Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation

A Michigan couple, with the help of their 17 and 20-year-old sons, use their previous experience renovating houses to completely transform a Panama City Beach, Florida, home into the beach retreat of their dreams.

A beach-loving couple from Washington are hoping to reconnect with the ocean. They're looking for a home in Newport or Seal Rock, Oregon but many of the properties in their price range require remodeling, so it's important they find a great deal.

A house flipping couple from San Diego have decided to cross the country to find their very own vacation home along the shores of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. They hope this property will provide their daughter lasting memories of New England life.

A couple from Dallas is searching for a rentable vacation property in Surfside Beach, Texas. They're working under a tight timeline because they hope to renovate the property before their extended family arrives from India.

Two siblings and their spouses have vacationed together for decades. They are now ready to buy and renovate a vacation house where their whole family can gather together on Hatteras Island, NC.

A single mom from Houston who restores rundown homes is looking for her next project in Galveston, Texas. With the help of her father and the rest of her team, she hopes to find a house that's not only affordable, but that's also near the beach.

A California couple looks to buy and renovate a beachfront vacation home in Morro Bay that will be big enough for them and their five adult children.

A Dallas couple is looking for a vacation home that's only a short walk to the beaches of Biloxi, Mississippi. They are on a budget and willing to put in the work to renovate a house into a place where they can eventually retire.

A couple from Washington, DC searches the shores of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay for a bargain beach house that they can make their own. But a problem uncovered during demolition threatens to increase their already tightened renovation budget.

A Georgia couple, who has renovated and sold seven Panama City Beach condos, is looking for a vacation home for keeps. They plan to spend all their free time on the Florida coast so they'll have to stretch their budget to find and renovate a beach house.

A Washington couple and their four kids take on the majority of their beach house renovations themselves. But the help doesn't stop there, as extended family and good friends drop in to help them turn a bargain buy into their dream vacation getaway.

A couple who met along the shores of Corolla, North Carolina, searches for a home in town they can renovate into their dream vacation getaway. But finding an affordable beach property they can transform on schedule and budget could be a challenge.

A father and son hope to leave the cold winters of Chicago behind by making a move to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina. With experience renovating homes, they don't mind putting in a little work as long as they're close to the beach for a great price.

A North Dakota couple who's tired of enduring long, cold winters have decided to make a move down south to St. Pete Beach, Florida. They're hoping to find an affordable property they can renovate into a year-round seaside oasis.

An engaged couple from Jacksonville are ready to start a new chapter together on the serene shores of North Hutchinson Island, Florida. They're excited to add their personal touch to a property but hope renovating their dream home won't cost a fortune.

A mom starting a new chapter in her life hopes to spend more time with her children and grandchildren at the beach. She'll use her skills as a retired art teacher to help renovate her outdated Ocean City, NJ vacation home.

A couple from Virginia Beach is not only looking for a vacation getaway for their family, but an investment opportunity. They're searching the laid back community of Kill Devil Hills, NC, where they hope to find a beach house they can renovate and rent.

A trio of weekend warriors pool their resources to buy a beach house that they can renovate for their big Italian family. Their backgrounds in construction and interior design mean they'll tackle the hard work themselves, with a little help from the kids.

A dad who's renovated every home he's ever owned puts in the work to get a waterfront property in Ocean City, Maryland, near his daughter. He'll get help from his daughter and her family to make his and his wife's dream vacation house a reality

A married couple who've been renting for years in Miami, Florida are finally ready to purchase their first home together. With the help of friends and family, they hope to transform the property they find into a sanctuary with spa vibes.

A single mother who spent her childhood on Nantasket Beach searches for a home along the shores of Hull, Massachusetts. She hopes to find an affordable property she can rehab to create the same cherished memories she had -- for her children.

A native New Englander who grew up vacationing on the shores of York, Maine is hoping to achieve his dream of owning a home in town. Property in York isn't cheap, but having a place to build memories could be worth dealing with a major renovation.

A New Jersey couple finds a fixer-upper steps from the beach. They've renovated homes before, and they'll put their skills to use to give this shore house a totally unique retro feel.

A couple looking to downsize buys a home along the Connecticut coastline. They'll have to put in the work, though, to renovate the fixer-upper that's located in their dream neighborhood, of Lordship.

A real estate investor is looking to renovate an outdated property, steps from the beach, and pack it with amenities to turn it into a prime Myrtle Beach, SC vacation destination that stands out from all the other rentals.

A Tennessee couple looks to relocate their young family along a stretch of South Carolina beachfront. With backgrounds in real estate and restoration, they hope to find a deal and renovate the home into a coastal playground for themselves and their kids.

A business-savvy mom and daughter enlist the whole family to help create a fun Florida vacation rental as a moneymaking venture and a beach getaway for them all to enjoy.

A newly married woman gets to use her interior design skills to renovate her own beach house, creating a cozy getaway and a source of extra rental income for her family.

After discovering Avon, N.C., during a beach vacation, a family of four searches for a fixer-upper to call their own; once they've found their hidden gem, it's all hands on deck as renovations become a family affair involving multiple generations.

A beach-loving family from Raleigh, N.C., looks for their own slice of waterfront heaven on the coast; after a lifetime of working hard, they finally get the chance to make their dreams come true.

A husband and wife house-flipping team take on their biggest challenge yet when they decide to renovate a home in Okaloosa County, Fl. Their skills and patience will be put to the test as they try to turn their property into a dream home for buyers.

A married couple living in Delaware have always dreamed of finding a property on the water. Now, they're searching for a home they can transform into a gathering place for their family to enjoy time together. 

To celebrate their anniversary, a couple decides it's finally time to purchase and renovate the beach house of their dreams in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They'll need the help of friends, as well as some creativity in order to get things done.

A couple transforms a beach house by adding an expanded primary suite.

A Carolina family finds a deal on their new beach house on Pawleys Island, S.C.; a massive overhaul of the floor plan and expansions on both floors guarantees room for their growing family.

A couple is escaping winter in Minnesota by looking for a beach house along Florida's so-called Forgotten Coast. Finding the perfect place is only half the battle as they plan to take on the majority of renovation work themselves. 

A couple from Charlotte is looking for a beach getaway on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island. It will be difficult finding a property in a seller's market, but renovating the home before the prime rental season begins will be an even bigger challenge.

A couple looks for a beachside property in Surfside, TX, to be their weekend getaway and a source of rental income. They ditch the typical beach aesthetic for a boho design to set their house apart and must race to finish renovating before renters arrive.

A Texas bar owner looks for a peaceful oasis by the water on North Padre Island. She wants to score a deal on a fixer-upper that is ripe for a remodel, and she plans to save even more cash by tackling the renovations herself.

A couple looks for an escape from Las Vegas on the coast of Alabama's Dauphin Island. They want a property that offers plenty of room for improvements, but they must find a way to add their personal touch while keeping costs down.

A Maryland couple searches for a beachfront property in Hampton, Virginia, where they can make seaside memories with their daughters. She looks for ways to cut costs on the renovation without sacrificing style.

When renovations are halted on a local property in Gulf Shores, Alabama, a couple seeks to transform it into a welcoming home that serves as a getaway for vacationing women.

A Massachusetts couple searches for a vacation home in the coastal community of Hull. They want a place close to the beach with plenty of space, but the local market is costly and finding a property in their price range could require major renovations.

An Alabama couple looks for a vacation home along the shores of Panama City Beach, FL. They hope to find a property overlooking the water with plenty of space, but they question how many projects they're willing to take on in order to stay within budget.

A couple looks for an escape from Las Vegas on the coast of Alabama's Dauphin Island; they want a property that offers plenty of room for improvements, but they must find a way to add their personal touch while keeping costs down.

A couple combs the picturesque Washington coastline to find the perfect beach side retreat on Whidbey Island.

A couple yearns to return to the beaches of Tampa Bay and wants to find a property that won't break the bank; they're ready to put in the work, but they must find a balance between renovating while living in the home.

A couple is searching for a family beach house along the shores of Brigantine, N.J.; they're hoping to find a home with lots of space both inside and out, but also a property that has the potential to generate rental income.

A thrill-seeker and his girlfriend search for a beach house in the New Jersey summer town where he vacationed as a kid; renovation help comes from a contractor he met through his love of extreme sports like skydiving and base jumping.

A couple looks for a family beach getaway in the Outer Banks along the shores of Avon, N.C.; the family of do-it-yourselfers tackle the home's major projects and repurpose as much as they can to keep renovation costs down.

A couple looks for a beach home where they can watch their family grow for generations, however, beach homes on Long Island, N.Y., can run in the millions, so the family is ready to put in the work to keep renovation costs down.

A married couple from Houston search for a family getaway in the laid-back town of Surfside Beach, Texas; they've renovated homes before and aren't afraid of a little work, especially when it could get them a beach house at an affordable price.

A couple looks for a forever home large enough for the whole family along the shores of Rocky Point, New York; they need to put all their time and sweat into overhauling a fixer-upper to achieve their dream of owning a home close to the beach.

An empty-nester father wants a beachfront home close to his boat on the Connecticut coastline; the construction crew consists of him and his three college age daughters.

A married couple living in Washington, DC are looking for a weekend getaway in the nautical hotspot of Lusby, Maryland; waterfront property is pricy but they're hoping to find a deal.

A New Jersey family sets their sights on Ocean County, where canal homes allow residents to enjoy the ocean and the bays created by a barrier island; after years of visiting family and friends, buying a home will give them a place to call their own.

A Connecticut house flipper is on the hunt for a property with a beach view that he can call his own; after years of renovating houses for others to use, he is ready to find a vacation home that he and his family can escape to for some quality time.

A married couple from San Jose are looking for a home in the remote town of Manchester, California. Inventory in this picturesque community is low, and finding a property that's also affordable is going to be tough. So all options are on the table.

A couple looks for a beach retreat in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, where they can escape the daily hustle and bustle and relax with their six-year-old son. They discover a house in a great location, but the trick will be expanding the space to accomodate their family without expanding their tight budget.

A couple that's looking for a forever home for their family of four finds a charming house that needs a major upgrade in Grays Harbor County, WA. To save money, they plan to tackle most of the renovations themselves, but unforeseen issues and budget constraints could sink their hopes of creating the perfect space.

An Ohio couple is ready to trade in cold winters for the sunny skies of St. Petersburg, Florida. They find a fixer-upper with potential to be exactly what they're looking for, but unforeseen structural issues threaten to throw a wrench into their perfect plans.

A couple that's relocating from the Washington, DC, area to Wildwood, New Jersey, finds the perfect beach house for their family of five. It needs serious renovating, and while they have a big budget, they also have a big wish list that may force them to compromise.

A woman and her kids have been vacationing in Port Aransas, TX, for years and are ready to own a piece of their favorite paradise. When they find the perfect beach retreat for the family, they realize it will take a lot of updating to make it move-in ready. Can this family team handle the renovations and create the getaway of their dreams?

After 20 years of renting on North Carolina's Outer Banks, two high school sweethearts are determined to purchase their forever home; their challenge will be transforming a charmer into a dream home without breaking the bank.

A couple hunts for a new forever home near the beach in Mathews, VA. They find a house that could be perfect for their family of four but it's a fixer-upper and their budget is tight. Some unexpected problems pop up during demolition that threaten to double their budget. Will this couple be able to overcome their obstacles and finish their project without breaking the bank?

An outdoor enthusiast couple loves spending time at the beach in Westport, WA, and decides to buy a vacation home in the quaint town. The house they choose needs a major overhaul, but their limited budget may prevent them from turning the property into the perfect retreat.

A couple hunts for a family beach house in St. Mary's County, Maryland, and finds a smaller home in the perfect location. However, initial renovations reveal this project may take more than what they were prepared for in order to make it their ideal getaway.

Adrienne and Steve are hunting for a vacation home in St. Joe Beach, Florida. They find a house with potential, but it needs extensive renovations to work for their family. Luckily, they own a construction company and are up for the challenge, but unforeseen structural issues and budget concerns threaten to throw a wrench in their plans.

A beach-loving couple looks for a forever home in Topsail, North Carolina, and finds a property with potential that needs major renovations. With a long to-do list and constant changes to their original design plan, the project could prove to be more than they can handle.

Vicky and Rome are looking to trade in the hustle and bustle of life in New York for the sun and surf of Flagler Beach, Florida. They find an oceanfront property perfect for their new lifestyle, but it's in need of a major overhaul. With a limited budget, the couple attempts to turn their new home from behind the times to best on the block.

After relocating from the Midwest to Isle of Palms, South Carolina, Wendy is looking for her forever home. She has her heart set on a property that is close to the beach and has enough space for family and friends. She finds a home that could be perfect for her, but it needs a lot of work, so she sets out to turn her dream into a reality with a tight budget and a growing renovation list.

A family searches for a beach retreat in Gulf Shores, AL. While they have different opinions on what type of house they should get, they all agree they want to live near the beach. After an extensive search, they find the home that's a perfect fit but it's in need of serious updates. Will a tight budget and unforeseen hiccups throw a wrench into this family's fixer upper project?

A couple that dreams of raising their two sons along the shores of Hampton, Virginia, finds a waterfront property in need of serious updating. With a long punch list and unexpected snags along the way, they hope to turn the fixer-upper into the home of their dreams.

A couple and their four kids are looking for a vacation retreat on South Padre Island in Texas. After recently renovating a rental property in the area, they've decided they are ready to get their hands dirty again. They find a home with plenty of potential, but will their wealth of renovation ideas break the bank?

A couple looks for a cozy beach home in the North Fork of Long Island, New York, for their family of six to enjoy throughout the year. They find a diamond in the rough and have big plans to update the look and transform it into a bright, welcoming space. However, with a limited renovation budget and endless ideas, will the project go off without a hitch?

A couple looks for a beach house in Ventnor City, New Jersey, where they can make memories with their daughter on the Jersey Shore. They find a property that needs a lot of work and hope they can turn it into the perfect beach retreat without breaking the bank.

A newly engaged couple loves their Florida lifestyle and desires to be on the water in St. Petersburg, which means they must take on a renovation project. However, when they decide to incorporate a big addition, they push the timeline closer to their impending nuptials.

A couple searches for a beachfront vacation spot in Gulf Shores, AL. They find a house in their dream location but the dated home needs a brand new look to fit their colorful style. With a tight budget and a long list of reno projects, will they be able to transform the old home into an updated charmer?

After a recent medical scare, Nicole is ready to live life to the fullest in a home by the water in Moorehead City, NC. After enlisting her father to help with the search, they find a fixer-upper that could be just what the doctor ordered. But a tight budget and unforeseen problems might put a hiccup in her plan for the perfect beach retreat.

Outdoor enthusiasts Nick and Krystin are looking for an oceanfront property in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. They find a place with great potential, but with little experience renovating homes and a growing list of problems, the couple starts to wonder if their dream home will ever become a reality.

A NYC couple look to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and purchase a fixer-upper only a short ferry ride away on the Jersey Shore. But once renovations begin, they discover so many problems that they wonder if they might be in over their heads.

A Dallas couple hunts for a beach retreat that's large enough to share with their family and friends in Cape San Blas, Florida. They find a bargain bungalow close to the water, but it comes with the price of needing a lot of work.

A couple with two active children and hectic jobs hopes to find a beach house in North Carolina's Outer Banks to give their family a place to relax and recharge. They find a home in a perfect location, but its out-of-date style means it will need to be renovated from top to bottom. They're up for the challenge, but as construction begins they discover they might have gotten more than they bargained for.

While vacationing in Pawleys Island, SC, a couple fell in love with its friendly, laid-back beach vibe and now is on the hunt for a getaway space of their own. They find the perfect spot for them and their three dogs, but the monumental task of modernizing their new vacation home starts to threaten their budget.

Stephanie and Virginia's wish list for a vacation home in Galveston, Texas, includes an elevated deck and close proximity to fishing. They're working with a local agent to help them reel in a winner, but permit problems and unforeseen issues threaten to prevent them from making their dream renovations a reality.

Frequent visitors to the popular beach town of Ocean City, MD, decide to take a big chance and invest in property for their family. After finding a place they feel can be made their own, they begin renovations and quickly discover this home on the water has more surprises than they bargained for.

A couple gears up to make the coastal paradise of Gulf Shores, AL, their forever home. The couple hunts for a bargain and lands the perfect place in need of big-time renovations. With a tight budget and a long list of projects, will they be able to turn it into the home of their dreams?

This couple is ready to find a beach home of their own after years of visiting relatives on the sunny shores of Galveston, TX. They find a house that has the potential to be a perfect getaway for the family, but it's in need of serious work. With an ambitious list of renovation projects, will budget constraints mean they need to scale back on their dreams?

A family of avid beach-goers has outgrown their home on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and is looking for a home with more space. Their budget allows them a fixer-upper in need of work but they'll have to take on the renovations themselves. Will their skills be enough to turn this diamond in the rough into the beach house of their dreams?

Newly engaged couple Missy and Devon are looking to purchase their first home together in Ormond-by-the-Sea, Florida. Because of their tight budget, they have to settle for a fixer upper and get their hands dirty taking on a lot of the work themselves. With their wedding only months away, the project threatens to be too much to handle for this young couple.

After renting vacation homes in Narragansett, Rhode Island, for many years, a couple finally buys a place of their own that needs a lot of work. Luckily he is a general contractor and ready to take on the challenge. But with a tight budget and long list of reno projects that need to get done, will they be able to create the vacation oasis they've always dreamed of?

After years of vacationing in the area, a woman and her grandmother are ready to purchase a home of their own in the coastal community of Anna Maria Island, FL. They find a home that could be the perfect family beach oasis after a serious facelift, but the ladies have a tight budget. Will they be able to turn their fixer-upper into the dreamy seaside shack they envisioned?

A couple wants a budget-friendly getaway with great views and room for their growing family in Surfside Beach, TX. They find the perfect property, but it will take a lot of elbow grease to get the seaside fixer up to date.

After vacationing in St. Pete Beach, Florida, for years, a couple purchases an older condo in a prime location that needs a total gut job. However, managing a long-distance project from their home in New York poses a challenge.

Sharon hunts for a beachfront home where she and her kids can rediscover the magic of the Jersey Shore. Sharon and her daughter Delaney find a promising property by the water, but it needs an overhaul. With a tight budget and big wish list, they hope to pull off all of the renovations and create the family retreat of their dreams.

A woman and her daughters relocate from Virginia Beach, VA, to the quaint beach town of Cape Charles. They find a charming fixer upper that will be perfect for their family but it's in need of some serious repairs. Will the mounting projects and renovation costs turn out to be more than they've bargained for?

After spending many summer days vacationing on the Jersey Shore, a couple is ready to buy a getaway of their own in Brigantine, NJ. They find a perfect house for their family of four, but it needs significant renovations, and unforeseen construction challenges could derail the family's plans to turn the fixer upper into the vacation home of their dreams.

South Florida residents Cory and Cortney both share a passion for staying active and being outdoors. Whether it's paddle boarding, beach yoga or riding bikes on the coast line, this married couple and expecting first time parents, love taking full advantage of the area's year-round beautiful weather. They're setting out to find a home in Deerfield Beach, Florida - a young beachfront community close to their jobs as a firefighter and yoga instructor, and perfect for their outdoor loving lifestyles . They're looking for a three-bedroom home with a pool and easy beach access, but they also want the home to really feel like a vacation getaway, a respite from the workweek. With their modest budget of $350,000 all in, most homes in the area they'll be looking for will need to be updated to match their vision. With the clock ticking on the baby's due date, these two will have to get to work to make their beachfront dream a reality.

After years of visiting Emerald Isle, North Carolina, with their three kids, Matt and Megann are ready to buy a weekend getaway home at the beach. After finding a fixer-upper in their budget, they have $50,000 to create a luxurious outdoor space with a pool, pergola and an outdoor kitchen. Can this family get it all, or will they have to make some sacrifices when unexpected issues pop up?

Mike, Mariellen and their two sons have vacationed in Galveston, Texas, for years, and now they're ready to buy a beach home of their own. Broker Barbara Zimmerman is here to help them find a house with a boat lift for fisherman Mike and convenient beach access for Mariellen. Mike is a contractor, so he and Mariellen are prepared to take on any renovations their house may need, including an updated kitchen, a guest suite and an outdoor shower. But as things get underway, they quickly realize that this project may be bigger than expected.

Brad grew up spending summers in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Now he's ready to find a vacation home for his family, and local broker Jason Moore is just the man to help them find it. With help from his wife, Jennifer and their three kids, the family finds a condo that they want to gut and renovate. A new kitchen, living room and master suite all sound great - but when they start opening up walls and tearing out floors, they quickly realize they may be in over their head.

After years of living with the cold and snow of Denver, Colorado, Candice and Brian are ready to trade it all in for a waterfront lifestyle in Cocoa Beach, Florida. They've enlisted broker Andy Barclay to help them find a home on the water with a pool and a large outdoor space for their two daughters. To save money, Brian and Candice plan to do some of the renovations themselves. But once they dive into the project, Brian and Candice quickly realize they could be in for much more than they'd bargained for.

Anthony is a house-flipping pro, but this time his wife Amanda wants him to find a vacation property they can keep and enjoy. They are looking in Crystal Beach, Texas, just a ferry ride from their home in Galveston, and the perfect place for this young couple to escape their busy lives. The couple knows their new vacation home will require a full gut, including new kitchen, new bathrooms and a master suite, but as walls are opened and floors are torn up, Amanda and Anthony realize their $55,000 renovation budget might not cover all of the fixes this house needs.

Newlyweds Jamie and Emily both grew up going to the Jersey Shore for family vacations. Now they're looking for a beachside bargain that they can renovate, but that might be tough to come by near the beaches of the Greater Atlantic City area. Luckily, they have broker Dana Hartman-Hiltner to help with their search. They've got grand plans for their new home which include removing some walls and adding to their outdoor space, but a few rules and zoning laws could mean they'll have to switch up their plans. Will they get everything they want?

Carrie and Lee have been splitting their time between Nashville and Destin, Florida but they want to get their two sons out of the city and into the sunshine - permanently. With help from broker Needa Brannon, they look for a home their family can grow into, but the property they purchase needs work. Lee takes on most of the renovations himself, including an updated master suite and an outdoor addition. But as work progresses Lee finds that without a contractor on board, projects can quickly spiral out of hand.

Audra and Jason have been renting in North Carolina's Outer Banks for years, but they're ready to put their stamp on a house of their own. Their dream renovation includes gutting the kitchen, creating an open floor plan and an updated game room. When parts of the house aren't up to code, it may mean Audra and Jason have to scale back their plans -- or do a lot of the work themselves.

Fallon and Mark Jennings are Texas natives with a big Texas family, and they're on the hunt for the perfect waterside home on North Padre Island. With four little ones running around and busy lives as a real estate agent and a contractor, Fallon and Mark are eager to find their dream house and renovate it as quickly as possible. They have the expertise, so renovations should be a breeze. However, Mark and Fallon quickly realize that things can get very tricky very fast living in the same home they're renovating.

Leslie and Kris love the crystal waters of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, and want to buy a beach property there that's big enough for their family of four. They find their perfect space, but it needs sprucing up before they can call it home. Plans include a beachy, updated kitchen and some serious work to the patio outside, but work is slowed when the excavation digs up some unwanted surprises.

Steve and Stacie just moved to St. Pete Beach, Florida, and are looking to put down some roots. They find their perfect beachside home but it needs a ton of work. Renovation plans include a new outdoor space with a kitchen and patio, adding a brand new master suite and building a garage from the ground up where Steve can work on cars and motorcycles. They quickly realize that as the scale of the renovation increases, so does the budget.

Jim and Sarah are looking for a diamond in the rough on the hidden gem of Fripp Island, South Carolina. They find a property with an unparalleled oceanfront overlook, then start creating a brand-new kitchen and updated floor plan that will maximize the view from every room. But when they start tearing up floors and ripping out walls, they run into some fun -- and not so fun -- discoveries.