Second homes & seasonal residences
Spend the off-season wherever you want. We’ll make scheduled visits and flag visible changes so you can make decisions from wherever you are.
Home watch for the coastal Carolinas
Local eyes on your home while you’re away.
From a second home to an Airbnb between bookings, Mako makes it easy to keep tabs on your property with scheduled visits, photo updates, and a local team you can call.
Scheduled visual checksPhotos after every visitFamily-owned, locally operated
Care for the time in between.
Airbnb & vacation rentals
Put a local set of eyes on your rental during gaps between bookings. Arrange a walk-through to check lock-up and document visible concerns before the next arrival.
Extended trips & time away
Travel for work, family, or a long-awaited vacation knowing when someone will check in and how you’ll hear about anything unusual.
What we check
Know what we saw and what needs attention.
We agree on a schedule and checklist before the first visit. After each check, you’ll get a summary with photos so you can see what we observed.
- Inside the home
- Visual checks in authorized areas for signs of leaks, unusual temperatures, or possible pest activity.
- Outside and at entry points
- Look for visible changes, signs of storm damage, or issues around doors and windows included in your plan.
- Storm follow-up and vendor access
- Ask about post-storm observations when conditions allow or coordinating access for your approved service providers.
Service area
Based on the Grand Strand.
Ask about availability in Horry and Georgetown counties in South Carolina and southern Brunswick County in North Carolina.
Myrtle Beach · North Myrtle Beach · Conway · Pawleys Island · Calabash · Ocean Isle Beach
Check your address →Common questions
How often can you visit?
We’ll discuss how long you’ll be away, your property’s needs, and route availability to agree on a schedule.
What if you spot a problem?
We document visible concerns and follow the contact plan we agreed on with you so you can decide how to handle the issue.
What does a home watch visit cover?
Home Watch covers scheduled, non-invasive visual observations. Inspections, alarm monitoring, emergency response, repairs and rental management are outside the scope of a visit.
Arrival prep
Come back ready to enjoy the coast.
Send us your arrival date and a wish list. We’ll agree on what needs to be ready and coordinate the details, so you can spend your first afternoon enjoying the house, taking the cart out, or getting down to the dock.
A stocked, comfortable home
Share your grocery list and favorite brands. Ask us to stock the fridge and pantry, pick up household essentials, or coordinate laundry service so fresh sheets, bath towels, and beach towels are ready when you arrive.
Cars and golf carts
With your permission and instructions, ask about starting a garaged vehicle or checking the charge on a golf cart. If a battery, tire, or scheduled service needs attention, we can coordinate with your preferred shop or a trusted provider.
Boat and gear prep
Tell us when you plan to get on the water. We can coordinate with your marina, detailer, or marine service provider for cleaning or scheduled service, confirm access and timing, and keep you updated before you arrive.
Home services coordination
One local contact for the work your home needs.
If we spot an issue during a home watch visit, we’ll let you know what we found. With your approval, we’ll coordinate with one of our trusted service providers or work directly with a provider you choose. You can also ask us to coordinate work you already have planned.
Ask us to coordinate a service →- Work through the Mako family
- We can connect you with Mako Property Solutions for lawn and landscape maintenance or Green Fin Turf Management for fertilization and weed control.
- Other home services
- From plumbing repairs and HVAC service to routine maintenance, we can coordinate with trusted providers in the right trade once you approve the next step.
- Keep the work moving while you’re away
- Whether you choose your own provider or ask us to arrange one, we can coordinate scheduling and property access, check on progress, and keep you updated while you’re away.
The Mako family of companies
Mako Home Watch is a division of Mako Property Solutions.
Keep the outside cared for, too.
Mako Property Solutions Lawn Care
Keep the property looking cared for with mowing, edging, trimming, landscape maintenance, and seasonal cleanups.
Explore lawn care →Green Fin Turf Management
Give your lawn specialized support with fertilization, weed control, and turf programs informed by soil conditions.
Explore turf management →Request home watch
Let’s make a plan for your property.
Share your property’s location, when you’ll be away, and what you’d like us to check, prepare for your arrival, or coordinate. Select or mention Home Watch in your request.