Vacation House Rules: A Rustic Retreat and a Puppy Paradise 42 Photos
Contractor and real estate pro Scott McGillivray, along with an assist from designer Debra Salmoni, helps two homeowners upgrade their secluded lakefront home which has suffered damage from a flood. Scott works to transform their rundown money-pit into an inviting — and pet-friendly — vacation getaway.
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See Episode GuideScott's Secrets: Executive Escape
Scott and Debra reveal new insight and fun facts on this favorite episode of Vacation House Rules as they magically transform a quaint cottage into an executive escape that will attract business leaders and vacationers alike.
Groovy Getaway
Two siblings need help bringing their 1960s vacation home into the 21st century. Capitalizing on the home's retro design, contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni transform the mid-century cottage into a blast-from-the-past vacation rental.
Equestrian Escape
A couple bought a historic fixer upper in a prime vacation area, but they need contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni's help. There's no time for horsing around while they turn this carriage house into a hip, horse-themed rental home.
Bird's-Eye View
A vacation hideaway perched high in the trees offers a bird's-eye view of the lake -- but the home itself is in serious need of updates. Contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni transform the home so that it equals its million-dollar view.
Beach Retreat
Contractor Scott McGillivray and his designer, Debra Salmoni, work to save a sinking lakefront cabin from going under. Battling floods and years of neglect, they transform the home into a beach-inspired retreat that's perfect for waterfront renting.
Executive Escape
Contractor and real estate expert Scott McGillivray, along with designer Debra Salmoni, come to the rescue for a new homeowner and magically transform a quaint cottage into an executive escape that will attract business leaders and vacationers alike.
Year-Round Playground
A family's neglected beachfront cabin needs serious repairs. With its proximity to the ski resorts, the year-round rental potential is immense, so contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni give the dilapidated cabin a four-season makeover.
Reflection Retreat
A homeowner and her son need to start generating income from their lakefront party pad. Using the tranquil surroundings as inspiration, contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni elevate the downtrodden home into a relaxing vacation rental.
Executive Waterfront Retreat
Two ambitious homeowners recently purchased a million-dollar home, but it needs some serious work. Contractor Scott and Designer Debra now need to turn it into a successful, income-producing vacation property to help pay for the investment.
Scott's Secrets: Fisherman's Getaway
Scott and Debra reveal new insight and fun facts on this favorite episode of Vacation House Rules when they dive into the heart of fishing country to create a luxury paradise perfect for any angler.
Scott's Secrets: Fisherman's Getaway
Scott and Debra reveal new insight and fun facts on this favorite episode of Vacation House Rules when they dive into the heart of fishing country to create a luxury paradise perfect for any angler.
Executive Waterfront Retreat
Two ambitious homeowners recently purchased a million-dollar home, but it needs some serious work. Contractor Scott and Designer Debra now need to turn it into a successful, income-producing vacation property to help pay for the investment.
Winter Oasis
A pair of siblings love their family's lakefront home, but they want to create some additional income during the colder months. Scott McGillvray and Debra Salmoni give this four-seasons home a full facelift that's ideal for a winter vacation getaway.
Scott's Secrets: Ski Cottage
Scott and Debra reveal new insight and fun facts on this favorite episode of Vacation House Rules while turning a rustic mountain top cottage into a stunning ski chalet ready to start generating vacation rental income.
Scott's Secrets: Ski Cottage
Scott and Debra reveal new insight and fun facts on this favorite episode of Vacation House Rules while turning a rustic mountain top cottage into a stunning ski chalet ready to start generating vacation rental income.
Winter Oasis
A pair of siblings love their family's lakefront home, but they want to create some additional income during the colder months. Scott McGillvray and Debra Salmoni give this four-seasons home a full facelift that's ideal for a winter vacation getaway.
Groovy Getaway
Two siblings need help bringing their 1960s vacation home into the 21st century. Capitalizing on the home's retro design, contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni transform the mid-century cottage into a blast-from-the-past vacation rental.
Beer Garden
Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni brew up something big as they transform an inherited property into an Alpine-inspired haven. Together, they build a vacationer's delight complete with a peaceful beer garden that will welcome renters for years to come.
Puppy Paradise
Scott McGillivray helps two homeowners whose secluded, lakefront home suffered a flood. With help from designer Debra Salmoni, Scott works to transform their rundown money pit into a pet-cation getaway for animal lovers and their furry family members.
Tech-Savvy Retreat
A couple's worn-out lakefront home needs tons of updates. Combining work and play, Scott and Debra transform this diamond-in-the-rough rental into a tech-savvy getaway, complete with funky retro design, smart-home technology and an outdoor theater.
Vacation Playground
Even with good bones, this rundown lakefront home needs serious vision. The homeowners call on contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni to create a vacation rental nest egg that's perfect for serious gamers.
Family Funhouse
A couple's waterfront vacation home has been empty for years. Wanting to generate some serious rental income, they bring in contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni to turn their neglected property into a lake lover's dream.
Farmhouse Getaway
Two sisters purchased a farmhouse in the country that's in serious need of renovation. They hire Contractor Scott McGillivray and Designer Debra Salmoni to maintain this country classic's historic charm while they update it for serious rental potential.
