Scott's Vacation House Rules

Vicky and Todd recently bought a dated old house near a ski hill, and they think it could earn them some money, if the proper reno job were done. Scott’s got a great idea to transform this unassuming home.[HGTV]

Sabrina and her daughter Tess just purchased a large but neglected boathouse on the scenic Lake of Bays. Scott sees the potential to turn this into a truly unique vacation property.[HGTV]

Rowan and his son Curtis just bought a 3 bedroom lake house to enjoy and rent out for part of the year. But the property is looking bland and boring. Scott decides to turn this place into a playful paradise.[HGTV]

Marc, a fire captain in the city, bought a farmhouse to create some family memories with his son, and daughter Megan. However, it’s pretty clear this rundown place was built purely for function.[HGTV]

Homeowners Reesha and Duncan purchased a rundown lakeside cabin to rent out and generate income for their growing family. They need Scott’s help to transform the outdated space, while still holding onto its authenticity.[HGTV]

Built in the early 1970s, Anita’s dad’s Muskoka cottage has strong bones but is very outdated. She wants to turn it into a place that will both honor his legacy and generate an income so the family can hold onto it.[HGTV]

After going more than half a century without renovations, Julia and John are hoping their worn-out family cabin - built by John’s grandfather - can start generating money for them. [HGTV]

Empty nesters Darlene and James have a family cottage located on the beautiful Moon River that’s in need of repair. They’re hoping that turning it into a vacation rental can pay for the renovation and their retirement.[HGTV]

Fitness instructors Cindy and Sean own a historic 150-year-old cabin in Muskoka. They’re hoping to rent it out to fund their travel plans, but first they want the years of haphazard add-ons remodeled.[HGTV]

Erin and Gerald are the owners of a rundown cottage they don’t use so much anymore. They’re hoping that a good renovation will turn it into a profit generator. Scott sees the potential here to pay homage to the 1980s.[HGTV]

Nadia and Anwar bought their farmhouse on a semi-whim as a generational property to enjoy with their daughters, but also with the intention of generating some short-term rental income. Scott sees an opportunity for more.[HGTV]

Healthcare workers buy a cottage.

For front line health care workers Caroline and Gihad, the decision to buy a cottage was influenced by their stressful jobs. They wanted a place to relax and decompress. But the cottage they bought is in rough shape.[HGTV]