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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.

Scott McGillivray

Scott McGillivray’s passion lies in educating people to make smart investment and renovation decisions and how to succeed in the uber-competitive world of real estate.
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Season 3, Episode 6

Austrian Oasis

A daughter wants to help turn her father's outdated cabin into a villa that features inspiration from Austrian castles. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni get ready to create a true European vacation experience for the property's future guests.

Thursday
Feb 22
11am | 10c
Season 3, Episode 12

Relaxing Retreat

A couple of medical professionals found a place on the water to escape from their stressful jobs, but they've taken on more than they can handle. Scott and Debra arrive to create a peaceful getaway that will also generate some extra cash flow.

Thursday
Feb 22
12pm | 11c
Season 4, Episode 13

Peaceful Paradise

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.

Thursday
Feb 22
1pm | 12c
Season 4, Episode 11

Magnificent Mid-Mod

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.

Thursday
Feb 22
2pm | 1c
Season 3, Episode 2

Boathouse Delight

A mother-daughter duo purchased a boathouse on the water that needs some serious repairs. Scott and Debra bring in a unique vision to capitalize on the home's layout and location as they transform the rundown relic into a bohemian beauty.

Wednesday
Mar 20
6am | 5c
Season 3, Episode 10

Retro Retreat

The owners of a rundown lakeside cabin desperately need some help with the repairs. They turn to Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to give this waterfront home a 1980s-inspired facelift that will turn it into a fun and profitable vacation property.

Wednesday
Mar 20
7am | 6c
Season 4, Episode 3

Smart Home Hideaway

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.

Wednesday
Mar 20
8am | 7c
Season 4, Episode 10

Lakefront Legacy

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.

Wednesday
Mar 20
9am | 8c
Season 3, Episode 4

Fantastic Farmhouse

A firefighter and his daughter hope to turn their underused and dated country farmhouse into a money-making vacation rental. They recruit Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni to bring the home up to date while maintaining its rustic farm charm.

Sunday
Apr 14
7am | 6c
Season 3, Episode 7

Paradise Point

A couple with a baby on the way needs to turn their family vacation home into a money-making rental. Scott McGillivray and Debra Salmoni jump in to help with an amazing transformation that will preserve the love and charm of previous generations.

Sunday
Apr 14
8am | 7c
Season 4, Episode 14

Surfside Sensation

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.

Sunday
Apr 14
9am | 8c
Season 4, Episode 5

Beachfront Bungalow

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.

Sunday
Apr 14
10am | 9c
Season 4, Episode 12

Waterfront Escape

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.

Sunday
Apr 14
11am | 10c
Season 4, Episode 1

Cottage on a Cliff

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.

Monday
Apr 22
6am | 5c
Season 4, Episode 6

French Coastal Cottage

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.

Monday
Apr 22
7am | 6c
Season 4, Episode 2

Lakeside Luxury

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.

Monday
Apr 22
8am | 7c