Island Life - Episode Guide

Professional Dancers, Joseph Gallerizzo and Susan Dodge, along with their two children, Devin and Samantha, are ready to start a new chapter in their lives. They are looking to get out of their tiny New York City apartment and find more space near the beach on Amelia Island, Florida. Atlantic Partners Real Estate Agent, Keri Duffy, is looking to help Joe and Susan find a home on Amelia Island that will allow them to relocate from the hustle and bustle of the city to the peace and tranquility of the sandy shores of Amelia.

Outdoor adventurers Matt and Jessie are tired of cold winters and being landlocked in Athens, GA. This couple is ready for biking and beaches. Along with their dog Moe, Matt, a professor, and Jessie, a librarian, hunt for a home on St. Simons Island, GA. They are looking for a small space to lay their heads with plenty of room to house equipment for their various hobbies. With the help of Sea Palms Coastal agent Anthony Quickle, Matt and Jessie hope to find a place to call home.

Jason and Keli Harrison are ready to stop shoveling snow in chilly Pennsylvania and start searching for a new dream home in the Florida Keys. They want their three sons to grow up in the sun and sand, so with new job prospects and a little help from their realtor, Maryanne Warren of Schmitt Real Estate Co., they're ready to make a move to paradise.

After falling in love with Orcas Island on their first vacation there, Matt Chaney and Sara Lewis are ready to leave the city noise of Seattle for a quieter island life. Along with Island Group Realty's Kathryn Bowes, Matt and Sara check out several different homes and a lot with gorgeous views. Ultimately, they'll have to decide which Orcas Island location will best suit their needs.

After receiving some exciting job offers, Oscar, Elena, and their 8-month-old son Mateo have decided to relocate from traffic-ridden Edmonds, WA to the outdoor wonderland of Whidbey Island, WA. With Western Realty agent Jeanette Peele, Oscar and Elena will look at several different homes and explore the island. Unsure which will work best for their family, they must decide between a waterfront view, a spacious town home, and a backyard filled with fancy fruit trees.

Vince and Laurie are sick of the bitter cold winters in Chicago and have been searching for their dream home on beautiful Hilton Head Island. They've already looked at over 100 homes, but have yet to find the place that fits all of their criteria. With the help of Charter One broker Brad Wilson, their hope to find the perfect island home that has the space to fit their massive wine collection.

Physicians Ken and Kiersten Prince, along with their daughter Charlotte, are ready to leave snowy Virginia for the sunny shores of Amelia Island, Florida. They're looking for the perfect place to raise a family right by the beach while Ken is also looking for the perfect man space. Fernandina Beach Real Estate Agent Roger Martin helps them find a home to suit their family needs close to everything Amelia Island has to offer.

Chris and Jennifer met on New Years Eve in Hilton Head, South Carolina. When Jennifer decided to move there for good, Chris decided that he would make the journey too. After dating long distance for a while, this will be the first time the two will be living together. Guided by Charter One Realty's Brad Davis, the young couple hope to find a place where they can entertain their friends and also be out in nature in a moments notice.

Boating enthusiasts Timur and Suki want an active outdoor lifestyle. Moving from Orlando to Islamorada in the Florida Keys will allow them to hit the water anytime they like. With the help of agent Marayann Warren from Schmitt Real Estate Co., Timur and Suki must decide between finding a home on the market or building their own dream home from scratch on a lot.

After getting married, Ryan and Crystal Casey moved to Alpharetta, GA, a busy town outside of Atlanta. They have grown tired of the traffic, noise and hectic pace of life there. Now that their two daughters are a little older, they feel this is the perfect time to make the move to the more peaceful island of St. Simons. Working with Sea Palms Coastal real estate agent Brad Davis, the couple hopes to find a home that will allow them lots of outdoor and beach time together.

A New York couple wants a quiet, unhurried life, so they look for a home in Florida, where their son can play sports year-round.

Georgia lawyers want a change of pace, and look for a home in the Savannah Isles so they can still work in the city.

After living all over the country, a couple decides to get serious about finding a home in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

After living all over the country, a couple decides to get serious about finding a home in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

A couple want to escape the Phoenix heat for the more temperate weather and amazing views of Fidalgo Island, Wash.

A mother and her twin daughters move from landlocked Lakeland, Fla., to the island of Little Gasparilla, Fla.

A family prepares to move from Tacoma to Vashon Island, Wash., because of its eccentric reputation and seemingly untouched setting.

Tired of the heat and pace of Scottsdale, Ariz., a family prepares to move to Coronado Island, Calif.

A couple want to find a house on Florida's Barrier Island, which would be suited for relaxing evenings and weekends.

A couple want to find a house together on Vashon Island to escape the bustle of Seattle and will have to commute by ferry.

A couple search for a house on Fidalgo Island, Wash., where their boys can have positive experiences.

Chiffon and Mervin have grown tired of the hectic city life in Atlanta and are looking to be closer to family in South Carolina. They began looking at areas near Charleston and discovered John and Daniel Islands. Since they both work remotely for non-profits, they can take their work with them to their dream island home. With help from Marion Steed from Steed Creek Realty, Mervin and Chiffon hope to find a home soon that will make them feel like they are on a permanent vacation.

David and Debbie have known each other since they were kids. They went to college together, got married, and then raised three children of their own in Houston. They always loved vacationing on Galveston Island and now they want to live on the water year-round. With the assistance of Chevon Eaton from Eaton Realty, David and Debbie hope to find a home where they can be outside all the time and entertain plenty of family and friends who come to visit.

Justin, Sarah and their two sons have outgrown their current space in Nashville and are looking for a change of pace. Since Justin grew up on St. Simons Island and Sarah is from a small town in New Jersey, they're looking to get back to a similar community to raise their family. Since they've always talked about starting a business together, Justin and Sarah decided to open their very own bagel shop on the island. Amanda Duffey from Chapman Hall Realtors hopes to find Justin and Sarah a place quickly so the family of four can enjoy taking the boys to the beach, riding bikes along the marsh, and being a part of the island community.

Don and Kendra met while working in an emergency room in Texas. Kendra is an registered nurse and Don is a physician. In this high-energy, fast-paced environment they realized they wanted more from life when they weren't taking care of people. The summers in Amarillo have Don and Kendra hiding from the brutal heat and in the winter they're fighting to keep the ice and snow off their windshields. So this move to Galveston Island is about slowing down and making more time for an outdoor, relaxed lifestyle. They have four children, all in their 20s, who live in Texas so moving to a nearby Island means the family will come and visit more often. Stephon Eaton from Eaton Realty will be helping Don and Kendra find the perfect island home.

After living in California and now Tacoma, Samuel and Christina want to leave the city behind and return to the outdoor living that Vashon Island offers them and their two children. Luckily, Sam can work remotely so he won't face a daily commute. Since Christina will be busy with the kids, she can take advantage of time spent at the beach, on the trails, or out in nature. With this new island life, they are excited to slow things down and enjoy the moments as they come, and they've enlisted Katryn Fraser from the Trident Realty Group to help them find the perfect place.

John, Michelle, and their two children are from the Boston area. Tired of the winters, they're looking for a positive change in lifestyle. After a visit to South Carolina, they fell in love with Daniel Island and thought it was the perfect place to spend time outdoors with the family, right on the water. With the expertise of Maggie Rodenberg from Matt O'Neil Real Estate, they hope to find an ideal place to call home.

Mike and Jen have decided to leave Dallas behind for the beautiful beaches on the gulf of Alabama. They look forward to a simpler lifestyle with less traffic, less stress, more beach time and gorgeous views. Since Mike just obtain his real estate license, he is looking forward to buying his dream home and learning more about the market here. Mike and Jen have Lynn Cook from Gulf Shores Life Team to help them trade in their backyard and pool for a beautiful ocean view!

Lou and Cara have spent most of their lives enduring the cold winters of New Jersey. With 3 kids who love the outdoors, they've decided it's time to move to a warmer climate. They fell in love with Charleston, South Carolina while they were in college, and discovered Daniel Island right outside downtown. They've enlisted the help of Renee Reinert-Pote from Iron Gate Realty to help them find a home where they can spend time playing sports and enjoying nature year round.

Tyler and Julie vacationed together on Mustang Island. Sparks flew and shortly afterwards they became a couple. They loved the island so much they even got engaged there. Now that they're busy planning their wedding, they want to be able to call the island home too. They're hoping that Ashleigh Robertson from Port Aransas Realty can help find them a home with enough bedrooms so their friends and Julie's family can come visit and enjoy all that Mustang Island has to offer.

Lynn and Vanessa grew up in Louisiana most of their lives and that's also where they raised their four children. Once they visited Alabama's Dauphin Island they immediately fell in love with beach life and its small town feel. With Lynn a pastor, the family loves to keep active in the community and they hope to find an island home that will have that neighborhood feel. They've enlisted help from Dot Small at Alabama Realty to assist them in their search.

Phillip and Melissa love Dallas but are ready to leave the city and put their feet in the sand on South Padre Island. Since Phillip can work remotely and Melissa home-schools their four children, this move is perfect for the family to enjoy both the small town feel of SPI and still be right at the beach. Once they find their dream home with help from Gayle Hood of Padre Elite Team, the whole family will be able to settle down and enjoy island living.

After serving 28 years in the Army, Jim and Donna are looking to change jobs, lifestyles, and homes. They felt like Florida had run its course, and since Jim grew up in Alabama, he wanted to call it home again. Donna insists that their new house have a separate room for Jim's drum set, since his drums currently live in their dining room! Lawanna Sharpless from Bellator Real Estate is hoping to help Jim and Donna find that hidden gem to call home.

Mike, Kendra and their two children, Makayla and Nicholas find their lifestyle in Fort Mill, SC too fast and chaotic. They fell in love with Daniel Island after Mike was offered a new job in nearby Charleston and Kendra secured a teaching position in the area. With sandy beaches, less traffic and more time for the family, they're excited for their quality of life to change for the better. All they need now is a little help from Renee Reinert-Pote from Iron Gate Realty to find them a happy home.

Jim and Helen both grew up near South Padre Island and have spent many vacations thereeven spring break during college. While living in San Antonio, they've traveled around the world but ultimately SPI, with its warm waters and sandy beaches, is where they want to settle down. Jules Wilk from Padre Elite Team will help them find that island home.

Noah, Kjersten, and their two boys are looking to make the move from Othello to Fidalgo Island, Washington. Noah fondly remembers vacationing on Fidalgo when he was growing up and wants his two young boys to have the same positive experiences he had. With the help of Kelli Lang from CB Bain, the growing family hopes to find their island dream house with an amazing view.

A family with teenagers wants an active life on Hilton Head Island, SC.

A family of four heads across the bay to Coronado Island, CA.

A young professional wants a place of her own on Hilton Head Island, SC.

A Navy family puts down roots on Coronado Island, California.

A young couple wants to start a family on Ono Island, Alabama.

A couple with five kids wants more quality time together on St. Simons, GA.

Ryan and Julia have just found out they are expecting their first child, and they're eager to move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to the quaint town of Duck on the Outer Banks. The couple loves the family-friendly atmosphere of Duck as well as the many water activities associated with living on an island. Ryan and Julia hope to find a large home with a pool that's close to the beach and town so they can enjoy all their favorite activities with their new baby.

Michael and Elizabeth aren't your average couple -- they're a rock band and they're also grandparents! They've been rocking for 30 years in southern California, but they've decided to take the show on the road from the dry heat to the lush greenery of Washington's Camano Island. Elizabeth still wants access to the beach, while Michael wants to be surrounded by trees. They agree that the show must go on, so their new island home will need studio space to play and record music.

Liss spent summers as a child with her family on the sandy shores of Shelter Island, NY, where every day was filled with sailing and fun. Now a mother of two active boys, she wants to give her family the same experience and return to a place where she is happiest. Liss is a freelance designer, but her Shelter Island life would mean getting back to her first love, sailing. Liss sets out with real estate broker to find the perfect place for her family, where they can fully enjoy everything Shelter Island has to offer.

After all the hustle and bustle of the city starts to weigh on them, a young Brooklyn family leaves the crowded city for Fire Island, N.Y.

Michael and Jennifer move to St. Simons Island, Ga.; Michael looks forward to introducing the kids to the family's traditions; they look for a home where they can relax among the oaks, tranquil marshes and the ocean breeze.

Bonnie and Craig love the city of Seattle but they love fresh air and open spaces more; they're drawn to Whidbey Island, Wash., for its vast nature; they want a home with room to grow their family.

With their daughters out of college, Mike and Meg want to purchase their dream home on Nantucket and enjoy life on the sandy beaches.

A Seattle couple leave city life behind to settle on Whidbey Island, Wash., to begin another chapter in their lives.

After searching for over a year, Mark and Danielle decide to move to Aquidneck Island; they seek a beach-style home with a yard.

Dan and Jeannette, longtime visitors to Martha's Vineyard, dream of owning a home on the island that they can pass on to their two young daughters; they hope to find a home where they can spend the rest of their lives.

After falling in love with Long Beach, a high school art teacher seeks a home there; she seeks a home with a view of the water.

After a long distance relationship, Will and Lauren decide to move in together in the peaceful town of Newport, R.I.

Ian and Aaron, tired of their tornado lifestyle of eat, sleep, work and repeat, plan to conquer the beast of inhibition and make the move to Roanoke Island; they seek a home with a yard close to the sound.

With both of their daughters out of the house, Jeannine and Glen seek a house in the Outer Banks of Duck, N.C.

Seth and Kristen seek a home in the Hamptons to raise their son and get away from the big city; they seek a home with a balanced medley of country and beach.

Jonathan, Lily and their four children have been sailing up and down the East Coast for several years, but fall in love with the quiet, pristine island, and the potential to finally set down roots in Maine.

A thrill-seeking couple are sick of being stuck in a small college town, and are ready to take the leap to live on Alameda Island, Calif. after visiting on a recent bungee jumping trip.

Josh and Angel grew up on the island of Vinalhaven, one of Maine's top fishing communities, and after moving away, Angel became drawn back to the slow pace and small-town charm.

A family of four fishermen look for the perfect home in their favorite vacation destination after being stuck in a landlocked part of Texas for the last 20 years.

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.

A couple with a small business want to slow things down on Isle of Palms with a house right on the beach.

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.

An Athens, Ga. couple is making their dream of moving to St. Simons, Ga. a reality, with hopes of utilizing the island's many activities to help get back to their formerly active lifestyle.

A Pittsburgh couple decides on a life in the Florida Keys after their honeymoon in Key West. They're dreaming of raising their 3-year old daughter where year-round sunshine is a way of life. Will they find a home with the right amount of Key West charm for their new life?

Amanda and Gary want a change of pace from their busy hometown of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They've decided to relocate to James Island, South Carolina, a small island just minutes from downtown Charleston. It's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the outdoors, and Amanda and Gary hope to find a spacious home there with a large backyard.

Terry and Sandy have been bringing their three kids from Cincinnati to Topsail Island, North Carolina, for more than 20 years. Now, with the youngest out of the house, the couple is ready to make a permanent move to the quaint, laidback island they love. They're on the hunt for the perfect move-in ready beachfront home that will accommodate the whole family when they come to visit.

A Florida family is tired of Key Largo's traffic and lack of outdoor activities for their children. Hoping to upgrade their lifestyle, they search for homes farther south in the Florida Keys with enough space to park their camper and boat, as well as a location that's walking distance to their kids' school. They settle on Plantation Key, but will they find the lifestyle upgrade they're looking for?

Kevin and Jenny have been living in Savannah with their three kids, but an upswing in new construction has turned this once quiet town into a crowded city. Looking to get back to nature, they've decided to move to Skidaway Island, Georgia, and they're on the hunt for the perfect family home with plenty of outdoor space.

A recently married Florida couple moves to their hometown on Marco Island. Having lived on the mainland in Naples for some time, the couple is ready to return to the natural beauty and slow pace the island offers. They hope to find the perfect home to start the next chapter of their life together in familiar territory.

Hunt and Julie lead a hectic life in Trenton, NC, where they run a veterinary clinic, shuttle their two kids around and tend to their very own farm. Looking to finally pause and relax, this family of four is hoping to make their favorite vacation spot on Topsail Island, NC, their new permanent home.

After eight years in the Army, Amy is ready to trade in her combat boots for flip flops and the beach. On the recommendation of a lieutenant, she checked out Gulf Shores, AL, and immediately fell in love with the small-town charm and stunning beaches. Now, with the help of an agent, Amy is looking for a two-bedroom condo with a pool as close to the beach as possible.

A couple decides to live the life they've always wanted by trading the mountains of Utah for the beaches of Merritt Island, Fla.

Alex and Jen lead a hectic life in St. Louis with their four children and have always dreamed of living at the beach, so when Alex's job offered him a chance to relocate, the couple jumped at the chance to raise their kids in nearby Isle of Palms.

A Washington couple is tired of the city's congestion and rat race, and after watching a show about Merritt Island, Fla., they decided to check it out and fell in love immediately.

After vacationing and hosting their wedding reception there, a Charlotte, N.C. couple decides to move to the South Carolina low-country barrier island, Isle of Palms.

A couple and their daughters have an active life in Port St. Lucie, Fla., but after years of trips to nearby Hutchinson Island, the family is ready to make the beach part of their daily life.

A young, single woman is tired of her quiet life, and decides to look for a new career, home and excitement in her favorite childhood vacation spot of Orange Beach, Ala.

An Ohio couple decides to move to Oak Island, North Carolina, to spend more time together. The affordability of the area makes them eager to find the perfect home for this new chapter in their lives.

A North Carolina couple wants to start a new chapter in their lives by returning to their roots on Oak Island. They enlist the help of a local broker to help them find their dream beach home where they can make new memories on the laid-back barrier island.

Wanting their two young sons to grow up by the water, a Houston couple decides to relocate to Tiki Island, Texas. The family loves to fish, so they're looking for a large waterfront home with space for their boat.

After years in Gainesville, Florida, a couple with three kids wants to move back to Merritt Island, Florida, to recapture his idyllic childhood. They hope their agent can find a home close to his job that has enough rooms for each child to have their own.

A globe-trotting couple is looking to find a place to settle down and raise their daughters. Wanting to stay close to the ocean, they enlist an agent to help find their permanent paradise in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

A busy Houston couple wants to leave the concrete jungle behind and live closer to the water. They set off to find the perfect home on Tiki Island, Texas.

After several years in Orlando, Florida, a couple with two young sons is eager to move back to her hometown of Merritt Island, Florida, where they can be surrounded by family. They task their agent with finding a home that includes a large backyard and a pool where the entire extended family can spend time together.

A globe-trotting couple is looking to find a place to settle down and raise their daughters. Wanting to stay close to the ocean, they enlist an agent to help find their permanent paradise in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

A globe-trotting couple is looking to find a place to settle down and raise their daughters. Wanting to stay close to the ocean, they enlist an agent to help find their permanent paradise in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

A woman has dreamed of owning an island home on Martha's Vineyard ever since she was a child, and her husband jumped on board when he visited the island and fell in love with the laid-back vibe and outdoor activities. Now the couple wants to raise their 2-year-old daughter on the island and own a piece of paradise.

A family of four looks to escape cold New England winters to spend more time together outdoors on Merritt Island, Florida. They task a local broker with finding a waterfront home with a pool that suits their needs.

A couple living and working in South Florida dreams of returning to Amelia Island for its small-town feel and Southern charm. This time they look for a large house with a pool that would be perfect for hosting their extended family.

After years in Gainesville, Florida, a couple with three kids wants to move back to Merritt Island, Florida, to recapture his idyllic childhood. They hope their agent can find a home close to his job that has enough rooms for each child to have their own.

Wanting their two young sons to grow up by the water, a Houston couple decides to relocate to Tiki Island, Texas. The family loves to fish, so they're looking for a large waterfront home with space for their boat.

A Boston accountant wants to escape the hectic city life by finding a beach getaway. He grew up visiting Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay, and now he wants to find a bachelor pad near the water and downtown life where he can relax.

After spending many summers on the island, a couple sets out to make their dream come true and find a forever home on Nantucket. They each have unique memories of growing up there and recognize the importance of passing the same experiences on to their daughters. Will they find the beautiful island home they've been dreaming of?

Tired of their boring lifestyle in rural Ohio, a couple is ready to liven things up at their favorite childhood vacation spot of Indian Lake. They're looking for a large turnkey home for their extended family as well as a dock on the open water for the boat he's always wanted.

A couple living in a busy Seattle suburb wants to slow down and focus on each other. He sold her on Camano Island, WA, with an easy commute to work, and now they hope to find an open-concept home where they can entertain family.

An Atlanta couple is ready to live their dream of leaving behind the busy city for a more peaceful life at the beach. They're starting their own business in Charleston, South Carolina, and looking for a home on nearby Sullivan's Island. They hope to find an island dream home with enough space to comfortably host their family when they visit.

A couple that has been vacationing on Mustang Island in Corpus Christi, TX, since they both were kids is ready to buy a home on the island. With their three kids in tow, they're hoping to find a home as close to the beach as possible.

A Seattle couple wants to start their life together in a more peaceful setting and feel like Camano Island in Washington is the perfect spot. They hope to find a home with water views where they can enjoy the island's laid-back vibe and an easy commute to work.

As their three daughters get older, Georgia residents Lisa and Kevin are looking for a change of pace from their busy lives. They want to move to a place their kids will always want to return to, and they've set their sights on Hilton Head, South Carolina. It has always been a special place for their family, so Lisa and Kevin are searching for a home there that offers the beach, amenities and quality of life that the whole family is looking for.

A couple has grown tired of hectic city life and is anxious to return to their family and friends in their hometown of Indian Lake, OH. Both are able to work remotely so they're heading back to their old stomping grounds to find the perfect dream home. Will they find the island oasis they've been trying to get back to?

A couple is ready to start a new chapter by buying a home on South Padre Island in Texas where they can ditch their hectic lifestyle for tranquility and adventure.

After years of visiting the island to relax and decompress, a Boston couple is ready to find their dream home on Martha's Vineyard. They're looking for a home where they can enjoy the Vineyard lifestyle and host family that once vacationed on the island with them. Will Martha's Vineyard give them what they're looking for?

A couple leaves the cattle farm behind for a laidback life on Alabama's Ono Island. They love the quiet neighborhood feel of the island as well as its proximity to the action of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, but the challenge will be finding a house that fits their very particular wish list.

A Michigan couple has been visiting South Bass Island, Ohio, for years and even had their wedding there. Now, they want to relocate to the island and hope to find a home with outdoor space and water views on Lake Erie.

An Iowa family is ready 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.

After visiting Emerald Isle on vacation and bonding 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 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 1920s. But together they'll have to decide how much their privacy and desire for water views are really worth.

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

Newlyweds are ready to leave Spokane, WA, and return to his hometown on San Juan Island, WA, to be near family and close to work. She wants to put his contractor skills to the test with a fixer-upper property that has water views and space for their dogs.

Brooklynites Val and Tyler are an active couple trapped in the daily grind of city life and are eager to find a way to escape the monotonous routine. To get their outdoor fix they usually head to nearby Long Beach, NY, and now they're hoping the city can become their permanent home.

Michael grew up on the Jersey shore's Absecon Island and has always hoped to one day buy a home near the ocean. His wife, Kathy, grew up spending summers at the beach and they've shared their love of the island with their daughters. After years of visiting every summer, the family is ready to own their own piece of paradise.

A couple that grew up on Fidalgo Island in Washington now wants their children to have the same experiences they had hiking the mountains, camping in the forest and fishing in the Pacific. They decide to board a ferry to the island to hopefully find the house of their dreams.

A charter-boat captain from Connecticut who has been visiting Block Island in Rhode Island since he was young is ready to make his childhood dreams come true and move to the island full-time. With the help of his girlfriend, he hopes to find a home with water views and all the charm the island has to offer.

After doing his apprenticeship in the Pacific Northwest, a chef and his wife are moving their family to San Juan Island, WA, to raise their kids near the water and wildlife.

After a career in the Navy, an officer is looking to move with his family one last time. They want to find a place with unrivaled natural beauty on the West Coast and decide to look for a home with plenty of land on Whidbey Island, Washington.

High school sweethearts are ready to move their waffle business to their favorite vacation spot and the location of their first kiss -- Emerald Isle, NC. They're looking for a four-bedroom house close to the beach, while their two kids are hoping to find a skate park and waterslide in their new backyard.

A couple recently fell in love with the quiet town of Brigantine, NJ, and wants to find a home there. They'd like a house with enough space for their teenage twins and their dog, but their biggest dilemma is choosing between living bayside or beachside.

A family of six from Long Beach, CA, hopes to find an island home with great architectural style and an ocean view in the Catalina Island town of Avalon. The family discovered the charm of the town and its gorgeous beaches after taking a job there and is confident this is the perfect place to move away from the busy city.

A couple of world travelers look for the perfect tropical location to call home. After a recent visit to St. Helena, SC, they realized they could get all the palm trees and beautiful beaches they want just three hours away from their family. They're hoping to downsize to a house with a large backyard, a water view and plenty of St. Helena's signature Low Country charm.

A couple living in Florida with their two children is ready to move to her native San Diego area to share the experiences she had growing up. After his recent business trip to Coronado Island, they decide to look for an oceanfront property that has everything their family needs.

A newly engaged couple wants to start a new life for themselves on peaceful James Island. Originally from South Carolina, the two used to come to the island many times as college students. They now feel the place where they once enjoyed the nearby marina and endless outdoor activities will be the perfect place to get married, buy a house and start a family.

A Brooklyn-born woman loves New York City but has grown tired of the chaos of urban life. After many summers of vacationing in East Hampton with her friends, she's now ready to purchase her own island retreat. She's hoping to find a stylish modern home where she can relax with her dog after a long day at work.

A Pennsylvania couple is tired of battling winter each year and wants to trade the bitter cold for sunny Key West, Florida. They're hoping to find a four-bedroom house in the Conch Republic with a pool, an open floor plan and enough space for their son to play his music as loud as he wants.

A Denton, Texas, family of five has made the eight-hour drive to South Padre Island every year for vacations. Now they're ready to leave the busy city behind for a slower pace of life at the beach. They're hoping to find a large home with bedrooms for everyone and a pool all within walking distance to the beach.

A Pensacola, Florida, family with three young children makes the move to beautiful Merritt Island. They want to enjoy living right on the water with a dock in the backyard for their boat and a swimming pool for the kids. They're looking for an open-concept house with plenty of details that's move-in ready and large enough to accommodate their whole family.

A Fairfax, Virginia, couple of empty nesters has decided to make the move to beautiful Hilton Head, South Carolina. They fell in love with the gorgeous Spanish moss hanging from the trees, laid-back atmosphere and the easy access to the water after visiting the area with their kids. The couple is now hoping to find a home with scenic water views and enough space to entertain.

A family of five is excited to leave Virginia Beach and plant roots on North Carolina's Outer Banks. After being the family's go-to vacation spot for years, they hope to find a large home with coastal charm and water views.

A man and his daughter are looking to relocate from the frigid mountains of Buffalo, New York, to the sunny, sandy beaches of Key West, Florida. Looking for a little reminder of his native homeland, he's hoping that Key West can offer him a stateside taste of South African flare.

A Colorado couple is moving their blended family from the Rocky Mountains to the quiet town of Orange Beach, Alabama. Having vacationed there for years and seeking a taste of the island life, they agree Orange Beach will be the perfect place to lay down roots in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom island dream home.

After meeting at a regatta and getting married at a yacht club, water and boating has been a common theme for a Rockledge, Florida couple. They're eager to move across the Indian River to a Merritt Island property with a pool, a large living space and a dock for their boat right in their own backyard.

A Pennsylvania family is ready to stop shoveling themselves out of the snow every winter and move to North Carolina's Outer Banks. They love the white sandy beaches and small town atmosphere as well as the many water spots available. They're hoping to find a house in their favorite vacation spot with a game room, a pool and a large backyard for their beloved golden retriever.

After 20 years living in Atlanta, a couple is tired of the big city grind and is ready to make a move. Having vacationed all over the West Coast of Florida, they decide they want to live a more relaxed lifestyle near the water in Pensacola Beach.

A Massachusetts couple can finally afford their dream home on Marco Island, Florida. The island is 70 percent waterfront, so they're looking to buy a property on the water that needs minimal updating and leaves them with enough money to buy a boat for their new dock.

A couple is excited to leave the busy city of Atlanta, Georgia, for a quiet, laid-back lifestyle on Ono Island, Alabama. After years of saving and planning, they are finally ready to make the move and find their dream home with a scenic water view.

Old friends from suburban Maryland have decided to buy a home together on the coast in Ocean City. They both live busy lives and dream of owning a property they can escape to and relax. Ocean City's pristine beaches and historic boardwalk make it the perfect getaway spot, so they're looking for a spacious home close to the water so they can walk to the beach.

A Missouri couple has been vacationing in Gulf Shores, Alabama, for almost 20 years. With their son in college, they feel it's the right time to make the big move to the beach. They're hoping to find a two-bedroom home with a pool, room for their boat and a water view all with a close proximity to the beach.

A couple who has been living on St. John wants to move to Key West, Florida, where they were married several years ago. They're relocating their construction business and looking forward to being closer to their family. They hope to find a home in a quiet neighborhood close to Old Town and the beach.

After living their entire lives on Fidalgo Island, Washington, a hair stylist and a police officer are eager to upgrade to their dream home. They love the island's miles of hiking trails and many opportunities to get out on the water. They need a large house with an open layout to host family holiday celebrations, plus plenty of outdoor entertaining space to enjoy the breathtaking views.

A Houston couple wants to trade their chaotic Texas lifestyle for a more relaxed one. They discovered Sanibel Island, Florida, on a drive along the Gulf Coast, and they loved the small town feel and beach. They're ready to become permanent members of the island community, and they hope to find a three- or four-bedroom home close to the water.

A young Texas couple dream of taking their infant daughter away from the noisy, crowded streets of the Dallas/Fort Worth area for the relaxing beaches of South Padre Island. Since the birth of their daughter, they've realized it's time to start living their dreams and enjoy raising their child in the town where they honeymooned.

A Washington couple has been saving their entire lives for their dream home on Orcas Island. They cannot wait to escape the busy, crowded Kirkland area for a private haven in the trees they can call their own.

A Milwaukee couple is fed up with winter weather, and after a recent trip to Key West, Florida, they decided they're ready to make the move to the Conch Republic. With a lengthy list of requirements that includes historic charm, off-street parking and a pool, they're open to a property with rental income to make it easier to afford living in paradise.

A busy couple from Northern Virginia is moving with their two young daughters to Ocean City, Maryland. They want to spend more time on the beach and create fun memories as a family. With a new baby boy on the way, they're searching for a condo with at least three bedrooms. They also want to be near the bay or ocean so they can fall asleep listening to the relaxing sounds of the water.

Two Chicago teachers discovered James Island during a spring break trip to Charleston and knew it was the perfect place to raise a family. They love its proximity to a major city, as well as to beaches, farms and even goat yoga. They hope to find a fixer upper with a large yard and a screened-in porch to enjoy the fabulous weather.

A Washington family is moving to their favorite camping spot on Fidalgo Island to get their kids outdoors more and bring all the joys of camping to everyday life. They hope to find a spacious home with a large kitchen and a dining room for family dinners.

An adventurous young couple is leaving Philadelphia for Carolina Beach, NC, after falling in love with the quaint town. They hope to find a move-in ready condo that's close to the beach and has enough room to welcome guests and start a family.

A couple is ready to leave the isolated island of Nantucket, Mass., for tropical Merritt Island, Fla., so they can escape long winters and stay active by spending more time outdoors; they seek a home with an open concept and a room for his man cave.

A couple looking to expand the family seeks a spacious house near the Atlantic Ocean in Long Beach, N.Y.; their dream home must include a new kitchen with white cabinets, a luxurious master bathroom, a yard for their dog and room for a pool.

A young, southern couple decides to buy their first home in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They both grew up vacationing in the area and love the family-friendly community and close proximity to several beaches. They hunt for a home with a fenced-in yard for their dogs and an updated interior.

A couple that first met on the beach in Newport, RI, wants to buy their first home on Aquidneck Island. With a toddler and another baby on the way, they hope to find a property with a yard for the boys, an open floor plan and something they can fix up to build equity in their starter home.

A couple of empty nesters are saying goodbye to the hustle and bustle of Chicago and hello to the laid-back lifestyle on Washington Island, Wisconsin. They want to live on a large waterfront property they can customize with plenty of room for visiting family.

Young newlyweds are ready to buy their first home together in Long Beach, New York. Just an hour from the city, Long Beach feels like the best of both worlds with beautiful beaches, great surfing and tons of nightlife. They hope to find a condo near the beach that has views of the water.

After growing up on Washington Island, Wisconsin, an entrepreneur is ready to make the quaint island home again. She's missed the small town feel, scenery and her family. In addition to opening a restaurant, she has plans to find a beachfront house with rental potential.

An engaged couple searches for a home in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama, where they can be closer to the water and spend more time on their boat. They're open to fixing up a home or building one, but being waterfront is a must.

An active family of five is tired of driving over the bridge to Merritt Island, Florida, and decides to make a permanent move. They want to spend more time together enjoying the island's outdoor activities and hope to find a home on the water with an open floor plan and a pool.

After years of spending summer vacations in Ocean City, a Maryland couple is ready to fulfill their dream of living by the ocean. They love the calmer, bay side of the island and hope to find a waterfront home with gorgeous views and room for their jet ski.

A college admissions counselor living in Geneva, Switzerland, recently fell in love with the low-country charm of Hilton Head Island, SC, during a vacation. Now, she's looking for a home close to the beach with rental potential, an updated kitchen and a spacious deck.

A successful business owner is ready to plant roots in sunny Key West, Florida. With the help of her daughter, she hopes to find a spacious house for entertaining that's also near the Old Town district so she can walk to work.

A couple follows a job opportunity to Long Beach, New York, a family-friendly area that offers the island lifestyle they're looking for with an easy commute to Manhattan. They want their twins to grow up by the ocean and spend as much time outdoors as possible, so they hunt for a home near the water with a backyard.

A Cincinnati couple that loves the outdoor lifestyle of Nantucket, MA, is ready to fulfill their dream of living near the beach. They hunt for a home with easy access to the water and town center, a backyard for their dogs and a separate space for renting.

A busy couple with three active boys and a baby on the way looks for more room in Indialantic, Florida. Grandpa is also moving in soon so there's no time to renovate, making a turnkey property a must-have.

A Mississippi couple is ready to move closer to the waters of Orange Beach, Alabama. They're excited to start this new chapter together but his dream of boating around Alabama's waterways with a home on the bay clashes with her desire to live on the beach.

A fun-loving couple with three growing kids and a dog is looking to upgrade their current home on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He's looking for enough square footage to accommodate the entire family, while she's looking for an open concept layout and water views.

A mother and son move to Gulf Shores, Alabama, so they can spend more time together on the beach. They'd like to find a home with a third bedroom for guests but the number-one priority is getting as close to the beach as possible.

A Virginia couple, tired of staying with family while visiting Kill Devil Hills, wants their own piece of paradise. They would like something move-in ready with a fenced yard for their dogs that they can rent for a few years.

A young marine engineer from Maryland works months at a time at sea. He hopes to take advantage of the island's abundant outdoor activities, and find a house with easy access to work, space for roommates and a garage for his motorcycles.

An active couple is relocating to Indian Lake, Ohio, to spend more time on their boat with family and friends. They're searching for a move-in ready home with direct water access to the lake, and they also want a large yard for their dog and enough outdoor entertaining space to host big parties.

A fun-loving couple from Texas is ready to embrace adventure in Orange Beach, Alabama. She wants a house with space and privacy, but he would prefer a condo so he never has to mow the lawn again. A water view is a top priority for both of them, but his fear of heights may keep his feet planted on a low floor.

A young marketing professional is ready to buy her first place in Long Beach, NY. She grew up visiting the island town with her family, and she's getting help from her mom to find a condo with a pool and gym.

An active couple is moving from Charleston, SC, to breathtaking Pensacola Beach, FL, where they want to spend all their free time boating and riding jet skis. Their main priorities for their new home are an expansive water view and a boat dock just outside their back door.

A busy family with three young kids is moving from Katy, Texas, to Fidalgo Island, Washington, in order to to live a more peaceful life. They're eager to spend a lot of time outdoors together and are hoping to find a home near a park or forest.

Restaurant owners decide it's time to upgrade their current home to one more suitable for their family of five on Mount Desert Island, Maine. They want to find a forever home in town that's move-in ready and close to school for the kids, but also has a private bathroom oasis they don't have to share.

A military couple with two large dogs is tired of being crammed into a one bedroom, one bath apartment on Whidbey Island, Washington. They're looking for a house close to the naval base with a large yard for the pups and a sizable garage for him to have a workshop. As newlyweds, they're eager to show off their new island home to visiting family and friends.

An assistant principal and a teacher are moving from West Hempstead, New York, to the seaside town of Long Beach because they love the tight-knit community and can feel the stress melt away every time they visit. They've been planning this move for years and want to find a home as close to the beach as possible.

After renting for several years on the Outer Banks, a couple is ready to purchase their first home together in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. He loves surfing, and she enjoys hiking, and the town offers easy access to both the ocean and nature preserves. They're looking for a home with enough storage space for watersports equipment as well as outdoor space for their pets.

A fun-loving couple is relocating to Gulf Shores, Alabama, to escape the traffic around their Atlanta home. They want a home that's as close to the beach as possible with plenty of covered deck space outdoors. With five daughters in their blended family, they need at least three bedrooms and a relaxing space to spend quality time in as a family.

After spending two years stationed in Japan, a Navy pilot and his family are settling down on beautiful Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. She wants a house with New England charm and isn't afraid of a fixer-upper, but he thinks new construction would be easier to manage.

After years in the Navy, a couple and their dog are making Fidalgo Island, Washington, their home. Their dream house would ideally encompass everything they love about the area: something surrounded by nature with great water views and not too far from all the town has to offer.

A family of four has outgrown their small Long Beach, New York, bungalow and is ready to put down roots in their forever home. They're hoping to find a house near town that has a big yard and a home office but doesn't have the price tag of the big city.

A warehouse manager from Virginia is ready to finally make her dreams come true with a move to Mount Desert Island, Maine, where she vacationed with family when she was younger. Now, she's looking for a home close to nearby Bar Harbor with a backyard and enough space so she can host family herself.

A family of five is ready to make the move to Camano Island, Washington. They want a home with a view and enough land so they can live outdoors more often, letting the kids and dog roam free in nature. While she dreams of a modern farmhouse big enough to hold the whole family, he is more focused on getting some shop space.

A Massachusetts couple is fulfilling a lifelong dream of living by the ocean on Islesboro Island, Maine. They love the quiet, small town atmosphere, and they hope to find a place with a water view and space for the boat he's been saving his pennies to buy one day.

After landing a job in Folly Beach, a Navy veteran and her Army vet husband are moving to James Island, South Carolina. They have four rambunctious children, as well as an energetic rescue dog, and hope to find a home with ample backyard space.

Newlyweds are ready to ditch their small condo and set down roots on Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. They love being close to shops and restaurants, but they are open to looking all over the island for a stand-alone house. They plan on starting a family soon, so a home with tons of space and a big yard would be ideal.

An active couple is leaving the busy Pittsburgh area for the laid-back lifestyle of Key West, Florida. They want a property close to town and the beach, and with two young children, they're looking for at least three bedrooms and lots of yard space.

A family of four is eager to leave the hustle and bustle of Seattle behind for waterfront living on Merritt Island, Florida. 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 is moving from Colorado to Johns Island for a better quality of life. They recently started a cake business together, so they're looking for a single-story ranch home with a large kitchen and a yard that's big enough for their dog.

After years of bouncing around the country with the Navy, a family of four is ready to find a forever home on Fidalgo Island, Washington. They are looking for a large home with a bonus space for their teenage daughters and ample room for their two active dogs, two cats and albino snake.

Two teachers are ready to leave their cramped apartment in New Jersey for a sprawling house with Southern charm on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They want to find a home with a golf course view that also has plenty of room for visiting family and for his beloved sports memorabilia collection.

A high school principal is moving back to Gulf Shores, Alabama, to buy her forever home. She's 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.

A couple looks for a home to enjoy with family and friends on Indian Lake, Ohio. They're avid boaters and want a place with waterfront access and a boat lift, but they also want plenty room for visitors and an outdoor space for their dog.

A busy couple is leaving Lake Stevens, Washington, for a quieter life on nearby Camano Island. They're on the hunt for a home with plenty of outdoor space for their four sons to play and enough room to store their boat, and they're ready to make this dream a reality.

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 father is searching for his dream home in Ocean City, Maryland, with the help of his grown children. He's always wanted a boat, so the property has to be near the water. He also needs space for the kids when they visit, and he wants a move-in ready home so he can spend quality time making new memories with his family.

A busy doctor and her husband have decided to plant roots in their favorite vacation spot on South Padre Island. They're seeking million dollar views for half the price, and they also want a pool and a fenced-in backyard for their two dogs.

Recent newlyweds are looking for their first home on the beautiful island of St. Simons. They can't wait to become a permanent part of the community and hope to find a house they can grow into with a large, fenced-in yard for their two dogs.

Childhood sweethearts are ready to move closer to the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They're looking for a four-bedroom home with a spacious yard, and mom wants to be on the beach to watch beautiful sunsets, but Dad knows that will come at a cost.

A mother looks to move closer to her daughter and grandchild to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. She's fulfilling a lifelong dream of buying a beach house and she's hoping to find an open concept, three-bedroom home with expansive water views.