Scott McGillivray
Self - Host
Scott's Vacation House Rules (2020)
Season 4
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.
Released April 26, 2020
Episode 43 min
None+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.building-a-house
Watch Providers: HGTV, HGTV, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel + 4 more, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Philo, YouTube TV
Production Companies: McGillivray Entertainment Media
Network: Home Network
S4E1 - 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 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.
April 23, 2023, midnight
S4E2 - 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 skills to transform this dark paneled property into a light, breezy beach house - keeping peace in the family, and on the lake.
April 30, 2023, midnight
S4E3 - Limitless Lakeside Retreat; Emma and Clayton
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.
May 7, 2023, midnight
S4E4 - Coastal Cabin; Kelly and Paul
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.
May 14, 2023, midnight
S4E5 - Bayside Bungalow; Melissa and Adam
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.
May 21, 2023, midnight
S4E6 - 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 do is have to work on repairing it; Scott to the rescue.
May 28, 2023, midnight
S4E7 - 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 rent it out in its current condition.
June 4, 2023, midnight
S4E10 - 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 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.
Oct. 2, 2023, midnight
S4E12 - 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. But with limited knowledge on the vacation market, they look to Scott for help.
Oct. 16, 2023, midnight
S4E14 - 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 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.
Oct. 30, 2023, midnight
S4E8 - 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 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.
Sept. 18, 2023, midnight
S4E11 - 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 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.
Oct. 9, 2023, midnight
S4E9 - 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 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.
Sept. 25, 2023, midnight
S4E13 - 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 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.
Oct. 23, 2023, midnight
Network: Home Network
Episode Runtime: 43 min.
Season Runtime: 43 min.
Released: April 26, 2020
Last Air Date: May 26, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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