Landlords have been blasted for charging 'totally obscene' prices for their holiday homes in popular destinations in the UK.
Councillors slammed homeowners after it emerged they were charging up to £71,000 for a week's staycation this summer.
They warned the 'extortionate, eye-watering' costs are designed to attract a 'certain kind of holidaymaker' and price out 'hard working people'.
It comes after a father of three from Yorkshire revealed a three-bedroom property in St Ives in Cornwall for a week would set him back £10,232-per-night.
Conservative councillor Paul Nickerson was using booking site Vrbo, which had other holiday homes listed for sky high prices today.
A week at a caravan park in Newquay will set a tourist back £3,000 while a stay at a five-bedroom house near Windsor will be £33,000, according to the website.
Meanwhile it lists an Old Rectory in the Cotswolds at £16,000 for seven days as well as a four-bedroom townhouse in Devoran, Cornwall at £4,000 for the same time period.
Those dying for a staycation in Cornwall could fork out £3,292 for seven nights in August in a two-bedroom caravan close to Newquay
The advert for the mobile home claims it can sleep six people, with one bathroom for them to share. It also lists a swimming pool, hot tub and TV among the amenities
The caravans are stationed in rows on a bank in a valley and the one picture looks out of the windows into hedgerows
Mayor of St Ives Kirsty Kilmurry-Arthur said the price quoted to Mr Nickerson was 'totally obscene' and 'extortionate' and claimed it was done 'attract a certain kind of holidaymaker'.
She told MailOnline: 'It is true that property, and in particular holiday property in St Ives, is a huge and expensive market.
'I personally believe that some of the prices are extortionate and are designed to attract a certain kind of holidaymaker, depriving many hard working people from being able to enjoy the town.
'However, this gentleman was enquiring at an unusually large property for the historic area, in the absolute peak of the season.
'Of course not all accommodation charges as much, but as with anything, as long as there are people willing to pay such eye watering prices, then the property owners can justify charging those prices.
'Perhaps this gentleman can now spare a thought for all the locals who live and work here, who have to deal with unprecedented numbers of holidaymakers which breaks records year upon year.
'On average we are one of the poorest counties in the UK, due to low wages and seasonal employment- we as locals, also would not be able to afford a weeks 'holiday' in our beautiful hometown.'
Mayor of St Ives Kirsty Kilmurry-Arthur (left) said the price quoted to Mr Nickerson was 'totally obscene' and 'extortionate' and claimed it was done 'attract a certain kind of holidaymaker'. St Ives' councillor Ken Messenger (right) added: 'I think some of the charges people are now asking is totally obscene. The majority of guest house and B&B owners charge a realistic price, comparable with anywhere else'
Conservative councillor Paul Nickerson (pictured) was quoted more than £71,000 for a holiday cottage in St Ives for a week in August
A three-bedroom contemporary home in St Ives he was interested in came to a whopping £10,232-per-night. (Pictured, the outside of the property)
St Ives' councillor Ken Messenger added: 'I think some of the charges people are now asking is totally obscene. The majority of guest house and B&B owners charge a realistic price, comparable with anywhere else.'
He continued: 'But some people are taking the Michael with prices and Unfortunately in the long run it will backfire on St Ives.
'Most of my fellow Councillors in St Ives are hard working like myself and we could not afford these prices, which is giving the Town a bad name.
'As Planning Chairman of St Ives Council Planning Committee, I want to encourage all holiday makers to St Ives.
'After all in my part time job I work in a bucket and spade shop, and St Ives relies on the people who support these kind of shops, St Ives is open to everyone, not just the elite.
'In fact as a gesture of goodwill to Councillor Nickerson, a friend of mine has offered him his Airbnb free of charge for the last week in August. I emailed him last night to see if he wants to take up the offer.'
Despite the revelations from Mr Nickerson sparking outrage across the country, Vrbo still has holiday homes listed at huge prices today.
Those dying for a staycation in Cornwall could fork out £3,292 for seven nights in August in a two-bedroom caravan close to Newquay.
Those dying for a staycation in Cornwall could fork out £3,292 for seven nights in August in a two-bedroom caravan close to Newquay
The advert for the mobile home claims it can sleep six people, with one bathroom for them to share. It also lists a swimming pool, hot tub and TV among the amenities
The dog friendly site is five minutes from the popular surfing town of Newquay and a 15-minute walk from Porth Beach
The advert for the mobile home claims it can sleep six people, with one bathroom for them to share. It also lists a swimming pool, hot tub and TV among the amenities.
The dog friendly site is five minutes from the popular surfing town of Newquay and a 15-minute walk from Porth Beach.
The caravans are stationed in rows on a bank in a valley and the one picture looks out of the windows into hedgerows.
Meanwhile a trip to a seven-bedroom modern house in Sunningdale, near Windsor, for a week in August will set you back a staggering £32,580 - or £4,500 a night.
The Berkshire home - called Gleneagles - says in its advert online it can sleep 14 people in the large bedrooms that include five super-kings.
It also comes with a terrace and a garden which is taken up by a large swimming pool, which is pictured with a barbecue next to it.
Meanwhile a trip to a seven-bedroom modern house in Sunningdale, near Windsor, for a week in August will set you back a staggering £32,580 - or £4,500 a night
The Berkshire home - called Gleneagles - says in its advert online it can sleep 14 people in the large bedrooms that include five super-kings
It also comes with a terrace and a garden which is taken up by a large swimming pool, which is pictured with a barbecue next to it
The description online says: 'Gleneagles is a fabulous mansion house rests in the charming village of Sunningdale in Berkshire'
The description online says: 'Gleneagles is a fabulous mansion house rests in the charming village of Sunningdale in Berkshire.'
It adds: 'Gleneagles is an incredible property resting within a beautiful village for a large family holiday in Berkshire.'
Elsewhere a small townhouse in Devoran, a village in
