Island Life Episodes

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Season 8, Episode 1

Entertaining Guests on Isle of Palms

After vacationing and hosting their wedding reception there, a Charlotte, NC, couple decides to move to the South Carolina low-country barrier island Isle of Palms. The couple is hoping to find the perfect home with enough room to entertain guests and a fenced-in yard for their dog. Will they find their dream home in their favorite vacation spot?

Season 8, Episode 2

Trading Cold Winters For Easy Living in Key Largo

A Pittsburgh couple decides on a life in the Florida Keys after their honeymoon in Key West. They're dreaming of raising their 3-year old daughter where year-round sunshine is a way of life. Will they find a home with the right amount of Key West charm for their new life?

Season 8, Episode 3

Family Moves Down the Florida Keys to Plantation Key

A Florida family is tired of Key Largo's traffic and lack of outdoor activities for their children. Hoping to upgrade their lifestyle, they search for homes farther south in the Florida Keys with enough space to park their camper and boat, as well as a location that's walking distance to their kids' school. They settle on Plantation Key, but will they find the lifestyle upgrade they're looking for?

Season 8, Episode 4

Return to Island Living

Newlyweds are ready to return to the natural beauty and slow pace of their hometown on Marco Island in Florida. They hope to find the perfect home to start the next chapter of their lives in a familiar territory

Season 8, Episode 5

Family Fun on Isle of Palms

Alex and Jen lead a hectic life in St. Louis with their four children and have always dreamed of living at the beach. When Alex's job offered him a chance to relocate to Charleston, the couple jumped at the chance to raise their kids in nearby Isle of Palms. They're looking for a house with at least four bedrooms, a large backyard and a pool -- all close to the beach.

Season 8, Episode 6

Outdoor Living on Skidaway

Kevin and Jenny have been living in Savannah with their three kids, but an upswing in new construction has turned this once quiet town into a crowded city. Looking to get back to nature, they've decided to move to Skidaway Island, Georgia, and they're on the hunt for the perfect family home with plenty of outdoor space.

Season 8, Episode 7

Change of Pace on James Island

Amanda and Gary want a change of pace from their busy hometown of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They've decided to relocate to James Island, South Carolina, a small island just minutes from downtown Charleston. It's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and Amanda and Gary hope to find a spacious home there with a large backyard.

Season 8, Episode 8

Surf's Up on Topsail Island

Terry and Sandy have been bringing their three kids from Cincinnati to Topsail Island, North Carolina, for more than 20 years. Now, with the youngest out of the house, the couple is ready to make a permanent move to the quaint, laidback island they love. They're on the hunt for the perfect move-in ready beachfront home that will accommodate the whole family when they come to visit.

Season 8, Episode 9

Relaxing on Topsail Island, NC

Hunt and Julie lead a hectic life in Trenton, NC, where they run a veterinary clinic, shuttle their two kids around and tend to their very own farm. Looking to finally pause and relax, this family of four is hoping to make their favorite vacation spot on Topsail Island, NC, their new permanent home.

Season 8, Episode 10

From Utah to Merritt Island

A couple decides to live the life they've always wanted by trading the mountains of Utah for the beaches of Merritt Island, Florida. With the help of a local broker, the couple tours the small island to find the best home where they and their four kids can enjoy miles of beach and nature.

Season 8, Episode 11

Ditching DC for Merritt Island

A Washington, DC, couple is tired of the city's congestion and rat race. After watching a TV show about Merritt Island, FL, they decided to check it out and fell in love immediately. They enlist an agent to help them find a waterfront home with a dock, a large yard for privacy and at least three bedrooms.

Season 8, Episode 12

A View From Hutchinson Island

A couple and their daughters have an active life in Port St. Lucie, FL, but after years of trips to nearby Hutchinson Island, the family is ready to make the beach part of their daily life. With the help of a local broker, the couple hopes to find the perfect home for their beach-loving family.

Season 8, Episode 13

Fresh Start in Gulf Shores, AL

After eight years in the Army, Amy is ready to trade in her combat boots for flip flops and the beach. On the recommendation of a lieutenant, she checked out Gulf Shores, AL, and immediately fell in love with the small-town charm and stunning beaches. Now, with the help of an agent, Amy is looking for a two-bedroom condo with a pool as close to the beach as possible.

Season 8, Episode 14

New Beginnings on Orange Beach

A young, single woman is tired of her quiet life in Troy, Alabama, and decides to look for a new career, home and excitement in her favorite childhood vacation spot of Orange Beach, Alabama. She enlists the help of a local agent to not only find her dream home, but to also be her inside guide to everything Orange Beach has to offer.

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