A family of four is eager to leave the hustle and bustle of Seattle behind for waterfront living on Merritt Island, Fla.; 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 moving from Colorado to Johns Island, S.C., recently started a cake business together and are looking for a single-story ranch home with a large kitchen and a yard that's big enough for their dog.
A high school principal moving back to Gulf Shores, Ala., to buy her forever home is 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.
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 busy doctor and her husband have decided to plant roots in their favorite vacation spot on South Padre Island and want a pool and fenced-in backyard for their two dogs.
Recent newlyweds look for their first home on the beautiful island of St. Simons and can't wait to become a permanent part of the community; the couple hope to find a house they can grow into with a large, fenced-in yard for their two dogs.
Childhood sweethearts ready to move closer to the beach in Gulf Shores, Ala., are looking for a four-bedroom home with a spacious yard and sunset views.
A woman looks at beach houses to move closer to her daughter and grandchild in Atlantic Beach, N.C., and is hoping to find an open concept, three-bedroom home with expansive water views.
A busy family with three young kids moves from Texas to Fidalgo Island, Wash., to live a more peaceful life and they're eager to spend a lot of time outdoors together and are hoping to find a home near a park or forest.
A Navy pilot and his family are settling down on beautiful Aquidneck Island, R.I.; 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, Wash., their home; they would like their dream house to be surrounded by nature with great water views but still be close to all the town has to offer.
A Long Beach family wants a locale that's close to town, but they don't want the big city price tag.
A warehouse manager is ready for a move to Mount Desert Island, Maine, where she vacationed as a child and is now looking for a home with a backyard and enough space to entertain.
A Massachusetts couple is fulfilling their dream of living by the ocean and are hoping to find a home with a water view and space for the boat he's been saving his pennies for.
Restaurant owners search for a new home on Mount Desert Island, Maine; they want to find a move-in ready home that's close to their kids' school.
A foodie is leaving behind the Boston cold for the sunshine of an island off of Charleston, S.C.; she's looking for a home with yard space for her dog and a short commute to work that will offer easy access to the Charleston, S.C., food scene.
A family of five moving to Camano Island wants a home with a view and lots of outdoor space; While she wants a modern farmhouse big enough for the entire family, he is focused on finding some shop space.
A father is searching for his dream home on the waterfront with the help of his grown children in Ocean City, Md.
Newlyweds are ready to set down roots on Aquidneck Island, R.I.; they love being close to shops and restaurants, but they plan on starting a family soon, so a home with tons of space and a big yard would be ideal.
A Virginia couple wants their own piece of paradise in Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; 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 works months at a time at sea and loves Johns Island's abundant outdoor life; he wants 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.
A fun-loving couple from Texas is ready to embrace adventure in Orange Beach, Ala.; she wants a house with space and privacy, but he would prefer a condo so he never has to mow the lawn.
An active couple move from Charleston, S.C., to breathtaking Pensacola Beach, Fla., where they want to spend all their free time boating and riding jet skis.
A young marketing professional is ready to buy her first place in Long Beach, N.Y.; she grew up visiting the island town with her family, and she's getting help from her mom to find a condo.
A military couple with two large dogs is tired of being crammed into a small apartment on Whidbey Island, Wash.; they look 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.
An assistant principal and a teacher move from West Hempstead, N.Y., to the seaside town of Long Beach, N.Y., because they love the tight-knit community and can feel the stress melt away every time they visit.
A couple is ready to purchase their first home in Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; the town offers easy access to both the ocean and nature preserves.
A mother and son have lived all over the world and now they're eager to settle down on Whidbey Island, Wash.; she wants a large kitchen and a closer work commute, while he's looking for a garage big enough for a workshop.
A busy couple looks for a new home and a slower pace on Indian Lake in Ohio; they're looking for a place with a large backyard for their rescue dogs and they need plenty of bedrooms so they can welcome visiting friends and family.
After moving 42 times, a single attorney is ready to put down roots in Long Beach, N.Y.; she's looking for a place with an updated kitchen, but she'll be sharing the home with her mother and adult son and will need plenty of room.
A couple look for a home to enjoy with family and friends on Indian Lake, Ohio; the couple are 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 New Jersey couple is ready to escape the cold weather for the warmer climate of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; they hope to find a home with a water view that is walking distance to both the beach and the town's shops and restaurants.
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.
A busy couple with three active boys needs more room in Indialantic, Fla.; with another baby on the way, plus grandpa moving in soon, they don't have the time to renovate, so finding a turnkey property is a priority.
A couple is ready to move closer to the waters of Orange Beach, Ala.; 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.
Fun-loving parents with three kids and a dog look to upgrade their current home on Hilton Head Island, S.C.; he's looking for more square footage, while she's looking for an open-concept layout and water views.
A mother and son move to Gulf Shores, Ala., 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 hair stylist and barber are fulfilling a lifelong dream by moving close to the beach on St. Simons Island, Ga.; she wants a fixer-upper with vintage charm, but is fearful of a renovation project and would prefer new construction.
An outdoorsy couple is ready to leave the Colorado cold for Palm Island's warm sunshine; they want a quieter area so they can spend time exploring nature, but they also want dock access so they can live out their fishing dreams.
A family of four has outgrown their home and is looking for some breathing room on Merritt Island in Florida; he's taking the opportunity to find his dream home on the water, while her biggest priority is four bedrooms and a pool.
A newly-married couple with three dogs is moving from busy Charleston to James Island, S.C.; they want a large outdoor space and to be close to beaches and parks, but disagree on the amount of work they want to put into a new home.
A young newlywed from New Hampshire enlists her friend's help to search for a home on John's Island, S.C., while her husband is away at sea.
An active couple is relocating to Melbourne Beach, Fla., to be close to their family; they're searching for a home in a community with private outdoor space and plenty of beach access that will give them a more laid-back lifestyle.
A couple set their eyes on St. Simons Island in Georgia where they want space to entertain their 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 couple that first met on the beach in Newport, R.I., 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 big yard, an open floor plan and something they can fix up.
A young couple looks for a first home in Gulf Shores, Ala.; 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.
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, Wis.; they want to live on a 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, N.Y.; they hope to find a condo near the beach that has views of the water.
After growing up on Washington Island, Wis., an entrepreneur is ready to make the quaint island home again; 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, Ala., to be closer to the water and spend more time on a boat; they are open to fixing up a home or building one, but being waterfront is a must.
An active family is tired of driving over the bridge to Merritt Island, Fla., and wants to make a permanent move; they want to spend more time together enjoying outdoor activities and hope to find a home with an open floor plan and a pool.
After years of spending summer vacations in Ocean City, a Maryland couple is ready to fulfill a 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.
A college admissions counselor living in Geneva, Switzerland, falls in love with the low-country charm of Hilton Head Island, S.C., during a vacation; she seeks a home close to the beach with rental potential.
A successful business owner is ready to plant roots in sunny Key West, Fla.; 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, N.Y.; 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.
An engaged Seattle couple are ready to leave claustrophobic city life and escape to Bainbridge Island, Wash.; she's hoping to find a large yard ideal for a new dog or future kids, while he wants an easily maintainable house close to the ferry.
A young couple moves from Colorado Springs, Colo., to Carolina Beach, N.C., to be near the water; the couple hopes to find a home with enough space for the family and room for a pool, but also dreams of being close to the beach.
A young Milwaukee couple moves to secluded Washington Island, Wisc., and looks forward to being part of its tight-knit community; they want to find a home with an open layout so they can invite friends over for game night.
With her two kids out of the house, an empty nester is packing up her life and moving to Ventnor City, N.J.; she wants to downsize with a home that's close to the beach and boardwalk so she can enjoy the entertainment.
A couple with a connection to Martha's Vineyard is eager to move there and start building memories with their children; she has her heart set on a home with New England charm, while he hopes to be within walking distance to town.
A family is moving to their favorite camping spot on Fidalgo Island, Wash., to get their kids outdoors more and bring 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, N.C., 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.
With their six kids almost grown up, a Dayton couple is hoping to find a large lake house with views of the water to bring the whole family together; they are also looking for yard space for the ninth member of the family, their rescue dog Charlie.
Young newlyweds from Connecticut want to settle down by the water and buy their first home in the seaside city of Newport; they hope to find a new-construction home that has enough space to raise a family.
A couple from Forest Hills, N.Y., is ready to fulfill a lifelong dream of moving to beautiful East Hampton; with three grown daughters, they're hoping to find a property close to the beach that has at least three bedrooms and a pool to entertain.
A couple from Powell, Ohio, wants to slow down and enjoy life on the water by finding a dream home on Indian Lake; they hope to find a house with open views of the water, a dock for their future boat and space for their dogs to play.
After receiving a postcard about a job offer on Washington Island, Wisc., a couple visited and fell in love with the friendly community; now they're searching for a home with plenty of room for visitors and extra room to open up a vacation rental.
A Newport, R.I., native is ready to leave her South Carolina life and head back home; with a job secured on the island, she wants a house with space for her and her dogs that's close to the town center.
A Massachusetts couple can finally afford their dream home on Marco Island, Fla.; 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.
Old friends decide to buy a home together on the coast in Ocean City, Md., where pristine beaches and a historic boardwalk make it the perfect getaway spot; they look for a spacious home close to the water so they can walk to the beach.
After living their entire lives on Fidalgo Island, Wash., a hair stylist and a police officer are eager to upgrade to their dream home; they are seeking a large house with an open layout and plenty of outdoor entertaining space.
A couple wants to move to Key West, Fla., where they were married several years ago; they're relocating their construction business and looking forward to being closer to their family.
A Houston couple wants to trade their chaotic Texas lifestyle for a more relaxed one; they're ready to become permanent members of the community of Sanibel Island, Fla., and hope to find a three- or four-bedroom home close to the water.
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 couple is fed up with Milwaukee winters and have decided they are ready to make the move to the Conch Republic; with a long wish list, they are open to a property with rental income to make it easier to afford living in paradise.
A busy family is moving to Ocean City, Md.; with a new baby boy on the way, they're searching for a condo with at least three bedrooms and 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 hope to find a fixer upper with a large yard and a screened-in porch to enjoy the fabulous weather.
A homesick couple moves back to Fidalgo Island, Wash., after working in Rhode Island for several years and look forward to raising their five-year-old daughter in the town of Anacortes.
An adventurous couple is moving to Bald Head Island, N.C., to spend more time on the beach with their dogs and enjoy a laid-back lifestyle; they're seeking a large home with lots of character and enough bedrooms for family and friends to visit.
A Wisconsin couple relocate to picturesque Bald Head Island, N.C., with their blended family; an ocean view is top priority, but they also want enough bedrooms for the whole family and space to entertain.
A Pennsylvania couple looks for a dream home on Fenwick Island, Del. and hopes to buy a boat to take full advantage of the location; they want to find a house in a community with a resort feel and want to be close to the water.
A Pennsylvania couple tired of battling winter each year want to trade the bitter cold for sunny Key West, Fla., with the hope of finding a four-bedroom house in the Conch Republic with a pool and an open floor plan.
A Denton, Texas, family of five has made the eight-hour drive to South Padre Island every year for vacations; now they are ready to leave the busy city behind for a slower pace of life at the beach.
A Pensacola, Fla., 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.
A Fairfax, Va., couple decides to move to beautiful Hilton Head, S.C.; after falling in love with the laid-back atmosphere and the easy access to the water, the couple hopes to find a home with scenic water views and space to entertain.
A family of five is excited to leave Virginia Beach and plant roots on North Carolina's Outer Banks; the family hopes to find a large home with coastal charm and water views.
A man and his daughter look to relocate from the frigid mountains of Buffalo, N.Y., to the sunny beaches of Key West, Fla.; looking for a reminder of his native homeland, he hopes that Key West can offer him a taste of South African flare.
Water is a common theme for a Rockledge, Fla., 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 every winter and move to North Carolina's Outer Banks; they're hoping to find a house in their favorite vacation spot with a game room, a pool and a large backyard for their dog.
After living in Atlanta for 20 years, a couple is ready to make a move to Florida, where they hope to live a more relaxed lifestyle near the water in Pensacola Beach.
A couple is excited to leave Atlanta for a quiet, laid-back lifestyle on Ono Island, Ala.; after years of saving and planning, they are finally ready to make the move and find their dream home with a scenic water view.
A Missouri couple has been vacationing in Gulf Shores, Ala., for almost 20 years; with their son in college, they feel it is the right time to make the big move to the beach.
A young Texas couple dream of taking their infant daughter away from the noisy, crowded streets of the Dallas-Fort Worth area to the relaxing beaches of South Padre Island.
A Salt Lake City music therapist and first-time homebuyer hopes to open a practice on Hilton Head, S.C. and catch up on all the kayaking, kite surfing, fishing and swimming the island has to offer.
Newlyweds are ready to return to San Juan Island, Wash., 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 they are eager to escape to Long Beach, N.Y.
Having grown up on the Jersey shore's Absecon Island, Michael hopes to fulfil his dream of buying a home near the ocean; he and his wife, Kathy, who grew up spending summers at the beach, share their love of the island with their daughters.
A couple that grew up on Fidalgo Island in Washington and loved their childhood want their children to have the same experiences they had; they decide to board a ferry to the island to hopefully find the house of their dreams.
A charter-boat captain from Connecticut who regularly visited Block Island, R.I., since he was young gets ready to make his childhood dreams come true and move to the island full-time; he hopes to find a home with water views.
After doing his apprenticeship in the Pacific Northwest, a chef and his wife move their family to San Juan Island, Wash., to raise their kids near the water and wildlife.
After a career in the Navy, an officer looks 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, Wash.
High school sweethearts are ready to move their waffle business to their favorite vacation spot, Emerald Isle, N.C.; with their two children in tow, they look for a four-bedroom house close to the beach.
A couple who fall in love with the quiet town of Brigantine, N.J., want to find a home there; they seek a house with enough space for their teenage twins and their dog, but their biggest problem becomes choosing between bayside and beachside.
A family hopes to find an island home with great architectural style and an ocean view in the Catalina Island town of Avalon, Calif.; the family falls for the charm of the town and its gorgeous beaches.
After a visit to St. Helena, SC, a couple of travelers realize they could get the beautiful beach views they want just three hours away from their family; they would like a house with a large backyard, a water view and plenty of charm.
A newly engaged couple wants to start a new life for themselves on peaceful James Island; originally from South Carolina, the couple feels that James Island will be the perfect place to get married, buy a house and start a family.
After many summers of vacationing in East Hampton with her friends, a Brooklyn-born woman is ready to escape the chaos of urban life and purchase her own island retreat; she's hoping to find a stylish modern home where she can relax with her dog.
A couple with construction experience seeks a fixer-upper in Washington.
A North Carolina couple wants a home with character in Key West, Fla.
A single mom wants a big backyard for her son on Key West.
A New York City family wants to trade the train to the city for a bike to the beach.
Pediatric doctor Kerry is ready to escape the sprawl of Los Angeles and find the perfect beach home on Amelia Island, Fla. to be closer to her family, and has enlisted her sister to help her hunt for the perfect island home.
John and Penny pay visits to Topsail Island, N.C., for more than 20 years, and they decide to relocate to the island permanently after their daughter finally moves out of the house.
A couple leave their cattle farm behind for a laid-back life on Alabama's Ono Island because of its quiet neighborhood feel and its proximity to the action of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.
North Carolina natives Danny and Alana want to move from Phoenix back east to Topsail Island because the desert is just too big, too busy and, most importantly, too far from the beach.
A Michigan couple pays visits to South Bass Island, Ohio, for years, and decides to relocate to the island permanently.
An Iowa family get ready to enjoy yearlong outdoor activities and bring their restaurant business to Gulf Shores, Ala.
After visiting Emerald Isle on vacation and bonding with their kids, a couple get ready to leave Wake Forest, N.C., and move to the beach full time.
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.
College sweethearts that dream of having a home on the beach fall in love with Topsail Island, N.C., and want to find the perfect property there.
A career-driven couple looks to make the leap from Greenwich, Conn., to their island fantasy destination of East Hampton, N.Y., where they can finally enjoy the fruits of their labor.
A Boston accountant wants to escape the hectic city life by finding a beach getaway on Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay.
A couple that has spent most of their lives teaching on boats is ready to put down roots on dry land with their two kids, and hope to find a turn-key home on Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay that has a large yard close to the beach.
After spending many summers on the island, a couples sets out to make their dream come true and find a forever home 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 want a large turnkey home for their extended family as well as a dock on the open water.
A couple living in a busy Seattle suburb wants to slow down and focus on each other; he sold her on Camano Island, Wash., 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 as they start their own business in Charleston, S.C.
A couple that has vacationed on Mustang Island in Corpus Christi, Texas, since they were kids get ready to buy a home on the island.
A Seattle couple wanting to start their life together in a more peaceful setting feel like Camano Island in Washington is the perfect spot.
As their three daughters get older, Georgia residents Lisa and Kevin are looking for a change of pace from their busy lives.
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, Ohio.
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.
A North Carolina couple wants to start a new chapter in their lives by returning to their roots on Oak Island.
An Ohio couple decides to move to affordable Oak Island, N.C. to spend more time together.
An active couple is ready to ditch the cold weather of Lake Placid, N.Y. for the year-round sunshine on Hilton Head Island, S.C.
A Houston couple looks to escape the city life and enjoy the beautiful beaches, outdoor sports and laid-back lifestyle of South Padre Island.
A military couple has a dream to settle down on North Padre Island with their two children.
Matt and Kyle have been living between Philadelphia and New York for years, and the constant traffic and chaos has left them wanting a fresh start in Hilton Head, S.C.
After several years in Orlando, Fla., a couple with two young sons is eager to move back to their hometown of Merritt Island where they can be surrounded by family.
A globe-trotting couple is looking to find a place to settle down and raise their daughters close to the ocean.
A family of four looks to escape cold New England winters to spend more time together outdoors on Merritt Island, Fla.
After years in Gainesville, Fla., a couple with three kids wants to move back to Merritt Island to recapture his idyllic childhood.
A couple living and working in South Florida dreams of returning to Amelia Island for its small town feel and Southern charm; they look for a large house with a pool to host their extended family.
Wanting their two young sons to grow up by the water and have a place to fish, a Houston couple decides to relocate to Tiki Island, Texas.
A busy Houston couple wants to leave the concrete jungle behind and live closer to the water in Texas.
A Pittsburgh couple decides on a life in the Florida Keys after their honeymoon in Key West, with the dream of raising their daughter in a place with year-round sunshine.
Amanda and Gary want a change of pace from their busy hometown of Harrisburg, Pa. and decide to relocate to James Island, S.C.
Terry and Sandy have been bringing their kids from Cincinnati to Topsail Island, N.C. for more than 20 years, and now with the youngest out of the house, the couple is ready to make a permanent move to the quaint island they love.
A Florida family is tired of Key Largo's traffic and lack of outdoor activities for their children, so they search for homes farther south in the Florida Keys with enough space to park their camper and boat.
Kevin and Jenny have been living in Savannah, Ga. with their three kids, but an upswing in new construction has turned this once quiet town into a crowded city, so the family heads to Skidaway Island, Ga. to get back to nature.
A recently married Florida couple moves to their hometown on Marco Island, Fla. after having lived on the mainland in Naples for some time.
Hunt and Julie lead a hectic life in Trenton, N.C., and are looking to finally pause and relax permanently in their favorite vacation spot on Topsail Island, N.C.
After eight years in the Army, Amy is ready to trade in her combat boots for flip flops, and fell in love with the small-town charm and stunning beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala.
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.
Holly and Chuck live a hectic lifestyle, keeping up with their busy careers and their 5-year-old ball of energy, Hailey, and want to slow things down and give Hailey a backyard of endless beaches.
A couple of art dealers decide to open a second gallery on Nantucket after a weekend visit that endeared the island to the couple with its historic community.
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.
Having lived near New York City all their lives, a young couple with future children in mind looks to move away from the hustle and bustle to Martha's Vineyard.
A New York real estate broker takes a job offer on his hometown island of Key West, Fla., and his friend helps him find the perfect home.
Noel, Deirdre and their four children, having spent the last 14 summers on Long Beach Island, feel the time has come to find their permanent home on the Jersey shore.
An Atlanta couple trade in their fast-paced and stressful life in the big city for the relaxation and great outdoor lifestyle of St. Simons Island, Ga., with the perfect beach cottage they can make their own.
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 active family of seven is relocating from Washington to Camino Island.
Expectant parents want a home with a pool on charming Duck Island, NC.
Hard-rocking pair Michael and Elizabeth move their band from California to Camano Island, Wash.
A mother and her boys seek to relocate to Shelter Island, NY.
With their daughters out of college, Mike and Meg want to purchase their dream home on Nantucket and enjoy life on the sandy beaches.
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.
After searching for over a year, Mark and Danielle decide to move to Aquidneck Island; they seek a beach-style home with a yard.
A Seattle couple leave city life behind to settle on Whidbey Island, Wash., to begin another chapter in 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.
Newlyweds leave Austin for beach life in Port Aransas, Texas.
A family of five wants a beach condo on South Padre Island, Texas.
A family escapes the city to reconnect with nature on Daufuskie Island, SC.
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 move away from all the hubbub in Orange Beach; they want to get away from the beach-goers and settle on Ono Island.
A couple with five kids wants more quality time together on St. Simons, GA.
A couple who loves to sail plans on making Ono Island, AL, their year-round home.
A California family looks for a waterfront home in Kill Devil Hills, NC.
After years of vacationing on Coronado Island, a couple decides to leave Arizona for a permanent home on the island.
Newlyweds decide to move from Boston to Martha's Vineyard, where they will be able to find peace and relaxation.
Mervin and Chiffon search for a home closer to family on the John and Daniel Islands near Charleston; the couple hopes to find a home that feels like a permanent vacation.
After years of vacationing on Galveston Island, David and Debbie hope to live on the water year-round; the duo is looking for and outdoor lifestyle and space to entertain.
Tired of the fast-paced environment they live in, a couple wants to find a home and less stress on Galveston Island.
A family that is looking for a change of pace is leaving Nashville, Tenn., for a home on St. Simons Island.
A couple wants to abandon the city, and return to an outdoor lifestyle with their children on Vashon Island.
Sick of Boston winters, a family wants to find a home on Daniel Island in South Carolina, where they can spend time outdoors.
A couple looks forward to a simpler lifestyle on the gulf of Alabama, where they will have more time on the beach.
After enduring cold New Jersey winters, a couple has decided to move to Daniel Island, S.C., where the weather is warmer.
After planning their wedding, a couple wants to find a home on Mustang Island, with enough bedrooms for visiting friends.
A family from Louisiana wants to find a home that still has a neighborhood feel on Alabama's Dauphin Island.
After serving in the Army for nearly three decades, a couple is ready to find a new home on Alabama's Ono Island.
A couple from San Antonio wants to settle down on South Padre Island, where they have spent many vacations.
A family is excited to change its quality of life by leaving their hectic lifestyle for Daniel Island, where they will have more time together.
A mother and her twin daughters move from landlocked Lakeland, Fla., to the island of Little Gasparilla, Fla.
A couple want to escape the Phoenix heat for the more temperate weather and amazing views of Fidalgo Island, Wash.
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 wants their children to experience an outdoor lifestyle, so they set their sights on Topsail Island, N.C.
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 young couple wants to find their first home together on Barrier Island, Florida, where they can live close to the water.
A couple want to move from New England to Marco Island, Fla., before their daughter starts school, but they must first sell their home.
A couple wants to leave the mountains of North Carolina for the relaxing waters of Topsail Island, where they hope to enjoy more outdoor activities.
A couple search for a house on Fidalgo Island, Wash., where their boys can have positive experiences.
After spending their summer vacations researching places to move, Kentucky teachers Kevin and Amanda want to move to Marco Island, Fla.
Outdoor enthusiasts, tired of cold winters, look for a home on St. Simons Island, Ga.
Professional dancers Joseph Gallerizzo and Susan Dodge, along with their two children, look for a home on Amelia Island, Fla.
An engaged couple, anxious to leave the city noise of Seattle, looks for a home on Orcas Island.
A family of five, looking to relocate from chilly Pennsylvania, start searching for a new dream home in the Florida Keys.
Tired of Chicago winters, a couple searches for their dream home on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.
Physicians from Virginia want to find the perfect place to raise a family by the beach on Amelia Island, Fla.
A couple is going to end their time apart by finding a house together on Hilton Head Island, where they can entertain friends.
Boating enthusiasts want to find a place to live in Islamorada in the Florida Keys, where they can always be close to the water.
Tired of the hectic pace of their town, a couple wants to make the move to the more peaceful island of St. Simons.
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.
A couple from Las Vegas is eager to move to the secluded serenity of Little Gasparilla Island, off of Florida's west coast.
An engaged couple plans to open their dream restaurant in Nantucket, Mass., which has been a special place for them.
After spending years searching for the perfect place to raise their children, a couple considers finding a home in Key Largo, Fla.
A family from Atlanta chooses to leave the city life for a taste of island life in St. Simons, Ga.
When given the choice of a transfer, a family moves from the Midwest to the San Juan Islands, and falls in love with the location immediately.
A young couple from Chicago looks for a home in Key West, Fla.
A Midwestern couple wants to fulfill a lifelong dream by making a permanent home on Mt. Desert Island, Maine.
A couple from Richmond, Va., wants to find a quieter, more scenic and natural location on Mt. Desert Island.
A family who lives in Hawaii moves to Kodiak Island, Alaska, where they will experience four seasons once again.
A newlywed couple searches for their dream home in Islamorada, Fla., where they can celebrate their annual romantic getaway.
After ten years of vacationing in Martha's Vineyard, Mass., a couple has decided to make the island their permanent home.
A family from Georgia returns to their parents' roots on St. Simons Island, Ga., after living most of their lives in Atlanta.
Tired of their hectic lifestyle in Cincinnati, a family looks to make their favorite destination spot in Key West, Fla., their permanent home.
Newlyweds from Tacoma, Wash., who consider themselves "water babies," want to find a home near the water in the San Juan Islands.