—Making one's home on a tropical island sounds like an expensive proposition, but this house-hunting series shows it can be done within almost any budget as families seek to find their own corner of paradise. The featured properties run the gamut from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous, located in places like Key West, Fla., Kodiak Island, Alaska, Mount Desert Island in Maine, and Washington State's San Juan Islands. Everyday families ready to start a new adventure, escape hectic lifestyles in cookie-cutter subdivisions, or simply get away from cold and snow, prove that island fantasies can be reality.

20 seasonsReality, House/gardenTV-G

Essential planBundle+ plan

Watch with Bundle+

Compare plans

$33 + tax per month. with access to HBO Max, discovery+, AMC+, and All Reality. Cancel anytime. See terms.

An active couple leaves Pittsburgh for a laid-back Key West, Fla.
A family of four is eager to leave the hustle and bustle of Seattle behind for waterfront living on Merritt Island, Fla.; the kids are focused on a pool, but their parents want a large yard for the dogs and enough room for everyone to play.
A couple moving from Colorado to Johns Island, S.C., recently started a cake business together and are looking for a single-story ranch home with a large kitchen and a yard that's big enough for their dog.
A high school principal moving back to Gulf Shores, Ala., to buy her forever home is looking for a laid back vibe, and with the help of her daughter, she hopes to find a cabin-style home with tons of character that's near the water.
Fitness enthusiasts who are ready to search for a waterfront property in Orange Beach, Ala., look for a place that is fully furnished with direct access to the beach for workouts, so they can leave behind the confines of a gym.
Texas natives leave their congested hometown and relocate to South Padre Island, where they hope to find a home with a relaxing beach vibe with plenty of outdoor space for their dogs to run around.
A busy doctor and her husband have decided to plant roots in their favorite vacation spot on South Padre Island and want a pool and fenced-in backyard for their two dogs.
Recent newlyweds look for their first home on the beautiful island of St. Simons and can't wait to become a permanent part of the community; the couple hope to find a house they can grow into with a large, fenced-in yard for their two dogs.
Childhood sweethearts ready to move closer to the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala., are looking for a four-bedroom home with a spacious yard and sunset views.
A woman looks at beach houses to move closer to her daughter and grandchild in Atlantic Beach, N.C., and is hoping to find an open concept, three-bedroom home with expansive water views.
Watch with Bundle+

Connecticut Family Becomes Part of the Community on Nantucket Island

A New Life for Newlyweds in Carolina Beach, N.C.

Coming Back Home to Sunny Key West, Florida

Texas Family Finds Fishing Oasis in Islamorada, Florida

Ocean Views on Isle of Palms, South Carolina

A couple of art dealers decide to open a second gallery on Nantucket after a weekend visit that endeared the island to the couple with its historic community.
Upcoming
Noel, Deirdre and their four children, having spent the last 14 summers on Long Beach Island, feel the time has come to find their permanent home on the Jersey shore.
Upcoming
Since she was a kid, Anne dreamed of owning a home on Long Beach Island, and after introducing the island to her husband during college, the two know they want to move there.
Upcoming
Holly and Chuck live a hectic lifestyle, keeping up with their busy careers and their 5-year-old ball of energy, Hailey, and want to slow things down and give Hailey a backyard of endless beaches.
Upcoming
A recently-married couple is ready to fulfill a lifelong dream of living at the beach, and they set their focus on the outdoor living and small town charm of Carolina Beach, N.C.
Upcoming
A New York real estate broker takes a job offer on his hometown island of Key West, Fla., and his friend helps him find the perfect home.
Upcoming

Making one's home on a tropical island sounds like an expensive proposition, but this house-hunting series shows it can be done within almost any budget as families seek to find their own corner of paradise. The featured properties run the gamut from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous, located in places like Key West, Fla., Kodiak Island, Alaska, Mount Desert Island in Maine, and Washington State's San Juan Islands. Everyday families ready to start a new adventure, escape hectic lifestyles in cookie-cutter subdivisions, or simply get away from cold and snow, prove that island fantasies can be reality.

Lannon Killea

View all channels

One Subscription.
Endless Entertainment.

Unlock live TV, binge-worthy shows, hit movies, and more. Starting at $25/month.

View plans

Philo is a live TV streaming service that offers two plans to fit your entertainment needs:

Essential ($25/month): 70+ live channels and over 75,000 movies and shows on-demand. New users get a 7-day free trial!

Bundle+ ($33/month): Includes all the channels and entire streaming library available in the Essential plan, the entire AMC+ library, and access to HBO Max Basic with Ads plan and discovery+ included.

Both plans: offer 1-year unlimited cloud DVR, let you stream on up to 3 devices at once, create up to 10 profiles, and cancel anytime with no contract.

Free Channels: Not ready to subscribe? You can also enjoy Free Channels with no credit card required—simply create your account and start watching.

Yes! New users that sign up for the Essential plan can try it free for 7 days. You can explore our channels, features, and content before your subscription begins. No contract required—cancel anytime before your trial ends with no charges.

An email address
A future payment method
A broadband internet connection
A supported device

Web, iPhone & iPad, Android phones & tablets, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, VIZIO TV, LG TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and Chromecast via Android

Yes! You can record an unlimited amount of live or upcoming content to your cloud DVR and save them for up to a year. No equipment needed!

Nope! No hardware is required, ever. Philo's DVR is already built into the app, so there's nothing to plug in, set up, or pay extra for.

With an Essential or Bundle+ subscription, you get unlimited DVR storage included, and your recordings are saved for a full year. If you're watching with the Free Channels, recordings are saved for 30 days.

Yes! You can enjoy tons of premium television and movies by upgrading your Philo subscription plan with add-ons.

Here is a list of our available add-ons:

HBO Max Standard (ad-free): Watch HBO Originals and hit movies ad-free for $13 more per month. Live sports included (in HBO Max app).
discovery+ (ad-free): Stream hit reality shows, documentaries, and more without the ads - all for $8 more per month.
Movies & More: Watch award-winning films, cult classics, celebrity stories, documentaries, and more - for $3 more per month.
AMC+ (ad-free): Enjoy ad-free access to the entire AMC+ library for $4 more per month.
MGM+ (ad-free): Stream thousands of the latest hits, fan favorites, original series, documentaries, and comedy specials for an additional $8/month.
ALLBLK (ad-free): Stream original series, independent films, nostalgic Black cinema, reality, and lively stage plays for $7 more per month.
Hallmark+ (ad-free): Watch exclusive originals, reality shows, rom-coms, cozy mysteries, heartfelt dramas, and beloved holiday movies for an additional $9/month.
STARZ (ad-free): Enjoy today’s hits, classic movies, and bold original series for an additional $12/month.

HBO Max:

Sign up for the Bundle+ ($33/month) plan.
Go to your Philo account page and follow the steps to activate your HBO Max Basic with Ads plan account.

discovery+: Sign up for the Bundle+ ($33/month) plan.

Island Life

Watch Now

Record to Watch Later

50 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

More about Island Life

Starring

Subscribe to Enjoy 70+ Channels

Watch and record live TV with a Philo subscription

More like Island Life

Popular on Philo

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Philo offer?

Does Philo offer a free trial?

What do I need to get started?

Can I record my favorite shows?

Do I need to buy or rent a DVR box to record shows on Philo?

Does Philo offer add-on packages?

How do I get HBO Max Basic with Ads plan and discovery+ with my Philo subscription?