Janelle and Cam dream of a cottage in Haliburton that reminds Cam of his country roots and Janelle of her home in the city. Armed with a $900,000 budget, they tour a high-end stunner on a hill, a pricey fixer-upper on a quiet bay, and even a private island – which one will they choose?
With $600,000 to spend, Ilona and Sameer search for a cottage in Haliburton with Maritime flavour to enjoy the outdoors with their two growing kids. Will they choose the cottage with the little beach, the big yard or the wide open waterfront?
Cottage lovers Ryan and Ainsley dream of a $400,000 place in Muskoka for their new baby Madison to make lifelong summer memories, just like they did when they were kids. Will they choose the unique lodge style cabin, the tiny rustic cottage – or will they decide to keep looking?
Louise and Warren have $275,000 to spend on a dream cottage where their grandkids can spend summers, and where they can eventually retire. After touring three quaint waterfront cabins – each with their own surprises – which one will become their new vacation home?
Lana loves to renovate, and she dreams of a cottage in the Kawartha Lakes to fix up, relax in for part of the summer and rent out when she's not there. With $300,000 to spend, she tours one cottage with unusual charm, another missing a crucial room, and a third in need of a new kitchen. Which one will she choose?
With a budget of up to $1.2 million, super busy city family Cathy and Damon dream of a cottage in Muskoka to enjoy quality time together with their three pre-teen kids. They see a 70s party pad, a cabin with a wall of windows, and another with a surprise behind every door. Which cottage will become theirs?
Contractor Gabino dreams of a diamond in the rough in Haliburton to renovate while his wife Luciana and two young girls relax and enjoy the outdoors. Armed with a $600,000 budget, they see a teardown on a gorgeous lot, a remodeled log style cabin, and a renovator's dream garage. Which cottage will they choose?
Kyle and Erika dream of escaping the Toronto rat race on a small cafe to start a new life in cottage country. Armed with a $500,000 budget, they tour a former lawyer's office with potential, a ghostly mansion and a tiny restaurant ... which one will they choose?
With $600,000 to spend, cottage lovers Donny and Dora dream of a Muskoka cabin to keep their twin boys connected to the family into their teenage years. They tour a cottage on the shores of the Canadian Shield, another in a family-friendly bay, and one that tugs at Dora's heartstrings. Where will they choose to spend next summer?
Picton couple Paul and Lyn have $450,000 to spend on a dream cottage in Prince Edward County where they can enjoy the summer and travel in the winter.
Gill and Tom are an active couple who dream of a weekend getaway in Collingwood, where they can bike, ski, snowboard and fish all year round. After seeing a townhouse with a big basement surprise, a fixer-upper ski chalet and a condo near the mountain, which one will they choose?
Midland restaurant owners Rob and Jenn have traveled the world for most of their lives. Now, they're looking for a vacation home their family can enjoy a little closer to home. With $500,000 to spend, will they choose the octagon-shaped cottage, the Mexican-style casa, or the cabin in the woods?
Exuberant entertainers, and soon to be empty-nesters, Heidi and Mike want a new kind of nest for the family to come ‘home’ to. It’s got to be big and beautiful because it’s also going to be a place for the couple’s many friends to party!
Country Music singer/songwriter/Chum FM radio personality Meredith Shaw is looking for a place to getaway and get creative whenever she can escape her city condo. Her friend, comedian Andrew Johnston, contributes his own priorities to Meredith’s wishlist from the perspective of a future guest of her cottage retreat!
Travis and Lisa love everything about their current cottage: except the waterfront. In search of better access and more frontage they’re hoping Rob can find a better situation without a bugger budget!
Newlyweds Ken and Sarah can't find their dream house in the city within budget so they’re turning their focus to cottage country to get into the market. They want space to entertain family and friends for special occasions while renting out the property the rest of the time while they continue to live and rent in the city.
Lisa is shopping for a high-end cottage with luxury finishes where she and her husband can wine, dine and WOW their family and friends.
Sisters Patricia and Maria along with their Cousin Domenic want a big cottage for all of their individual families to share! Rob had better find them a big space because once they add the extended big Italian family the group can grow from 9 to 40!
Raf And Bernice both want a cottage but they can’t agree on what it should look like!He love to get creative with renovations but she wants to finally escape the dust and demolition after finishing their city home! Will she find the turn-key calm she’s after or will Raf convince Bernice to customize a fixer-upper?
Leanne wants to leave her rental in town to find her ‘forever’ dream home with some country peace and privacy!
Sally and Pete want a cottage where they can enjoy nature with their family. Sally wants something modern and newly done so that everyone can relax right away but Pete sees more value in customizing a fixer-upper. Will Rob find a place they can both agree on?
Newlyweds David and Laura want a cottage getaway where they can enjoy the great outdoors and unwind from their busy city lives.
Kevin and Christine have been enjoying cottage life on the same lake for years-but it’s always been at other people’s cottages! They’re hoping that searching in the off-season will stretch their dollar but at this time of year Rob has limited options. With Kevin and Christine wanting to be on the same lake as their friends and family will Rob manage to find them their dream retreat?
Angie and Leo want an income property in cottage country. They’re hoping Rob can find them something that will easily rent to pay itself off but that they also love enough to enjoy themselves during the rare downtime they find from their busy city lives!
Julie loves to enjoy a cozy, rustic cottage while Abe wants to get out in the great outdoors and soak in nature! They’re shopping for a cottage in a winter wonderland hoping to find Abe a cottage that’s close to snowmobile trails and where Julie can comfortably soak in nature views from the warm comfort of the great Indoors!
Keith and Michelle have a limited budget to find their ideal property on a big lake.
Corinna and Ron are looking for a 4-season retreat they can call a full-time home.
Christine is a loving mom and a savvy business woman dreaming of the perfect vacation home.
Sara dreams of a big lakefront getaway, less than 2hrs from the city.
John and Christine are nostalgic about spending summers by the lake at their respective family vacation homes.
Marc and his family of five have rented vacation properties for over 15 years.
New to lakeside living and first-time buyers, Diane and Andre are parents dreaming of a very private getaway.
Kelly, Mark and their four kids have grown out of their 700 square foot vacation home.
Dave and Sandy are closing in on their retirement years, looking for a new home.
Busy mom Beth, with four young kids, is searching for an extra large and very private dream vacation property.
Recently engaged, Lauren and Dan, are looking to move into their very first home.
Andy and Tracy are shopping for a vacation property, as far away from a suburban home in the city as possible.
Ursola and Mike are dreaming of a family retreat where they and their kids can get back to nature.