Vellamore Launches Private House Management on Kiawah Island

Vellamore, a new private house management company serving Kiawah Island, today announced its launch under the leadership of General Manager Taryn Sheasby. Bringing together experienced local professionals, individualized property care and purpose-built technology, the company offers a more connected and proactive approach to managing second homes.

For homeowners who spend extended periods away, caring for a Kiawah property often means coordinating multiple service providers, monitoring seasonal maintenance and managing unexpected needs from a distance. Vellamore brings those responsibilities together under one dedicated point of contact. Each home has a named lead and backup who learn its systems, service history and owner preferences. The team conducts scheduled visits, prepares the home for arrivals and departures, coordinates seasonal care and follows through on issues requiring attention. After each visit, homeowners receive a same-day written update with photographs, observations and next steps.

Sheasby spent six years at Kiawah Partners, where she built the Kiawah Island Club Cottage Program from the ground up, and brings more than 12 years of experience in high-end event design and management. As general manager, she oversees the day-to-day care of client homes, homeowner relationships and coordination with the independent professionals who service each property.

Vellamore was founded by Kiawah homeowners Brian and Bonnie Winter, who have owned a home on the island for six years and bring more than two decades of experience building and operating customer-focused service businesses. Their familiarity with the responsibilities of second-home ownership helped shape Vellamore’s emphasis on personal accountability, consistent communication and thoughtful care.

“Owning a second home shouldn’t mean spending your time away coordinating repairs, tracking down updates or wondering whether the details have been handled. We created Vellamore so homeowners have someone who knows their property, takes personal responsibility for its care and makes sure that when they return, they can simply enjoy the place they love.”

Brian Winter · co-founder, Vellamore

“She has always been diligent and proactive in managing our property. She is a devoted professional, and we endorse her without hesitation or condition.”

Steve Owen · Kiawah Island homeowner, who has worked with Sheasby for more than five years

When specialized work is needed, Vellamore coordinates appropriately licensed and insured independent providers, presents pricing for homeowner approval, manages scheduling and property access, and follows through until the work is complete. Homeowners may continue working with providers they already know and trust. Third-party invoices are passed through without markup, and Vellamore accepts no referral fees, reinforcing a service model built around transparency and the homeowner’s interests.

“She responds quickly every time, anticipates needs before they become issues, and keeps everything beautifully organized.”

Lisa Fields · Kiawah Island homeowner

At the heart of Vellamore’s home care strategy is Vellum, a proprietary platform designed to bring the many details of home ownership into one connected, organized experience. Rather than leaving important information scattered across emails, text messages and individual service providers, Vellum is being developed to maintain a comprehensive history of each property, including scheduled visits, photographs, maintenance activity, service records, property details and owner preferences.

Vellum is being introduced in phases, beginning with the tools Vellamore’s house managers use to document care, track property needs and maintain consistent service standards. The platform’s broader vision is to give homeowners a more complete understanding of their property’s condition, history and ongoing care, bringing greater transparency and continuity to a relationship that has traditionally depended on scattered communications and records.

“Every home has its own routines, history and details that matter to the people who own it. Our job is to learn those details, anticipate what needs attention and follow through. That kind of familiarity and consistency is what allows homeowners to feel confident their property is being cared for, even when they’re hundreds of miles away.”

Taryn Sheasby · General Manager, Vellamore

Vellamore also offers practical resources for coastal homeowners, including guidance on seasonal property preparation, caring for a home during extended absences and an interactive empty-house planning tool. The resources reflect the company’s commitment to helping homeowners make informed decisions about the care of their properties, whether or not they engage Vellamore’s services.

Kiawah Island homeowners interested in learning more about Vellamore’s private house management services can schedule a personalized home walkthrough at myvellamore.com or by calling 843-619-2346.

About Vellamore

Vellamore is a family-owned private house management company serving Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Led by General Manager Taryn Sheasby, the company provides personalized home care, including scheduled visits, arrival and departure preparation, seasonal oversight and coordination of independent service providers. Its approach combines experienced local leadership with Vellum, a proprietary technology platform designed to bring greater transparency, continuity and accountability to the care of exceptional homes.

Vellamore is part of Winter Family Collective, a family-owned holding company focused on building and acquiring businesses for long-term ownership. Learn more at myvellamore.com.