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Island LifeMaking one's home on a tropical island sounds like an expensive proposition, but this house-hunting series shows it can be done within almost any budget as families seek to find their own corner of paradise. The featured properties run the gamut from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous, located in places like Key West, Fla., Kodiak Island, Alaska, Mount Desert Island in Maine, and Washington State's San Juan Islands. Everyday families ready to start a new adventure, escape hectic lifestyles in cookie-cutter subdivisions, or simply get away from cold and snow, prove that island fantasies can be reality.
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S20, EP9 "A New Start in Gulf Shores"Childhood sweethearts ready to move closer to the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala., are looking for a four-bedroom home with a spacious yard and sunset views.
S20, EP8 "Returning to Roots on St. Simons"Recent newlyweds look for their first home on the beautiful island of St. Simons and can't wait to become a permanent part of the community; the couple hope to find a house they can grow into with a large, fenced-in yard for their two dogs.
S20, EP7 "Horsing Around on South Padre Island"A busy doctor and her husband have decided to plant roots in their favorite vacation spot on South Padre Island and want a pool and fenced-in backyard for their two dogs.
S20, EP6 "Taking a Deep Breath on South Padre Island"Texas natives leave their congested hometown and relocate to South Padre Island, where they hope to find a home with a relaxing beach vibe with plenty of outdoor space for their dogs to run around.
S20, EP5 "Getting Fit in Orange Beach"Fitness enthusiasts who are ready to search for a waterfront property in Orange Beach, Ala., look for a place that is fully furnished with direct access to the beach for workouts, so they can leave behind the confines of a gym.
S20, EP4 "White Picket Fence Vibes on Gulf Shores"A high school principal moving back to Gulf Shores, Ala., to buy her forever home is looking for a laid back vibe, and with the help of her daughter, she hopes to find a cabin-style home with tons of character that's near the water.
S20, EP3 "Living the Sweet Life on Johns Island"A couple moving from Colorado to Johns Island, S.C., recently started a cake business together and are looking for a single-story ranch home with a large kitchen and a yard that's big enough for their dog.
S20, EP2 "Fishing for a New Life on Merritt Island"A family of four is eager to leave the hustle and bustle of Seattle behind for waterfront living on Merritt Island, Fla.; the kids are focused on a pool, but their parents want a large yard for the dogs and enough room for everyone to play.
S20, EP1 "Outdoor Family Time in Key West"An active couple leaves Pittsburgh for a laid-back Key West, Fla.
S20 "Hilton Head Home on the Links"Two teachers want a Hilton Head, S.C., home with a golf course view.
S19, EP14 "Ready for the Next Step on Aquidneck Island"Newlyweds are ready to set down roots on Aquidneck Island, R.I.; they love being close to shops and restaurants, but they plan on starting a family soon, so a home with tons of space and a big yard would be ideal.
S19, EP13 "Making New Family Memories on the Ocean City Boardwalk"A father is searching for his dream home on the waterfront with the help of his grown children in Ocean City, Md.
S19, EP11 "Cooking Up a New Chapter Near Charleston"A foodie is leaving behind the Boston cold for the sunshine of an island off of Charleston, S.C.; she's looking for a home with yard space for her dog and a short commute to work that will offer easy access to the Charleston, S.C., food scene.
S19, EP9 "No More Sharing a Bathroom on Mount Desert Island"Restaurant owners decide it's time to upgrade their current home on Mount Desert Island, Maine.
S19, EP8 "Small Town Charm on Islesboro Island, Maine"A Massachusetts couple is fulfilling their dream of living by the ocean and are hoping to find a home with a water view and space for the boat he's been saving his pennies for.
S19, EP6 "First-Time Home Buyer on Mount Desert Island"A warehouse manager is ready for a move to Mount Desert Island, Maine, where she vacationed as a child and is now looking for a home with a backyard and enough space to entertain.
S19, EP5 "A Long Beach Home Away From Home"A Long Beach family wants a locale that's close to town, but they don't want the big city price tag.
S19, EP4 "Navy No More, Fidalgo Island Is the Future"After years in the Navy, a couple and their dog are making Fidalgo Island, Wash., their home; they would like their dream house to be surrounded by nature with great water views but still be close to all the town has to offer.
S19, EP3 "Coming in for a Smooth Landing on Aquidneck Island"A Navy pilot and his family are settling down on beautiful Aquidneck Island, R.I.; she wants a house with New England charm and isn't afraid of a fixer-upper, but he thinks new construction would be easier to manage.
S19, EP2 "Full Speed Ahead for More Family Time on Camano Island"A busy couple are leaving Lake Stevens, Wash., for a quieter life on nearby Camano Island; the couple are on the hunt for a home with plenty of outdoor space for their four sons to play and enough room to store their boat.
S19, EP1 "Adventures With the Family on Fidalgo Island"A busy family with three young kids moves from Texas to Fidalgo Island, Wash., to live a more peaceful life and they're eager to spend a lot of time outdoors together and are hoping to find a home near a park or forest.
S19 "Outdoor Adventures for the Family on Camano Island"A family of five moving to Camano Island wants a home with a view and lots of outdoor space; While she wants a modern farmhouse big enough for the entire family, he is focused on finding some shop space.
S18, EP14 "Turning a Weekend Getaway into a Forever Home on Indian Lake"A couple look for a home to enjoy with family and friends on Indian Lake, Ohio; the couple are avid boaters and want a place with waterfront access and a boat lift, but they also want plenty room for visitors and an outdoor space for their dog.
S18, EP13 "Three Generations Settling in Long Beach, NY"After moving 42 times, a single attorney is ready to put down roots in Long Beach, N.Y.; she's looking for a place with an updated kitchen, but she'll be sharing the home with her mother and adult son and will need plenty of room.
S18, EP12 "Making Family Memories on Indian Lake"A busy couple looks for a new home and a slower pace on Indian Lake in Ohio; they're looking for a place with a large backyard for their rescue dogs and they need plenty of bedrooms so they can welcome visiting friends and family.
S18, EP11 "Home Sweet Home on Whidbey Island"A mother and son have lived all over the world and now they're eager to settle down on Whidbey Island, Wash.; she wants a large kitchen and a closer work commute, while he's looking for a garage big enough for a workshop.
S18, EP10 "Making New Memories in Gulf Shores"A fun-loving couple relocates to Gulf Shores, Ala.; they want a home that's as close to the beach as possible with plenty of covered deck space; with five daughters, they need at least three bedrooms.
S18, EP9 "Off the Beaten Path in Kill Devil Hills"A couple is ready to purchase their first home in Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; the town offers easy access to both the ocean and nature preserves.
S18, EP8 "Stress-Free Life on Long Beach, New York"An assistant principal and a teacher move from West Hempstead, N.Y., to the seaside town of Long Beach, N.Y., because they love the tight-knit community and can feel the stress melt away every time they visit.
S18, EP7 "More Elbow Room on Whidbey Island, Washington"A military couple with two large dogs is tired of being crammed into a small apartment on Whidbey Island, Wash.; they look for a house close to the naval base with a large yard for the pups and a sizable garage for him to have a workshop.
S18, EP6 "Staying Active in Long Beach, New York"A young marketing professional is ready to buy her first place in Long Beach, N.Y.; she grew up visiting the island town with her family, and she's getting help from her mom to find a condo.
S18, EP5 "Water View on Pensacola Beach"An active couple move from Charleston, S.C., to breathtaking Pensacola Beach, Fla., where they want to spend all their free time boating and riding jet skis.
S18, EP4 "Fear of Heights in Orange Beach"A fun-loving couple from Texas is ready to embrace adventure in Orange Beach, Ala.; she wants a house with space and privacy, but he would prefer a condo so he never has to mow the lawn.
S18, EP3 "Boat Adventures on Indian Lake"An active couple is relocating to Indian Lake, Ohio, to spend more time on their boat with family and friends; they're searching for a move-in-ready home with direct water access to the lake.
S18, EP2 "First-Time Homeowner on John's Island"A young marine engineer works months at a time at sea and loves Johns Island's abundant outdoor life; he wants a house with easy access to work, space for roommates and a garage for his motorcycles.
S18, EP1 "Moving Near Mom in Kill Devil Hills"A Virginia couple wants their own piece of paradise in Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; they would like something move-in ready with a fenced yard for their dogs that they can rent for a few years.
S17, EP13 "Sunset on St. Simons Island"A couple set their eyes on St. Simons Island in Georgia where they want space to entertain their family.
S17, EP12 "Closer to Family on Melbourne Beach"An active couple is relocating to Melbourne Beach, Fla., to be close to their family; they're searching for a home in a community with private outdoor space and plenty of beach access that will give them a more laid-back lifestyle.
S17, EP11 "Close to Port on John's Island"A young newlywed from New Hampshire enlists her friend's help to search for a home on John's Island, S.C., while her husband is away at sea.
S17, EP10 "Discovering New and Old Charm on James Island"A newly-married couple with three dogs is moving from busy Charleston to James Island, S.C.; they want a large outdoor space and to be close to beaches and parks, but disagree on the amount of work they want to put into a new home.
S17, EP9 "Cramped Quarters on Merritt Island"A family of four has outgrown their home and is looking for some breathing room on Merritt Island in Florida; he's taking the opportunity to find his dream home on the water, while her biggest priority is four bedrooms and a pool.
S17, EP8 "Getting Closer to Nature on Palm Island"An outdoorsy couple is ready to leave the Colorado cold for Palm Island's warm sunshine; they want a quieter area so they can spend time exploring nature, but they also want dock access so they can live out their fishing dreams.
S17, EP7 "Growing Roots on St. Simons Island"A hair stylist and barber are fulfilling a lifelong dream by moving close to the beach on St. Simons Island, Ga.; she wants a fixer-upper with vintage charm, but is fearful of a renovation project and would prefer new construction.
S17, EP5 "Making an Upgrade on Hilton Head Island"Fun-loving parents with three kids and a dog look to upgrade their current home on Hilton Head Island, S.C.; he's looking for more square footage, while she's looking for an open-concept layout and water views.
S17, EP4 "Bay vs. Beach in Alabama"A couple is ready to move closer to the waters of Orange Beach, Ala.; they're excited to start this new chapter together but his dream of boating around Alabama's waterways with a home on the bay clashes with her desire to live on the beach.
S17, EP3 "Beautiful Chaos on the Space Coast"A busy couple with three active boys needs more room in Indialantic, Fla.; with another baby on the way, plus grandpa moving in soon, they don't have the time to renovate, so finding a turnkey property is a priority.
S17, EP2 "Closer to School in Cocoa Beach"A family wants to move closer to the kids' school in Cocoa Beach, Fla., so they have more time on the beach and in the water instead of sitting in traffic; they are looking for something that's move-in ready but also a bargain.
S17, EP1 "Ready for an Active Life on Hilton Head Island"A New Jersey couple is ready to escape the cold weather for the warmer climate of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; they hope to find a home with a water view that is walking distance to both the beach and the town's shops and restaurants.
S13, EP14 "First-Time Buying on Hilton Head, South Carolina"A Salt Lake City music therapist and first-time homebuyer hopes to open a practice on Hilton Head, S.C., and catch up on all the kayaking, kite surfing, fishing and swimming the island has to offer.
S6, EP16 "Manhattan to East Hampton"Seth and Kristen seek a home in the Hamptons to raise their son and get away from the big city; they seek a home with a balanced medley of country and beach.
S6, EP15 "A Forever Home in Duck, NC"With both of their daughters out of the house, Jeannine and Glen seek a house in the Outer Banks of Duck, N.C.
S6, EP14 "Boating Paradise on Roanoke"Ian and Aaron, tired of their tornado lifestyle of eat, sleep, work and repeat, plan to conquer the beast of inhibition and make the move to Roanoke Island; they seek a home with a yard close to the sound.
S6, EP13 "A New Life in Scenic Newport"After a long distance relationship, Will and Lauren decide to move in together in the peaceful town of Newport, R.I.
S6, EP12 "Trading Skyline for Shoreline"After falling in love with Long Beach, a high school art teacher seeks a home there; she seeks a home with a view of the water.
S6, EP11 "Moving to Martha's Vineyard"Dan and Jeannette, longtime visitors to Martha's Vineyard, dream of owning a home on the island that they can pass on to their two young daughters; they hope to find a home where they can spend the rest of their lives.
S6, EP10 "From Seattle to Whidbey Island"A Seattle couple leave city life behind to settle on Whidbey Island, Wash., to begin another chapter in their lives.
S6, EP9 "Family of Four Moves From the Mainland to Aquidneck Island"After searching for over a year, Mark and Danielle decide to move to Aquidneck Island; they seek a beach-style home with a yard.
S6, EP8 "Room to Grow on Whidbey Island"Bonnie and Craig love the city of Seattle but they love fresh air and open spaces more; they're drawn to Whidbey Island, Wash., for its vast nature; they want a home with room to grow their family.
S6, EP7 "Returning to St. Simons Island"Michael and Jennifer move to St. Simons Island, Ga.; Michael looks forward to introducing the kids to the family's traditions; they look for a home where they can relax among the oaks, tranquil marshes and the ocean breeze.
S6, EP6 "From Brooklyn to Fire Island"After all the hustle and bustle of the city starts to weigh on them, a young Brooklyn family leaves the crowded city for Fire Island, N.Y.
S6, EP5 "A Nantucket for all Seasons"With their daughters out of college, Mike and Meg want to purchase their dream home on Nantucket and enjoy life on the sandy beaches.
S6, EP4 "Returning to Shelter Island"A mother and her boys seek to relocate to Shelter Island, NY.
S6, EP2 "Baby on Board on Duck Island"Expectant parents want a home with a pool on charming Duck Island, NC.
S6, EP1 "Family Time on Camano Island"An active family of seven is relocating from Washington to Camino Island.
S5, EP12 "From Socal to Kill Devil Hills"A California family looks for a waterfront home in Kill Devil Hills, NC.
S5, EP11 "Setting Sail to Ono Island"A couple who loves to sail plans on making Ono Island, AL, their year-round home.
S5, EP10 "Family Time on St. Simons"A couple with five kids wants more quality time together on St. Simons, GA.
S5, EP9 "Planting Roots on Ono Island"A young couple wants to move away from all the hubbub in Orange Beach; they want to get away from the beach-goers and settle on Ono Island.
S5, EP8 "Colorado Cold to Coronado Sun"A Navy family puts down roots on Coronado Island, California.
S5, EP7 "First Home on Hilton Head"A young professional wants a place of her own on Hilton Head Island, SC.
S5, EP6 "From San Diego to Coronado"A family of four heads across the bay to Coronado Island, CA.
S5, EP5 "Michigan to Hilton Head Island, SC"A family with teenagers wants an active life on Hilton Head Island, SC.
S5, EP4 "Atlanta to Daufuskie Island, SC"A family escapes the city to reconnect with nature on Daufuskie Island, SC.
S5, EP3 "North Texas to South Padre Island"A family of five wants a beach condo on South Padre Island, Texas.
S5, EP2 "Charleston to Edisto Island, SC"A couple searches for a simpler lifestyle on Edisto Island, South Carolina.
S5, EP1 "From Austin to Port Aransas, Texas"Newlyweds leave Austin for beach life in Port Aransas, Texas.
S4, EP16 "New Job Motivates a Move From Fort Mill to Daniel Island"A family is excited to change its quality of life by leaving their hectic lifestyle for Daniel Island, where they will have more time together.
S4, EP15 "Couple Longs for Permanent Vacation on South Padre Island"A couple from San Antonio wants to settle down on South Padre Island, where they have spent many vacations.
S4, EP14 "Family of Six Makes Move From Dallas to South Padre Island"A Dallas couple wants to move to South Padre Island, Texas, where they hope to find their dream home.
S4, EP13 "Family Leaves Florida for Alabama's Ono Island"After serving in the Army for nearly three decades, a couple is ready to find a new home on Alabama's Ono Island.
S4, EP12 "Married Couple From Louisiana Makes Move to Dauphin Island, Alabama"A family from Louisiana wants to find a home that still has a neighborhood feel on Alabama's Dauphin Island.
S4, EP11 "Engaged Couple Moves From Mainland to Mustang Island"After planning their wedding, a couple wants to find a home on Mustang Island, with enough bedrooms for visiting friends.
S4, EP10 "New Jersey Family Seeks Warmer Weather on Daniel Island, South Carolina"After enduring cold New Jersey winters, a couple has decided to move to Daniel Island, S.C., where the weather is warmer.
S4, EP9 "Dallas Couple Ditches City Life for Orange Beach Living"A couple looks forward to a simpler lifestyle on the gulf of Alabama, where they will have more time on the beach.
S4, EP8 "Family of Four Moves From Maine to Beautiful Daniel Island"Sick of Boston winters, a family wants to find a home on Daniel Island in South Carolina, where they can spend time outdoors.
S4, EP7 "Couple Moves From Tacoma, Washington to Vashon Island"A couple wants to abandon the city, and return to an outdoor lifestyle with their children on Vashon Island.
S4, EP6 "Family of Four Leaves Nashville for Island Living on St. Simons"A family that is looking for a change of pace is leaving Nashville, Tenn., for a home on St. Simons Island.
S4, EP5 "Texas Couple Look for Less Stress on Galveston Island"Tired of the fast-paced environment they live in, a couple wants to find a home and less stress on Galveston Island.
S4, EP4 "Married Couple Makes Move From Houston to Galveston Island"After years of vacationing on Galveston Island, David and Debbie hope to live on the water year-round; the duo is looking for and outdoor lifestyle and space to entertain.
S4, EP3 "Couple Moves From Atlanta to Be Closer to Family in South Carolina"Mervin and Chiffon search for a home closer to family on the John and Daniel Islands near Charleston; the couple hopes to find a home that feels like a permanent vacation.
S1, EP3 "A Family of Four Escapes the City Life of Atlanta for the Island Life of St. Simons"A family from Atlanta chooses to leave the city life for a taste of island life in St. Simons, Ga.
S1, EP2 "A Family Moves from Pittsburgh to Key Largo, Fla. to Spend Less Time at Work and More Time Together"After spending years searching for the perfect place to raise their children, a couple considers finding a home in Key Largo, Fla.
S1, EP1 "An Engaged Couple Move from Ohio to Nantucket to Open Their Dream Restaurant"An engaged couple plans to open their dream restaurant in Nantucket, Mass., which has been a special place for them.
Making one's home on a tropical island sounds like an expensive proposition, but this house-hunting series shows it can be done within almost any budget as families seek to find their own corner of paradise. The featured properties run the gamut from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous, located in places like Key West, Fla., Kodiak Island, Alaska, Mount Desert Island in Maine, and Washington State's San Juan Islands. Everyday families ready to start a new adventure, escape hectic lifestyles in cookie-cutter subdivisions, or simply get away from cold and snow, prove that island fantasies can be reality.
Original Air Date: Jan 1, 2015
Genres: Home/CookingRealityTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
9 seasons available on demand (93 episodes)
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