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Luxury Household & Second‑Home Management in Brookings
Discreet, high‑touch estate and household management for luxury homeowners in Brookings, Brookings Harbor, Gold Beach, and coastal homes owned by Crescent City residents. Whether you live here full‑time or part‑time, we oversee your home, staff, and vendors so your property runs at a private‑estate standard.
Our role is simple: to give you peace of mind knowing your home is cared for and your affairs are in order—whether you live here full-time or part-time.
'I needed the Big Picture, not just day-to-day check-writing. Van helped me navigate that season with clarity and care. He assisted in searching for and vetting a trusted family office, which has resulted in a support team I now depend on and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. I finally feel confident that everything is under control.
Montecito Resident
I am Renée Marie Newell's first Vancouver Island client, and she has worked for me for over 12 years. In my view, there is no one comparable in the field. Victoria, BC
British Columbia Estate Owner
Who We Serve
We help luxury homeowners who want their home to run smoothly—whether you’re here every day or gone for months at a time
How it Works
Schedule a consultation
We assess your household needs
We guide and support implementation based on your goals
All services are fully customized and delivered with total discretion.
What We Do
We handle the day‑to‑day details so your home is safe, cared for, and ready when you are.
You own a higher‑end coastal home in the Brookings area and want it run like a private estate.
You’re busy and don’t have the time or systems to stay on top of everything.
Or you’re away a lot and want someone you trust keeping an eye on the place.
When you walk in the door, you want “ready to enjoy,” not a list of problems.
You may be widowed or suddenly in charge of the home and want a steady, experienced partner.
Regular inside and outside checks
Keeping vendors (housekeeping, landscaping, etc.) on track
Staying ahead of maintenance so small issues don’t become big ones
Getting the house ready before you arrive
House walk‑throughs when you leave
Simple, clear updates so you always know what’s going on
Creating written routines and checklists for your home
Helping hire, organize, and supervise household staff
Coordinating with your other trusted advisors when needed
What We Don't Do
To stay in our lane and protect you, we leave a few things to others.
We don’t find or screen tenants.
We don’t write leases or collect rent.
We don’t hold security deposits or run trust accounts.
We don’t manage Airbnb/VRBO or other short‑term rentals.
We focus on the home and household, not on being your landlord or rental manager.
The Team Behind Your Home's Best Performance
We’re a husband-and-wife team with decades of experience managing high-end homes and estates. Van is a former CPA with deep expertise in financial oversight. Renée brings over 20 years of experience managing private estates, coordinating staff, and overseeing property and landscape operations. Our clients trust us to run their households with the care and precision they deserve.
Comprehensive Household Management Solutions
Financial & Administrative Management
We organize and track household bills, contracts, and expenses so nothing slips through the cracks.
You see clear, simple summaries instead of piles of paperwork.
Staff Oversight & Training
We help you hire the right people, set expectations, and make sure the work actually gets done.
If needed, we coach and train staff so your standards are met consistently.
Personal Assistant Support
We take care of everyday details—scheduling, follow‑ups, deliveries, and household errands.
We also help plan and coordinate your events and trips, from simple dinners at home to travel logistics, so everything around the house and your calendar stays in sync.
Household Consulting & Oversight
We review how your household is running and put better systems in place—checklists, routines, and communication.
Then we keep an eye on things so the new systems actually stick.
Project Coordination
Landscape Design & Yard Care
We manage home projects—from small improvements to bigger updates—so you don’t have to chase vendors.
You approve the plan; we handle the details and keep you posted.
We help you create and maintain outdoor spaces that look great but are realistic to care for.
Renée’s gardening and design experience keeps your yard beautiful and manageable.
We handle the moving parts of your home so it runs smoothly—whether you’re here full‑time or part‑time. Key services include:
Second Home & Absentee Owner Services
You Can Leave and Come Back Relaxed
Many of our clients live elsewhere—often out of state or overseas—while their main coastal home is here in the Brookings area. We keep an eye on the house and keep you in the loop so you can stop worrying about it and focus on the rest of your life.
Here's what that looks like in practice:
Arrival & Departure Prep – We get the house ready before you arrive and button it up when you leave: fresh linens, basics in the fridge, climate set, and a quick walkthrough.
Off-Season Checks – We check HVAC, plumbing, roof, and key appliances so small issues don’t turn into big repairs while you’re gone.
Vendors & Services – We coordinate, supervise, and double‑check the work of housekeepers, landscapers, repair techs, pest control, and other vendors.
Security & Storms – We visit after bad weather or during long absences to ensure everything is safe and intact.
Mail & Deliveries – We handle mail and packages—collecting, forwarding, or holding them—so nothing piles up or draws attention.
Simple Reporting – You get clear updates, photos, and short summaries so you always know what’s going on without digging for details.
Support for Widowed & Aging Homeowners
If you’ve recently lost a spouse or partner—or are simply worn out from carrying the whole household load—we step in as your trusted operations partner. We sort out home, vendor, and household‑money issues into clear choices, then handle the follow‑through so you’re not making decisions or chasing details on your own, whether you live here full‑time or split your time between homes.
You didn’t come this far to stop
Quiet Professionals. Trusted by Discerning Homeowners
Hear what our satisfied clients say about our Lux - Home Team Services
I am Renée Marie Newell's first Vancouver Island client and she has worked for me for over 12 years and I am thus in a unique position to critique her professional services. In brief, I am a working professional living full time in Los Angeles and cannot imagine how the eighteen projects she has managed spanning interior decoration, home maintenance, internal construction and a four year master design for the gardens could have been implemented with anyone but Renée.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent under her scrupulous supervision and accounting.
Every aspect of the upkeep of a large house and gardens has been maintained as if it were her personal residence and at a very fair rate schedule.
I would be willing to supplement my recommendation of this remarkable professional with a brief personal call with anyone contemplating such an important decision.
In my view, there is no one comparable in the field.
Roberto Cecchini
Executive Producer, The Artists Company
Victoria Residence, Uplands, BC
★★★★★
Victoria Estate: Comprehensive Project Management
★★★★★
Montecito Client: Financial Support During Transition
My husband and I had worked together on financial matters for years. Still, two situations occurred that caused me to become overwhelmed: my husband’s cognitive decline and the inability of two successive bookkeepers to provide the breadth of reliable accounting skills I needed for informative planning purposes.
I needed the Big Picture, not just day-to-day check-writing. Van helped me navigate that season with clarity and care. He assisted in searching for and vetting a trusted family office, which has resulted in a support team I now depend on and made sure nothing fell through the cracks.
I finally feel confident that everything is under control.
— Montecito Resident
Contact & Next Steps – Experience Peace of Mind
Contact Lux-Home Services for a free and private consultation. We'll discuss your needs, explain how our on-site or virtual support works, and outline a plan tailored to your lifestyle—no obligation, just a thoughtful conversation.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you replace household staff?
A. We can, but not unless you need us to. Most often, we work with and improve your existing team.
What if I only need support in one area (like lifestyle tasks or staff training)?
A. That’s fine—we first perform an assessment and then tailor services to your needs. Some start with one task, others retain us for full-home oversight.
How much does it cost?
A: Because each home and household is unique, our pricing is customized based on scope, complexity, and level of ongoing involvement. We offer both project-based and monthly service packages, and we’re happy to provide a tailored estimate after a brief consultation..
How can I contact you?
Phone Number: (805) 450-7976
Email: Van@Lux-HomeServices.com
