, including a good number of 3- and 4-night bookings. Their seasonal “3 for 2” offer during the quieter January to March period also made a real difference, helping to maintain momentum through the winter. – Eloise, owner of The T Barn
Kip Owner Story
Once a ruined old engine house, now an exquisite rental, Sandy has brilliantly blended history and modernity in her hideaway. We were so delighted she chose to partner exclusively with Kip.
“Kip genuinely takes so much of the legwork out.”
FAQ
Q: What do we look for in a Kip hideaway?
- Gorgeous, unique design (upmarket, quirky or pared back and simple; it just has to wow us).
- Thoughtful and kind owners.
- Beautiful surroundings.
- A memorable experience, not just a pretty place.
- The smallest details (great art, interesting books, a map of favourite walks and a welcome hamper).
- Most importantly, it has to be somewhere we’d choose for our own holidays.
Q: Can I work with other agents?
A: Unlike some of our competitors, we do not demand exclusivity. You are welcome to take direct bookings and list with other platforms like airbnb.
Q: What are your fees?
A: We take a very competitive commission on bookings plus a small setup fee for the creation of your listing. There are no other charges.
Q: Who sets my pricing?
A: You do but we are here to provide help and advice should you need it.
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