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Vacation House Rules
Vacation House Rules

Vacation House Rules

—Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray shows homeowners how to take their vacation property purchase and unlock its full rental potential.
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Season 212 of 13 Episodes

  • Homeowners Aleisha and Justin's vacation home has been empty for years; wanting to generate some rental income, they bring in contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni to transform this neglected waterside vacation home.

  • Homeowners Jackie and Teresa call on contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni to create a vacation rental nest egg, perfect for serious gamers.

  • Two sisters purchase a farmhouse in the country that's in serious need of renovation; they hire contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni to maintain the farmhouse's historic charm while they update it for rental potential.

  • Combining work and play, Scott and Debra transform this diamond-in-the-rough rental into a tech-savvy getaway, complete with funky retro design, smart-home technology, and an outdoor theater.

  • Scott and Debra test their skills as they give two homeowners the vacation home of their dreams; with water damage and foundation issues, it takes a full renovation to turn their cabin into a waterfront oasis that's ready for rental potential.

  • Homeowners Nick and Sarah want to turn a former art studio into an income-producing vacation rental; trying to completely transform the space, while still accentuating the building's former life.

  • Two ambitious homeowners purchase a million-dollar home, but it needs some serious work; contractor Scott and designer Debra now need to turn it into a successful, income-producing vacation property to help pay for the investment.

  • Two siblings love their family's lakefront home, but they want to create some additional income during the colder months; Scott McGillvray and Debra Salmoni give this four-seasons home a full facelift that's ideal for a winter vacation getaway.

  • Three sisters have a rundown family vacation property that's been neglected for years; Scott and Debra celebrate the siblings' South American heritage by turning the dilapidated home into a Spanish-themed, income-producing retreat.

  • Nadia's home in the woods feels less like a getaway and more like a boring suburban home; contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni work to transform the downtrodden property into a lucrative canoe-themed Northern adventure destination.

  • Scott and Debra transform a couple's bungalow with a beachy facelift.

  • Elena and Kelly want to spruce up the family vacation home in hopes of attracting renters; contractor Scott McGillivray and designer Debra Salmoni tee up a golf theme, turning the unattractive brown box into a country club-inspired vacation rental.
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Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray shows homeowners how to take their vacation property purchase and unlock its full rental potential.

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