EPISODE 1
JERSEY SHORE
Terri and George both grew up on the beach and dream of returning once they retire. They want to buy a property on the Jersey Shore but with 4 boys to put through college, they are hoping a vacation rental property will provide them with the short term cashflow they need to achieve their long term goals. Holly guides them through three of the Jersey Shore’s most
sought after townships to see a charming colonial 3 bedroom house that tugs at their heartstrings, a stunning 5 bedroom new build on the beach in the heart of all the action, and a spacious family friendly 5 bedroom home where kids can play in the game room while the adults relax listening to the sounds of the waves of the beach nearby.
EPISODE 2
MYRTLE BEACH
Radha and Jay are on the hunt for the “perfect” investment in the Myrtle Beach area - a vacation rental property that can pay for itself and be a stay-cation when it’s not rented. Jay thinks a large house would be better for families, but Radha thinks a low maintenance condo is the way to go. Holly guides them through three properties to assess their vacation rental potential: a spacious corner lot house with a wraparound veranda and a private pool, a beachfront condo with some of the best views imaginable, and a charming South Carolina-style house with beautifully landscaped lush surroundings.
EPISODE 3
BRECKENRIDGE
Stacie’s a young professional who travels extensively for work. She’s looking to buy a vacation rental property in Breckenridge, Colorado - a popular skiing town nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains' Tenmile Range, 80 miles west of Denver. Stacie’s dream is to create a unique experience for her renters, but one that she could also call home when not traveling for work. This is her first house purchase, and with a $1.6 million dollar budget on the line, there’s a lot to consider. Holly shows her 3 properties that maximize her vacation rental potential in unique ways: a luxurious mountainside ski lodge with quick access to the slopes, a quaint historic house at the heart of downtown great for summertime travelers, and a spacious “rustic meets glam” property with a chef’s kitchen decked out to impress amateur cooks and foodies alike.
EPISODE 4
GATLINBURG
Dwight and Angie have their heart set on a Vacation Rental Property in the Smokey Mountains. But while Dwight’s searching for isolation in the mountains, Angie wants a cabin with all the comforts of home. Holly’s going to take them to a secluded mountain retreat, a cabin near downtown Gatlinburg and a resort community in hopes that they can find the perfect retirement nest egg.
EPISODE 5
PARK CITY
Chris and Steve want to purchase a vacation property in Park City, Utah where they’ve vacationed for 20 years. Park City is a place like no other - home to three world-class resorts, the prestigious events of 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and a world famous international film festival, held every January. Chris and Steve are faced with an age old dilemma: to be on the
slopes or in town? They need Holly’s help to decide which property would best maximize their vacation rental potential: an exquisite mountainside townhome in Deer Valley perfect for skiing enthusiasts, a charming single-family home just steps from Main Street perfect for festival goers, or an open and airy townhome by Park City Mountain that needs some sprucing up but comes in at the lower end of their budget.
EPISODE 6
LAKE TRAVIS
Joy and her husband JJ want to own a Vacation Rental Property near or on Lake Travis, hoping the extra income will mean JJ won’t need to travel so much for work. But JJ gets called away before the house hunt can happen and Joy and Holly must go it alone. He’s after a house on a golf course, while Joy wants to be on the lake itself. Holly takes Joy to a lakefront paradise, a spectacular home not too far from shore and a golfer’s dream directly on a course. It’s not an easy choice when each one’s a winner!
EPISODE 7
SOUTH WALTON
BG and Lisa are looking for a Vacation Rental Property on the pristine coastline of South Walton, Florida. They are hoping to find a spacious getaway ideal for hosting large groups, but their $600,000 budget may not be enough. Holly shows them three very different options: a quintessential beach home with a large price tag, a house with a sizeable pool that needs a lot
of work, and a house on the waterfront that will be costly to furnish. BG and Lisa hope they can find the perfect beach retreat that will be perfect for entertaining.
EPISODE 8
GULF SHORES
Holly and Kurt moved to Alabama to enjoy a slower pace of life. They are now looking for a Vacation Rental Property in Gulf Shores. With their $550,000 budget, they're hoping to find “the perfect” property where they can host large groups. But “perfect” in Gulf Shores could mean many things: close to the golf course, on a lagoon, or by the beach. Holly shows them three very distinct options: a spacious, three-bedroom house with a stunning pool by a prestigious golf course, a uniquely designed house with an incredible deck overlooking a lagoon teaming with fish, and a cute and homey cottage right on the beach.
EPISODE 9
FLAGSTAFF
Michele wants to fulfill a longtime family dream of buying a vacation rental property in Flagstaff, Arizona, a charming mountain town only an hour from the Grand Canyon. She’s looking for a place where her family can cherish memories of vacations spent together with her husband, who recently passed away. With a max budget of $400,000, Michele hopes to find the ultimate kid-friendly vacation getaway, so other families can enjoy Flagstaff as much as she does. Holly shows Michele 3 properties that will give her guests a restful but fun family retreat: a cozy log cabin close to all the downtown amenities, a hexagon-shaped house with a unique hideaway for kids, and a split-level mountain lodge that’s a little further out of town.
EPISODE 10
SAVANNAH
Two years ago, Megan fell in love with Savannah, Georgia, a charming city that offers the best of both worlds: historic architecture and sandy beaches. She would now like to put down roots, and hopes that by purchasing a vacation rental property, she can earn enough to buy a house for herself and her dog. She’s looking for a property that’s close to the aspects of the city she’s come to love, but she worries her $400,000 budget might not be enough. Holly shows Megan 3
great options for both creating the perfect vacation getaway and generating a profit: a onebedroom historic loft in a desirable location, an open and spacious duplex a few blocks from the beach, and a victorian home with a lot of character close to the historic district. Moreover, Holly suggests making the property pet-friendly in order to offer a unique listing and stand out in the rental marketplace.