Jason and Courtney have a special affection for Nantucket; it's where they met and fell in love. They've even chose the island for their wedding and new home. Their decision has come down to three amazing island properties.

Episode 1

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.

From Houston to Tiki Island

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.

Bachelor Pad in Newport, Rhode Island

After spending most of their lives at sea, a couple takes their kids to Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay hoping to find a turn-key home close to the beach.

Set Sail for Aquidneck Island

A Houston family searches for a waterfront home on Tiki Island, TX.

From City Life to Tiki Island Life

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?

Making Memories on Nantucket

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.

Waking Up in a No-Wake Zone

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.

Slower Pace on Camano Island

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.

Salty Air on Sullivan's Island

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.

From Childhood Vacations to Permanent Paradise on Mustang Island

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.

New Beginnings on Camano Island, WA

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.

Family Home on Hilton Head

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?

Coming Home to Indian Lake

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.

Dreaming of South Padre Island

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?

From the City to the Vineyard

Fixer Upper on Fidalgo Island

Historical Charm in Key West

Mom and Son Move to Key West

Ocean Breeze on Topsail Island

Adventure on Anderson Island

Absolutely Amelia Island

Home with a View on Topsail

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.

Alabama Couple Trades Farming for Boating on Ono Island

Trading the Desert for the Beach

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.

Wedding Location Becomes Home on South Bass Island

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.

Trading Iowa Corn Fields for Sugar Sand Beaches in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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.

Finding a Gem on Emerald Isle

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.

Returning to the Peace and Serenity of Ohio's Bass Islands

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.

Teeing Off on Topsail Island, NC

Married lawyers are tired of long hours and want a change of pace in Long Beach, NY.

Lawyers Move to Long Beach for Active Lifestyle

Newlyweds return to his hometown on San Juan Island, WA, to buy their first house.

Brews and Views on San Juan Island, WA

A New Jersey couple and their kids are buying a home on Absecon Island to be close to family.

Looking for a Shore Thing on Absecon Island

A couple returns home to Fidalgo Island, WA, to give their kids the same childhood they had.

Boarding the Ferry to Fidalgo

A couple and their children move from Salt Lake City to San Juan Island, WA, for his new job.

Salt Lake to San Juan Island

A charter-boat captain searches for a home near the water on Block Island in Rhode Island.

Dropping Anchor on Block Island

After several moves, a Navy family plans to settle down on Whidbey Island in Washington.

San Diego to Whidbey Island, WA

High school sweethearts bring their family and waffle business to beautiful Emerald Isle, NC.

Waffle Time on Emerald Isle

A family of four can't decide what type of water view they want in Brigantine, New Jersey.

Bay or Beach on Brigantine

A California family of six escapes the busy city and relocates to picturesque Catalina Island.

Mainland to Catalina Island

A couple returns to her hometown of Coronado Island, CA, to give their children the island life.

Returning to Coronado Island

A couple searches for a house with charm and a water view on St. Helena, SC.

Boats, Brews and Marsh Views on St. Helena, South Carolina

After years of vacationing there, a Brooklynite looks for a year-round home in East Hampton, NY.

East Hampton House Search

A young couple begins the next chapter of their lives on beautiful James Island, SC.

A New Life on James Island

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.

Trading Chilly Pennsylvania for Fun in the Sun in Key West

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.

Close Encounters with the Catfish Kind on South Padre Island

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.

Making the Move to Merritt Island for Life on the Water

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.

Feeling Young Again on Hilton Head, South Carolina

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.

Planting Roots on North Carolina's Outer Banks

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.

Swapping Buffalo Blues for South African Views in Key West

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.

Seeking Southern Sun in Orange Beach

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.

Backyard Boating on Merritt Island

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.

Views of the Sand Dunes

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.

Goodbye to the Grind and Hello to 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.

Waterfront Living on Sunny Marco Island

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.

Water Views on Ono Island, Alabama

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.

Bringing Old Friends Together in Ocean City, Maryland

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.

Fishing for a Water View in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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.

Island-Hopping from St. John to Key West

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 View from the Treetops on Fidalgo Island

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.

The Sanibel Cure for the Houston Blues

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.

Raising a Family on South Padre Island

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.

Living the Dream on Orcas Island

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.

Paying for Paradise in Key West

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.

Raising a Family by the Water in Ocean City

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.

Kidding Around on James Island

Returning to Fidalgo Island

A Charming New Life on Bald Head Island

A Wisconsin couple is relocating to picturesque Bald Head Island, NC, with their blended family. An ocean view is top priority, but they'd also like enough bedrooms for the whole family and space to entertain.

Together on Bald Head Island

An adventurous couple is moving to Bald Head Island, NC, to spend more time on the beach with their dogs and enjoy a laid-back lifestyle. They're looking for a large home with lots of character and enough bedrooms for family and friends to visit. They'd like to find a place that's move-in ready, but are open to building a new home to ensure they get everything they want.

A View on Camano Island

A couple in need of relaxation is moving to Camano Island, WA and will be bringing Mom along to move in with them. They want a home with a split floor plan so they can maintain privacy, but a large living room and patio space to embrace family time. Mom also needs an art room, and a picturesque view from the house for inspiration.

Perfect House and Boat on Fenwick Island

A homesick couple is moving back to Fidalgo Island, Washington, after working in Rhode Island for several years. They love the charming town of Anacortes and are looking forward to raising their five-year-old daughter there. They're hoping to find a home with enough space for a playroom, a fenced-in yard for their dogs and an open-concept kitchen.

First-Time Buying on Hilton Head, South Carolina

A engaged Seattle couple wants to leave city life and escape to Bainbridge island, Washington.

Ferry to Bainbridge Island

A young couple moves from Colorado Springs to Carolina Beach, NC, so they can be near the water.

Family Time in Carolina Beach

A young Milwaukee couple looks for a home where they can entertain in Washington Island, WI.

Becoming Part of the Community

With her two kids out of the house, a CPA is packing up her life and moving to Ventnor City, NJ.

Funnel Cakes and Ferris Wheels

A Washington family is moving to Fidalgo Island to bring all the joys of camping to everyday life.

Exploring Nature on Fidalgo Island

A couple looks to make memories with their kids with a move to Martha's Vineyard.

Planting Roots

A young couple leaves Philadelphia for the quaint beach town of Carolina Beach, NC.

Room to Grow a Famil

A young couple looks for a beach oasis away from the city in Long Beach, NY.

Easy Living

With six kids and a dog, a Dayton couple is hoping to find a large lake house.

Space for Nine at Indian Lake, Ohio

Young newlyweds from CT search for a new-construction home in the seaside city of Newport.

Searching for a Modern Home in Historic Newport

A couple from Forest Hills, NY, looks for a home in East Hampton with plenty of space to entertain.

Painting a Beautiful Picture

An Ohio couple looks for a home where they can slow down and relax on Indian Lake.

Slower Pace on Indian Lake

A Michigan couple searches for a home on Washington Island, WI, with vacation rental potential.

Life Is a Postcard on Washington Island

A Newport, RI, native wants to leave her South Carolina life and head back home.

Back Home on Newport, RI

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.

Better Weather on Merritt Island, Fl

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.

Leaving the Big Apple for the White Sands of Long Beach, New York

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.

Adulting in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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.

Raising Beach Babies in Newport, RI

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.

Leaving the Windy City for Washington Island, Wisconsin

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.

The Best of Both Worlds on Long Beach

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.

A Washington Island Homecoming

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.

Going Boating in Gulf Shores, AL

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.

Across the Bridge to Merritt Island, Fl

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.

Boats, Brews, and Bay Views in Ocean City, MD

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 Vacation for Life on Hilton Head Island

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.

Searching for a New Home in Historic Key West, Florida

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.

Seeing Double on Long Beach

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.

Stepping Off the Ferry in Nantucket

A family wants to move closer to the kids' school in Cocoa Beach, Fla., so they have more time on the beach and in the water instead of sitting in traffic; they are looking for something that's move-in ready but also a bargain.

Closer to School in Cocoa Beach

Most people only fantasize about living on an island, but we'll prove that an Island Life is possible for anyone. Tropical dreamers will be shown island properties that fit into any budget, from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous.

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Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2015