Scott's Vacation House Rules

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

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

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

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

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

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

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With rolling sand dunes, powdery sand and epic sunsets just outside the door, Eva and Stewart should have no problem renting their beachside property, but no one has renovated the place since the 1970's.

Elena and Kelly's property resembles a giant beige box with almost nothing that attracts renters; Scott aims to change that with an ambitious Country Club inspired theme.

After a recent fire and years of neglect, sisters Jessica, Sabrina and Sue need Scott's help turning a giant problem into profit; inspired by the family's South American heritage, Scott sets out to create a Spanish Revival.

Inside and out, Nadia's cabin in the woods looks more like the type of dull, dated suburban home renters are trying to escape for a week; Scott injects the property with a fun canoe theme design.

Transforming the property into a paradise for anyone ready to hit the snowmobile trails, ice fish or just curl up in front of the fireplace with a good book to make the property lucrative during winter.

A million dollar party lodge where privacy and walls weren't a priority; Chris and David need Scott's help turning it into a successful vacation rental; Scott sets out transforming the property into an executive-style lodge.

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

With property taxes and maintenance fees going through the roof, Tara-Lee and Bryan need their rarely-used vacation rental to start paying for itself.

Christine and Sam's newly purchased vacation property looks like a time capsule from the 1970's; Scott harnesses the swinging 70's look of the home, but adds 21st Century tech to create a groovy, functional tech getaway.

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 popular vacation for young families so Scott adds fun, family-friendly amenities that will keep this property booked year after year.

Scott harnesses his creativity and transforms a former art studio at the back of Sarah and Nick's property into an artistic retreat that doubles as a gallery where paying guests can view and buy the work of local artists.

Homeowners Jackie and Teresa purchase an aging two-bedroom property and need Scott's help transforming the haphazard, gloomy layout into a bright and spacious vacation rental that will help build their nest egg.

Mother and son team Elli and Clark desperately need Scott’s help transforming their neglected cabin into a successful vacation rental. With a tranquil waterfall just steps from the front door, Scott plunges into a design plan that immerses renters in the experience of the nearby waterfall. Very quickly, Scott uncovers some big surprises and more water than he bargained for.

Nadia and Anwar bought their farmhouse as a generational property to enjoy with their daughters, but also with the intention of generating some short-term rental income.

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

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 honor his legacy and generate an income so the family can hold onto the property.

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

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 looking bland and boring. Scott decides to turn this place into a playful paradise to match the energetic personas of the buyers.

After going more than half a century without renovations, Julia and John are hoping their worn out family cabin, which was built by John's grandfather, can start generating money for them.

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

Erin and Gerald are the owners of a rundown cottage they don't use so much anymore. They're hoping that a good renovation will turn it into a profit generator. Scott sees the potential here to pay homage to the 1980s while bringing it into the 21st century, creating a retro rockin' throwback getaway!

Marc, a fire captain in the city, buys a farmhouse to create some family memories with his son, and daughter Megan; however, it's pretty clear this rundown place was built purely for function.

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

Fitness instructors Cindy and Sean own a historic 150-year-old cabin in Muskoka; they're hoping to rent it out to fund their travel plans, but first they want the years of add-ons remodeled; Scott McGillivray and his team take on this project.

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

Ryan, and his wife Ashlynn, inherited his grandmother's cottage, which has been in the family for a hundred years. But the history of this property is starting to show. There's no room for family events, let alone renters. Scott and Debra are out to change all that. They're expanding the footprint with a huge glass addition, finishing the basement, and making room for many more generations of enjoyment.

Once upon a time, Susan's happy place was her cottage. But over the years, she has become burdened by all the fixes this waterfront property needs. She and her daughter Jaqueline love the idea of renovating to rent, but where to start? When Scott and Deb tackle the to-do list, it turns from a two bedroom, one bath to a luxurious four bedroom two bath, with a decided French flair.

Entrepreneurs Kat and Kevin bought a huge property with the dream of running a restaurant with a vacation property above. But with limited knowledge on the vacation market, they look to Scott for help.

Mark and Michael's parents saw the potential in this massive bungalow for their retirement and tasked their sons to maintain it in the meantime. But the amount of work that needs to get done in order to make it marketable to renters is too much for Mark and Michael. Scott and Debra get to work and create a gorgeous open concept space with a new kitchen, spa-like bathrooms, a revived swimming pool, and a fabulous greenhouse at the center.

Newly retired Connie and Todd love their cottage but realize it is a little unfinished to earn much on the vacation rental market. Scott and his team swoop in to remove, restore and renovate this little piece of paradise so that this property can earn them some serious rental income.

Sarah and Rob want to create the dream beach cottage out of this run-down property to take advantage of the newfound popularity of the area. But the cottage they purchased is a bit of a flop. When they find they have underestimated the work needed for the renovation it is Scott and his team to the rescue. This cottage will go from beach shack to beach palace with bright bold colours, and a few laughs along the way.

Andy and Jeff sold their place in the city planning to retire to this happening town, but they will need to rent out this bungalow for a few years yet. Scott and Debra enter into the mid-century spirit of the place to create a cool vacation spot complete with top-of-the-line fixtures, paired with original elements, and a unique mid-century vibe.

When siblings Steph, Jeff, and Katie unexpectedly inherit their family cottage, they are desperate to keep it, but can't rent it out in its current condition.

Natalie and Kevin are busy parents with full-time careers; when they're up at their cottage, the last thing they want to do is have to work on repairing it; Scott to the rescue.

Millennials Melissa and Adam buy a dated lakeside property with kitschy contents included; Scott looks past the kitsch and sees the future by renovating it with the latest home technology, including integrated security, magnetic tiles, and more.

Kelly must convince her husband Paul that purchasing an old dark cottage will help their retirement; Scott leans into the gorgeous teal lake this property sits on and gets to work with Deb transforming it into a beautiful coastal cabin.

Emma and her husband Clayton want to future proof their family cottage against Emma's increasing physical challenges; Scott creates a fabulous lakeside rental with an accessible chef's kitchen, a universal bathroom, and a spacious primary suite.

Sisters-in-law Amanda and Emily took a leap of faith and invested in a cottage together; Scott and Debra bring their skills to transform this dark paneled property into a light, breezy beach house - keeping peace in the family, and on the lake.

Scott and his best friend Blake always hoped they'd have cottages on the same lake, so after Blake purchases a rundown property down the road, Scott decides to help his buddy out by renovating it, but the job is as steep as the cliff it sits on.

When Jillian and Emerson's stepdad passed, the cottage he was helping them build came to a halt; Scott and Debra step up to the challenge and build a two-storey cottage with windows to the lake, vaulted ceilings and contemporary design.

Becky is a single mom trying to manage and maintain their vacation home that is beloved by her growing sons. But it's dated, and she can't keep up with all the fixes it needs. Scott and Debra to the rescue! They tackle some serious issues and convert this suburban-looking property into a Riverside Retreat, equipped with a cabana, fishing amenities, and a fire pit.

Regina and Dave have a two-storey cottage with too many small rooms; with three kids and demanding jobs, they need Scott and Deb to create an open concept cottage that would be great for gatherings, with tons of shore appeal and play spaces.

Lizzie and Rushad are well acquainted with Scott's help; he came to their aid more than ten years ago; now, after a span of fourteen years, they are once again turning to his expertise to overcome challenges with their vacation property.

Brothers Caleb and Jordan want to run a string of short-term rentals before they turn 30; Scott is happy to mentor these ambitious young men and teaches them how to convert an old farmhouse on a bison ranch into a rip-roaring, ready-to-rent.

Sarah is a mom, entrepreneur, and social media star that needs Scott's help to renovate her and her husband Shane's run-down cottage. The goal is to attract other content creators for both work and play. Scott and Debra transform this waterfront gem into a cotton candy contemporary cottage that will be memorable online and in person.

Sue wants to set up her grown daughters for success by planning for her family's future. With the help of Scott and his team, Sue's aging family cottage will get a more open layout, a unified design and some new waterfront features to thrill both family and guests for many more generations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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