Luxury Home Watch, Property Oversight & Concierge Services

Your home is more than an investment—it is one of your most valuable assets. Whether you own a seasonal lake house, vacation property, luxury residence, or short-term rental, Cornerstone Home Watch provides the trusted local oversight needed to protect your property while you are away.

As an NHWA Accredited Home Watch company, we serve discerning homeowners throughout Lake Hopatcong, Lake Mohawk, Highland Lakes, Greenwood Lake, Sparta, Vernon, Warwick, and surrounding communities.

We provide far more than a simple property check. We serve as your local eyes and ears, monitoring your home's condition, coordinating trusted vendors, responding to issues, and helping ensure your property remains secure, well-maintained, and guest-ready year-round.

Luxury Property Care Services

Home Watch Inspections

Routine interior and exterior inspections designed to identify issues before they become costly problems. Every visit includes a comprehensive visual assessment of your home's major systems, security, exterior condition, and overall property status.

Our inspections may include:

• HVAC monitoring
• Water intrusion checks
• Plumbing fixture inspections
• Appliance monitoring
• Security and access point verification
• Storm damage assessments
• Exterior condition reviews
• Detailed digital reporting with photos

Estate & Lake Home Oversight

Lakefront and luxury homes require specialized attention.

From docks and waterfront structures to extensive grounds and seasonal weather concerns, we provide ongoing oversight to help protect your property and preserve its value.

Services may include:

• Dock and waterfront inspections
• Tree and storm damage assessments
• Vendor access and supervision
• Landscape monitoring
• Snow and winter condition checks
• Contractor coordination
• Property readiness inspections

Concierge Services

Arrive to a home that is ready for you.

Our concierge services are designed to make homeownership effortless.

Available services include:

• Refrigerator stocking
• Package retrieval
• Pre-arrival home preparation
• Vendor scheduling and access
• Vehicle start-up coordination
• Special homeowner requests
• Seasonal preparation assistance

Short-Term Rental Support

Cornerstone provides professional oversight for vacation rental and lake house owners who want a trusted local presence.

We help bridge the gap between guests, vendors, cleaners, and property owners.

Services include:

• Turnover coordination
• Guest-ready property inspections
• Supply inventory management
• Vendor coordination
• Emergency response support
• Property condition reporting between stays
• Storm and weather monitoring

Realtor & Investor Services

Considering purchasing a lake home or vacation property?

Cornerstone offers pre-purchase consultations for buyers evaluating second homes and short-term rental investments.

We help clients understand:

• Property maintenance considerations
• Lake home ownership realities
• Vendor requirements
• Vacation rental operational needs
• Seasonal challenges
• Ongoing oversight requirements

Our goal is to help buyers make informed decisions before closing.

What is Home Watch

Home Watch is known by many names: house watch, house check, home concierge, caretaker, absentee home service, property watch, and so on. Regardless of the name, a Home Watch service performs scheduled inspections of unoccupied or vacant properties while the owner is away. The National Home Watch Association defines Home Watch as “a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues.”

Should the inspector find an issue or potential problem, they will immediately notify the homeowner. From there, the homeowner will instruct the Home Watch service as to how they want to proceed. By removing junk mail and flyers and creating a presence in the home, Home Watch adds a level of security to the vacant home. Home Watch is the line of communication to the homeowner that provides peace of mind during their absence.

What a Home Watch Visit Typically Includes:

A walk through of the interior and exterior

Visual checks for signs of water leaks, mold, storm damage, or pest activity

Confirmation that HVAC systems, appliances, and plumbing are functioning as expected

Lookout for signs of forced entry or unauthorized access

Check that doors, windows, and key systems are secure

Mail/package collection or other homeowner-requested tasks