Bonita Springs sits just north of Naples across the Collier-Lee county line, and for many seasonal owners it is the next stop along the same coast. Homes range from condos and townhomes near Bonita Beach to large houses in golf and country-club communities such as Bonita Bay. Many are owned by people who arrive in the fall and leave in the spring, which makes home watch here very similar to Naples.
Owners of homes near the water deal with salt air, which wears on metal fixtures, screens and door hardware. Owners inland deal with the same humidity, summer storms and heavy rain as the rest of Southwest Florida. Both groups need someone to check the home between visits and keep an eye on the air conditioner.
What a provider checks in a Bonita Springs home
- Ceilings, sinks, toilets and appliances for water
- Thermostat, airflow and humidity
- Lanai, screens, pool equipment and irrigation
- Roofline and exterior doors
- Mail, packages and signs the house is empty
A provider also runs water at each fixture, so drain traps stay full while the house is empty. Many give you a report with photos after every visit, and tell you right away if they find a problem.
Gates, associations and access
Many Bonita Springs communities are gated and have their own rules for service providers and contractors. Your provider will need to be on the guest list or registered with the gate, and condo buildings may require insurance certificates before anyone can enter. Give your provider the details before the first visit.
Storm season
Bonita Springs shares the same hurricane season as Naples, from June 1 to November 30. Ask your provider whether they put up shutters, how they prioritize visits after a storm, and whether they photograph the home before and after. See hurricane prep and post-storm checks.
Getting started
Call the number on this page and tell us where in Bonita Springs the home is, how long you will be away and what concerns you most. We will connect you with an independent provider who serves the area. Ask for a sample report, a checklist, proof of liability insurance and references before you agree to anything. See also scheduled home watch visits.
Questions to ask a Bonita Springs provider
- How often do you visit, and what happens if a visit is missed?
- Can you send a sample report and your checklist?
- What do you do before and after a named storm?
- Do you carry liability insurance, and can I see the certificate?
- How do you store my key or code?
Ask the same questions of every provider so you can compare them fairly. A good one answers plainly and does not rush you.