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By the Gillams Properties team • Updated December 2024

Airbnb in Exeter – Local Alternatives & Short-Stay Options

Looking for Airbnb in Exeter? Whether you're visiting family, here for work, or need a place while relocating, there are excellent local alternatives to the big booking platforms. This guide covers your options for short stay accommodation in Exeter, including professionally managed homes that offer all the benefits of Airbnb-style stays with local support.

Why Consider Airbnb Alternatives in Exeter?

While Airbnb is a popular choice for short stays, booking directly with a local agent like Gillams Properties offers some distinct advantages:

Local Management

A real Exeter team you can speak to, not a faceless platform.

Consistent Standards

Every property is checked and maintained to the same high standard.

24/7 Support

Emergency contact available throughout your stay.

Flexible Stays

From a few nights to several months – tailored to your needs.

If you're searching for "Airbnb Exeter" or "Airbnb in Exeter", our short stay accommodation in Exeter provides the same self-catering, home-from-home experience with the added reassurance of local, professional management.

Types of Short-Stay Accommodation in Exeter

Exeter has a range of short-stay options to suit different needs:

Whole Houses & Flats

Perfect for families or groups. Fully furnished homes with private kitchens, living areas and outdoor space. Ideal if you're looking for an Airbnb-style experience in Exeter with more space than a hotel.

City Centre Apartments

Walk to Exeter's shops, restaurants and the Cathedral. Great for business stays or weekend visits to the city.

Near the University

Convenient for visiting students, attending graduations or academic conferences. Our properties are close to both Streatham and St Luke's campuses.

Quayside & Waterfront

Scenic locations along Exeter's historic quay, with cafes and riverside walks on your doorstep.

Who Books Airbnb-Style Stays in Exeter?

Our short stay accommodation is popular with:

  • Visiting families – Parents coming to see students at the University of Exeter
  • Contractors & business travellers – Working in Exeter for weeks or months
  • Relocators – Moving to Exeter and need somewhere to stay while house-hunting
  • Event visitors – Attending graduations, conferences or local festivals
  • Holiday-makers – Using Exeter as a base to explore Devon and the South West

About Gillams Properties

Gillams Properties is first and foremost a student letting agent in Exeter, trusted by students and landlords for long-term student houses. Alongside our core student lettings, we also manage a selection of short stay accommodation in Exeter for visitors, contractors and families.

Whether you're looking for an Airbnb alternative in Exeter or a professionally managed short-term let, our local team can help you find the right property for your dates.

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Ready to Book?

Contact our Exeter team to discuss your short-stay requirements.

Phone: 01392 459 900
Email: lettings@gillams-properties.co.uk