Scott's Vacation House Rules
Scott's Vacation House Rules

Scott's Vacation House Rules

2020 6 Seasons 65 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Reality

Does owning a dream vacation property seem out of reach? Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray offers the ultimate road map to renovation and rental success in Scott’s Vacation House Rules. With years of smart real estate investing and renovation experience, Scott will unlock the rental potential of even the most uninspired properties. Finding and transforming tired, dated and rundown spaces into unique and buzz-worthy parcels of paradise, Scott’s Vacation House Rules will prove that any dream property is always within reach. Scott’s Vacation House Rules is produced by McGillivray Entertainment in association with Corus Studios for HGTV Canada.

Does owning a dream vacation property seem out of reach? Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray offers the ultimate road map to renovation and rental success in Scott’s Vacation House Rules. With years of smart real estate investing and renovation experience, Scott will unlock the rental potential of even the most uninspired properties. Finding and transforming tired, dated and rundown spaces into unique and buzz-worthy parcels of paradise, Scott’s Vacation House Rules will prove that any dream property is always within reach. Scott’s Vacation House Rules is produced by McGillivray Entertainment in association with Corus Studios for HGTV Canada.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Bavarian Guest House - Bernd and Crystal

Bavarian Guest House - Bernd and Crystal

EP 2

Malibu Beach House - Katherine and Jason

Scott transforms a rundown family cottage into a Malibu-inspired, 5-star beach retreat.

EP 3

Pet Friendly Paradise - Mark and Lynn

EP 4

Fishing Retreat - Tanya and Selwyn

EP 5

Zen Holiday Hideaway - Code and Karen

EP 6

Carriage House - Laura and Dale

Scott transforms a historic carriage house into a chic vacation rental.

EP 7

Muskoka Makeover / Alison and Kelsey

Scott transforms a modest cottage into an executive style Muskoka retreat.

EP 8

Retro Retreat / John and Dawn

Scott turns a Wasaga Beach party pad into a trendy, mid-century inspired vacation destination.

EP 9

Holltop Ski Chalet / Meghan and Ryan

Scott transforms a hilltop cabin into a luxurious ski chalet worthy of Whistler or Aspen

EP 10

Four Season Rental; Cassandra and Kelsey

Scott transforms a rundown lakeside cottage into a stylish vacation rental that attracts paying guests year round.

EP 1

Falling Water

Mother and son team Elli and Clark desperately need Scott’s help transforming their neglected cabin into a successful

EP 2

Game Time Getaway

Homeowners Jackie and Teresa purchase an aging two-bedroom property and need Scott's help transforming the haphazard, gl

EP 3

Artistic Retreat

Scott harnesses his creativity and transforms a former art studio at the back of Sarah and Nick's property into an artis

EP 4

Parent's Paradise

Aleisha and Justin's rundown vacation property can't be rented in the state it's in; a week by the lake is the most popu

EP 5

Back to the Future

Christine and Sam's newly purchased vacation property looks like a time capsule from the 1970's; Scott harnesses the swi

EP 6

Hawk's Nest

With property taxes and maintenance fees going through the roof, Tara-Lee and Bryan need their rarely-used vacation rent

EP 7

Country Charmer

Sisters Erin and Megan are falling in love with the charm of Prince Edward County and setting about renovating a century

EP 8

Executive Lodge

A million dollar party lodge where privacy and walls weren't a priority; Chris and David need Scott's help turning it in

EP 9

Winter Wonderland

Transforming the property into a paradise for anyone ready to hit the snowmobile trails, ice fish or just curl up in fro

EP 10

Canoe Club

Inside and out, Nadia's cabin in the woods looks more like the type of dull, dated suburban home renters are trying to e

EP 11

Bienvenido A Casa

After a recent fire and years of neglect, sisters Jessica, Sabrina and Sue need Scott's help turning a giant problem int

EP 12

Country Club

Elena and Kelly's property resembles a giant beige box with almost nothing that attracts renters; Scott aims to change t

EP 13

Beach Bungalow

With rolling sand dunes, powdery sand and epic sunsets just outside the door, Eva and Stewart should have no problem ren

EP 1

Scandi Ski Chalet; Vicky and Todd

Vicky and Todd recently bought a dated old house near a ski hill, and they think it could earn them some money - if the

EP 2

Historic Highland Lodge; Cindy and Sean

Fitness instructors Cindy and Sean own a historic 150-year-old cabin in Muskoka; they're hoping to rent it out to fund t

EP 3

Boho Boathouse; Sabrina and Tess

Sabrina and her daughter Tess purchase a large but neglected boathouse on the scenic Lake of Bays.

EP 4

Lakeview Farmhouse; Megan and Marc

Marc, a fire captain in the city, buys a farmhouse to create some family memories with his son, and daughter Megan; howe

EP 5

Throwback Getaway; Erin and Gerald

Erin and Gerald are the owners of a rundown cottage they don't use so much anymore. They're hoping that a good renovatio

EP 6

Homestead Hideaway; Reesha and Duncan

Homeowners Reesha and Duncan purchased a rundown lakeside cabin to rent out and generate income for their growing family

EP 7

Classic Cabin; Julia and John

After going more than half a century without renovations, Julia and John are hoping their worn out family cabin, which w

EP 8

Playful Paradise; Rowan and Curtis

Rowan and his son, Curtis, bought a 3 bedroom lake house to enjoy and rent out for part of the year. But the property is

EP 9

Northern Getaway; Darlene and James

Empty nesters Darlene and James have a family cottage located on the Moon River that's in bad need of repair.

EP 10

European Villa; Anita and Marco

Anita's dad's Muskoka cottage has strong bones but is very outdated, so she wants to turn it into a place that will both

EP 11

Zen'd Out Retreat; Caroline and Gihad

For front line healthcare workers Caroline and Gihad, the decision to buy a cottage was influenced by their stressful jo

EP 12

Funky Farmhouse; Nadia and Anwar

Nadia and Anwar bought their farmhouse as a generational property to enjoy with their daughters, but also with the inten

EP 1

Cliffside Cabin; Blake

Scott and his best friend Blake always hoped they'd have cottages on the same lake, so after Blake purchases a rundown p

EP 2

Breezy Beach House; Amanda and Emily

Sisters-in-law Amanda and Emily took a leap of faith and invested in a cottage together; Scott and Debra bring their ski

EP 3

Limitless Lakeside Retreat; Emma and Clayton

Emma and her husband Clayton want to future proof their family cottage against Emma's increasing physical challenges; Sc

EP 4

Coastal Cabin; Kelly and Paul

Kelly must convince her husband Paul that purchasing an old dark cottage will help their retirement; Scott leans into th

EP 5

Bayside Bungalow; Melissa and Adam

Millennials Melissa and Adam buy a dated lakeside property with kitschy contents included; Scott looks past the kitsch a

EP 6

Sunset Grove; Natalie and Kevin

Natalie and Kevin are busy parents with full-time careers; when they're up at their cottage, the last thing they want to

EP 7

Family Lake House; Jeff and Katie

When siblings Steph, Jeff, and Katie unexpectedly inherit their family cottage, they are desperate to keep it, but can't

EP 8

Mid-Century Getaway; Andy and Jeff

Andy and Jeff sold their place in the city planning to retire to this happening town, but they will need to rent out thi

EP 9

Beachside Abode; Sarah and Rob

Sarah and Rob want to create the dream beach cottage out of this run-down property to take advantage of the newfound pop

EP 10

Paradise Point; Connie and Todd

Newly retired Connie and Todd love their cottage but realize it is a little unfinished to earn much on the vacation rent

EP 11

Organic Oasis; Mark and Michael

Mark and Michael's parents saw the potential in this massive bungalow for their retirement and tasked their sons to main

EP 12

Inn on the Market; Kat and Kevin

Entrepreneurs Kat and Kevin bought a huge property with the dream of running a restaurant with a vacation property above

EP 13

Classy Country Cottage; Jaqueline and Susan

Once upon a time, Susan's happy place was her cottage. But over the years, she has become burdened by all the fixes this

EP 14

Heritage Hideaway; Ashlynn and Ryan

Ryan, and his wife Ashlynn, inherited his grandmother's cottage, which has been in the family for a hundred years. But t

EP 1

Sue & Daughters - Coastal Cottage

Sue wants to set up her grown daughters for success by planning for her family's future. With the help of Scott and his

EP 2

Sarah & Shane - The Little Pink Cottage

Sarah is a mom, entrepreneur, and social media star that needs Scott's help to renovate her and her husband Shane's run-

EP 3

Caleb & Jordan - Grey Stone Ranch

Brothers Caleb and Jordan want to run a string of short-term rentals before they turn 30; Scott is happy to mentor these

EP 4

Lizzie & Rushad - Country Cabin

Lizzie and Rushad are well acquainted with Scott's help; he came to their aid more than ten years ago; now, after a span

EP 5

Caroline & Monique - Victorian Venue

EP 6

Regina & David - Sandy Pines

Regina and Dave have a two-storey cottage with too many small rooms; with three kids and demanding jobs, they need Scott

EP 7

Becky & Rowan - Riverside Retreat

Becky is a single mom trying to manage and maintain their vacation home that is beloved by her growing sons. But it's da

EP 8

Jillian & Emerson - Lakeside Landing

When Jillian and Emerson's stepdad passed, the cottage he was helping them build came to a halt; Scott and Debra step up

EP 1

Muskoka Moonrise: Stephen and James

Scott launches into some bright ideas for a generational cabin owned by two brothers-in-law.

EP 2

Lazy River Retreat: Lily and Jordan

Scott transforms the unused and unfinished spaces in Lily and Jordan's riverside cottage.

EP 3

Whimsical Woodlands: Marie and Leonard

Scott aims to revive a 20-year-old cottage as he injects some color and imagination into its design with Debra's help.

EP 4

Harmonious Hub: Cathy and Andrea

Scott comes to the rescue of a mother and her daughter-in-law when they don't know what to do with a generational proper

EP 5

The Clubhouse: Carrie and Martin

Scott and Debra step up to the challenge of rejuvenating a property and turning it back into the top hangout on the bloc

EP 6

Sunrise Bay: Jennifer and Mike

Scott and Debra create a modern escape for a couple who need to update their cottage with a design to make it more acces

EP 7

Coastal Capri Cottage: Frank and Lucas

Renovating a tiny holiday property and honouring the legacy of the grandfather of a father and son.

EP 8

Lakeside Lodge: Tracey and Joel

Popular Cast

Scott McGillivray
Scott McGillivray
Self - Host