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Vacation House Rules

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.
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Beach Retreat
    July 11, 2020
    43min
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    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.
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  2. S1 E2 - Beer Garden
    July 18, 2020
    43min
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    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.
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  3. S1 E3 - Executive Escape
    July 25, 2020
    43min
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    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.
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  4. S1 E4 - Puppy Paradise
    August 1, 2020
    43min
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    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.
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  5. S1 E5 - Year-Round Playground
    August 8, 2020
    43min
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    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.
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  6. S1 E6 - Equestrian Escape
    August 15, 2020
    43min
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    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.
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  7. S1 E7 - Reflection Retreat
    August 22, 2020
    43min
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    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.
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  8. S1 E8 - Groovy Getaway
    August 29, 2020
    43min
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    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.
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  9. S1 E9 - Ski Cottage
    September 2, 2020
    43min
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    After years of neglect, a mountaintop cabin is in desperate need of renovation. Contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni go all in, turning the rustic cottage into a stunning ski chalet ready to start generating vacation rental income.
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  10. S1 E10 - Fisherman's Getaway
    September 5, 2020
    43min
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    The owners of a lakefront cabin in the heart of fishing country are in over their heads with renovations. Contractor and fishing enthusiast Scott McGillivray, along with designer Debra Salmoni, dives in to create a luxury paradise perfect for any angler.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Cast
Paul LewisDebra SalmoniScott McGillivrayClarke Keown
Studio
discovery plus Renovation
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