Inside the posh version of Airbnb: Chauffeur? Of course. Private chef? Goes without saying. HARRIET SIME jets to Ibiza to stay in an uber-luxurious villa Harriet rents her villa, Anima Chiara, through rental company Onefinestay The package allows travellers to stay in someone's home - with hotel perks READ MORE: Inside Nudefest - the biggest naturist festival in the UK By Harriet Sime For The Mail On Sunday Published: 09:30 BST, 11 July 2024 | Updated: 10:08 BST, 11 July 2024 e-mail 3 View comments It’s a Monday morning and I’m sipping a flat white alfresco in my pyjamas as the scent of freshly baked croissants drifts through the villa.
We – a family of four adults and two children – could have chosen to spend a week in an Airbnb in Ibiza Town or a decent hotel in the north of the island. But as travellers seek authentic experiences, a new type of holiday accommodation has emerged. This one combines a stay in one of the world’s best and most charming homes with top-notch hotel-style service (think private chefs, daily cleaners, concierge service).
Onefinestay is one of the first companies to respond to this emerging trend. It started renting posh people’s pads in London in 2010 and now has 4,500 homes in more than 30 destinations. Onefinestay is beloved by numerous celebrities ( Gwyneth Paltrow has given it the thumbs-up on her website, Goop) and well-known actors who offer their homes up to guests while filming abroad.
In the weeks leading up to the trip I’m co.
