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Vacation House Rules

Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray shows homeowners how to unlock their vacation property's full rental potential. He offers tips on how to transform the most neglected and unlivable of spaces into showstopping pieces of paradise.
202314 episodesTV-G
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Episodes

  1. S4 E1 - Smart Home Hideaway
    June 3, 2023
    43min
    TV-G
    After buying a neglected lakeside cabin, new homeowners quickly realize they're in over their heads. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni utilize cutting-edge technology to bring their blast from the past into the new millennium, and to generate income.
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  2. S4 E2 - Lakefront Family Retreat
    June 10, 2023
    42min
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    Three siblings inherit their family vacation home but lack the time and expertise to renovate it themselves. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni look to preserve its sentimental value while transforming the property into a stunning vacation rental.
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  3. S4 E3 - Cottage on a Cliff
    June 17, 2023
    43min
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    When his best friend purchased an outdated lake house down the coast, Scott McGillivray jumped at the opportunity to help. Along with designer Debra Salmoni, they look to transform the cliffside catastrophe into a charming and stylish vacation rental.
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  4. S4 E4 - Beachfront Bungalow
    June 24, 2023
    43min
    TV-G
    A sister-in-law duo recently purchased an investment property but didn't realize how much work it truly needed. Now, they're calling on Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to help create an exceptional vacation rental that can generate a ton of revenue.
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  5. S4 E5 - Lakeside Luxury
    July 1, 2023
    43min
    TV-G
    A husband and wife duo look to navigate a renovation to make their house more accessible for people with disabilities. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni transform their home into a functional and stylish space, creating a vacation getaway for all.
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  6. S4 E6 - Lakeview Lodge
    July 8, 2023
    43min
    TV-G
    A married couple looks to revamp their lakefront house and transform it into a nest egg. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni embark on a journey to modernize the property while retaining its charming lakeside ambiance, creating an inviting vacation home.
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  7. S4 E7 - Waterfront Escape
    July 15, 2023
    43min
    TV-G
    Homeowners look to update a lakefront property that has been woefully neglected for many years. With hopes of generating retirement income, they're calling on Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to turn their rundown cabin into a paradise on a peninsula.
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  8. S4 E8 - French Coastal Cottage
    July 22, 2023
    43min
    TV-G
    A mother-daughter duo have a quaint but outdated waterfront home that needs serious help. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni use the French countryside as their muse and turn the run-down cottage into a luxurious vacation rental.
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  9. S4 E9 - Sunset Paradise
    July 29, 2023
    42min
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    A couple loves to stay at their family cabin, but they spend their vacation time working on the home instead of relaxing in it. Now, Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni look to deliver a full makeover while showcasing the location's unforgettable sunsets.
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  10. S4 E10 - Lakefront Legacy
    August 5, 2023
    43min
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    A married couple inherited a major mess with their family's 100-year-old lakefront home. To preserve their family legacy, Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni look to bring the forgotten cabin into the future with an incredible overhaul.
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  11. S4 E11 - Magnificent Mid-Mod
    August 12, 2023
    42min
    TV-G
    A couple set on retirement purchased a dated, soon-to-be vacation rental, but their dream of restoring the vintage vibe may be too difficult. Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni look to give their midcentury cottage a major mid-modern makeover.
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  12. S4 E12 - Lakeview Luxury Inn
    August 19, 2023
    43min
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    Two restauranteurs found a dream lakeside location, but quickly realized there's serious potential for a vacation rental. Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni transform the upstairs of their restaurant into an upscale tavern-themed apartment.
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  13. S4 E13 - Surfside Sensation
    August 26, 2023
    43min
    TV-G
    A couple purchased a seaside home on a whim with high hopes of making it a fun and relaxing vacation rental. After uncovering hidden issues, they're turning to Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to turn the neglected cottage into a beachside beauty.
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  14. S4 E14 - Peaceful Paradise
    September 2, 2023
    43min
    TV-G
    Two brothers want to turn their family home into a vacation rental to capitalize on its stunning location. With limited reno knowledge, they're calling on Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni for a total overhaul, complete with a tropical greenhouse oasis.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Cast
Scott McGillivrayDebra Salmoni
Studio
discovery plus Renovation
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