About Us

Life at the Carolina Coast is meant to be enjoyed, not worried over. At Carolina Coast Home Watch Services, our mission is simple: to care for your home as if it were our own, so you can relax knowing everything is safe and sound whether you're home or away.

Our Story

With roots in the Coastal Community, living locally, we understand the unique challenges Coastal properties face - salty air, humidity, shifting weather and the occasional storm that catch you off guard. That's why regular, reliable Home Watch is so important. We check in, walk through and look after your property with an attentive eye, making sure small issues are caught early before they become costly opportunities.

But for us, it's about more than property review and oversight services. It's about relationships. We believe in being the neighbor you can count on - someone who knows your home, knows you needs, and is just a phone call away when something comes up. Whether your home is your primary residence, or you are an aging in place senior, an absentee homeowner, or an owner that offers vacation rentals, we provide a variety of services to ensure your home is safe and fully operational before your guests arrive, keeping an eye out for an approaching storm or performing small repairs, managing larger repairs or remodeling with our trusted contractor network, we're here to provide you peace of mind.

Our promise is straightforward; dependable service, honest communication, and genuine care for the home and families we serve. Whether it's your primary residence or not, we will be here for you - so your home is always ready to welcome you home or your Airbnb or Vrbo vacation rental guests back to the Carolina Coast.

Meet The Team

Mike Cleary

President & CEO

Mike Cleary, the owner of Carolina Coast Home Watch Services, brings a lifetime of hands-on experience in construction management, remodeling, and landscape maintenance. His career has been built around caring for homes from the ground up - understanding not just how they look, but how the function and how to keep them protected long-term.

Through years of managing property improvements and maintenance projects, Mike developed a sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach to home care. He knows that small issues, when caught early, can save homeowners time, stress, and costly repairs later on. This knowledge naturally led him to home watch services, where prevention, consistency, and trust are essential.

Mike's approach is simple: treat every home as if it were his own. His friendly, dependable nature and commitment to high standards give homeowners confidence that their property is in capable, caring hands - whether they are away for a short season or a short time.

Nicole Cleary

Chief Marketing Officer

Nicole is the creative heart behind Carolina Coast Home Watch Services marketing and client connections, bringing both professional expertise and a genuine love for the coastal lifestyle. As a licensed real estate agent, she understands how special coastal homes are and the care they require to stay beautiful, protected, and ready to enjoy.

She brings experience in website creation, email campaigns, target marketing, sales, and event planning, helping the company stay connected with clients in meaningful and engaging ways. Whether she's designing a new web page, organizing outreach efforts, or planning client events, Nicole's focus is always on making every interaction feel personal and welcoming.

With a strong background in customer service, and a warm approachable personality, Nicole focuses on making every client feel like part of the Carolina Coast Home Watch Services family. She takes pride in helping homeowners relax and enjoy the coastal life knowing their property is in caring, capable hands.

Investors and Silent Partners: Part of our team

At Carolina Coast Home Watch Services, our investors and silent partners are more than just financial supporters - they are trusted members of our extended family. Their belief in our mission allows us to grow thoughtfully while staying true to our core values, of care, reliability, and personal service.

These partnerships are built on mutual respect, shared vision and a commitment to long-term relationships. While they choose to remain behind the scenes, their role is essential in helping us maintain exceptional standards, invest in technology, and grow reasonably throughout our service areas.

Together we are building a trusted Home Watch brand rooted in professionalism, consistency, and long-term property care.