The Airbnb in Ancoats that's like being in a cave house on a Greek island
02.07.2023 - 07:09
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
With curved doorways, white-washed walls and arches, this unusual Airbnb aims to spirit guests away to the iconic cave properties of the Greek Island - while you are actually in a converted mill in Ancoats.
It's the latest property available to book for short breaks from a Manchester company that is becoming known for its uniquely designed Airbnb rooms. Jacksonheim Boutique was started by entrepreneur Corin Craig Jackson in the city centre nine years ago.
He now operates dozens of aparthotel style properties available for short breaks or longer stays in the city. They include an all-pink "Boujee" apartment, and the all-black Gotham City boutique.
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He started the business by simply letting out his own converted apartment in Manchester while he would "sofa surf" at friends houses - in a bid to try and raise some cash. It was in the infancy of the Airbnb phenomenon, but he could soon see what a nifty side earner it could become.
The Manchester University graduate would invest the money he made from the Airbnb lets into buying new apartments. He would then convert them to give their own individual style.
Since those early days Corin, 32, has now built up a 29-property business - with plans for another seven in the pipeline. It has become a seven-figure business with a full team working alongside Corin on the development and upkeep of the luxury boutique apartments.
The latest in his portfolio is the Santorini Boutique, which the Jacksonheim team transformed from an old toilet block inside a former factory mill in the hip city centre district of Ancoats. It has become a stunning two-bedroom residence that can accommodate up to