Island Life

A North Carolina couple wants a home with character in Key West, Florida.[HGTV]

A couple is leaving the mountains and cold of Boone, NC, behind for a new job in sunny Key West, FL. They're excited to embrace eclectic charm of the island, but they will have to chose between character and convenience.

A couple with construction experience wants a fixer upper on Fidalgo Island, WA. They're ready to trade long commutes in Seattle for a more active lifestyle on the island, where they can enjoy the view and hiking trails.

A single mom wants a big backyard for her son on Key West.[HGTV]

A single mom wants to trade the New Jersey traffic for a bike commute on Key West. She's hoping to find a turnkey home with a big backyard, while her six-year-old's wish list includes a pool, a beach and boat.

A New York City family wants to trade the train to the city for a bike to the beach.[HGTV]

John and Penny pay visits to Topsail Island, N.C., for more than 20 years, and they decide to relocate to the island permanently after their daughter finally moves out of the house.[HGTV]

After years of vacationing on Topsail Island, NC, an NYC family is ready to start living the island life full-time. The calm and relaxing beaches are a breath of fresh air, and flexible careers are making this dream a reality.

A couple with construction experience seeks a fixer-upper in Washington.[HGTV]

A Washington couple wants to trade their lifestyle in Tacoma for one that's more fun and adventurous on Anderson Island. They love the seclusion of the peaceful island and the outdoor activities it has to offer.

A pediatric doctor is ready to escape the sprawl of Los Angeles and find the perfect beach home on Amelia Island, Florida. An East Coast native who moved west for medical school, she wants to be closer to her family.

Bruce and Agnes are looking to trade their lifestyle in Tacoma, Wash. for one that's more fun and adventurous on Anderson Island because of its seclusion and outdoor activities.[HGTV]

Empty nesters who have been visiting Topsail Island, North Carolina, for more than 20 years are ready to relocate permanently. Their hometown is becoming congested, so it's the perfect time to make the move to an oceanfront condo.

A couple leaves the cattle farm for a laidback life on Alabama's Ono Island. They love the quiet atmosphere and proximity to the Gulf Shores, but the challenge will be finding a house that fits their very particular wish list.

A couple leave their cattle farm behind for a laid-back life on Alabama's Ono Island because of its quiet neighborhood feel and its proximity to the action of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.[HGTV]

North Carolina natives want to move from Phoenix back east to Topsail Island, NC. Their desert city is just too big, too busy and, most importantly, too far from the beach, so they're looking for an oceanfront dream home.

An Iowa family get ready to enjoy year-long outdoor activities and bring their restaurant business to Gulf Shores, Ala.[HGTV]

After getting married on South Bass Island, Ohio, a Michigan couple wants to relocate to the island and find a home with outdoor space and water views on Lake Erie.

An Iowa family wants to enjoy year-long outdoor activities and bring their restaurant business to Gulf Shores, Alabama. They hope to find a house close to the beach with bedrooms for everyone and room in the backyard for a pool.

A Florida family of three looks to return to the restful Bass Islands of Ohio's Lake Erie, a destination her family has frequented since the 1920's.[HGTV]

After visiting Emerald Isle, NC, on vacation with their kids, a couple is ready to leave Wake Forest, NC, and move to the beach full-time. They are determined to find a place of their own where every day feels like a holiday.

A Michigan couple pays visits to South Bass Island, Ohio, for years, and decides to relocate to the island permanently.[HGTV]

A Florida family looks to return to the restful Bass Islands of Ohio's Lake Erie, a destination her family has visited for many years. They'll have to decide how much their privacy and desire for water views are really worth.

College sweethearts that dream of having a home on the beach fall in love with Topsail Island, N.C., and want to find the perfect property there.[HGTV]

College sweethearts who have always dreamed of having a home on the beach are in love with Topsail Island, NC. They hope to find a large, move-in ready house that offers plenty of space for family gatherings with their adult sons.