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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A pair of homeowners want to spruce up the family vacation home in hopes of attracting renters and creating a nest egg. Scott and Debra tee up a golf theme that turns their unattractive brown box into a country club-inspired vacation rental.
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.
Luxury Latin Lodge
Three sisters have a rundown family vacation property that's been neglected for years. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni celebrate the siblings' South American heritage by turning the dilapidated home into a Spanish-themed, income-producing retreat.
Beach Paradise
With million-dollar views and golden sand dunes right outside, a couple's beachside bungalow has a lot to offer. Unfortunately, the inside leaves much to be desired, so Scott and Debra plan to give this little piece of paradise a beach-inspired facelift.
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.
Canoe Cabin Retreat
A woman's house in the Northern woods feels less like a getaway and more like a boring suburban home, so she brings in Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to transform the downtrodden property into a lucrative, canoe-themed adventure destination.
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.
Art Studio Sanctuary
A pair of homeowners want to turn a former art studio into an income-producing vacation rental. They're relying on Scott McGillvray and Debra Salmoni's creativity to completely transform the space while still accentuating the building's former life.
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.
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.
Beach Paradise
With million-dollar views and golden sand dunes right outside, a couple's beachside bungalow has a lot to offer. Unfortunately, the inside leaves much to be desired, so Scott and Debra plan to give this little piece of paradise a beach-inspired facelift.
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.
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.
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.
Canoe Cabin Retreat
A woman's house in the Northern woods feels less like a getaway and more like a boring suburban home, so she brings in Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to transform the downtrodden property into a lucrative, canoe-themed adventure destination.
Waterfall Escape
Scott and Debra test their skills as they give two homeowners the vacation home of their dreams. With water damage and foundation issues, it takes a full renovation to turn their cabin into a waterfront oasis that's ready for fun and rental potential.
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.
Luxury Latin Lodge
Three sisters have a rundown family vacation property that's been neglected for years. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni celebrate the siblings' South American heritage by turning the dilapidated home into a Spanish-themed, income-producing retreat.
Country Club Cottage
A pair of homeowners want to spruce up the family vacation home in hopes of attracting renters and creating a nest egg. Scott and Debra tee up a golf theme that turns their unattractive brown box into a country club-inspired vacation rental.
