Home Watch for Lake Minnetonka’s Seasonal Residents

Many of our neighbors keep two addresses — and a Minnesota home in January does
not forgive inattention. Finn + Lola provides professional home watch throughout
Wayzata, Edina, and the Lake Minnetonka area: regular, documented visits that keep
your home warm, watched, and exactly as you left it.

What Every Visit Includes

• Full interior walkthrough — plumbing, water heater, sump pump, and signs of
leaks or intrusion.
• Climate check — furnace operation, thermostat settings, and humidity, with
special attention during deep freezes.
• Exterior review — roofline, gutters, ice dams, storm damage, and anything that
shouldn’t be there.
• Mail, packages, and the lived-in look — lights rotated, walks cleared
coordination, deliveries brought in.
• A photo report after every visit, so you see your home with your own eyes,
wherever you are.

Why Documented Visits Matter

Beyond peace of mind, there is paperwork: many homeowner insurance policies
include vacancy or unoccupancy provisions that expect a home to be regularly checked
while owners are away — and a documented visit history is what proves it. Ask your
carrier what your policy requires; our reports are written to satisfy exactly that kind of
question.

While You’re Away, and the Day You Return

Home watch pairs naturally with everything else we do. Contractors supervised midproject so work continues while you winter elsewhere. Storm response coordinated
before small problems become claims. And when you return: a warm house, a stocked
refrigerator, fresh flowers if you like them — a home that never noticed you left.

How It Works

Visits are scheduled weekly or biweekly, priced per visit and tailored to your home.
Most seasonal engagements begin with a walkthrough in the fall and run through your
return in spring. We are insured, discreet, and local — minutes away, not a phone tree.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should a vacant home be checked in a Minnesota winter?

Weekly is the standard we recommend December through February, when freeze
events can turn a small failure into a large one within days. Biweekly is often
appropriate in shoulder seasons.

What happens if you find a problem?

You hear from us the same day, with photos and a recommendation. With your
approval we coordinate the right provider from our vetted network and supervise the
fix — you make decisions, we make calls.

Do you offer this year-round?
Yes — summer travelers and snowbirds alike. Any home, any season, any length of
absence.

Needing help with your Lake Minnetonka home while you spend seasons away? Let's schedule a time to chat. Schedule Here